Are you one of those people who can’t keep a plant for longer than a month? No worries, you aren’t alone. Having greenery in your home can be quite beneficial because not only they look great, but also they boost the mood, increase productivity and creativity and some of them are great air purifiers. If you’re a beginner but still want to take care of real indoor plants, here are some of the easiest species that will “work” with you.
Golden Pothos
Golden pothos is one of the most popular indoor plants and is especially loved by plant parents. It’s a hanging plant that can turn even the most boring-looking space into a little piece of green heaven. Its big yellow and green leaves will make a great contrast with your white (or any other coloured) walls. It’s great for balconies, but you won’t make a mistake if you choose it for your living room. Let it grow and spread all over your shelves or door frames, making your home a little tropical paradise. If you’re searching for real indoor plants that require minimal care, then this is the best choice for you.
Spider Plant
If you want to add a little greenery in a corner of your living room, kitchen, balcony or office, the spider plant is your best choice. It grows easily in baskets or atop columns with long, lean, arching leaves. With time, the mature plant will send out plantlets on long stems that create a lovely hanging view. This plant is easy to report and you can quickly create new specimens (and use them around your home or give them to your friends or family). The great thing about this plant is that it’s not demanding when it comes to water, light or temperature, making it ideal for beginners.
Snake Plant
Snake plants have green on green bars on sword-like leaves that are exceptionally tough. This plant likes plenty of light, but even if your place has less natural lighting, the snake plant will handle it easily. It’s not too particular about watering, as long as it is not too much. If you need some greenery for your office, this is your best buddy, as it can thrive in such an environment as well. When it’s time to re-pot it, you’ll easily divide the main clump.
Moon Cactus
If you’re a new plant parent and seek an indoor plant that needs only minimal watering, and can tolerate less light than many other cacti species, the Moon Cactus is your best choice. It doesn’t need a lot of fertilization, just make sure to plant it in a pot with drainage holes and fast-draining soil. It’s important to water only when the soil has nearly dried out (overwatering can cause rot and other problems). It’s perfect for people who aren’t very knowledgeable about plants, or for busy people who don’t spend too much time at home.
Bromeliads
Bromeliads have earned an unfair reputation, because of the challenge required to coax a bloom. It’s not untrue that making these jungle plants bloom is a tricky business. They need an abundance of warmth and water, as well as high humidity and filtered light. But, don’t give up on this plant – many species have amazing leaves that are lovely by themselves. These plants require watering by filling the central cup. They will also need a little fertilizer. And when a pup appears around the base of the plant, you can easily report it.
Lucky Bamboo
The bamboo belongs to the dracaena species. It’s a perennial office plant and can flourish in awful conditions, like irregular watering, bad lighting and poor air quality. Many people choose the lucky bamboo as a gift as it’s a common belief that this plant brings luck and enhances the Chi (energy) to people and their surroundings.
Research Plants Before Buying
The list of great indoor plants for beginner plant parents can go on and on, but the important thing is to inform before you get yours. Spend some time to inform about how to take care of a certain species and see what it requires when it comes to watering, light and fertilizers. Consider the climate in your area as well; some plants will blossom in warmer climates, while others require colder air or humidity. Don’t forget to check the light situation in your home; how much natural light is there and if the plants you want to get will be able to live in such conditions. Learn more about the type of pots your wanted plant requires as well as the type of soil it needs to thrive.
Avoid Instant Re-potting
I know it’s quite a challenge not to re-pot your new plant right ahead (especially if it comes in a not-so-good-looking pot). But, be patient; keep it in its grow pot for a while. Keep in mind that plants were grown in ideal greenhouse conditions for some time. Bringing the plants home will be a great shock (the climate, light, humidity and watering will be completely new). Give your plants some time to get used to the new space and let them stay in their original pots. More indoor plants like being secure and rootbound; learn when it’s the best season for repotting.
Find a Suitable Place to Keep the Plant
Now that you’re allowing your plant to acclimate, keep in mind that it should stay in one place for a whole. Choose a spot where it’ll stay; if it requires lots of sunlight, keep it near a window. If it’s sensitive to direct light, find a spot where it won’t get damaged by the sun’s rays. Most plants aren’t “fans” of moving around. Try to leave it in one spot for at least a month before choosing another spot.
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