The plant is also pet-friendly, so you don’t have to worry about keeping it locked up away from your fur babies. It can be an easy-care houseplant, too, and you’ll be better able to keep it contained that way. It does best in bright but indirect light, though it will do fine in low light as well. It works well wherever you need a draping plant or it easily can be encouraged to climb a support if you want a more upright look. Snake plant tolerates low light and little water while still maintaining its good looks.
If you’d like to learn more, why not start with my jade plant care article. For the haphazard plant-lover you cannot beat a Chinese evergreen. This plant is both beautiful and sturdy, showing off pretty green leaves mottled with silver. These striking Groene kamerplanten with vivid colors are easy for beginners to grow and enjoy.
If you ever get a small burn, you can simply snip off a small piece of your plant and apply the juice inside the leaf to your skin. It smells a little strange, but the pain will be instantly soothed. Despite their name, spider plants are quite pleasant to have around the house.
Also, the sunlight will look oh-so dreamy peeping through those leaves. If you have little room to work with, chances are you’ve probably avoided starting a massive collection of plants. I mean, that random corner is much better reserved for a bar cart, bookshelf, or something more functional, right? Maybe you had an indoor plant once and it very quickly turned into a wilting, yellowing embarrassment.
The best place for your house plant depends on the plant, but getting that info isn’t hard. Just search the name of your plant to find out if it will be happiest in direct sunlight, indirect sunlight or lower light. Then assess your space for sunlight, what direction your windows face and the average temperature and humidity. Most plants do well in light from windows facing west, east or south in rooms that are around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The Boston Fern is another option that’s often touted for its air-purifying abilities, but it’s every bit as aesthetically pleasing as it is useful.
Calathea or prayer plant will draw attention no matter where you place it, thanks to its boldly striped leaves. There are plenty of varieties to choose from, some with rose, white, or yellow leaves. Each one also has a unique leaf pattern of colorful spots or blotches. This easy houseplant seems to light up even the dimmest corner with its patterned foliage. A classic houseplant, rubber tree gets its name from the sticky, milky sap it exudes from cuts.They only require watering once a week while growing, and during cooler weather, you can get away with watering every few weeks to a month. Place it in a sunny area but keep out of direct sunlight, which can make the cactus look bleached or even orange. Cacti—like the prickly pear here— have an irresistibly unique aesthetic that blends with a range of apartment styles, from bohemian to modern.
