Plants make a perfect companion to any room. They can improve air quality and bring a sense of calm and peace to your daily life with their bright vibrant greens and other colors. Fresh cut flowers are readily available at the grocery store and offer a quick, temporary pop of color to your living room or dining table. But for something a little more long term, try any of these plants to bring some actual life into your home and feel the stress begin to melt away.
Lighting: It Matters
Before you commit to any one plant, you need to assess the type of lighting your room has. If there’s one thing that will kill a plant faster than your lack of a green thumb, it’s the wrong kind of lighting. Have no fear, there are options for both direct and indirect, full and partial sun rooms.
Full Sun
While the specific details of these plants may vary (humidity, watering, temperature) one thing these plants all have in common is how they love the sun. Set reminders on your phone for waterings and rotations so you never miss a day and each side of the plant is adequately exposed to the sun.
Jade Plant: This perfect little succulent will start small, but grow into a beautiful statement plant, with some Jade plants reaching as tall as 8 feet when well cared for.
Geraniums: You’ve maybe seen these flowering plants on porches around your neighborhood, but many will thrive indoors as well as out. What’s lovely about these plants is their variety of colors in the blooms. Delicate stems and leaves with a pop of color will brighten any window sill.
Crotons: For a chunkier plant with lots of color, look no further than the croton. Their broad leaves have a mixture of greens, yellows with veins of reds or oranges running through it.
Herbs: Multipurpose, sweet basil, marjoram, chives, rosemary, oregano, and thyme all do well in window sills with full sun. Some require less water and attention than others (rosemary and thyme) but all will add divine flavor to your food while they’re brightening up your room.
Low Light
For the rooms that are often less appealing because of the lack of direct light, these plants will be a welcome burst of color and life.
Lucky Bamboo: Whether or not they hold any actual luck requires a bit of faith. But a fact you can rely on is these slender stalks and leaves will thrive in indirect, low lighting conditions. All they need is a good anchor of rocks and distilled water to continue growing and bringing you joy.
Peace Lilies: Deep green, broad leaves, and delicate white blooms surround a bright yellow sty the Peace Lily will bring you peace of mind indeed.
Snake Plant: Two contrasting shades of green and straight blade like leaves, the snake plant will make a statement and add a little geometric drama to your room.
Monstera Plant: Also known as the Swiss Cheese plant, this statement plant looks great on the end of any couch or tucked in the empty corner of your bedroom. Large, flat leaves with holes in the middle makes this low light plant perfect for that little something extra in any room.
Be sure to get all the tips for proper care and maintenance from your local plant nursery so you and your plants can thrive together. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy the benefits of biophilia in your home.