When springtime comes, many individuals are looking to add a touch of life to their homes! Indoor plants are a wonderful way to accomplish this because they not only provide a touch of greenery to your room, but they also have various health and well-being benefits.
This post will look at the top five indoor plants to have in your home in spring.
The Spider Plant
The spider plant, also known as Chlorophytum Comosum, is one of the simplest plants to maintain and is ideal for beginners. This plant has long, slender leaves that can grow up to two feet long, and it blooms in the summer with little white flowers.
Spider plants are excellent air purifiers, eliminating pollutants from the air such as formaldehyde and xylene. They are also non-toxic to animals, making them a good alternative for households with pets. Spider plants are also known for cleaning the air at night, making them an excellent complement to the bedroom.
Care: Place your spider plant in a bright but not direct sunlight area to care for it. Water it once a week, making sure the soil is moist but not wet. Spider plants do well in somewhat humid situations, so keep a humidifier nearby.
Spider plants prefer temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C). Avoid placing them in drafty areas or near heating or cooling vents. They prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. You can use a commercial potting mix or make your own by combining equal parts peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite.
The Snake Plant
Sansevieria, or Snake Plant, is a resilient plant that is practically impossible to kill. Its long, upright leaves have a characteristic pattern and can grow to be four feet tall!
Snake plants, like spider plants, are great air purifiers that are especially good in removing formaldehyde from the air. Being well-known for their advanced ability to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen makes them a popular choice for bedroom decorations.
Care: Place your snake plant in a bright but not direct sunlight setting to care for it. Water it sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between each watering. Snake plants are drought tolerant, making them excellent for homes with dry air.
Snake Plants prefer temperatures between 60- and 85-degrees Fahrenheit (15-29 degrees Celsius). They can handle lower temperatures, but it’s a good idea to keep them away from cold drafts and extreme temperature fluctuations.
The Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum, or Peace Lily, is a lovely plant with dark green leaves and exquisite white blossoms. This plant is ideal for folks who like a more refined and glamourous appearance.
Peace lilies are, again, excellent at cleaning the air and removing toxins, eliminating pollutants including formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. They are also known for their capacity to absorb mold spores and stop their growth.
Care: Place your Peace Lily in a shaded area with indirect sunlight to care for it. Water it once a week, making sure the soil is moist but not wet. Since Peace Lilies are sensitive to low humidity, keep a tray of water nearby or use a humidifier.
Peace lilies thrive in temperatures between 60- and 85-degrees Fahrenheit (15-29 degrees Celsius). While colder temperatures usually aren’t a problem for Peace lilies, they should not be exposed to temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius) for longer than a few hours.
Pothos
Pothos, also known as Epipremnum Aureum, is a well-known indoor plant with heart-shaped leaves and trailing tendrils. These plants are hardy by nature, and very difficult to kill, making them perfect for first time plant parents.
Pothos plants, like most others on this list, eliminate pollutants including formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene. They are also light-tolerant, making them excellent for places with limited natural light. So even if your living space has few windows, you’ll be fine.
Care: Place your Pothos plant in a bright, indirect sunlight position to care for it. Water it once a week to keep the soil moist but make sure you don’t soak it. Pothos plants do well in mildly humid surroundings, so keep a tray of water handy or use a humidifier.
The Rubber Plant
Rubber plants (Ficus Elastica) are tropical plants native to Southeast Asia. This shiny specimen is an eye grabbing choice due to its elegant and glossy leaves, and is considered relatively low maintenance.
Rubber plants require little care and flourish in a range of lighting situations, which makes this the perfect choice for people who are “out and about” often and don’t need to adjust its position.
They are lovely and can give a splash of greenery to any space. Its huge, glossy leaves provide texture and depth to your design. Having plants in your house has been shown in studies to lower stress, increase mood, and even improve cognitive performance.
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Movie night is fun, entertaining, and will help create lasting memories of the day spent celebrating Valentine’s Day with those you love most!
Final Thoughts
Introducing plants to your home is a terrific way to add some life and brightness to your living space! With the weather getting warmer and springtime rapidly approaching, there is a wide range of plants that are ideal for indoor situations.
No matter what you choose, incorporating greenery into your home can help improve air quality, reduce stress levels, and promote a sense of well-being. So, why not add some plants to your living space this spring and enjoy all the benefits they have to offer?
