Plants are a source of life anywhere you go. Nature in itself has an assortment of benefits when it comes to improving your mental and health well-being. These natures miracles come in all shapes and sizes and can be placed both indoors and outdoors. When it comes to buying potted greens for your house, which are the best kinds to buy? We look at a few categories and examples of these you can choose to include in your home, below.
Common House Plants
There are a variety of different types of plants you can choose from, but the decision should take into consideration how much time, effort and investment you have to put into it. Most common house plants should fall into a few aspects, such as, if they are pet friendly if you are a beginner at keeping them if you have enough of a light source in the home and more.
Some of the more common types of plants include the below:
The Spider Plant: this is easy to keep and care for option and are very popular in most countries so chances are you will find them online in a plant delivery store. These plants have been around for over 200 years and can be easily grown inside any home. During the spring and summer months they tend to produce small white flowers and is great for those who are just beginning their green journey.
Aloe Vera: What would a plant collection be without this magnificent addition? This succulent leaf plant has also been around for hundreds of years and is one of the best not just for its look but has also been used for years for its health and beauty benefits.
Originally hailing from Africa, they are cultivated in many homes for their fleshy leaves which contain the Aloe Vera gel which has powerful compounds inside it used to heal cuts and bruises, as a hair conditioner, to reduce dental plaque, as a juice elixir to lower blood sugar levels, to get rid of canker sores, to improve the quality of your skin and get rid of wrinkles, and other benefits.
What’s great is you can use a cut leaf to reproduce a whole new plant in an individual pot, saving you from buying new ones every time. It is very easy to keep and does not need much water or sunlight to thrive.
The Peace Lily: A minimalist looking plant, the peace lily is a beautifully crafted addition to any home and has charming white flowers called “spathes” that bloom both inside and outside in a pot. They can however easily die if overwatered, like most plants, and if they get too much sunlight. The leaves have a glossy appearance and when they mature you can propagate them to produce new buds to grow in other pots as well.
Parlor Palm or Chamaedorea Elegans: ever heard of an indoor palm? Well, there’s one for everyone and every space. These are the more popular choice for those who want a bit of exotic atmosphere in their houses. They grow nicely indoors and are slow to start with but after a few years can shoot up to tall heights of about 3 feet and sometimes taller. These produce small flowers and look great in a corner next to a couch in the living room area.
There are many types of indoor palms, and other such varieties also include the Sentry Palm – Howea Belmoreana, Kentia Palm – Howea Forsteriana, Areca Palm – Dypsis Lutescens, European Fan – Chamaerops Humilis, Canary Island Date Palm – Phoenix Canariensis, Lady Palm – Rhapis Excelsa, Sago Palm – Cycas Revoluta and many plant sores stocks the majority of them.
For beginners, any of the above-mentioned plants can do, but make sure you place them in the right conditions, where it is not too hot or not too cold. Also, check their soil regularly for any plant or soil diseases that could affect their growth. Plants are susceptible to fungus on their leaves and the majority of the plant delivery shops, such as Plantedpot for instance, sell care packages for them, with items like anti-fungus, and soil or fertilizers that you can use to keep the soil and the greens happy and healthy.
It is all about practice and patient. Happy hunting!
