Must-have plants that are perfect for your home
Surrounding ourselves with greenery is the kind of therapy we all need, to de-stress ourselves from our everyday hustles. Since it is not possible to go for a walk and get some fresh air every time you feel the need to loosen up these home plants will do the work for you. Adding home plants into your space not only brightens it up but also helps improves the air quality, lowers stress, adds freshness and uplifts your mood. Whether it is your bathroom, bedroom, home office or kitchen these plants tend to fit in perfectly as all they need is very little of your space. So here are some must-have easy to maintain green buddies that you need to welcome home today.
- Snake Plant
Available in a number of varieties, this succulent is a great choice for people with small spaces. The snake plant is one of the top air-purifying plants identified by NASA. This plant requires no extra attention, therefore is perfect for travellers. Snake plants can be neglected for weeks but will still stay fresh. The only thing to keep in mind is they rot easily so you must plant them in free-draining soil.
- Jade Plant
Jade is an extremely low-maintenance plant which is commonly known as friendship tree and lucky plant as it is widely believed to bring good luck to its owners. Jade requires little watering and grows easily under extreme drought conditions. The plant needs to be watered on a monthly basis, during winters but once a week during summer.
- Money plant
Money plant is a brilliant choice for beginners as it is one of the easiest growing plants in India. The plant can grow anywhere, be it soil, water, or even a small test tube. It grows in all forms of extreme climate and can withstand sudden temperature changes. And according to feng shui principles, it creates a harmonious environment and brings in prosperity.
- Peace Lilly
The peace lily has big and wide green leaves with beautiful white flowers, which look beautiful in indoor settings. Apart from being aesthetically appealing, peace lilies enhance indoor air quality. These plants require little to no sunlight and are easy to cultivate. The flowers that grow in the plant beautifully complements your decor, uplifting your entire home environment as they can be placed anywhere.
- Areca Palm
A beautiful toxin-filtering tropical plant that adds a charm and beachy look is perfect for your home. This is one of the fastest growing plants, which has stunning long and sharp green leaves that needs limited care and attention. It does not require much fertilising and very little water.
- Monstera Deliciosa
This plant thrives in a warm, humid environment which makes it the ideal indoor plant for homes in India. As the name suggests, Monsteras can grow up to extremely large sizes, but can be controlled with a small pot. They need very little water, quiet corners with indirect sunlight. The air-purifying properties of this plant are evidentiary.
Add these easy-to-maintain and pretty-looking indoor plants to your homes and enjoy better air quality, bright and fresh rooms. but make sure that you don’t over-water the plants; otherwise, they will die quite soon. But these plants grow well in bright or indirect lighting.
