It requires minimal care, and long flowering will provide decorative effect for a long time. The most common species in indoor floriculture is garden pelargonium or zonal pelargonium Pelargonium x hortorum , a cultivated species obtained as a result of a series of crosses.
It blooms well on the northern windows. Stretches and blooms worse when thickened. With a free arrangement on the windowsill, there are no problems with color. Ferns: maidenhair, Asplenium, Blechnum, davallia, Dixon, polypodium, Nephrolepis, planetarium, pteris. Ferns, as if, by nature itself were created to decorate northern windows and interior rooms with dim lighting.
The most popular and stable in-room environment is Nephrolepis. Leaves in adult specimens reach a length of 1—1. It grows well, both on the windows and in the back of rooms. The most popular for growing in offices and living rooms are the date palm, livistona and hamedorea. Both yucca and dracaena grow well and reach large sizes in indoor conditions — up to 1.
These original plants look great in compositions with lower-growing crops: ferns, saloilia, piperomias and chlorophytum. Both dracaena and yucca grow better in good lighting, but they also tolerate partial shade.
With a lack of lighting, variegated forms often turn green, losing the characteristic color of the leaves. A perennial unpretentious herb with a root rosette of leaves cm high. Shade-tolerant enough, but grows better in light or shaded places. Saxifrage is usually grown in hanging pots or tall pots. The Tricolor variety is very beautiful : it has leaves with an uneven border of pink and white. Classics of the Soviet window sill. Arrowroot is kept in warm rooms, in light partial shade. The good news is that this houseplant is perfectly happy to live by itself in your home.
It can reach up to 3 feet tall, and its wide leaves can remain upright or slightly arch to the side. Peace lily is known for both its air-cleaning abilities and its toxicity. While peace lily prefers slightly moist soil, though not soggy roots, it can handle it when the soil is a bit drier. Water thoroughly and let the water drain out completely. If your water is high in chlorine, let it sit for 24 hours before using. Peace lily also likes to be spritzed with water and to have its leaves wiped free of dust.
Keep in normal daytime temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit 18 to 24 degrees Celsius. Feed once a month in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced water-soluble fertilizer. Yellow leaves generally mean the plant is getting too much light. Move to a brighter space and hope for the best, but they can be fussy. Caution: Peace lily is toxic to people and pets.
Learn more about growing peace lily. Because its sword-like patterned leaves grow up rather than out, reaching between 1 foot and 8 feet tall but only 6 inches to 3 feet wide, it fits well in a corner or next to a taller piece of furniture.
Snake plant is also one of the top 10 plants for cleaning the air. Do not overwater — err on the opposite side. Divide the rhizomes to propagate. Feed with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once in spring, and wipe the leaves once or twice a year to remove any dust. It has few, if any, pests. If the leaves start to lose their patterns, move it to where it receives brighter light.
Caution: Its leaves are toxic to children and pets. Cast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatior Hardy survivor. Cast iron plant gets its common name for a reason — this plant almost thrives on neglect. In fact, it hates coddling; it prefers to be left alone. Cast iron plant is great for a somewhat larger container, reaching 2 to 3 feet tall with dark green or variegated 4-inch-wide oval leaves on slender stems.
It is slow-growing, so choose a larger plant if you want it to fill a space. It is not toxic to people and pets. Plant in well-draining potting mix and let the soil dry out completely before watering again in spring and summer; water even less in fall and winter.
Daytime temperatures should be between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 29 degrees Celsius. Feed with a one-half-strength water-soluble fertilizer once in spring and then, if needed, again in summer. Spring is also when you can divide the plant. Spider mites can be a problem; get rid of them with insecticidal soap. Yellow leaves indicate too much water. Philippine E vergreen Aglaonema commutatum Variegated foliage. It will grow to 1 foot to 3 feet tall and wide.
The leaves are what stands out, with their marbled green, silver and gray appearance; they reach 6 to 10 inches long and 3 inches wide. This is another top plant for helping air quality in the home.
Grow it in well-draining potting mix in a place with daytime temperatures of 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit 16 to 24 degrees Celsius. Feed the soil once in spring and once again in summer with a half-strength houseplant fertilizer. Spider mites, scale, mealybugs and aphids may be a problem, but you can use insecticidal soap to get rid of them.
A high-ceiling, light-filled space is a must to successfully grow this tall, sought-after plant. That can be indirect light from a big east-facing window or a brighter window with translucent sheers to help act as a filter. This member of the fig family does best in spaces with bright, indirect light—but unlike the fiddle-leaf fig, most varieties of rubber plant can adapt to spaces with lower-light conditions.
That gives you options, from a spot in a bright, south-facing window to a lower-light north-facing windowsill. Casa Watkins Living. Since their natural jungle habitat gets partially shaded or dappled light, prayer plants—marantas and calatheas—are great options to display in east-facing or north-facing windows. Too much sun will cause their leaves to fade, but just the right amount of indirect light will keep these charming, colorful plants happy.
Most varieties of spiderwort family plants commonly referred to with this name are highly adaptable and easy to grow, with most preferring moderate to bright indirect light. Choose a spot out of direct sun, keeping in mind that inch plants with more light will be more likely to produce flowers.
Monstera can survive in lower-light conditions, but it will grow much more slowly, and the leaves will have fewer or no holes. The ever-adaptable, easygoing snake plant can grow in a variety of conditions from low light to full sun, giving you lots of flexibility with where you display them. Coco Lapine Design. Good light is a must to successfully grow this cute, trendy houseplant, making it the perfect candidate to display in a brightly-lit window. Just make sure that your plant is out of direct sunlight, which can cause sunburn.
This sun-loving window plant is best known for its colorful, patterned foliage , which turns heads in vibrant combinations of red, orange, yellow, and purple. While the tropical plant is stunning, it's not without its drawbacks: Croton is reputably fussy about its surroundings, preferring an air temperature of at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the humidity-loving plant on a pebble tray or mist the leaves regularly to keep it happy, and ensure that the soil is evenly moist without being soggy.
Bring a boho, tropical vibe to a sunny corner of your home with this statement palm. Capable of growing up to eight feet tall when kept indoors, the palm is best suited to spaces that can accommodate its height as well as the reach of its delicate, arching fronds.
Give your areca palm a good, long drink when the top two inches of soil are dry, and keep it away from drafts and heating or cooling vents. Black and Blooms. The aptly named ponytail palm features long, tendril-like leaves that appear to spout from a short, stubby trunk.
Native to eastern Mexico, this window plant—which is actually a succulent—is accustomed to bright light and semi-dry conditions. That said, the easiest way to kill a ponytail is through overwatering, so if you're unsure if your plant needs a drink, err on the side of caution and put down the watering can. With its unique sphere-shaped foliage and cascading growth habit, this window plant pairs perfectly with a hanging basket.
Plant your string of pearls in sandy potting mix, place it in a bright spot away from drafts and too much direct sun , allow the soil to dry between waterings, and this succulent vine will reward you with tendrils that grow up to two feet long. A native of South Africa, this statement-making plant a relative of the banana is noted for its large, paddle-shaped leaves that seem to be plucked straight from a tropical-vacation postcard.
The bird of paradise can reach a height of six feet when grown indoors, but it'll need some help getting there: namely, plenty of bright light; an indoor air temperature above 65 degrees Fahrenheit; and moist but not water-logged soil. Indoor Built Environ.
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