SUMMER 2023- INDOOR PLANTS
The best indoor plants and a how-to-guide to keep them thriving.
From cleaner air to creative decor, there are so many benefits of having indoor plants around your home. However, it can be hard to know which varieties of plants are suitable for indoor conditions plus how to properly care for them. Below are the best indoor plants that will thrive within four walls and some handy tips to keep them looking their best.
Devil's Ivy
Devil’s Ivy is a fast-growing and forgiving vine, suited to any position in the house. Whether they’re potted in a hanging basket or in a glass vase, they are low maintenance and look good! They're highly drought tolerant and don't require regular fertilisation.
Keep it thriving: Water Devil's Ivy deeply once a week and cut back to every other week in winter. Spring is the best time to prune and propagate your plant, placing the cuttings in glass jars of water to encourage rooting.
Maidenhair Fern
If you’re prepared to give a Maidenhair Fern the love it needs then it can make a beautiful addition to your home. They have feathery, light green leaves with soft shiny stems. They make a great hanging plant.
Keep it thriving: This plant grows well in a warm spot with a little bit of humidity. Consider making a DIY rainforest environment by placing a saucer filled with pebbles beneath the potted plant. Fill the saucer with water to just below the top of the pebbles and the water will evaporate, creating a humid microclimate around the plant.
Anthurium Andraeanum
These popular indoor plants originate from Columbia, featuring long, dark-green leathery leaves and produce beautiful red and white heart-shaped flowers that can last for weeks.
Keep it thriving: This plant requires bright light but not direct sun. It can grow up to 45cms but needs to be kept evenly dewy from spring to autumn and slightly drier in winter.
Montsera Deliciosa
There’s no doubt you’ve seen the “Swiss Cheese Plant” all over Instagram as they're one of the most popular indoor plants right now! Their lush green leaves with distinctive holes make a stunning statement in any room and they can grow to fit any space.
Keep it thriving: Monstera plants prefer a warm climate away from direct sunlight and they benefit from regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth. For best results avoid artificial heating and cooling. In its natural habitat, Monsteras like climbing so provide it with a stake or trellis for support.
Zanzibar Gem
This stunning plant not only looks pretty but it has been hailed as being the almost indestructible plant. Meaning it is perfect for those who tend to neglect their plants as it is drought resistant.
Keep it thriving: To care for your Zanzibar Gem, don’t over-water it or sit it in water. Once a month is enough. It’s best to place it in a bright to light shaded area. Keep it out of direct sunlight as the plant can burn.
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