Houseplants can beautify
your indoor space by adding character and a host of other benefits if
you can manage to keep them alive.
[post_ads]Small plants can have big effects in your home.
Houseplants can beautify your indoor space by adding character,
tranquility, and a host of other benefits—if you can manage to keep them
alive, that is. With August signaling the start of a new school year,
nurturing houseplants (or remembering to water them every now and then)
can become a lost priority for even the greenest of thumbs.
Fortunately, we at nousDECOR found six resilient houseplants that don't need your TLC, and require only minimal attention.
Aloe Vera
Known for its anti-inflammatory
medicinal qualities, aloe plants are also champion survivors. The spiky
succulent has distinguishable toothed leaves that can grow to three feet
despite infrequent watering and moderate exposure to sunlight. This
popular ornamental plant is a perfect addition to the bathroom as bright
lighting and humidity make for an ideal environment to keep aloe plants
alive and well with minimal upkeep.
Dwarf Jade
Jade plants have earned a
reputation for their ability to flourish in various lighting conditions
and for surviving with little water for long periods of time. The Dwarf
Jade is considered one of the easiest indoor bonsai plants to grow and
is recommended to beginners as well as serial plant-killers. Notable for
their small, shiny olive-green leaves, jade plants are forgiving
houseplants that can be displayed to add instant flair to any room.
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Air Plants
Air plants get their nutrients from
the air and don't need to be planted in soil, making them uniquely
hardy houseplants with unparalleled design versatility. Their unique
qualities allow them to be mounted on just about anything from chic
glass, ceramic, and porcelain vessels to industrial-looking aged wood
and rusted metal planters. Hanging air plants have been trending for
some time, but don't hesitate to keep these air plants grounded in
colorful pastel display pods for a unique touch.
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Also commonly known as the Snake Plant, the Mother-in-Law's
Tongue is a remarkable houseplant with a strikingly exotic appearance
and near indestructible qualities. Its upright leaf habit coupled with
its bold, clean lines are ideal for both traditional and modern
settings. Despite being a low-maintenance houseplant, the
Mother-in-Law's Tongue reduces indoor air pollution
and clears smog, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from the air. In
fact, the Mother-in-Law's Tongue has gotten some love from NASA, landing
on its list of Top Ten Household Air Cleansing Plants.
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Peace Lily
Peace Lily plants have been a
popular choice with a reputation as one of the few indoor plants that
bloom with regularity. It is also easy to care for as Peace Lily plants
tend to sag when it needs to be watered. Joining the Mother-in-Law's
Tongue as one of NASA's top ten household air cleansing plants, Peace
Lily plants offer the aesthetic beauty of handsome leaves and fresh
blooms while combating volatile organic compounds.
ZeeZee
Short for Zamioculcas Zamifolia
(and often further abbreviated to just "ZZ"), ZeeZee plants are about
as exciting as household plants can get. This stylish and attractive
plant is also one of the newest houseplants to burst onto the scene. The
ZeeZee plant only started being grown in mass by Dutch nurseries in the
late 1990's and have gained steadily gained popularity for its thick,
fleshy leafstalks that are durable enough to be mistaken for plastic.
Nicknamed the Eternity Plant, ZeeZee plants are ageless wonders: the
plant doesn't grow. At all. It is so resilient that experts have claimed
it is "almost a challenge to kill it," making it a conversation piece in itself.
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