Having some indoor plants brought into the home can liven up the atmosphere and freshen the air without opening the windows to a muggy, hot day. Even though plants are very resilient, they still need standard care and maintenance. For first-time plant parents, here is a list of 5 self-sufficient, pet-and-kid-safe plants.
1. Spider Plant
This indoor plant is a “beginner” of beginner plant option to have as a new planter. Spider plants only need to be watered weekly and just want bright, indirect sunlight. Despite their simplicity, these shoots can quickly sprout “spiderettes” from a long vine, which can then be propagated and start a new Spider plant. Be sure to handle what you can because you can be overwhelmed if you plant too many of those spider babies.
2. Money Tree
The best combination of nature and cash in one life form, Money trees are another great choice for an indoor plant. Although it doesn’t bloom cash, it has been associated with good luck. Its unique braided look is a twist of multiple trees that can grow to 8 feet with the right care. For these species, give them bright, indirect sunlight and water every 1 – 2 weeks.
3. Orchids
Orchids are a beautiful choice as a colorful, flowering indoor plant. Orchids do not root in the soil like typical plants do but rely on another plant to stand upright. Put them in a pot with a low water level or with a stick to support this lovely flower. Give this indoor plant fresh water once a week, provide indirect bright sunlight, a monthly fertilizer treatment, and sit back to admire its enchantment.
4. Peperomia Obtusifolia
This indoor plant can come in a variety of designs, from solid green to stripes. Solid green Peperomia can chill around brightly lit areas as well as shady spots around the house. As for the ones with strips, they want to be lighter than the solid greens. Water them when their soil is dry on the top, or, if you are on a schedule, water them once every 1 – 2 weeks. Peperomia can grow big when given the conditions they like, but can also maintain a small size with trimming and pruning.
5. Hoyas (Crimson Princess)
For a potential indoor plant with princess in the title, it is very low maintenance. Bringing vibrancy and beauty, these wonderful Hoyas give off a cute, at-home fragrance that can lighten up the ambience. They only need to be watered once their soil is dry, and have a monthly fertilizer treatment. Like the mood it gives, Hoyas’ love mild to bright spots to sit in to emphasize its brilliance. It can be potted in a ground vase on your desk or hung in a basket by the window.
