Recently the trend of keeping house plants has drastically increased, especially with people having to work from home and creating a space where they can be comfortable and be able to focus. In renovating your home, or if you are looking to help yourself to be on your best mindset to work from home, what with all the distractions, one of the best and easiest ways to do this is to add some green elements to it.
We don’t mean painting the walls or adding green furniture but what we do mean is adding some natural elements like plants to your home office or rooms. did you know that potted plants in the house can bring on numerous benefits to your health? Not only do they help to boost your brainpower, but they also make you more positive and happier, and have much healing power in them too.
According to this source, one of the simplest yet most effective ways of improving your environment is by adding some plants into it, and the good news is, you don’t need to be a professional at it, because there are some varieties out there that are hard to kill, no matter how bad a gardener you are. What’s more, they are also good-looking so you can add some attractive aesthetics to your room as well.
The below hardy and indestructible selections have been handpicked for you, so the next time you place your online plant delivery, you can add them to the list. But first, let’s look at a few characteristics that you should be looking for to fit the criteria.
Characteristics to Look for In Indestructible Plants
Easy to care foliage usually fall under all or some of these traits:
- They grow well in either succulent soil or typical potting soil without any issues
- They can be placed at any temperature indoors including humid or cold conditions
- They do not necessarily need constant care and can survive periods of neglect
- They can thrive in either indirect sunlight or even rooms with low light
Bamboo Palm
This plant is often found in many office buildings, and homes, or even in your doctor’s office. It has been around since the Victorian times and continues to be one of the most popular choices amongst many who have no time to care for their plants but still want the benefits of having them around.
Thriving in both low light as well as humid conditions the palm is easy to care for and bring a tropical feel to your home. They can be kept in part shade and have minimal sunlight and have blue/green colored leaves. They are called ‘bamboo’ palms because of their slender trunks which resemble that of the authentic bamboo plant.
Even this comes in various varieties from the Cat palms to the dwarf bamboo, velvet, parlor and Cauqui palm amongst others: BHG and they can grow up to 7 feet tall. This is a positive looking and feeling plant, and the bonus is it helps to clean the air and purify it for you.
Aloe Vera
One of the most popular succulent plants that people keep in their homes not just because it has beautiful foliage, but also has many health purposes, is the Ale Vera plant. It has been around for thousands of years and is used in many cosmetic products as well as holistic treatments both for our internal as well as external benefit.
This is one of those plants that has some of the best compounds in it, so you can use it in its entirety, leaves, skin and all. Many pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food sectors have been using it for decades and the ‘gel’ that is found inside its thick fleshy leaves, is full of water and can be used directly onto the skin as well as in juices and smoothies for positive health purposes.
What more could you ask for from a plant? To make sure they thrive in your kitchen or home office, add them to a rich potting soil mixed with vermiculite, which will help in draining the soil so the roots do not start to rot due to excessive moisture build-up.
If you overwater them they could die. The only time you should water them is once their soil is completely dry. Besides that, you can enjoy them, and also propagate them to grow them in other pots as well.
As they are succulent plants, well known for growing in desert regions, it would be best to keep them in a warm room and indirect light near a sunny window. Besides that, you can enjoy their antioxidant benefits, and help with wound healing, as toothpaste, to treat canker sores and more amazing things.
Chinese Evergreen
The Chinese evergreen has also made it on our list. It is a great-looking and sturdy one and its leaves sometimes have red or silver lines on them. You can place them in your home office on your desk, or in the corner of any room which will make a lovely colorful piece to complement the area.
When choosing the right ones to purchase make sure you add baby ones as well as fully grown ones to add to the variety, and this Planted Pot article can show you how to do just that in a few easy steps. There is nothing better than gifting yourself some plants for your home during Christmas or on your birthday and you don’t even need to go outside to buy them.
You can't go wrong with the selection above to add some color and life to your home with these.
