BEST INDOOR PLANTS FOR YOUR APARTMENT
CHINESE EVERGREEN
The Chinese Evergreen, also known as the Cutlass Aglaonema,
does best in indirect sunlight, and can thrive in low-light spaces with low or
high humidity. This plant can even survive on artificial light if necessary.
FICUS BONSAI TREE
Bonsai is the Japanese art in which
small trees mimic the scale and shape of a full-size tree. Bonsai's are perfect
for apartments because of their size, and the Ficus Bonsai is one of the lowest
maintenance of all. The Ficus Bonsai thrives in warm environments, so indoors
is ideal. They require high sunlight, but can survive occasional over-or-under
watering.
POTHOS
The Pothos plant can be hung from a
basket or potted normally, and can thrive in a wide variety of lighting. They
are also known for their air-purification properties and can strip your home of
toxins that are known to form in carpets and rugs.
IRON PLANT
The iron plant can survive in low
light, poor soil, and with minimal water, making it one of the most durable
indoor plants. The deep green leaves also make for a stunning pop of color in
your home.
FIDDLE LEAF FIG
The fiddle leaf fig is great for
apartments with high ceilings but minimal floor space. The plant is tall but
not bushy, and boasts waxy, dark green leaves. It requires medium light, but
only needs to be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
PEACE LILY
If you have a bad habit of killing
delicate lilies, you're likely to have better luck with the peace lily. This plant can survive in very dim settings (ideal
if your apartment faces another building and not the open sky), and only
requires watering once a week. Peace lilies will even grow well under
fluorescent lights, making them a good option for bathrooms or offices with
little light.
CACTUS
They're funky and non-fussy,
and are probably the poster plants for non-garden environments. Cacti only
require watering once a week while growing, but during cooler weather in the
winter months, watering intervals may be longer. Place in a sunny area but keep
out of direct sunlight, which can make the cactus look bleached or even orange.
Cacti have an irresistibly unique aesthetic that blends with a range of
apartment styles, from bohemian to modern.
SNAKE PLANT
This succulent is incredibly tough and
can survive nearly any environment. The snake plant has tough leaves that can tolerate low light
(though it'll thrive most in medium or bright light). Water occasionally,
allowing the soil to dry between waterings. The plant grows best in typical
indoor temps—between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
