Not everyone can afford the hobby of gardening (hi, cosmopolitans!), but almost all of us have balconies in our apartments or houses where we’d love a dash of green. So whether you wish to up the oomph factor of your décor or desire to surround yourself with positive energy, balcony plants are your match made in heaven.
Below are five balcony plants that require indirect sunlight, are low-maintenance and grow well in all conditions.
Snake Plant
Low-maintenance in nature, the snake plant has long, rigid sword-like leaves. They require much less water & sun and are known to be an obvious choice in contemporary interior design. Keep them in the shaded part of your balcony, and they’ll grow just fine.
#DidYouKnow: Snake plant is also known as Mother-in-Law’s tongue.
Peace Lily
Peace Lily plant has long leaves and silvery-white flowers. When kept in the balcony, this plant adds not just beauty but a light fragrance as well. Peace Lily’s leaves turn yellow from the edges when exposed to direct sun for longer. The plant requires indirect sunlight for long life.
#DidYouKnow: As per Feng Shui, Peace Lily converts all negative energy into positive energy.
Palms
Most houseplant palms are evergreen and are capable of acquiring sunlight indirectly and from artificial sources as well. A perfect ornament for your balcony, most species of palms are low maintenance and can bear irregular watering.
#DidYouKnow: The Areca Palm has earned the title of one of the best air purifying plants by a NASA scientist.
Aloe Vera
A treasure of health perks, Aloe Vera, is a type of succulent which functions as a blessing for all your skin and stomach related troubles. The plant reaches its optimal growth with indirect sunlight and is an ideal addition to the balcony.
#DidYouKnow: Aloe gel is the perfect make-up remover and scalp-cleaner.
Money Plant
Money plant is that friend of yours who’s been with you for years; is not attention-seeking but continues to add great value. The plant is a perennial vine and is also a climber, which makes it a beautiful adornment in your balcony.
#DidYouKnow: Money plants have seeds which are used in baking dishes and as roasted snacks.
So wait no more, go ahead and bring these healthy balcony plants home, and cherish the serene greenery and beauty overflowing from your balcony.