Want to turn your home into a green paradise? If you have a green thumb, bring popular houseplants home. They take up minimal space and require even less sun, which is a must if you’re planning to grow plants indoors.
We have curated a list of living room plants that are fairly easy to keep alive and are sure to decorate your space the best way.
Peace Lily
Peace Lily belongs to the Araceae family. They are known for shiny leaves and unusual white flowers. These plants not only brighten up a living space but are excellent at cleaning the air of the room they are in. They work fine with low to moderate light conditions, but when placed in more light, they tend to produce lovely flowers more.
Fiddle-leaf Fig
The fiddle-leaf fig is excellent for apartments with minimal floor space. They are tall but not bushy and boast waxy, dark green leaves. Bright, indirect light is ideal for these plants, and they only need to be watered when the top soil is dry to the touch. They would make a great addition to your living room and create a dramatic focal point.
Dracaena
Dracaena is an ornamental houseplant, also known as Song of India or Pleomele. Plant care is fairly simple, and they can withstand a certain amount of neglect. They prefer moderate to bright light and lightly moist soil. These plants help improve air quality and make a great focal point in any room.
Norfolk Island Pine
The delicate-looking Norfolk Island pines are little houseplants that are perfect for decorating home around the Christmas holidays. They need bright light and slightly moist soil to thrive. They prefer several hours of light, so keep them in a south-facing window. It is advised to mist them daily because they need high humidity and aren’t tolerant of dry indoor air.
Aglaonema
Aglaonemas are vibrant and colourful plants with patterned leaves. They are perfectly suited for a modern living room or cosy bedroom. These plants are super easy to care for and can grow in low, moderate and bright light. They are tolerant of both moist and dry conditions that make them a perfect choice for less than ideal light conditions.
ZZ Plant
ZZ plant has shiny, waxy leaves that make them a perfect choice for living room décor. These plants thrive in bright, indirect light but can tolerate the lowest light levels and require less water than a lot of plants. Water only when the top few inches of soil are dry.
You can also gift these plants to your friends and loved ones. The green beauties will cheer them up, reduce stress and decorate their living space beautifully.