Best hanging plants for your home

  Want an instant jungle vibes in your home, you have shelves full of plants but something is missing. Take some plants and hang them around. Hanging plants are like waterfalls of green  and the possibilities are endless. Here are just a few basic options for new growers to try.

Hoya - Wax plant

  There are hundreds of different types of hoya, commonly known as wax plants because of their fleshy, waxy leaves. This sturdy house plant prefers bright, indirect light, water when soil is almost completely dry. Choose common varieties, while rare ones are best for more experienced growers.

Pothos - Devil's Ivy

  These easy-going plants  are considered practically indestructible. Pothos are one of the best indoor hanging plants to grow because they will tolerate a wide variety of light levels. Although they prefer bright, indirect light, they will do fine in low light. Water only when the top few inches of soil feel dry.

Heart Leaf Philodendron

  Another super easy houseplant to grow   , these vining plants prefer bright, indirect light, but will tolerate low light. Water only when the top few inches of soil feel dry.

Scindapsus pictus - Satin Pothos

  Showier than pothos or philodendron, but just as low-maintenance as those two. The velvety, heart-shaped leaves are adored for their shades of green and silver. It prefers bright indirect light and tolerates lower light, but the leaves scorch in direct sunlight. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

 Rhipsalis - Coral cactus

  Also commonly known as jungle cactus or coral cactus, is a tropical lithophytic (growing on rocks) or epiphytic (growing on trees) plant. As a succulent, the Forest Cactus should be watered sparingly, do not allow them to sit in standing water. Avoid direct bright light, placing in a morning sun would be best.

   Be aware that hanging baskets full of plants and moist soil can be quite heavy. Drill where there is a wall stud or ceiling joist to avoid accidents and let your imagination run wild.

 Five Popular House Plants for Your Home

  Whether you're just dabbling in the plant world or you are already on a mission to collect them all, here are some most popular plants that might interest you not just by their looks, but with low care requirements as well.

1. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

  This plant is also called devil's vine and devil's ivy, most likely due to reputation that it's almost impossible to kill. This plant is easy to care for and capable of thriving in low light conditions, so it's considered to be the safest option for beginners.

Care Tips:

 Light: Bright, indirect light (though can handle low light)

 Soil: Moist, well-draining soil

 Water: Let the soil dry out between waterings.

 Temperature: 18 to 24 celsius (approx. 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit)

 Humidity: 50 to 70%

 Be aware that this plant is highly toxic to pets.

 2. Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)

  Also known as mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, or sansevieria. The Sansevieria is a great plant choice for first-time plant enthusiasts, requires little care to thrive and it's perfect for all sorts of settings, from low light to direct sun.

Care Tips:

Light: Bright, indirect light

Soil: Well-draining soil (mix made for succulents or cacti)

Water: Let the soil dry out between waterings.

Temperature: 20 to 30 celsius (approx. 67 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit)

Humidity: 30 to 50%

 3. Monstera Deliciosa

  Known for its fast-growing nature and large leaves with holes called fenestrations, the Monstera is an easy choice and is adaptable to most indoor environments.

Care Tips:

Light: Bright, indirect light

Soil: Well-draining soil

Water: Keep the soil moist with regular watering

Temperature: 18 to 24 celsius (approx. 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit)

Humidity: 50 to 70%

 4. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)

  Also great starter plant that prefer warm, humid conditions, and can handle  lower light situations. Sometimes called a friendship plant because if thriving, they produce baby plants that you can snip and gift to a plant friend.

Care Tips:

Light: Bright to moderate indirect light

Soil: Well-draining soil

Water: Let the top 2 inches of soil dry out between waterings.

Temperature: 10 to 30 celsius ( approx. 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit)

Humidity: 50 to 70%

 5. African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha)

  These pretty flowering houseplants are low maintenance, easy to grow houseplants. They reliably bloom several times a year when cared properly. To trive it needs light, warmth, and plenty of humidity.

Care Tips:

Light: Bright, indirect light

Soil: Moist well-draining soil

Water: Keep the soil moist.

Temperature:20 celsius (approx. 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Humidity: 50 to 70%

  Choosing what plants to keep is your personal preference. So, no matter what plant you choose, and before choosing feature plant that will steal the show, make sure that it's the one that makes you happy.

Benefits of growing plants

Gardening isn’t just about making your house look good. Planting, propagating and caring for plants will benefit you in the long run. Just interacting with flora can improve your mood and mental health. Getting a little dirt under your nails can do wonders for your own wellbeing.

Tending to an indoor plant can also help to improve the quality of your surroundings, as having plants indoors improves the air quality. By absorbing toxins in the air plants increase oxygen levels. Plants also release water vapor into the air that can help reduce headaches and ease respiratory ailments. All in all, plants can be pretty amazing and we should be welcoming them whenever and wherever we can.

Whether you start to create indoor or outdoor garden, start small. It's easy to get excited, but don't take on more than you can handle because that could cause more stress. It can quickly overwhelm you and after all, you can always increase the size of your garden in the future.

Do your research about kind of plants that will grow well in your climate and environment. By doing that you'll improve your chances of success and lower the potential disappointment.

And last but not least, have fun, caring for plants shouldn't be something that you'll take too seriously. After all, making mistakes is natural and it's ok. So just relax and enjoy each moment of your plant journey, that's the whole point.

 

6 Best Houseplants for Beginners

Here are some low-maintenance options if you're looking to start a houseplant collection:

1. Snake plant also known as Sansevieria or Mother-in-Law Tongue 

   This is a great starter houseplant as sansevierias thrive in a variety of light conditions, their watering needs are minimal, as they store water in their thick, waxy leaves, similar to succulents. All that makes it as a perfect starter houseplant, and since it comes in bunch of size, shape and color options it's easy to incorporate this easy going plant in any interior design style.

Light: Bright, indirect light

Water Needs: Low

Toxic: Toxic to dogs and cats

2.  Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

  This hanging plant comes in many varieties and that's why it is one of the most popular hanging plants. It grows vigorously with minimal care and it is easy to multiply it by propagation in a simple glass of water.

Light: Bright, direct to bright, indirect light

Water Needs: Moderate

Toxic: Toxic to dogs and cats

3. Jade (Crassula ovata)

  With their thick, woody stems and oval-shaped leaves, jade plants have a miniature, tree-like appearance that makes them very appealing. With adequate care this plants live for a very long time, often passed down from generation to generation. Make sure it has well-draining soil, the soil should be allowed to dry out thoroughly between waterings, as jade is very susceptible to rot.

Light: Bright, indirect light

Water Needs: Low

Toxic: Toxic to dogs and cats

4. ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

 This low-maintenance plant tolerates drought. It adapts to many light conditions, except for harsh direct sunlight. Water the soil when it’s  dry or nearly dry and it will thrive.

Light: Bright, indirect to low light

Water Needs: Low

Toxic: Toxic to humans and pets

5. Philodendron (Philodendron spp.)

  There are both vining and non-climbing types, and accordingly they will have different needs, so not all varieties are easy to care for, do your research and choose what variety will adapt in your environment.

      Light: Bright, indirect light

Water Needs: Moderate

Toxic: Humans and Pets

6. Monstera deliciosa

  This plant is quite easy to care for, though it needs a support structure as it grows. Maintain moist but not soggy soil and keep it in a bright indirect light. It's large leaves develop holes (also called fenestrations) as the plant ages and keep in mind that if the environment and care fits the needs of the plant it will double in size each year.

 

 Light: Bright, indirect light

 

 Water Needs: Moderate

 

 Toxic: Toxic to humans and pets

   Once you've determined the best level of care for your low-maintenance plants, they can thrive without much extra work. When you find the plant that fits with your home and experience level, these green companions will bring a touch of nature and tranquility to your home without much effort. So try to find your perfect match while you dive in this world of green adventures.