As a modern human being, you all know that living in today’s modern machine world has distanced man from nature. Living in an apartment and being busy has taken away the opportunity to be in nature from many people. But this should not prevent you from enjoying the beauty and benefits of plants. Houseplants not only bring beauty and freshness to your home, but also have many benefits for your physical and mental health. But you should know that the use of each plant in the home and apartment environment has its own conditions. By having enough information about the most commonly used indoor plants, you can choose the best plant to use in the apartment environment. Today, in this article, we are going to introduce and review 15 houseplants and their living conditions. Follow us to the end.
Characteristics of houseplants
You know that the apartment actually has a closed environment. But at the same time, houseplants must have certain characteristics so that they can grow well in the closed environment of the apartment. These environments can include the kitchen, living room, bedroom and even public stairs of the building. But let’s talk about the characteristics of houseplants. Some of these features include:
You know that apartments usually do not have enough light for plants to grow. Therefore, indoor plants should be resistant to low light and be able to survive in these conditions.
Living in today’s busy and noisy world and living in an apartment may take away the opportunity to water your plants regularly, so plants that need less water are more suitable for apartments.
The rapid growth of plants can occupy the space of the apartment. So, plants that grow slowly are more suitable for the apartment and their growth speed does not occupy much of the space of the house.
Houseplants should be resistant to pests and diseases so they need less care.
The benefits of using houseplants in the home environment
There are many benefits of using houseplants in the home environment, which we are going to examine in this section. First of all, you should know that indoor plants purify the air in the house by absorbing harmful gases and producing oxygen. But let’s get a little into the psychology of color. Green is a soft and soothing color. Studies have shown that herbs can reduce stress and anxiety. As a result, plants can help increase concentration and learning. But another thing you should know is that indoor plants increase air humidity by evaporating water. As a result, plants can give beauty and freshness to your home.
The best houseplants to use in the apartment environment
Sansoria
This plant is also known by the names of mother-in-law, Drasna and African spear. Sansoria is a plant with long, sword-shaped leaves that are dark green with gray or yellow veins. Sansoria is resistant to low light, lack of water and pests and diseases. You can place this plant anywhere in your apartment, even in places with little light. Sansoria needs little watering and the soil must be completely dry between two waterings. It is worth noting that Sansuria has a lot of variety and comes in different sizes. This plant is poisonous and should be kept away from children and pets.
Aspidistra elatior
In fact, this plant is also known by the names of spoon flower, Abaya leaf and Spathiphyllum flower. Aspidistra elatior is a plant with large and shiny dark green leaves with white spots on its petals. Aspidistra elatior are resistant to low light and lack of water and require little care. You can place this plant anywhere in your apartment, even in places with little light. Aspidistra elatior need a little watering and the soil should dry somewhat between two waterings. Aspidistra elatior is a strong air purifier and can absorb toxins in the air. This plant is not poisonous and is suitable for keeping at home with children and pets.
Pothos
The Pothos plant is also known by the names of ivy, grape ivy, and Pothos ablaq. Pothos is a plant with green and white heart-shaped leaves. Pothos is resistant to low light and lack of water and grows quickly. You can place this plant anywhere in your apartment, even in places with little light. But you should know that Pothos needs moderate watering and the soil should be somewhat dry between two waterings. Pothos has a lot of variety and comes in different colors. This plant is not poisonous and is suitable for keeping at home with children and pets.
Aglaonema
Aglaonema is a plant with large and glossy leaves in green, red, pink or purple. Other names of this plant include marigold. Aglaonema is resistant to low light and lack of water and requires little care. You can place this plant anywhere in your apartment, even in places with little light. Aglaonema needs little watering and the soil should dry somewhat between two waterings. Aglaonema is very diverse and comes in different sizes. This plant is poisonous and should be kept away from children and pets.
Philodendron
It is a plant with large, heart-shaped leaves in dark green color. Philodendron is resistant to low light and lack of water and grows quickly. You can place this plant anywhere in your apartment, even in places with little light. Philodendron needs moderate watering and the soil should be somewhat dry between two waterings. Philodendron is very versatile and comes in different sizes. This plant is not poisonous and is suitable for keeping at home with children and pets.
Dieffenbachia
This plant is also known as Mary’s wand, paper flower and queen’s crown. Dieffenbachia is a plant with large and shiny green and white leaves. Dieffenbachia is resistant to low light and lack of water and requires little care. You can place this plant anywhere in your apartment, even in places with little light. Dieffenbachia needs little watering, and the soil should dry somewhat between two waterings. Dieffenbachia is poisonous and should be kept away from children and pets.
Cactus
But cacti are houseplants with prickly blades and fleshy stems that come in different colors and sizes. Cacti are resistant to high light and lack of water. These plants should be placed in places where the sunlight shines directly on them. Cacti need little watering and should be watered when their soil is completely dry. These houseplants are very versatile and you can keep them in small and large pots. These plants are not poisonous and are suitable for keeping at home with children and pets.
Succulent
Succulents are plants with fleshy and thick leaves that come in different colors and sizes. These houseplants are resistant to high light and lack of water. These plants should be placed in places where the sunlight shines directly on them. Succulents need little watering and should be watered when their soil is completely dry. Succulents are very versatile and you can keep them in small and large pots. These plants are not poisonous and are suitable for keeping at home with children and pets.
Aloe vera
But let’s examine another houseplant that you have definitely heard many times. This plant is grayish green with thick, fleshy and prickly leaves. Aloe vera is a plant with medicinal and culinary properties. Aloe vera is resistant to high light and lack of water. This plant should be placed in places where the sunlight shines directly on them. Aloe vera needs little watering and should be watered when the soil is completely dry. Aloe vera is non-toxic and suitable for keeping at home with children and pets, and it is even edible.
Rosemary
Rosemary plant is a plant with needle-shaped and aromatic dark green leaves. But rosemary is a plant with medicinal and culinary properties. Rosemary needs lots of light and regular watering. This plant should be placed in places where the sunlight shines directly on them. Rosemary needs moderate watering and should be watered when the soil is somewhat dry. You should know that rosemary is not poisonous in any way and due to its many properties and pleasant smell, you can use it in the home environment.
mint
Mint is a green aromatic plant with creeping stems that has many medicinal and edible properties. This plant needs a lot of light and regular watering. This plant should be placed in places where the sunlight shines directly on them. Mint needs moderate watering and should be watered when the soil is somewhat dry. By using this category of houseplants, you can add a fresh fragrance to your home and apartment.
Basil
But let’s introduce another one of the most fragrant houseplants, basil. Basil needs a lot of light and regular watering. These houseplants should be placed in places where the sunlight shines directly on them. Basil needs moderate watering and should be watered when the soil is somewhat dry. This plant is not poisonous like mint and is suitable for keeping at home with children and pets.
Cordyline flower
But it is also known as Ti plant, Palm lily, fiery dragon, Palm, Cordilin and Cordelina, it can be placed among the most beautiful apartment flowers. Cordyline flower is an evergreen flower from the Asparagaceae (lily) family, which can be identified by its thick, large, dark green leaves with a red and purple border. This plant needs a lot of light, but it does not need direct sunlight. But to preserve its beautiful color, it is better to place it on the balcony or next to the window for a few hours.
Fern flower
In addition, the fern flower can be included in the category of the best indoor plants. According to the studies conducted by NASA in the past years, the fern flower is considered as an enemy of harmful pollutants and dangerous organic compounds. This plant should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist. Of course, note that doing too much of this will cause its leaves to turn yellow. Usually, watering twice a week is enough for this flower.
Sage flower
But this plant is one of the types of houseplants with green and fragrant leaves and purple or white flowers. Sage is a plant with medicinal and culinary properties. Sage needs a lot of light and regular watering. This plant should be placed in places where the sunlight shines directly on them. Sage needs moderate watering and should be watered when the soil is somewhat dry. Sage is non-toxic and suitable for keeping at home with children and pets.
Green wall or houseplants?
A green wall or vertical garden is a type of gardening where plants are planted vertically on a wall or other surface. This element can add greenery to small apartments and bring beauty and freshness to your home. Mossy green wall, diva green panel and hydroponic green wall are the most common green walls that are used among houseplants today. But sometimes people have doubts in deciding between choosing a green wall and houseplants. When you check the different features of these elements, you can make a decision more easily. Let’s briefly compare the green wall and houseplants in this section.
But the first thing that is important is the space that should be allocated to these elements. In general, the green wall occupies less space. Also, the green wall usually needs less light and is not similar to houseplants in this regard. But another issue that should be considered is the variety that is offered to people. But in choosing houseplants, you have more choices to choose the option you want. Finally, you can choose between houseplants and green walls according to your own taste and the conditions in your environment. Also, in this field, you can get help from the consultants of Ohaddeco Group.
Thank you for joining us in this article. As you have seen, today and in this article, we discussed and introduced houseplants. We know that the choice between a green wall and houseplants depends on various factors such as the space of the apartment, personal taste and your budget. If you are looking for a way to save space and create a beautiful and lively green space, a green wall can be the right option for you. But if you’re looking for more variety and easier care, houseplants can be a better choice. We hope that the presented content was useful for you dear ones. At Ohaddeco Collection, we specialize in the design and production of decoration elements. So you can contact Ohaddeco consultants to get free advice and get more information.
