The Top 5 Houseplants For Beginners
Don’t “fake it until you make it” regarding your plants. It’s time to swap your artificial plants out for the real thing!
- Do I have time to care for a plant?
- How do I know which one to choose?
- What if I forget to water my plant?
1. SANSEVIERIA
Also known as “snake plant” or “mother-in-laws” tongue.
If you would like a beautiful and structural plant that you can forget about, this is perfect! Sansevieria thrive on neglect and are popular because they do well in various light conditions. They will adapt to low light but thrive best in bright sunlight. Sansevieria plants can go for several weeks without water, and most people tend to overwater them.
Helpful Tip: The leaves will fold if overwatered and tend to curl if it needs more water.
It is best to keep your houseplants in plastic grower’s pots with good drainage, and about once a month, pop them into your shower at a low temperature and give them a good watering. Let them sit in the shower to drain out, then put them back into their decorative pots.
We carry several varieties of sansevieria from 4” to 12” in size.
2. ZZ PLANT
3. PHILODENDRON
4. SPATHIPHYLLUM
Last but not least…
5. Succulents
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