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Small House Plants - Add a Green Touch to Your Home With These Easy-To-Care For Houseplants

Add a gorgeous green accent to your home by using our range of small house plants. These little beauties are perfect for any desk, nook or corner.

Many plants look like big, popular plants but are surprisingly compact. They thrive in bright light and require regular watering. Be aware of signs of dryness in cacti. They don't like being overwatered.

String of Pearls Plant

Curio herreanus, better known as string of pearls, is a succulent which resembles the plastic beads in your dress-up bag from childhood. This trailing plant provides both colour and texture to your home, while also purifying the air and reducing stress levels. It's also a breeze to propagate and grow which makes it a great choice for beginners looking for low-maintenance plants for their home.

The best place to start when caring for your string of pearls plant is determining how much water it requires. This will depend on the weather, soil quality and size of the container. Water your plant whenever you feel that the top inch of soil is dry. However, it's important to check often and employ an instrument for measuring moisture or your finger to check the soil consistency.

Pruning your string of Pearls plant is another important care routine. This will stimulate new growth, making your plant healthier and more full. It is recommended that you remove dead stems or pearls aswell as overgrown or leggy parts of the plant.

Repotting your string-of-pearls plant should only be done if the plant is root-bound. It is obvious that this has occurred when the roots are overcrowded and tangled in the container. To propagate the string of pearls, cut a few stems of four to five inches from the growth end using the sterilised snips or scissor. Place the stems into a pot of cactus or succulent soil and place it in bright indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist until the nodes start to take root and will take root within some weeks.

Polka Dot Plant

This gorgeous foliage plant has white or pink spots as the name suggests. It is native to South Africa and Madagascar, but it can also be grown as an annual in temperate zones. Polka Dot plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya), whether they are planted in planters with colorful flowers, or as a part of a greenery arrangement add the look of texture and color to any space.

Polka dot plants thrive in fertile, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to neutral in pH. They don't like to be too moist, but they don't want to dry out too much. The best way to water them is to apply filtered water at room temperature until the soil is completely soaked. You can also check the soil's moisture by using your finger or a tiny piece of wood. It should feel damp but not saturated.

The amount of water you'll need to give your Polka Dot plant will differ depending on the stage of its growth. During the growth period that runs from spring through autumn, it is essential to keep the soil wet. However, don't let it get too wet, since polka dots plants are prone to root rot. The plant can also benefit from a monthly application of diluted fertiliser for houseplants .

Like all indoor plants, Polka dot plants can be prone to fungal diseases like leaf spot and root rot. To avoid them, ensure they're in a draining pot, water them thoroughly once the top soil is dry, and remove any damaged or dead leaves.

String Of Heart Plant

The string of hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) can add the perfect and unique look to your home. It can be cultivated from seeds or by layering. To layer, simply drape a vine over a pot of damp compost and make sure a tuber makes contact with the compost. Keep the compost moist for about a month, and you will see roots forming from the tubers in the soil. String of heart plants can be propagated using cuttings of soil or water.

The best time to start propagating the plants is in the summer and spring. The cuttings should be cut from the bottom of the plant, ensuring to leave a few nodes at the bottom. They are then submerged in water, where they will begin to develop roots. They can be repotted when the roots are long enough.

String of hearts plants thrive in spring and summer when they are exposed to hot temperatures and indirect sunlight. Water the plant regularly to keep it damp. Avoid overwatering as this can cause root rot. It is essential that the soil drains properly.


This plant is simple to care for and not susceptible to many diseases or pests. It is susceptible to fungus-gnats as well as other pests of houseplants that are common, like mealybugs. If your plant is yellow or unhealthy, it may be due to overwatering. Dry the soil before watering again.

Button Fern

The Button Fern is a low-lying native New Zealand fern. Its fronds with a densely covered fronds make it so named. As house plants it can be placed in a hanging basket or terrarium. It is also a great accent in a shaded garden.

This plant needs an acidic soil that is moist and well-drained. A peat-free ericaceous mix is ideal. Ferns prefer to grow in shade and thrive with moderate to high levels of humidity. They need to dry out slightly between waterings, and prefer less misting than other ferns.

During the growing season fertilize the Button Fern every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer that is diluted. Avoid temperatures that are high, as they cause the plant to burn its roots and leaves. Button Ferns rarely need repotting because of their small roots.

Button ferns are prone to overwatering, particularly when they are planted in self-watering pots. If your plant appears yellowed and wilted, you have overwatered it. If you notice a lot of black roots in the bottom of the container, the plant could be dying and requires to be removed. To prevent this from happening be aware of the soil's moisture levels and only water your plant when the top inch of soil is a little dry. Button Ferns are sensitive to salt in tap water, so use rainwater or distilled water instead of regular tap. If you have to use tap water, you should filter it instead of using hard or bottled water.

Baby Tears Plant

Baby Tears Plant is a quickly-growing houseplant with green leaves and a lovely flower. It is an excellent choice for beginners who are interested in the world of foliage plants. It grows well in humid areas such as bathrooms and terrariums. This plant can be used as an accent for the ground or in hanging baskets. It can grow large and therefore it is essential to trim it regularly.

In its natural habitat It is found in tropical forests and thrives in warm temperatures ranging from 20 and 38 degrees Celsius (68 to 100degF). It can benefit from light shade or misting during the hot summer months. It is susceptible to root rot as are most other plants. This is why it should be watered regularly.

The plant is relatively simple to propagate, and you can easily cultivate your own in a pot or in the garden. Wrap a piece of moss, or a paper towel around the stem's base. Spray the tissue or moss with water until it's damp but not saturated and then cover it with plastic wrap and inspect it every few days for signs of roots.

The ideal time to water a Baby Tears plant is when the first two to three inches of soil are dry. In the summer and spring, it is recommended to water the plant twice every week. In winter, however, watering is reduced to only when the soil feels dry about an inch down and as with all plants, avoid overwatering.

Senecio

Senecio is one of the genus of succulents which are a popular choice for house plant cultivation. They are easy to grow and require little maintenance. This genus can be grown easily in a well-drained garden soil or in pots. It can be propagated with cuttings of leaves or stems. Senecio is a hardy plant that can endure extreme temperatures and drought conditions. However, it is recommended to avoid freezing temperatures as they can damage the roots.

The String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus "String of Pearls") is a perennial evergreen flowering succulent that grows up to 3ft in length. It is native to the drier parts of Southwest Africa and grows as an evergreen, ground-hugging slug. The leaves are gray with a waxy cover and small, cream-colored flowers are visible at the ends of the branches. This plant requires direct sunlight that is bright and soil that drains well. A cactus mix or one made from standard potting mix with sand or grit can improve drainage and prevent water pooling in the bottom of the pot, which could lead to root decay.

This Senecio is also known by the names Fishhook Senecio and Weeping Jade is a perennial, leaf-succulent plant with long beans-like leaves, green stems, and fleshy long and bean-like leaves. It is known for the bent leaf tips that can be flattened, crimped, or twisting, as well as its white to silvery feltted covering, called tomentum. It is a great choice for beginners, as it can be propagated by collecting seeds and then growing in a moist soil mix.

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