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Types of House Plants

With its emerald-green leaves that are flecked with orange and pink Croton is a striking house plant. It is tolerant of lower levels of light than most other plants and requires only a little water. It is also able to filter formaldehyde from the air.

Pothos is a slender plant with heart-shaped leaves, is another easy house plant to grow. It can tolerate dim light, but prefers the bright indirect sunlight and regular watering.

Aroids

Araceae is the family of many common house plants including pothos, monsteras, and ZZ plants. Originally swamp-dwellers, this group of plants thrives as long-term indoor plants because they're easy to care for.

They need a moderate amount of light, warmer temperatures and high humidity. During the growing season, they also need fertilizer. Aroids are prized for their diverse foliage and their ability to tolerate both bright and low lighting conditions. Schiavone states that they bloom less often than other houseplants however, when they do, it's typically spectacular. Aroid flowers are usually characterized by spathes (a petal-like structure) that attracts pollinators, and spadix (which is the actual flower or inflorescence). The flowers have a pleasant scent and can be heated to increase the volatilization chemicals that attract pollinators.

You might have seen aroids posted on Instagram as movie backgrounds, or as curtain patterns. These plants are fashionable and easy to grow and this is the reason they have become a staple in home plant collections. The tropical aroids such as Monstera deliciosa (also known as the Swiss cheese plant) are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. This aroid is popular in feng-shui because it can repel negative energies. It is easy to grow and is ideal for those who are new to the field or are looking to add some drama to their home decor.

Bromeliads

Bromeliads might look tropical but they're actually easy to cultivate. The epiphyte, also known as an air plant, does not require soil. It can be tied to trees, glued to objects or planted in shallow soil. Its vibrant colors and intriguing textures make it a popular decoration choice. It is also a low-maintenance garden that is resistant to extreme pests.

The bromeliad genus offers a wide range of species and cultivars suitable as house plants, from the sword-shaped, spiky leaves of Aechmea to the brightly colored flowers and bracts of Billbergia and Neoregelia. The most popular cultivars are the speckled, pink-centered'Morado and the wide-leaved red-centered 'Guinea.' They usually bloom in the summertime or fall, and their beautiful bracts last for a long time.

The majority of bromeliads are epiphytic in nature, meaning they latch on to trees or rocks and pull all the nutrients and moisture from their leaves, rather than from the ground. As houseplants, they are usually placed in a potting mix. However, some species from the tropical zone such as Tillandsia and Guzmani don't require soil and can be attached directly to logs with moss.

Bromeliads are one of the most drought-tolerant of all indoor plants, however, they still require regular watering. They are a good choice for watering every week during warmer weather and approximately twice per month in cooler temperatures. You can fertilize them occasionally by using a well-draining pots such as palm or orchid potting soil.

Cacti

There are between one and two thousand different species of cacti that are among the most robust and durable of house plants. They range from squat, spiny forms to tall and lanky columns, or even ornamental balls with thorns. Many cacti thrive in pots, even though they are native to desert habitats. best house plants and require special care to keep them healthy.

Many cacti have spines to deter predators or to assist with water storage Their rounded shapes permit them to trap and reflect light. They might have scales too. The thorns of the Dinosaur Back Plant (Mammillaria hahniana) look like dinosaur skin and this cactus could be up to 36 inches tall.

The slender, fingerlike pads of the Candelabra Cactus (Echinocactus cochlaniformis) are covered in spines that are spaced out at regular intervals to create an attractive silhouette. This plant is suitable for indoor cultivation and produces white flowers in spring and summer.

The Fairy Castle Cactus, Morenoa Cristata, has multiple stems that resemble the castle spires or turrets. This cactus grows up to 6 feet (2 meters) in the wild and blooms in the evening. This cactus requires bright and filtered sunlight and should be kept in a warm area that has good circulation. It can cause shriveling. Repot this cactus every year or more often when the pot becomes too small. This is an excellent plant for beginners since it doesn't require lots of fertilizer or water, and the spines are generally enough to keep kids and pets from chomping on it.

Ferns

Ferns look exotic and are easy to grow. They are mostly shade plants that thrive in tree canopy in the natural world, but they still need plenty of sunlight to thrive as indoor plants. Plant them in medium or indirect sunlight and avoid windows facing the west or south, as this could cause them to burn.


Pinnae are the leaflets of many ferns. They come in different sizes and shapes which makes it easy to determine the species. They also have a distinctive vascular structure where the protoxylem is similar to the water-conducting cells in other plants, is restricted to lobes of the xylem. This allows ferns to absorb water and nutrients from the air, which is crucial for growth.

The fronds on a lot of ferns are covered in tiny hairs, referred to as trichomes, that protect from predators of all kinds. The hairs are unicellular multicellular or glandular and may secrete toxic fluids or fragrant odors or produce waxy substances that give fronds sheen and color.

Ferns don't require a lot of water and may benefit from drying between waterings. Overwatering can cause the fronds to change color, turning yellow or brown, and even lead to root rot. If your ferns seem being drying out too fast Try misting them more frequently or placing them in pebbles with water. If your home is dry, a humidifier might help.

Succulents

Succulents are one of the most popular house plants because they thrive in a wide variety of environments. They grow in the desert and on cliffs near the sea, and in humid jungles in the natural world.

There are a variety of succulents each with its own unique appearance and needs. However, they all share characteristics such as fleshy stems or leaves that are designed to store water, smaller roots than other plant types, and a rosette-like arrangement of leaves. They also tend to be more drought-resistant than other species, but they might not be able to tolerate direct sunlight.

Aloe vera, a common succulent is well-known. The common house plant is capable of growing quite large and producing bell-shaped flowers on occasion. The snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is another succulent that is commonly used can add the height and architectural interest of rooms. Both plants are simple to grow from stem or leaf cuttings, and will need to be callused before they can be planted.

The blue glow of agave is another succulent that looks beautiful in a hanging basket or wall planter. Its vibrantly colored foliage is a wonderful accent to any room. It is also easy to take care of. Like all succulents, it requires filtered light and slightly humid soil. Avoid overwatering in winter as this can cause the plant to rot.

Woody Evergreens

The majority of woody plants with leaves that are evergreen are either conifers, such as pines and spruces, or deciduous trees or shrubs, like junipers (Juniperus) and arborvitaes (Arborvitae). These two species have needle-shaped leaves. Woody evergreens are covered in a toughened, swollen tissue called bark. This is made of a substance called the xylem. It transports nutrients and water through the plant.

Some woody evergreens are popular for indoor plants since they don't require much care. The money tree, Pachira aquatica, is one of the best examples. Its twisted stems are covered with an edging of leathery green and white-striped leaves. This plant is quick-growing and reaches about eight feet in height within about a decade.

Another option that is low maintenance is a dracaena or dragon tree. The best ones are Dracaena marginata, which is from Madagascar with its twisting stems and rosettes of narrow leaves; Dracaena sanderiana, the ribbon plant, with slender sword-shaped leaves that are glossy green with white stripes; or D. wilsoniana which is the weeping Serbian spruce, which has a rounded habit and silvery-blue needles.

Other evergreens with woody leaves are excellent houseplants. They include schefflera, which has typical broad-leafed foliage, ficus, aka banyan tree, whose fronds can grow to several feet high; and the false castor plant, also known as Philodendron deliciosum, with its pretty heart-shaped leaves, which are cut into lobes. All require the use of a large pot as well as bright indirect sunlight. In general evergreens are stronger than deciduous plants, though they are susceptible to damage by freezing temperatures.

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