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

Our range of small houseplants will bring some green to your home. They are perfect for any desk or nook, you'll be able to easily care for these little beauties.

Many plants look like large popular plants, but are surprisingly small. They thrive in bright sunlight and require regular watering. tropical house plants on the lookout for cacti showing signs of dryness as they don't like overwatering.

String of Pearls Plant

Curio herreanus is a succulent, which is also known as string pearls. It resembles the plastic beads you found in your childhood dress-up boxes. The trailing plant adds the appearance and color to your home, while cleansing the air in the space and reducing stress levels. It is also simple to grow and propagate making it a great choice for people looking for low-maintenance house plants.

The best place to start when caring for your string of pearls is by determining how much water it requires. This will depend on the climate, soil type and the size of the container. A good rule of thumb is to water your plant whenever the top inch of soil appears dry, but it is also essential to check frequently and use a moisture gauge or your finger to test soil consistency.

Pruning your string of pearls plant is a different important maintenance practice. This will encourage new growth and help your plant appear fuller and healthier. It is recommended that you cut off any dead stems or pearls as well as overgrown or leggy parts of the plant.

Repotting your string-of-pearls plants is only recommended if the plant has become root bound. If the roots are tangled and overcrowded in the container, you will be able to see that it has happened. To grow your string of pearls cut a few four- to five-inch stems from the growing end with a pair of sterilized snips or scissors. Place the stems in a prepared pot of succulent or cactus soil and place it in indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist for a few weeks until the nodes begin taking root.

Polka Dot Plant

This beautiful plant is characterized by white or pink spots like its name suggests. It's native to South Africa, East Asia, and Madagascar but it can be grown as an annual in temperate zones too. Polka Dot plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya), whether they are planted in planters that feature colorful flowers, or as part of a greenery arrangement provide texture and color to any space.

Polka dots thrive in soil that is rich in nutrients well drained and has a pH of neutral and slightly acidic. live house plants don't want it to be too wet however, they do not want it to dry out. They can be watered by putting filtered water on the soil at the temperature of room temperature. You can also use your fingers or a small stick to test the soil moisture; it should feel moist but not completely saturated.

Watering times can vary depending on the growth stage of your Polka dot plant. During the growing season, from spring to autumn, it is important to keep the soil damp. Don't allow it to become soggy as polka-dot plants are susceptible to root rot. The plant can also benefit from a regular application of diluted fertiliser for houseplants.

Like many indoor plants, Polka dot plants can be prone to fungal diseases like leaf spot and root rot. To prevent them, ensure that they are planted in a pot that has a draining hole and water them once the soil is dry and remove any dead leaves.

String Of Heart Plant

The string of hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) will add an elegant and unique touch to your home. It can be grown from seed or by layering. Layering is as simple as draping a vine over a moist compost pot and making sure that the tuber comes in contact with it. Keep the compost moist for a month, and you will see roots growing from the tubers in the soil. String of heart plants can be propagated using cuttings in soil or water.

The best time to start propagating these plants is in the spring and summer. The cuttings must be cut from the base of the plant, and be sure to leave a few nodes at the end. Submerge them in water and they will start to develop roots. Once the roots are long, they can be repotted.

String of Hearts plants thrive in the spring and summer, when they are exposed to warm temperatures and bright indirect sunlight. Water the plant regularly to keep it moist. Avoid overwatering since this could cause root rot. It is crucial that the soil drains properly.

It is a simple plant and is not prone to many pests or diseases. It is susceptible to fungus-gnats as well as other pests that are common to houseplants, such as mealybugs. If your plant is unwell or has yellow leaves, it could be a sign of excessive watering, so be sure to let the soil dry before watering again.

Button Fern

The Button Fern is a low-lying native New Zealand fern. Its fronds that are covered with densely swollen fronds it its name. It can be used as a houseplant in a hanging pot or a terrarium. It is also a great accent to a garden that is shaded.

This plant requires humid, acidic soil or growing medium. A peat-free ericaceous potting mix is ideal. Ferns tend to grow in the shade and do best with moderate to high humidity. They need to dry out a little between waterings and prefer less misting than other ferns.

In the spring and summer fertilize the Button Fern every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer that is diluted. Avoid high temperatures, which will cause the plant to smolder its leaves and roots. Button Ferns rarely need repotting due to their small roots.

Button ferns are susceptible to being overwatered, especially when they're grown in self-watering pots. If your plant appears to be yellowed and wilted, it is likely that you have overwatered it. If you see a large number of black roots at the bottom of the pot, the plant is dying and should be removed. To prevent this from happening, keep an eye on 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 make sure to use rainwater or distillation water instead of tap water that is regular. If you have to use tap water, a filtered version is superior to bottled or hard water.

Baby Tears Plant

Baby Tears Plant has green leaves and a beautiful flower. It is a swiftly growing house plant. It is a good option for beginner foliage plant enthusiasts because it can thrive in a variety of environments that are humid, such as bathrooms and terrariums. The plant can be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It can get quite large and regular pruning is important to keep it under control.

This plant grows in tropical forests, with temperatures between 20 and 38 degrees Celsius. It will benefit from some light shade or misting during the hot summer months. Like many other plants, it can be susceptible to root rot, which is why you should keep the soil moist, but not excessively wet all the time.

This plant is fairly easy to propagate and you can easily grow your own in a pot or in the garden. To do this, wrap an apron of moss or paper towel around the base of the healthy stem. Spray the moss with water but do not let it get saturated. Cover it with plastic wrap. Check every few days to determine whether roots have formed.


The best 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 this plant at least twice a week. During the winter, however, the amount of watering is reduced to only when the soil is dry about an inch down and as with all plants avoid overwatering.

Senecio

Senecio is a genus of succulent plants, is a favorite for indoor cultivation of plants. tropical house plants are easy to propagate and require little maintenance. This genus is easily grown in well-draining soil or in containers. It can be propagated by stem or leaf cuttings. Senecio can withstand extreme conditions, such as drought and high temperatures. It is recommended to stay clear of freezing temperatures since they can damage 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 dry regions of Southwest Africa, and grows as an elongated succulent. The leaves are gray with a waxy cover and small, cream-colored flowers are visible at the end of the branches. large house plants requires direct sunlight that is bright and soil mixes that drain well. A cactus mix or one made from normal potting soil, grit or sand will improve drainage. This will stop water from accumulating in the bottom of the pot which could cause root decay.

This Senecio variety, also known as the Fishhook Senecio or the Weeping Jade is a glabrous perennial leaf-succulent creeper that has long bean-like fleshy leaves and green stems. It is known for the curving leaf tips that can be flattened, crimped, or twisted, and its white to silvery feltted covering, known as tomentum. It is a good option for beginners since it can be propagated by seeds.

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