Is there always something missing at home? That's right, it's that touch of green! Want to grow potted plants but worried you have a black thumb? Don't worry, today we'll reveal some super easy-to-grow potted plants to help you easily become a plant pro!
Spider Plant: A Lush "Hanging Garden"
Imagine a lush spider plant gently cascading down, like a hanging garden. It's a very patient plant that loves warm, humid environments, is shade-tolerant and drought-resistant, so you don't have to worry too much about it. Just remember to "water when dry, and water thoroughly," keeping the soil slightly moist, and it will thrive. Plus, spider plants have the amazing ability to purify the air. How great is that?
African Violet: A Delicate "Purple Elf"
African violets, also known as Saintpaulias, are small and delicate with rich colors. Placing them on a windowsill instantly elevates your home's style. They prefer indirect light and are afraid of the cold, with the best minimum care temperature being above 7°C. As long as you maintain a certain level of air humidity, they will bloom beautifully. Also, they are harmless to pets, isn't that thoughtful?
Boston Fern: An Elegant "Green Fairy"
Boston ferns have broad, emerald-green leaves that give a fresh and refined feeling. They prefer shaded environments and are afraid of direct sunlight, making them perfect for indoor cultivation. As long as you maintain a certain level of air humidity and avoid dry air, they will maintain their elegant posture. Boston ferns are also harmless to pets, isn't that reassuring?
Watermelon Begonia: A Fresh "Green Messenger"Watermelon begonia has variegated leaves, interspersed with white and green, giving a fresh and natural feeling. It likes indirect light, has strong shade tolerance, and doesn't have high light requirements. As long as you maintain a certain level of air humidity and avoid dry air, it will keep its fresh and natural appearance. Watermelon begonia is highly decorative indoors and is harmless to pets.
Earth Star: A Vibrant "Tropical Vibe"Earth stars have bright leaves with pink and brown markings, giving a tropical feel. They prefer indirect light or brightly lit indoor environments. The best spot for them is a place with high air humidity, such as a windowsill in the bathroom or kitchen. While maintaining high humidity, be sure to water regularly to avoid long-term drought.
Hoya Kerrii: An Elegant Trailing "Hanging Garden"Hoya Kerrii grows with trailing branches, giving an elegant feeling. It doesn't need much light, just about 3-5 hours of indirect light a day, making it suitable for a windowsill. During care, in addition to maintaining a certain level of air humidity, you also need to control watering, as the soil cannot be constantly moist.
Schefflera: A Delicate Bonsai "Green Artwork"Schefflera, also known as umbrella plant, is a common tropical foliage plant. You can remove its lower branches to create a delicate plant landscape. It likes a consistently warm and humid environment. The location should be brightly lit, and be sure to maintain a certain relative humidity to avoid excessively dry air.
Black Elephant Ear: A Unique "Green Elf"Black Elephant Ear has green veins and dark green or black leaves, resembling a mysterious Guanyin. It prefers indirect light and is afraid of direct sunlight, making it suitable for indoor cultivation. During care, maintain a certain level of air humidity and avoid dry air.
Boxwood Bonsai: An Intricate "Green Artwork"Boxwood bonsai grows in a peculiar way and has a unique aesthetic. Its roots, stems, branches, and leaves are intricately intertwined, creating a stunning beauty. A high-quality boxwood bonsai can fetch a very good price, and is often sought after but hard to find!
Pterocarpus indicus: An Antique "Imperial Wood"Pterocarpus indicus, also known as Narra, is a very unique foliage plant. It has its own unique charm that makes you more and more captivated the more you admire it. Placing a high-quality Pterocarpus indicus in your home and glancing at it every day will be a pleasing and refreshing experience.
Ficus Bonsai: A High-Ornamental-Value "Green Artwork"Ficus bonsai is a favorite of many plant lovers. However, cultivating a high-quality ficus bonsai is an extremely difficult task. Some novice growers won't even attempt it because caring for a ficus requires a lot of work.
Ajuga: A Cold-Tolerant and Shade-Tolerant "Green Carpet"Ajuga is a perennial herb that prefers semi-shady and moist climates and is very cold-tolerant. Ajuga reptans can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C and can overwinter safely when planted in the ground in northern regions. It is not only cold and shade-tolerant, but also hardy and easy to grow. The plant's flowering height is generally only about 20cm, making it very suitable as a flowering ground cover and for potted cultivation.
Bromeliad: A Festive "Red Elf"Bromeliad, with its bright red flower stalk blooming at the top or center of the plant, gets its name. Bromeliad has abundant foliage and bright red flowers, creating a festive atmosphere. Hongyun Dang