How Not to Kill These Trending Indoor Plants
May 24, 2017
Bringing greenery into your space will give life to a room (literally!), purify the air, and make all your Instagram snaps look extra cool. If you're looking for some new plant babies, here are 34 of the coolest indoor plants to consider, plus tips on how to keep them healthy.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree: Water this variety when the top inch of soil is dry. Keep it in indirect light, fertilize it once a month in the summer, and enjoy its funky look.
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Bamboo Palm: These plants don’t take a great deal of time or energy, so they're perf for a #girlboss on the go. Simply give it some room temp water until the soil is moist.
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Rubber Tree: This striking pick can grow up to 50 feet tall. They prefer lots of indirect sunlight and water on the reg. (via Target)
Staghorn Fern: Give this little guy bright, indirect light to watch it thrive. Alternate between misting the leaves and giving them a good 10-minute soak.
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Split Leaf Philodendron: Put this piece of oceanside life in medium to bright light and keep the soil damp — but never soggy — for all the tropical vibes.
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Boston Fern: If you have a pet, the Boston Fern is non-toxic to dogs and cats! It'll need a cool place with high humidity and indirect light.
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Snake Plant: Mix up the texture of your space with a sleek and spiky snake plant. Provide it with plenty of light and turn the pot every few weeks to keep it lush. (via Brittany Makes)
Pothos Plant: Here's a leafy number that's a cinch to raise. Its vines can reach up to 10 feet indoors, so it might need a trim here and there. Otherwise, keep it healthy with low light and sporadic watering. (via Decor8)
Calathea: Hello, playful jungle plant. Keep the humidity high and spray the leaves regularly for an authentic jungalow addition. (via Bakker)
Bird of Paradise: Shower this one with bright light and watch it bloom to its full potential. Keep the soil continually moist as well, with regular spritzing on the leaves. (via Coastal Style)
Palm Tree: Any palm will bring a summery feel to your space in a snap. Make sure it has plenty of drainage and trim it occasionally to keep it in tip-top shape. (via Atelier Dore)
String of Pearls: This elegant plant is part of the succulent fam, so don't overwater it. String of Pearls enjoys indirect sunlight, so hanging it sweetly by your bed is a stellar choice.
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ZZ Plant: The sprawling "ZZ plant," (AKA Zamioculcas zamiifolia) thrives in low light with little water. Basically, it can handle a lot of neglect and still look awesome. (via Style Me Pretty)
Chinese Monkey Plant: Bright and indirect light is ideal for this cheery plant. Its minimalist look and circular leaves will make an A+ addition to your workspace. (via House Beautiful)
Cactus Varieties: Little cacti can tolerate a ton of sunlight, so go ahead and introduce them to your windowsill garden. Just soak the soil once a week and fertilize 'em in the summer. (via Bergamotte)
Fishtail Palm: It needs a ton of water and sunshine, but that makes it the perf solution for that awkward corner in your bright living room.
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Umbrella Plant: A lanky umbrella plant might be just what your tiny space needs. It can get quite tall, helping your ceiling look higher without taking up much space. (via Sinnen Rausch)
Donkey Tail: How cute is this shaggy succulent?! It's quirky-looking, heat- and drought-tolerant, and made for a boho dwelling.
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Night Blooming Cereus: If you're a night owl, this is your plant soulmate because — you guessed it— it only blooms at night! (via Magnolia Market)
Aloe Vera: Keep this natural wonder by your kitchen sink and water it deeply once a week. Avoid direct sun. (via A Bubbly Life)
Elephant Bush: It's like a mini bush for your indoor garden! It just asks for warmth, a touch of water, and some lovin'. (via Magnolia Market)
Spider Plant: These easy-to-grow spider plants look especially chic in a hanging planter — which makes them a bonus space-saver for limited surfaces. (via Decor Demon)
Fishhook: The tiny, shaggy leaves on the fishhook plant will bring cascading texture to your #shelfie game. (via Domino)
Air Plants: They look like adorable little jellyfish and are literally the most low-maintenance plants ever. Give them bright, filtered light and the occasional misting. (via Zimt Zebra)
English Ivy: Here's a vine that prefers things on the dry side. It might get a little wild without some snip, snipping — but boy, do they make a statement! (via Nordic Days)
Maidenhair Fern: The delicate maidenhair fern thrives indoors when you give it a small container. Mist it daily to let the full luscious look take form.
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Jade Plant: The simple look of a jade plant will have you feeling totally Zen through your nine-to-five gig and beyond. (via Lilly)
Sweetheart Hoya: Here's a trailing plant that will give you heart eyes for days. Monthly watering and temps above 60 degrees are all that this beaut requires. (via Design Sponge)
Olive Tree: Indoor olive trees only need to be watered when the top inch of soil has dried out, and less in fall and winter when they go into hibernation. Now that's a chill tree we can get behind.
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Fire Pencil Cactus: A fire pencil cactus needs very little care and actually thrives on neglect (lookin' at you, fellow lazy girls). Watch out for the sap though — they could cause a reaction. (via New Darlings)
Lemon Tree: When life gives you a lemon tree, supply it with 12 hours of sunlight and start making citrusy cocktails from scratch. (via Martha Stewart)