Tropical House Plants
I recently made a contribution to an article about easy care Tropical indoor Houseplants for Redfin.com, and I thought why not share them with you too.
Pothos Ivy
Gold Pothos and Green Sansevieria
I would say that Pothos, also known as Devil’s Ivy, is a super low maintenance houseplant. I have no idea why anyone would call it Devil’s Ivy like it’s a bad thing to have an easy care plant that grows with minimal attention, but it’s one of my favorites for its hardiness and versatility.
It loves bright indirect light and can grow in water or soil.
Silver Queen Pothos
Sansevieria
Jade pagoda Sansevieria
Sansevieria, also known as Mother-In-Laws Tongue is another low maintenance houseplant that likes a little neglect and can take low light. It’s a funky structural plant that is highly used in modern interiors and comes in an array of colors of green, white, and yellow, as well as various sizes.
Variegated Sansevieria
Spider Plants
Spider Plants are another easy care plant that can be found in green, or variegated with gold or white. It produces spider like babies on long stems and creates a lot of interest in filtered light.
Spider Plant
Dracaena
Golden Heart Dracaena
Dracaena is a family of 200 different species and they are easily found anywhere tropical plants are sold. They light bright, indirect light and need to dry between watering as do most houseplants. They range in size and colors which makes them a versatile plant for many areas and home styles.
White Aspen Dracaena
Chinese Evergreen
Last but certainly not least is the Chinese Evergreen. I’m a big fan of this cutie because it is a moderately low light beauty that makes a real statement. Ranging in color from blue-green, silver, white and even pink, they are a lovely addition to the tropical plant repertoire.
Chinese Evergreen
All of these plants are low care, but need good soil, good drainage, the right sunlight and occasional feeding with organic plant food to produce for years to come. Houseplants improve air quality, enhance the environment and your mood. They can lead to better sleep and boost cognitive function.
If you’d like more information from other professionals about some great, easy care houseplants, check out this post from Redfin!
if you’d like some great information about landscape plants for the Austin and surrounding area, contact me at Lisalapaso@gmail.com!
Lisa LaPaso
Lisa’s Landscape and Design
“Saving the Planet One Yard at a Time”
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