Are you looking for ways to add beauty and life to your home or workspace? Consider bringing the great outdoors in! From giving us better air to giving us better aesthetics, plants are the gift that keeps on giving.
Indoor plants help to remove toxins and pollutants from the air. Plants absorb CO2 and produce oxygen, which makes them excellent natural air purifiers. Plants also absorb sound waves, which can help to reduce noise pollution in your home. This makes them a great addition to any apartment, especially in noisy urban areas.
Not only that, plants are also natural mood enhancers. It's been shown that simply having plants around can boost your mood and reduce stress levels. For many people, caring for plants can also be a calming and enjoyable hobby, and they make a great gift.
Whether you want a new quiet WFH bestie or some greenery to keep you company at the office, indoor plants can help with that, too. Indoor plants have been shown to boost productivity levels, leading to better focus and an increase in creativity.
Last, but certainly not least, plants bring the beauty of nature into designed spaces, providing a pop of color and a literal breath of fresh air. Here are some of our favorites for sprucing up any indoor space.
Creative QT Butterfly Craze Faux Floral Decorations
Butterfly Craze artificial plants and flowers offer a low-maintenance and cost-effective way to bring nature-inspired decor into any space, truly setting the scene for every season. With their lifelike appearance, these faux plants and flowers provide a perfect decor touch for any indoor or outdoor space and room in the house, and they’re great for setting the stage for a party, wedding, and other events, too! These are a long-lasting and hassle-free alternative to live plants and flowers. These stunning arrangements can also be made as vibrant table centerpieces, coming in a variety of colors and styles, including lavender, hydrangeas, and peonies.
ZZ Plant
If you are looking for a plant that can withstand just about anything, the ZZ plant is an excellent choice. It can tolerate low light levels and doesn't require a lot of watering, making it ideal for busy homeowners. This plant also has air-purifying abilities, making it the ultimate functional decor. This one from Costa Farms ships from Amazon.
Bouqs Prayer Plant
$64
from
The Bouqs Co.
Known as Maranta leuconeura, this calming plant gets its other name – prayer plant – from the fact that its dark green leaves with feather-like veins lie flat during the day and then rise up into (what looks like) praying hands at night. This inherent movement of daily prayer, much like the act of saying “thank you,” is believed to symbolize a gesture of gratitude. Slow to grow, this 6-inch houseplant comes in a white Ecopot and lends vibrancy to any space. Ecopots are made from recycled plastic and are lightweight and break-proof. These specially designed pots prevent overwatering and allow roots to breathe. Requires medium indirect sunlight.
Via Citrus
These mini citrus trees ship from the family farm to your front door via Amazon. These plants will brighten any space, and best of all, they flourish indoors. Citrus trees also make a great gift for anyone on your list. Varieties include calamondin, Meyer lemon, key lime, Buddha's hand, variegated kumquat, kaffir lime, and red lime.
Golden Pothos
The golden pothos is another low-maintenance plant perfect for beginners. As with the regular pothos, it can tolerate low light but prefers bright, indirect light. The plant requires only moderate watering, and if its leaves start to turn brown or yellow, it's a sign it is overwatered. This plant is perfect for adding a splash of color to any room with its variegated leaves.
Snake Plant
A popular choice for any beginning gardener, the snake plant is almost indestructible. It can go without water for long periods and still remain healthy, making it suitable for even the newest of plant parents. Snake plants are even known for their ability to purify the air of toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene. They prefer bright, indirect light but can also tolerate lower light levels.
BONUS: Budding Gardener Kit
$68
from
Get Sunday
This one isn’t technically an indoor plant, but it’s a great addition to the list anyway. Grow the extra mile with this kit, complete with the soil and food mix plants need to grow healthy and strong. From garden vegetables to herbs, containers to raised beds, landscaping to indoor plants, you'll have all the tools you need to cultivate a garden you love.
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