Plants add something special to your house. Houseplants have made a major comeback in past years, and there are truly endless possibilities to decorate your house with.
Whether you're looking for some easy plants that will add pizazz to your home or something you'll be pouring time and attention into for a while, plants can be a great way to beautify your home, help you decompress, and let you engage with science while having fun, which is just as important for adults as it is for kids.
Before picking plants for your home, it's always important to make sure you've got room to keep anything that may be toxic away from little ones and pets.
Silver Satin Pothos
The green and silver hues on this plant make it an eye-catching addition. They come with tear- or heart-shaped leaves that prefer partial sunlight. Since this is a vining plant, consider whether you'll want it to spread or wrap around a moss pole.
Classic Money Tree
The money tree's braided trunk makes it stand out from other houseplants. It can also enjoy some fast, fun growth that starts out almost neon green before settling into a darker color. It's supposed to be a token of luck and good fortune, which just about everybody could use nowadays.
Ficus Umbellata
Ficus show off a lot of growth during their active months, which can make them a really fun plant to start small with. The leaves are beautiful and heart-shaped, and this species is easier to care for than the also-trendy fiddle leaf fig ficus.
Silver Leaf Monstera
Monsteras have been having their moment for a while now, but people are starting to look for increasingly rare varieties of the plant. If you're looking for those tell-tale fenestrations (the holes or splits in leaves), you'll have to find a mature plant, as they aren't common in juvenile plants.
Phyllanthus Mirabilis
The Phyllanthus mirabilis is another plant that's trending for its unusual looks. This can be a more difficult one to take care of, but it's worth the work. It's an easily adaptable plant that loves bright indirect light.
Paphiopedilums Slipper Orchids
The pouch-like look of its blooms gives the slipper orchid its name. The glossy flowers can be beautiful, and the low-light requirement of these orchids make them a touch easier to bring into your home.
Strelitzia Nicolai
If you're looking for a big statement plant, Strelitzia nicolai may be perfect for you. The giant white bird of paradise or wild banana plant has huge leaves that can grow high, but they take a lot of love to get there. It loves medium to bright light, with too much sun putting its delicate foliage in danger of scorching.
Sarracenia Purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea, also known as pitcher plants, have recently gotten popular because of their colorful, unusual appearance. They need lots of sunlight and can't be ignored for too long without taking a big hit, so make sure you're committed.
Kimberly Queen Fern
These partial- to low-sun beauties are really hearty and can thrive indoors with just a little TLC. The dense, bright colors of the plant are really attention-grabbing and lovely.
Begonia Chlorosticta
The patterns on the leaves of Begonia chlorosticta are truly fun to check out. While they don't need direct sunlight, they do love high humidity, which could make them a cute bathroom option.
Philodendron Micans
Plants with texture add an extra element of fun, and the Philodendron micans fits the bill for sure. It loves bright, indirect light, but the leaves are a sight to see when the sun does hit them.
Hoya 'Krimson Queen'
This one is a low-maintenance beauty that even the most green-hesitant plant lover can bring home and enjoy. They enjoy bright indirect light but can tolerate some direct sunlight if you're trying to get yours to bloom.
Tradescantia Zebrina
The purple, silver, and green leaves on these beautiful, lush plants will liven up any space. They don't need direct sunlight, so they shine without taking up precious windowsill space.
Philodendron Erubescens 'Pink Princess'
Philodendron erubescens "Pink Princess" has variegation that can vary from plant to plant. That means each one is pretty unique, and since they're pretty easy to propagate, chances are you can keep a great line going and share with friends and family.
