Lovely Indoor Plants

Peace Lily

The peace lily plant will give a wonderful decorative touch to any room. Some indoor plants can be used to set the tone of a room, the same as other kinds of furnishings or ornamentation. The peace lily is an elegant plant to have in any room and will always attract the attention of guests. It has long dark green leaves from which long delicate stems emerge, topped by pure white flowers. It prefers humid spaces and is a shade plant. An easy plant to grow, it has no need of fertilizers. Water well at first, then leave until the soil is almost dry before watering again. A good idea is to mist it a couple of times a week with a spray bottle.

Dieffenbachia

Also known as the dumb cane, it is an indoor plant that can grow up to six feet, but if pruned correctly it will remain small enough to sit on a coffee or occasional table. It is the leaves that are spectacular on this plant. They sweep upwards and are elliptical in shape. They measure about a foot in length and are speckled in either pale green or white.  Although originally from dry climates with high temperatures they can survive in the temperate zones. They do well in slightly moist soil, with low to medium light. Dust the leaves to keep them shiny and clean.

Rubber Plant

One good reason for having this plant in your house is that it is so exotic. Again, this is an indoor plant that is exuberant and calls the attention. It will set off any room. The huge oval leaves are the attraction. They are of a waxy texture and can grow to over a foot in length. Although rubber plants can grow to over eight feet, constant pruning will keep them as a shrub. The fruit and flowers can be ignored. Will grow well in moist soil with medium to bright sunlight.

Jade Plant

The jade plant is a succulent that is small and long lasting.  Another shade plant, it is better in partial or indirect sunlight. The lush leaves are either round or oval shaped and are coloured in tones from blue-gravy to dark green. Sometimes the edges have a reddish tinge. Although they have pretty little flowers and fruit, they rarely bear them as indoor plants. As a drought resistant plant it doesn’t need frequent watering. Let the soil almost dry out before irrigating once again.