Ornamental Indoor Plants

Indoor plants are a good way to add a final touch to your house decoration. House plants seem to soften any environment and also add a bit of cheer too. There is something relaxing about being surrounded by flourishing green plants that’s not easy to define. It is probably an inner urge to get closer to nature. Whatever reason there is for having them, indoor plants are almost an obligation nowadays!

English Ivy

Probably not the easiest indoor plant to cultivate, but certainly a beautiful one. They can either be trained to climb or be left to trail down. The lovely variegated leaves will look good in any setting. It prefers the cooler temperatures, so don’t put in the warmer rooms. This ivy likes bright sunlight, but not direct light. Thrives in moist, humid soil. Trim frequently for a robust vine.

Spider Plants

There are number of varieties of this plant, but the one most frequently seen is the green and white striped variety. Maybe one of the easiest indoor plants to cultivate in the home. A mature plant has a striking visual appearance with its profusion of stems, leaves and small white flowers. It will prosper in almost any light conditions from full sunlight to partial shade. Bright, but not direct light, is ideal for the best results. Likes moist, but well drained soil. Water well in summer and fertilize once a week.

Aloe

This succulent can be a stunning decorative addition to your home. It grows up to three feet tall, thick sensual leaves with serrated edges of small teeth! Mostly a grayish –green colour, it has long spikes that support yellow flowers. Does well in bright, sunny areas of the house. This indoor plant likes dry soil. It is great for forgetful gardeners as it doesn’t require frequent watering. For the best results, let the soil dry out before watering again.

Pothos

The pothos is one of those handsome indoor plants will find frequently in offices, but will look equally well in your home. An easy to care for plant, it has the added advantage of improving air quality. An evergreen vine that can grow to six feet, it has luxurious heart-shaped variegated leaves that can be speckled with white, yellow or a light green. A climbing vine, it seems to do well in all kinds of light condition. Can be grown in dry soil or even in water. Don’t move from its original growing medium to the opposite.