Have you tried to have any indoor plants but have not known how to take care of them? Do not worry! Some of them are difficult to maintain, even for experts. For this reason, it is best to start with those that are easier to care for.
If you are a beginner, don’t miss our selection of indoor plantsand get off to a good start in the world of gardening.
Take a look at the ones we show you in this video:
And if you need more suggestions, we will show you more below:
Aspidistra
It is also known by the name of pilistra, and it is a perennial and rhizomatous herbaceous plant that produces leaves with very long petioles, reaching a height of about 40 centimeters. It produces bluish flowers, but they tend to go unnoticed as they are small and sprout almost at ground level.
It is not demanding at all. Keep it in a bright room but in a corner where it is not directly exposed to light, and water about twice a week.
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Chlorophytum comosum
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This is a lovely perennial herb that is known as ribbon, malamadre or love bow with lanceolate leaves 20 to 40cm longgreen or variegated (green with a white line in the center). It has a great tendency to produce stolons, which arise from long slender stems. Its flowers are white, very small.
It is easily cared for since it can be both in bright areas of the house and in those where the light is less intense. In addition, it requires few risks.
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Dieffenbachia
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Dieffenbachia is one of the most popular. This plant has a rather thin stem that can reach a height of 3 to 20 meters depending on the species. Its wide and long leaves are green with a white or yellow center and its preferred place is where there is no direct sunlight.
You need watering only when you find that the soil is dry and when you see that the plant is too tall, you can cut it down and have your first experience planting cuttings.
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Fragrant Dracaena
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This plant, also with a thin stem, has large green leaves and slightly scented flowers. Reaches a height of more than 6 metersand it is also known as Tronco de Brasil or Palo de Agua (although you should not be confused: it is NOT an aquatic plant and does not support excess water, so it is not a good idea to have it in pots without holes or in kokedamas ).
It will need protection from direct sun, and a moderate watering frequency so that it can grow well.
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lyrata fig
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Known as the fiddle-leaf fig, it is an evergreen tree that produces large, shiny leaves. It grows a lot, so much that it can reach the ceiling, so do not be afraid to give it a few cuts when you see it necessary since can reach up to 15 meters in height.
It must be protected from direct sun, otherwise its leaves will burn. And, as for watering, you will have to water it about 3 times a week in summer and a little less the rest of the year.
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Philodendron ‘Birkin’
The Philodendron ‘Birkin’ is a beautiful plant that stays beautiful in a pot. It does not exceed 70 centimeters in height, so it is ideal to have indoors. Of course, it is important that it is placed in a room where a lot of natural light enters, otherwise its leaves will lose color.
Philodendron climbing (is now Philodendron ivy)
The leaves of this climbing plant are very peculiar for their dark green color and their heart shape. It can reach a height of 6-7 meters if it has something to climband its leaves are large, 14cm long.
It should not be placed in full sun and it is advisable to water when the soil is dry to the touch. It is preferable to place it in a large pot, at least 40 centimeters in diameter, although it can also be kept in a pendant if it is pruned regularly.
tillandsia aeranthos
This plant is an epiphytic bromeliad with long and thin greenish leaves that are grouped to form rosettes about 20cm high. It is known as carnation of the air, and its flowers are small but very showy, lilac in color.
Its care is so simple that you can keep it in a terrarium for example, or in a dry log, protected from direct sun, and spray it daily with lime-free water to keep the humidity high.
Sansevieria
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Sansevieria are perennial herbaceous plants known as St. George’s sword or mother-in-law’s tongue. Its leaves are long and grow more or less erect, up to 1 meter long.and whose colors go from green to bluish green, and variegated. The flowers are grouped in clusters or spikes and are small.
They must be in a bright area, but in a place where it hits them directly. As for irrigation, it has to be scarce since excess water seriously harms them.
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Spathiphyllum wallisii
It is known as the peace lily, and it is a very beautiful herbaceous plant, which does not exceed 30 centimeters Tall. Its leaves are green and shiny, and it produces normally white flowers.
It requires moderate watering during the summer and scarce the rest of the year, and protection from the sun.
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Yucca
Plants of the genus Yucca are shrubs or evergreens that grow between 1 and 10 meters depending on the species. The leaves are ridged, often lanceolate and rigid. They produce flowers grouped in inflorescences, white in color.
They are demanding with respect to light, as they need a lot and if it is direct, the better. But not so with irrigation; in fact, they are very resistant to drought so if you water them once a week in summer and every ten days the rest can be fine.
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