Unusual House Plants to Add to Your Indoor Garden

October 03, 2020

With the popularity of indoor gardens growing among the Millennial generation, social media influencers such as Darryl Cheng and Eliza Blank, founder of The Sill, have become household names. Their creative ideas of how to transform house plants into living home décor is attractive and appealing. What’s more? Anyone can make this trendy design a hobby, as well as benefit from the plant’s ability to boost their mood, reduce stress, and absorb harmful toxins in the air.

Whether you’re a seasoned “plant lady” or a beginner looking for your very first house plant, it can seem overwhelming to find the right one. The good thing is, there are so many to choose from, it’s actually easy and fun to try an unusual plant to add to or start your indoor garden.

How to Choose Which Plants Work for You

First, determine where you want to show off your potted beauty. Is it in a sunny windowsill or on a darker lit bedside table? Even the most unusual plants can thrive almost anywhere in your home. So, let’s find the right one for you.

A ponytail palm and jade are just two unique plants that do well in direct sunlight. Although these plants prefer bright locations, they are forgiving and can tolerate lower lit areas, too. They may just grow more slowly. A snake plant or a pothos make the perfect bedroom addition, requiring little light but still giving off that beautiful green color you are looking for. The greenery from these plants help achieve the serenity you yearn for in a dimmer room. Imagine the calming vibe of these plants as they purify the air by absorbing toxins and produce more oxygen in your home. Studies have shown that indoor plants can increase your ability to concentrate and improve your productivity.

Who knew plants could actually do all that?

How to Care for Your Unusual Plants

Another thing to consider is how much time you want to spend caring for your living décor. The Wandering Jew makes a lovely hanging plant that requires little fuss and survives in various spots with partial shade. Its stunning deep purple and green leaves give off an eye-catching design that will complement any style. Don’t have a space for a hanging plant? No worries! This plant does wonderfully on a shelf or a tall plant stand. It just needs room to allow for its leaves to trail down and flow to show off those gorgeous colors. Easy to care for plants like these are good investments. They also make great gifts since they are sure to last a long time without much effort. House plants like the fiddle leaf fig, calatheas, and Chinese evergreen are perfect housewarming gifts. Your friends and family will cherish these beauties and think of you every time they see them in their home.

Think About Space as Your Plant Grows

Consider how much space you want to devote to your plants. Do you love the look of large indoor plants, but wonder if you can pull it off in your small space? Guess what? You can! Take the snake plant, for example. It’s perfect for an awkward corner or can be used to hide electrical outlets and cords that you’d rather not see.  Still not convinced you have the space for a large potted plant? Then consider a smaller one, like an aloe or even an air plant. Aloe is easy to care for and is known for its medicinal benefits, such as healing burns and antibacterial properties.

Air plants do not require soil and are low maintenance, which make the perfect little companion to brighten your home and add an unusual touch to an office setting. They grow slowly and require very little space, putting them at the top of the list of ideal indoor plants.

Find Exotic Plant Options at Flower Works of Marquette, MI

As you create your indoor garden, be expressive and imaginative. Choose what you love and make it work for you. All the plants mentioned above can be found at Flower Works in Marquette, MI. The experienced staff at this luxury flower shop can help assist you in picking out the perfect plant. Their passion for living décor is inspiring, and you are sure to find the latest trends in house plants stocked for pick up or convenient same-day delivery.

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