Best House Plants for a Luxuriously Healthy Home
Best House Plants for a Luxuriously Healthy Home
As the weather cools, we are spending more time inside and you may find yourself craving a bit of nature. One wonderful way to spend time with nature when you can’t get outside is to decorate your luxury home with plants. House plants can help us connect with the outside world when we are stuck inside working or due to bad weather. Studies show that indoor plants aren’t just pretty to look at, they help create a calm environment, boost concentration, improve your mood and increase productivity. House plants also do a great job of clearing the air…of toxins that is…and can keep you from catching sore throats and colds as well as reduce feelings of stress and fatigue. Below are some of our favorite plants that will add a little bit of nature to your luxury home.
The Snake Plant and the Peace Lily
For those who lack a green thumb, these lovely simple plants are perfect. They are easy to care for, preferring medium to low light and infrequent waterings. They have the added benefit of being able to remove the harmful toxins carbon monoxide and formaldehyde from the air. Place a small snake plant in your bedroom when you are ready to go to sleep. The plant releases oxygen into the air at night and may help you breathe a little easier.
ZZ Plant
If you are the forgetful or extremely busy type, then the ZZ Plant is the plant for you. These plants can withstand neglect, are extremely drought tolerant and don’t need a lot of light. These easy to care for plants work as air purifiers by removing the toxins xylene, toluene and benzene from the air. The meaning of this lovely plant is prosperity and friendship making it the perfect gift for a friend moving into a new home.
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The Fiddle Leaf Fig
This uber trendy plant is showing up in design magazines and on chic instagram accounts everywhere. The Fiddle Leaf Fig has wide textured leaves and dense foliage. This plant is a bit of a diva so if you want this wonderful plant to thrive in your home you will need to be very attentive. The Fiddle Leaf Fig does not like too much sun or not enough sun or soil that is too wet or too dry or dry air. This plant definitely requires a lot of love and attention so think long and hard before you purchase. However if you do decide to add this lovely plant to your home, the Fiddle Leaf Fig will reward you with a lush and leafy tree.
The Audrey Ficus
The Audrey Ficus is the national tree of India and is believed to be the tree under which Buddha sat when he received enlightenment. It is a lovely simple tree with vibrant green leaves and an off white trunk which makes it the perfect plant to add a little something to your minimalist decor. The plant prefers high levels of bright indirect or direct sunlight. It will not tolerate low light conditions. You want to allow the very top layer of soil to dry out but the Audrey Ficus does need to be watered regularly.
The Ficus Alii
The Ficus Alii is more commonly known as the banana leaf due to the long, slender shape of its leaves. This species is native to southeastern Asia, India and China and is the less fussy cousin of the Fiddle Leaf Fig. Although this plant is easier to care for, it is no less stunning. Provide this plant with indirect sunlight and even waterings to keep it happy and thriving.
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The Polka Dot Begonia
This charming if somewhat showy plant has leaves of a deep olive color with bright white polka dots and burgundy undersides. The plant prefers the same temperatures as it’s human caregiver, thriving in temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees. Once this well dressed plant has settled into your luxury home, it is relatively simple to care for and provides a lot of drama and natural decor elements.
The Triostar Stromanthe
This plant is a little bit of a bohemian with an explosion of colors from it’s green, cream and pink leaves. This fun plant grows best in warm humid conditions and will thrive in dappled light. Make sure to turn your plant regularly for even growth and mist with water frequently to mimic the humidity of its natural environment.
The Ficus Triangularis
This gorgeous plant is native to South Africa. It has triangle shaped leaves that are bright green with white/cream colored borders. This ficus loves to stay cozy and will appreciate a good amount of bright sunlight and protection from cold drafts. Mist and wipe down your ficus weekly to keep this beauty looking its best.
When you don’t have a lot of space – go small.
If you cannot find space around your home for houseplants, then consider small bits of greenery that you can grow in your kitchen. Small plants such as salad greens, mini vegetables and fragrant herbs such as rosemary, basil and mint will add a wonderful splash of natural green while providing wellness benefits for both your body and soul.
Bringing a bit of nature inside will help to make your home feel luxurious and alive. These wonderful plants will add beauty and interest to your space while providing health and wellness benefits. Which plants will you bring home today?
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