Do you have plants at home? If your answer is no, one possible reason is you’re unaware of the various plant options you can have in your condominium.
There are many reasons you should include plants in your home decor. For one, they can help purify the air. Plants also make your condo unit feel more welcome and alive. However, what hinders many condominium owners is the challenging idea of keeping these living beauties alive despite the small space and limited sunlight. This is completely understandable — what you actually need are special and sturdy plants that can withstand the environment you offer.
Snake Plant
You need the strong ones, so go for the snake (pun intended)! The snake plant or Sansevieria trifasciata is one of the most tolerant plants you can find. They can endure a few weeks of neglect without losing their freshness and shape. Perfect for busy individuals like you.
To add, they are great for the novice green thumb given that they thrive in environments with low water and light. Added benefits such as their ability to help purify the air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene top it all off.
Iron Plant
After the snake comes the iron plant. The Aspidistra elatior shows off its dark leafy greens that add a visually striking aesthetic to any dark corner of your home. Also, you wouldn’t have to worry a lot about them not getting enough lighting. Iron plants can survive with poor soil and very little water.
Succulents
Succulents have stood out and become one of the most popular plants to have at home for their good looks. What’s more, they’re almost indestructible! If you got one, you just need to supply these guys a little sunlight and water them every other month.
Bamboo
This list wouldn’t be complete without the bamboo. All it needs is water and shade to survive. With its good looks, this plant can definitely add beauty to your home, as well as create a positive living environment. Why? It is considered a living example of water, wood and earth feng shui elements. Those who practice feng shui say that it can introduce fire and metal to complete a balance of the five elements if you place your bamboo in the correct pot.
Peace Lily
Also known as Spathiphyllum Wallisii, the peace lily features long dark green leaves and elegant white flowers. This one is perfect for your small space, as it requires little sun to survive. In fact, direct sunlight can even damage the plant’s foliage. This is how it got its nickname “Closet Plant.” You can easily know when the plant requires watering when the leaves begin to drop, which is very seldom.
Pothos
Want your condo to have a lively accent? Then Pothos or Epipremnum aureum is what you should look for. They wouldn’t take much space in your balcony, as they’re perfect as a climbing plant or for hanging baskets. They would also keep your air clean with their purifying qualities that absorb and strip toxins like formaldehyde (especially if you have a carpet). They’re strong and can survive in a variety of lighting conditions. However, low light may reduce the leaves’ variegation a bit.
ZZ Plant
Let’s go to the plant with probably the most interesting name, the ZZ Plant or Zamioculcas zamiifolia. These plants are native to East Africa, specifically of Zanzibar. Considered as the “Houseplant of the Future,” this is a very low-maintenance plant that requires low light, only needs watering three times a month, and they rarely attract pests.
Cacti
Want variety? Well, you may want to invest in some cacti for your apartment. You can find cacti easily and choose the one you like among all sorts of weird and wonderful sizes and shapes. Since they are desert plants, they don’t require much care. All you need is to place them near the window and they’ll thrive.
There you have a list of the best plant recommendations for your condo unit. You can ask a friend to get them for you in another country if they’re difficult to find in the Philippines. Oh, if you live with a particularly curious pet and want to protect your plants from their playful paws, consider plant containers you can hang from the ceiling or wall. Happy planting!
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