5 HOUSEPLANTS THAT BRING THE OUTDOORS IN
It's no secret that being outside is good for
Thankfully, it is possible to bring a little bit of the outdoors home, while adding color and classic décor to your house. I think the best way to do this is through houseplants! There are so many benefits to having houseplants. They clean the air, help prevent you from getting sick, are natural air fresheners and humidifiers, and can even improve mental health! This is all beside the point that they are
Ok, I know half of you are thinking "but I don't have a green thumb, I could never keep a plant alive..." I used to think this myself until I was gifted a Peace Lily and realized how easy most plants actually are to keep alive. Now, 11 years later, my house is full of lovely plants (including that same Peace Lily) that bring great health benefits to my family and so much joy to my creative, nature-loving heart!
Just go for it!
Most plants are so forgiving and tell you when they need water (drooping, soft or discolored leaves). And if you buy from your local nursery, they are sure to have some experts who can advise you on what ones like shade, which ones prefer sun and how much water they need. Don’t worry if you forget or have more questions, just search Pinterest (I credit the health of most of my plants to Pinterest).
So now that you are convinced, here is a list of my favorite houseplants. Don't worry they are all great beginner plants!
Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Rubber Tree
Snake Plant
Split Leaf Philodendron
Peace Lily
The best way to pick out plants is to know ahead of time where you would like to put them in your home. A