Beautiful indoor plants to grow at home

Indoor plants are the perfect solution for decorating and brightening up your home. However, there are some aspects you need to take into account before buying a plant. Things such as space, light, and temperature do play a role in which plants you can have at home.

In this gallery, you'll find a list of some of the most adaptable plants you grow indoors. Take a look!

Laceleaf

This plant can either be kept in pots or in small gardens, but it must always be kept partially in the shade, and can never catch direct sunlight. It requires watering three to four times a week.

Rhapis

Originally from China, this plant looks very similar to bamboo, with long, thin stems. They like both water and light, though they should be cultivated in indirect sunlight. They are good in vertical spaces, as their leaves grow upwards.

Begonia

Small and charming, this is the perfect plant for small pots. However, pay attention to the care instructions, as there are indoor and outdoor begonias, so you should check with the florist before buying them.

Licuala

The licuala looks like a palm, and can be grown in a pot or in an indoor garden. In general, it doesn't require a lot of care. Just be sure to leave it out of direct sunlight.

Bromelia

Even within the home, these plants need quite a bit of light, though they shouldn't be directly in the sun. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the pot, as these plants have a tendency to attract bugs and mosquitoes due to the stagnant water. On hot days, you should mist them with water.

Jade plant

Despite the fact that it takes a while to bloom, it's a plant that's worth the wait. It needs direct sunlight at least part of the day, and the soil needs to be damp. They are generally used in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Peace lily

This plant blooms in the shade. The ideal scenario is to leave it next to a window, or in a warmer environment in the house. The peace lily has the ability to purify the air, which can help a lot in damp spaces.

Devil's ivy

It's known for its bright green and yellow flowers. It's incredibly adaptable to different temperatures, though you should be careful not to water it too much, and to keep it out of direct sunlight.

Areca palm

It's perfect for creating hedges or putting in decorative pots in the living room. The plant grows in direct sunlight, though the leaves are brighter when given a bit of shade. It's essential to position the plant in a place that receives a lot of light during the day, and in fertilized soil.

Dracaena

Often used to decorate offices and closed environments. It is resistant to air conditioning, and doesn't need to be exposed to direct sunlight. It just needs to be watered when its dry.

Pleomele

It's one of the most common plants to use inside, because it does not require direct sunlight (though it does need some light). The leaves are tones of yellow-green and white. It requires damp soil, and needs to be watered frequently.

Philodendron martianum

The philodendron martianum is not recommended for cold environments, as it is a tropical plant. Its leaves have a leathery feel, and it can brighten up your living room or an interior garden.

Gerbera daisy

In addition to its beauty, the plant is very resistant and has air purifying qualities. The ideal would be to leave it in a sunny place and water it frequently.

Viper's bowstring hemp

Due to its vertical leaves and cylindrical format, it's the ideal plant for the corners of small, indoor spaces. It can be planted in small pots, as well as rock gardens.

Azalea

With eye-catching flowers, azaleas are plants often used in yards, but can also be used in the home if they are cared for correctly. They only need to get about three hours of sunlight a day.

Zanzibar Gem

It's a common plant used in interior decoration, and doesn't require much care. It's a very adaptable plant, and can flourish in a lot of light, or just a little. The only restriction is that it should be kept out of direct sunlight, as it can burn the leaves.

Philodendron

The leaves form a heart, and flourish in any environment. Just ensure that it doesn't receive direct sunlight.

Lucky bamboo

Legend has it that this plant is synonymous with good luck when given as a gift. In addition, it adds a sophisticated and exotic touch to your home. You should change its water once a week and expose it to indirect sunlight.

Elephant's foot

This plant, that looks a bit like a coconut tree, is ideal for sunny places and does not need much water, because it is a typical desert plant.

Fern

This plant needs to be placed in the shade and away from the wind as it usually ends up burning any new leaves.

Echeveria elegans

This plant, which looks like a stone, does not need much sunlight and only needs to be watered every two weeks.

Bromeliads

This is one of the best plants for decorating an apartment because of its small size. This beautiful plant needs to be watered every two days.

Chamaedorea elegans

This plant doesn't grow higher than two meters. It should be kept away from sunlight and watered up to four times a week.