What’s not to love about plants?
Not only are they beautiful, good for us, and perfect for transforming the look and feel of your space but taking care of them is also a super fun hobby!
If you’re new to plant parenting, you might be a little overwhelmed at the idea of taking care of a plant – where do you even start?
Well, luckily, you don’t need a green thumb to be able to take care of plants. There are lots of varieties of plants out there that don’t require too much maintenance and can help you hone your plant care skills. You’ll be a green thumb in no time.
So, if you’re ready to take the plunge into plant parenthood, keep reading for six easy to care for plants!
1. Succulents
You have probably seen succulents everywhere – at your friend’s houses, on social media, even out in the real world as you take a walk down the street. That’s because these adorable little plants are just so simple to care for.
What makes these little ones so easy to care for is that they are used to living in pretty arid and harsh conditions, like deserts. So, your home is going to be like a total oasis for them. You just need to let them have some natural light and try not to overwater them.
Besides their easy maintenance, a wonderful thing about succulents is that there are so many different varieties out there, so you can find the perfect cutie for you quite easily.
A warning for you – you’re going to love your succulents, so you might end up with your own home jungle soon!
2. Lucky Bamboo
Another favourite plant that is perfect for people starting out in the plant care world is the lucky bamboo.
This low maintenance plant symbolises good fortune in Asian culture and is especially popular during celebrations like New Year.
The “luck” of the plant is all about its stalks, with two stalks representing love, three stalks representing wealth and happiness and as the stalks continue to increase, so too does your good fortune.
Like succulents, these ones only need light and a little bit of watering to take care of!
3. The Spider Plant
Don’t worry this one won’t attract spiders – it’s just called the spider plant because of the small little plant offsets – known as plantlets – which kind of look like spiders.
It’s a pretty unique looking plant that looks particularly great when in a hanging pot.
It’s native to coastal regions of South Africa, but not can be found all over the world.
This one doesn’t need too much natural sunlight or water to survive, and it’s not too fussy about the temperature that it lives in either, so it’s definitely a great option for someone starting out.
4. The Golden Pothos Vine
The golden pothos vine is an amazing plant that thrives under pretty easy conditions, just a little light and watering will help keep them going.
What makes this plant impressive is that as it grows, and its vines spread it can enhance the total look and feel of the space it is in. Place it atop a bookshelf and let its vines drape down or hang it in a hanging basket, it will definitely be a talking point.
Fun fact: the golden pothos is also known as “devil’s ivy” because it’s hard to kill!
5. Swiss Cheese Plant
The Swiss cheese plant’s proper name is the Monstera deliciosa, however it’s commonly known as the Swiss cheese plant because the large, heart shaped leaves of the plant develop holes as it ages, making it resemble the famous cheese. Monstera are also easy to propagate, so a single plant can turn into many over time.
When left to grow, these plants can get quite large and striking, and luckily, to get them to that point is quite easy – just make sure they get some natural light and water it when the top few inches of dirt in the pot are feeling dry. When left to grow, these plants can get quite large and striking, and luckily, to get them to that point is quite easy – just make sure they get some natural light and water it when the top few inches of dirt in the pot are feeling dry. If you can’t find that one specific spot that gets enough sunlight, then make sure to use grow lights which will help with the full growth of your plants.
6. The Mother-in-law’s tongue plant and the Snake Plant
We’re grouping these two together because chances are, if you’ve seen either or both, you might think they are the same thing.
They do look remarkably similar, however the mother-in-law plants have yellow bands on the leaves, while the snake plant has green ones.
One of the most common house plants around is the snake plant. Snake plants are great for your home because they clean the air and remove toxins. This is a plant that requires very little water. This plant also kills dust mites and other allergens in the process. In homes, snake plants can be planted because they require little light and are easy to maintain. You can add a special touch to the beauty of your home’s interior décor with its yellow stripes and green leaves. As a result of its colorful appearance, this house plant is considered one of the best home decors. It’s also an excellent option for a bedroom if you want a quiet, restful environment.
These plants are native to tropical West Africa and can live in some pretty tough conditions. To survive, they don’t need much water, but they do need sunlight, so to keep those leaves growing tall and straight, make sure it gets plenty of light.
As you can see, delving into the world of plant parenthood doesn’t need to be difficult – take baby steps with some of these super simple to care for plant varieties and you’ll be fine. If you’re looking for plants to get you started, you don’t even need to leave your home, you can have plants and even get same day flower delivery Melbourne, with the team at Hello Blooms. Shop their range of houseplants and flower bunches today.
