Residing in a city apartment and constantly looking to imbibe a fresh and wholesome vibe in your space?

Or if you generally are a plant lover (just like me), it is quite likely that you may spot a planter here and there in your homes.

But let’s be frank – even though some of you like to have plants around but are yet not aware of their whereabouts and how bouts, right?

Well, I am going to list down a few best indoor plants for your home that are going to add life!

Not only aesthetics but these indoor plants are also extremely beneficial for human health and wellness.

Some of these plant species are also known for cleaning and purifying the air.

And ever since we spend more than 90% of our time indoors (especially post COVID-19), it has become a necessity to inhabit such healthier spaces. So, are you enthralled to know the best indoor plants for your home? Well, have a read below!

Best Indoor Plants for Home

1.      Snake Plant

Don’t let the name scare you! There is a reason why it is named ‘snake plant’ – and can you guess what it is?

Yes! That is due to one of its most intriguing features – slender and upright enfolding leaves. Moreover, even the skin texture is quite irregular – perfectly mimicking the animal.

Since the plant is extremely flexible in any and every environmental condition and requires little to no maintenance, you can absolutely incorporate it in your homes – whether you receive ample or medium light.

Generally, indirect light is required to grow this plant and remember to water only when the soil has completely dried.

This plant is known to purify the indoor air – mainly, eliminating all the harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, and xylene.

So, all the newbies out there – it is time to get along with this plant in your bedrooms and home offices.

2.      Fiddle Leaf Figs – Best Indoor Plant for Home

Not as low maintenance as the snake plant, these fiddle leaves require a little more attention and watering to keep the soil moist at all times.

Also, these indoor plants should be placed somewhere by the window or underneath the skylight as they need ample sunlight for most time of the day.

Moreover, it is recommended to use these plants in warmer temperatures – well, somewhere between 65-to-75-degree Fahrenheit should be apt.

With broad leaves and a height of almost 42 to 48 inches, these plants look flabbergasting when used in rooms with higher ceilings and a comparatively lower horizontal footprint.

The plant is tall and not bushy – and that is why it is a great fit for empty hallways and corners that need immediate sprucing up.

3.      Ficus Bonsai Plant

The Japanese art of mimicking larger-sized trees in a smaller space, bonsai plants are a great option for apartments and all the city dwellers that crave nature.

A major advantage offered by this plant is that they require utmost low maintenance.

They grow amazingly in warmer regions and don’t generally require direct sunlight that often! Hence – a plus point!

Also, remember, even little or underwatering may take your bonsai plants a long, long way.

Just place them by the study table or your home office table to let it shine bright in your rooms.

P.S – I love this plant and have had it in my home office for quite some time now.

At first, it is hard to observe how the plant grows, but after a few months, you are quite likely to see the magic your bonsai plant plays! Definitely recommended.

4.      Rubber Plant

Are you a newbie in plant parenthood?

Well, let me introduce you to one of the best air purifiers in the catalogue, ‘rubber plants’ that are beautiful as well as easy to maintain.

They need bright and indirect lighting while majorly performing the activity of eliminating harmful particles from the indoor air.

Native to Florida, these plants generally hold water in their stems and roots – and that is why you only need to water them when the soil seems to dry out.

You would be surprised to know the number of times it requires watering – well, expect to water your plant only once in a week or two.

Fiddle tree is a popular cousin of rubber plant – and now that we have discussed the two – you know who the best is! They make a great focal statement in the empty corner of your living room or by the window in your bedroom.

So, it is time to place them along to feel fresh air all day long!

5.      Aloe Vera – Best Indoor Plant for Home

Offering various benefits of cleaning air and aesthetics along with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, Aloe Vera proves to be a ‘must have’ best indoor plant for homes.

You can use it both for purifying your indoor air and also to heal any wounds and skin problems that most of us are constantly dealing with in the present time era.

What about watering?

Well, don’t worry!

It only requires water almost once a week when the top layer of the soil has completely dried out.

So, just in case, if you travel a lot – you need not worry about this particular plant. Also, remember that these aloe leaves simply love the sun – so make sure they catch sunlight during most of the early hours of the day.

Décor wise, it is simply one of my favorites!

The creative and funky spiky leaves add depth to your room.

So, whether you place it by the kitchen window or the bedroom dresser, this plant will simply add a refreshing vibe to your home.

6.      Spider Plants

Exhibiting a ‘jungle-like’ appearance, spider plants are quite an easy plant species to take care of.

They are generally shorter in height with a more bushy like structure.

Well, it is so bushy that they may also end up capturing some of the spider webs. Hence, you need to constantly clean or vacuum its surroundings.

These plants require bright light and no direct sunlight – hence, just in case, if you are travelling for the weekend, you need not worry about this beautiful set of plants.

Moreover, you also don’t have to water them regularly – just remember to check if the soil is dry and water accordingly.

Being a pet-friendly plant, their presence also further adds a sense of depth and drama to your rooms.

You can either place them on the nightstand, side table, or over the console.

You should avoid placing them by the windowsills as the long leaves might end up getting stuck in the frames.

7.      Kentia Palm

Requiring medium to bright natural light, the palm trees are comparatively taller in height with a great density of leaves to add drama to your space.

The protruded stems and leaves create an ‘umbrella’ over the ground to perfectly providing shade to the underneath surface.

And due to this ‘weighted’ quality of the plant, I recommend placing it as a focal statement in your living room or dining room corners and dead spaces to magically brighten them up.

Kentia Palm is a low-maintenance plant – hence, you only need to water it once a week to keep it going!

However, make sure that you give ample horizontal and vertical space to this plant as it usually rises up to 10-foot height and a diameter of about 3 feet or more.

8.      ZZ Plant – Best Indoor Plant for Home

Known for its low maintenance characteristics, this mid-sized indoor plant is a perfect addition to homes that don’t receive ample natural light or even sunlight.

Furthermore, you will be surprised to know the number of times you need to water it – well, it is just two to three times a month.

And that is because they tend to store water in their ‘potato-like’ stems that help the plant regain during the drought conditions.

These plants do not attract any bugs or pests – thus, keeping your interiors clean and healthy.

You can either place them on a console table in the living rooms or even on the shelves in your kitchen. However, keep in mind that this is not a pet-friendly option!

9.      Monstera Deliciosa

With an eye-catchy and distinctive-looking leaf, this plant definitely makes a bold statement in your homes.

They have the potential to grow under many lighting conditions – whether it is a sunny spot or a spot with fluorescent lights – your plant is bound to thrive.

Moreover, you can water it once in a week or two and everything should be good!

One of the best features is that it can easily regrow from a leaf!

Long story short, just split-off a leaf with node and give it to someone to grow their own little monstera. The large-sized leaf marks the major characteristic of this plant that can be easily grown horizontally as well as vertically.

Hence, you can place it in the entryway foyer to invite positivity in your homes. Else, use a damp corner in your living space to further spruce it up.

Furthermore, these plants are also known to effectively reduce harmful particles such as formaldehyde and benzene from the indoor air.

10.      Bird of Paradise – Best Indoor Plant for Home

A low-maintenance perennial best indoor plant for your home – the Bird of Paradise.

It aligns with the tropical and warmer regions that receive ample sunlight throughout the day.

And that is what the plant continually wants! Just place it in the bright corner that receives ample sunlight or where natural daylighting is the most.

When watering, remember to practice that every once a week or as soon as the soil starts to dry out.

It is crucial to fertilize the plant in the spring or the summer season.

Hence, even though they require some maintenance – it is overall comparatively lower as compared to other indoor plants. Décor wise, this bold piece of indoor plant proves to be a great addition in your homes.

Whether a freestanding piece or along with several other indoor plants!

Conclusion

Now that we have discussed the 10 best indoor plants for home – are you confident about specifically using any? I have used a few in my predesigned COLOR PALETTES – check them out here!

Or if you have something greater to share, do let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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