5 House Plants to Love This Summer

May 6, 2022 by Laura QD

5 House Plants to Love This Summer

By Rachael – Content Editor

Published May 2022

 

Summer is the season when plants are thriving and everywhere looks green and fresh. Why not bring that feeling indoors and fill your home with vibrant greenery this summer? House plants not only look beautiful but can lift your mood and improve the air quality in your home.

Enjoy that summer feeling indoors

Breathe some fresh life into your home with a selection of house plants. There are plenty of species which are super low maintenance and will flourish throughout the year. We have put together a list of our five favourites this summer.

Vibrant green jade plant succulent with a blurred bedroom background

Improve air quality by adding a succulent plant

Jade PlantCrassula Ovata

Succulents are well known for being low-maintenance varieties of house plants. Jade plants are a beautiful variety and enjoy the warm and dry conditions of our homes. Easy to care for, they only need to be watered once the soil feels dry to the touch. Make sure the plant pot has plenty of drainage holes and use a succulent or cacti potting mix to provide them with the optimal nutrients.

As well as looking beautiful, jade plants can improve the air quality in your home and increase humidity, making them a great addition to your bedroom.

Fun fact: Jade plants are sometimes referred to by the nickname “money plants” as they are seen as a sign of luck and prosperity.

 

A young and bushy areca bamboo plant in a white pot on a pale green background

Add a tropical touch with an Areca Palm

Areca PalmChrysalidocarpus lutescens

Graceful and eye-catching, these plants make an elegant feature to any living space. Whilst they are a more high-maintenance indoor plant, we believe they are worth the effort.  Take the time to research how to care for your Areca Palm and be sure that you can offer it the right environment (we recommend this guide by Gardeners’ World). They prefer a warm, humid environment and need regular care.

Not only do these palms look stunning, but they are capable of removing pollutants and toxins from the air.

Fun fact: The Areca plant is native to the Madagascan tropics and is often referred to as a “Bamboo Palm“.

 

A philodendron white wave plant with a blurred kitchen in the background

Variegated leaves make this plant a stunning feature

Philodendron White WavePhilodendron martianum

With glossy, leathery leaves that are packed full of colour – we love this decorative variety. Philodendrons are fast-growing house plants that love a humid environment. The White Wave variety requires brighter lighting than its relatives due to the variegated leaves. Once the soil feels dry to the touch, give it a good soaking and let it drain, keeping the roots constantly moist without making them waterlogged. They prefer a warmer room with high levels of humidity, making them perfect for kitchens and bathrooms.

Philodendrons are excellent at filtering airborne toxins and purifying the air. Make sure to keep them out of reach of pets and children, as they are toxic when ingested.

Fun fact: You cannot find a striped White Wave Philodendron in nature, as it has been bred specially to look beautiful in our homes.

 

Zamioculcas Zamifolia plant in a rustic country style kitchen

ZZ Plants are brilliant for Feng Shui

ZZ PlantZamioculcas zamiifolia

Super popular with little maintenance involved, the ZZ plant is perfect for beginners. They are tolerant of most light conditions, except deep shade. Keep them in a pot with plenty of drainage holes and allow the top 5cm of soil to dry out before watering.

ZZ plants are excellent for Feng Shui, virtually impossible to kill and even help purify the air in your home – what’s not to love?

Fun fact: Although they are healthiest with regular watering, the ZZ plant can survive drought conditions – so you won’t need them to be watered if you go away on holidays.

 

Swiss cheese plant in a grey floral plant pot with a blurred living room in the background

Macrame plant hangers make perfect homes for Monsteras

Swiss Cheese PlantMonstera adansonii

Tropical in origin, the Swiss cheese plant prefers bright and indirect sunlight and a humid environment. If you have any indoor hanging baskets or macrame plant hangers, they would be ideal spaces for a Monstera plant. Keep their soil moist without being soaked and be sure to add plenty of drainage holes.

Studies have shown that live plants such as Monsteras can help to lower stress levels and improve our ability to focus. Why not add some swiss cheese plants to your home office or reading corner?

Fun fact: This variety of Monstera gets the nickname “Swiss cheese plant” because of the holes in its leaves which resemble the holes in Emmenthal cheese.

 

 

House plants will improve the air quality in your home, but most importantly they make your environment more attractive and relaxing. Treat your home to some new leafy friends this summer and transform your living space.

 

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