The snow is melting and the sun it out! It’s time to prove to yourself that you can indeed have green thumb this spring. A big way to make your tiny apartment or 5 bedroom house feel homey and clean is to add some indoor plants to the mix. Not only do indoor plants brighten up the décor, but they also purify the air in your home to help with those spring allergies. Now for all those novice gardeners out there, there are many indoor plants that you can keep alive. The main problem of those who struggle to keep plants alive is over-watering them, which causes root rot, or giving them too much light, which fries those little guys.
Check out these 8 “kill-proof” plants that will push your winter grays into green spring!
Spider
Water: Moist soil
Sunlight: Bright or medium lighting conditions
Temp: 60-70 degrees
English Ivy
Water: Moist soil
Sunlight: Happier in the shade
Temp: 55-70 degrees
Rubber Tree
Water: Let soil dry in between watering
Sunlight: Medium to bright
Temp: 60-80 degrees
Bamboo
Water: Let top of soil dry in between watering
Sunlight: Bright light or low light with lots of water
Temp: 80-85 degrees
Snake
Water: Somewhat dry soil
Sunlight: Wide range
Temp: Normal room temp
Jade
Water: Somewhat dry soil
Sunlight: Bright light
Temp: Normal room temp
Golden Pathos
Water: Keep soil relatively moist, but be sure not to overwater
Sunlight: Wide range
Temp: 60-85 degrees
Aloe
Water: Prefers dry soil
Sunlight: Bright, indirect light
Temp: 70 degrees
***Please be advised that pets and humans may have a reaction if plants are ingested, or even a skin reaction if sensitive. Please do your own research before purchasing a plant.
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