10 Small Indoor Plants That Are A Perfect Fit For Apartment Living
Thanks to apartment living, commuting to and from work or college is much more accessible and affordable. But, living in the urban jungle where everyone is all focused on their work or studies can be challenging as one may be miles away from family and friends. However, it is essential to make your apartment as comfortable as possible. Small indoor plants are the most convenient way to decorate personal spaces without spending a considerable amount of money and time. Plants are the best solution to adorn indoor and outdoor spaces with various benefits, from air-purifying to spiritual meaning. Finding the perfect plants to decorate your apartment will be like walking in the park with a wide selection of plant species and vases. In this post, we share the ten small indoor plants perfect for apartment living. Read on.
1. Jade plant
With most plants native to the rainforest, jade plants are dessert plants, which means they thrive in hot and dry weather conditions. The plants can go for two to three weeks without water. They produce flowers with tiny pink, yellow, or white flowers. When placed in areas that receive direct sunlight throughout the day, they will produce reddish and yellowish edges on their leaves.
2. Hoya plants
Also known as Wax Plant or Porcelain flowers, Hoya plants are among the best small plants for indoor spaces. The plants are tropical succulents. They thrive in high-humidity areas with bright and indirect sunlight, especially in apartment buildings. There are more than 500 varieties of perennial Hoya plants, from creepers, and shrubs, to vines. Water the plants at least once a week, and let the topsoil slightly dry in between waterings.
3. Bonsai plants
Bonsai is a Feng Shui art of training or pruning a plant to maintain a miniature appearance of a full-size tree growing under normal conditions. Bonsais are a perfect solution for decorating small spaces and apartments. A wide selection of plants can be turned into bonsai plants, from Ficus, Chinese Elm, and Crassula (Jade), to Carmona Bonsai. Check out online indoor plants for more options.
4. Peperomia Dwarf plant
Also known as Radiator Plant, Peperomia Dwarf plants have thick, fleshy green leaves. The plants thrive in conditions with bright but indirect sunlight, ideal for indoor spaces. With a watering interval of close to two weeks, the plants are an ideal solution to add to the plant collection for someone who’s rarely at home or usually on a busy schedule to tend to plants.
5. Lucky bamboo plant
With the ability to grow both in water and soil, lucky bamboo plants embody the Feng Shui elements of earth, wood, and water. If the plants are placed in the right pot and place, they will complete the balance of the five Feng Shui elements by introducing fire and metal. If you wish to grow your Lucky Bamboo Plants in water, replace the water with filtered water once weekly. If you wish to grow the plant, ensure the soil is fertile, and the pot is well-drained.
6. Cactus
If plant variety is what you are looking for, for your apartment, then cactus plants are the spot-on small indoor plants you should add to your bucket list. Also, thriving in hot and dry conditions, you will never break a sweat taking care of these adorable plants. All you simply have to do is position the plants on the windowsills and balconies, where they receive direct sunlight throughout the day and water at least once a week.
7. Snake plant
Also known as the Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, snake plants are succulent plants belonging to the Sansevieria Trifasciata family. With more than 70 species under the same umbrella, there is always something to spruce up indoor spaces. The plants can withstand extreme temperatures, so there is no need to worry about finding a house-sitter to take care of your plants if you are away from home for a couple of weeks.
8. Spider plant
With long and skinny leaves that mimic the spider’s tentacles/legs, spider plants are some of the most forgiving indoor plants you can add to your apartment collection. Also nicknamed the “ribbon plants” and “airplane plants”, spider plants can be potted in hanging vases. The plants can thrive in conditions with bright to indirect sunlight. Water the plant when at least 50% of the soil is dry once a week during the summer season. Avoid wetting the leaves, as this will cause the spread of bacteria.
9. Rubber plant
With broad and lively leaves, rubber plants augment the aesthetic in any indoor space. The plants thrive in areas with bright but indirect sunlight. These plants can grow up to 15 metres tall, and you must keep their size in check by pruning branches. Water the plant once a week and clean the leaves with a damp cloth. Signs of overwatering are when leaves turn light brown or yellowish. So, make sure the plant is in a well-draining pot.
10. ZZ plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia plants are some of the lowest maintenance plants you can add to your apartment plant collection. The plants require watering only three times a month and can thrive in dark spaces. While most plants struggle to cope in such conditions, the ZZ plants even get better with resistance to bugs and pests.
