Top indoor plants perfect for your apartment

25 Mar 2021 Deepika

Living in an apartment and being a gardening enthusiast was once a difficult combination, dry environments are not exactly the most ideal for those looking to turn their living room into a makeshift greenhouse. However, since the popularity of 'plant parenting' emerged, we find ourselves curating urban jungles in the heart of our homes. With the wide wide array of plant species that are actually perfectly suited for surviving—and even thriving—in less-than-tropical conditions. So we did a bit of digging to find out which of the best indoor apartment plants that you can buy online, and how to care for them. Read our 5 top tips below.

1. Cactus

Cactus House Plant

Pretty and pretty low maintenance, cacti are the go-to plants for non-garden environments. They bring that unique aesthetic to any corner of your apartment that instantly brightens it up. It thrives on sun but keep it out of direct sunlight and minimal watering (once a week max), then during the winter months, you can get away with watering every few weeks to a month.

Nab yourself one from prettycactus.co.uk

2. Snake Plant 

Snake House Plant

Another succulent that's tough as nails and can survive in almost any environment. These snaky green and yellow leaves will thrive in bright light, but can tolerate low light. Only needs watering occasionally. Perfect to brighten up any bathroom or kitchen.

Amazon has a great selection here

3. Ficus Alii 

Ficus House Plant

The beautiful long green leaves is the perfect statement plant that adds that much needed greenery in any apartment. It's very durable and doesn't need much sunlight however it will not survive in a dark corner. Try to keep the soil moist and purchase a spray bottle to keep the leaves from drooping and nicely hydrated.

Get yours here from hortology.co.uk

4. ZZ Plant

ZZ Plant

This Instagrammable plant also known as the Zamioculcas zamiifolia—is one of the lowest-maintenance options on the market and will instantly brighten up your bedroom. The ZZ plant requires watering only a few times a month and little sunlight which makes it the perfect plant for beginners.

Purchase yours from beardanddaises.co.uk

5. Monstera Deliciosa

MONSTERA DELICIOSA PLANT

Commonly known as the 'Swiss Cheese Plant' with a nod to it's huge glossy cheese-shaped leaves. The 'Monstera delicios' Latin translation is 'delicious monster' which we agree, it will look pretty delicious in any apartment and will thrive wonderfully. Known to grow into great heights, its the perfect plant to nurture. It can survive with little water but does enjoy a spot of sunlight now and again.

Patch Plants has got a great selection here

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