It might be spring, but warmer weather is not exactly here yet for much of California which means we’re still not spending as much time as we’d like outdoors. This set the scene perfectly for spring projects around the home, like spring cleaning. Spring is also a great time for new beginnings, it can be a great time to buy a new property and make a move.
Whether you’re moving or staying put, spring is a great time to start fresh; getting rid of clutter, adding a fresh coat of paint or changing the layout of your place are all great ideas to get into the spring of things. As you’re making changes, consider bringing new life into your home with fresh houseplants!
The right houseplant can be really beneficial to the overall environment in your home; plants add just enough moisture to the air to help you breathe, they add fresh air and even clean the air of some of the air pollution. Houseplants also bring the room together adding both color and texture that really set the mood.
Areca Palms are some of the best when it comes to cleaning the air, according to a NASA study. Not only are they great at removing toxins from the air, they’re also a great humidifier which helps keep you healthy. This plant is perfect for anyone looking to add a tropical vibe to their home décor. If you have less than a green thumb, don’t worry! This plant is very easy to take care of and is very drought resistant.
Peperomia plants are easy to grow, compact and uniquely alluring. They grow heart-shaped leaves that would rather be neglected than meticulously cared for. These plants are most adaptive in spring when they’re in their sprouting phase. The plant does well under fluorescent lights and prefers an east-facing window where it will receive light to moderate light.
Snake plants go by a variety of names depending on which part of the globe you’re standing and are native to tropical Africa. This plant is hassle-free, you can set it and forget it because it can withstand almost any condition. These plants like humidity and low light, so they make a great plant for the bathroom. The shape of their leaves and color is absolutely alluring and they’re great at cleaning the air.
Pothos plants stay contained to a few feet in a shrub-like diameter when potted and are great house plants not only because of their size but their uncommon leaf coloring. A wild mix of green, white and yellow which dazzles the eyes, it is easy to see why this houseplant is so popular. Just like the rest of the plants mentioned, it is very easy to take care of and luckily it thrives even in dimly lit rooms.
Dracaena plants also called the Madagascar Dragon Tree, can stay smaller if potted or grow to be as many as 6 ft. tall. They do well indoor or outdoor with very little care and are popular for their strappy, colorful, palm-like leaves.
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