Aphiwe MtwakuOwning indoor plants is the simplest way to bring nature’s ambiance into your home.
Big or small, your space is just perfect to start you on your plant-parenting journey.
Plants generally bring a sense of calm to any environment and the cheery, lush green display is sure to brighten your mood.
We have rounded up top six indoor plants to liven up your home or office this winter.
Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum)
This is one of the most handsome and easy-going ferns you can own.
His giant star shaped leaves dangle on long graceful bracts.
He’s not only a looker, but also a recognised air-purifying plant.
If you’re new to ferns, this is a good one to start with as its pretty fuss-free to care for and doesn’t need constant moisture or high humidity.
Snake Plant; Mother-in-law’s Tongue (Sansiveria trifasciata)
This plant is both unusual and virtually immortal.
His striking architectural that will add visual drama in the brightest of spots, or the shadiest.
He doesn’t need much water and is one of the best plants to purify the air!
Sansiverians emit large amounts of oxygen at night, helping you to sleep better.
It’s also a great plant to have in your bedroom.
Sansiverians originate from the drier regions of southern Africa, Madagascar and southeast Asia.
Philodendron Rojo Congo
Originating from the Caribbean, Rojo Congo is super chilled, demanding very little in the way of attention.
He just likes to sit back and show off his strikingly large leaves.
Rojo Red’s leaves are a spectacular red when emerging, darkening to a rich jungle green.
Satin Pothos (Scindapsus Pictus)
This is one of the most beautiful houseplants around with its cascading heart shaped leaves, flecked with silver.
Trail them around a bookshelf or windowsill, or let them dangle from a shelf or plant stand.
The Satin Pothos is also really easy to care for!
The Pothos is a NASA approved air-purifying plant. *The Pothos can be toxic to pets & small children if ingested.
Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)
The Fiddle Leaf fig is a wonderful indoor plant because it’s easy to grow, boasts an exotic look with its extra large leaves.
First discovered in West Africa, Ficus lyrata has undergone extensive hybridization to create the perfect house plant, sought-after around the world.
Marble Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Also known botanically as Scindapsus aureum, the pothos Marble Queen is one of the most popular houseplants around.
It’s not hard to see why – her cascading tendrils and white marbled leaves are a sight to behold.
Trail them around a bookshelf or windowsill, or let them dangle from a shelf or plant stand.
The Marble Pothos is also really easy to care for!
The Pothos is a NASA approved air-purifying plant. *The Pothos can be toxic to pets & small children if ingested.
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Compiled by Features Writer Savanna Douglas
