Chumasande MatiwaneWinter can be challenging for gardeners and plant owners, as the reduced hours of sunlight may take a toll on your houseplants. Consider adding winter-blooming houseplants to your collection.
Moth orchids
This low-maintenance plant features bright green stems topped by elegant, long-lasting pink blooms. These blooms can last for months when your orchid is well cared for. Although they can be a bit fussy, watering them and allowing dry-outs between waterings is key. Like most houseplants, place them in an area with indirect sunlight for continuous blooming. These plants are nontoxic and safe for households with pets and kids.
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Snake plant
Drought-tolerant, these plants are the perfect addition to your houseplant collection. Snake plants are totally fine with low light and infrequent watering. They are considered hardy houseplants and can grow tall. In a twist of things, overwatering is pretty much the only thing that makes your snake plant unhappy. Their blade-like leaves come in an array of colours and patterns, and the plant provides air-purifying benefits.
Ponytail palm
This eye-catching and low-maintenance houseplant, with its unique appearance, resilience, and ease of care, is a great choice for any home. The ponytail palm is easily recognisable by its long, slender, and arching leaves, which resemble a ponytail. These palms can reach a height of 2.5 meters and are slow-growing, making them long-lasting houseplants when properly cared for. They do well in indirect light, making them a good choice for the winter months.
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Jade houseplant
The jade plant looks like a miniature tree and brings out a refreshing burst of greenery into your home, even when the trees outside are leafless. It prefers moderate to low-light environments, which work well with the gloomy winter weather. Only water the jade when the soil feels dry because its leaves retain water.
Aloe
This hardy succulent stores water in its sculptural leaves, allowing the plant to go long stretches between watering. The aloe won’t give you any visual clues if it’s parched, so it’s important to check its soil once in a while to make sure it’s still moist. Aloe plants prefer to be near a source of direct light, so keeping it close to a window that gets plenty of light will do the plant more good than harm.
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Plants that handle seasonal change are the perfect ones to add to your collection. The list above will surely keep you relaxed this winter while providing some benefits.
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