The most popular indoor plants species
Listing all types of houseplants would certainly go beyond the scope of this article. For this reason we have put together a small selection of the most popular specimens for you.
Dracaena
- very easy to care for
- low water requirement
- tolerates dry locations
- also grows in dark locations
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The Dracaena type of plant is better known as the dragon tree. Both large and small varieties are available in stores. Due to its air-freshening properties, the houseplant is the ideal office greening. However, it is poisonous for pets.
Ficus
- large variety
- needs constant moisture
- high light requirement (leaf shedding in the shade)
If you decide on a Ficus, you have numerous varieties to choose from, including many colorful houseplants. In terms of care, however, the plant is comparatively demanding. For example, if the shoots have been cut back, the plant will bleed a lot. However, it also has many positive properties. A ficus attenuates, among other things, the sound in the room. But this plant is also poisonous for pets.
Cacti
- easy-care
- low water requirement
- grows even in dry air
- no demands on the lighting conditions
The prickly plants are a classic on the windowsill, but they also tolerate dark corners of the room. Under this type of houseplant you will encounter very unusual specimens with bizarre growth and beautiful flowers. However, repotting proves to be a tedious job that requires extreme care.
Kentia palms
- easy-care
- different heights
- tolerates almost all lighting conditions
- does not tolerate waterlogging
- slow growth
Since Kentia palms, also called Howea Foresteriana, feel comfortable in almost any location, they are ideally suited to fill empty corners. Depending on the space available, you can choose between plants of different sizes. However, you have to adapt your watering behavior to the lighting conditions of the location. The darker the houseplant, the less water it needs. In general, however, this type of houseplant requires a continuously moist substrate.
Note: If you find that your cactus is bleeding, stop the flow of blood as soon as possible to prevent scarring.
Philodendron
- easy-care
- low light requirement
- disease resistant
- demands moist air
- toxic to pets
The philodendron, often referred to as tree friend, feels comfortable in the shade with moderate humidity. It rarely needs to be watered and is therefore well suited as an office plant. The large, shiny leaves of this type of houseplant differ visually from variety to variety. Sometimes they are uniformly green, sometimes yellow or white. Some species even have bizarre holes in the foliage. You are guaranteed to find a variety that suits you personally.
Sanseviera
- easy-care
- low water requirement
- a bright, sunny location is ideal
- also tolerates shady locations
- slow growth
- toxic to pets
Of the Bow hemp (Sanseviera) is also known as mother-in-law's tongue due to its growth habit. In contrast to the cliché unpopular relationship, this type of houseplant is extremely easy to care for. Little water, hardly any demands on the location, what more could you want. In addition, the bow hemp shows a long lifespan and comes either with plain-colored, green leaves or optionally with yellow stripes.
