5 HOUSEPLANTS FOR SMALL ROOMS
Houseplants bring life and vitality to a room and they not only look great, they’re also known to improve wellbeing and indoor air quality.
Here are five of the most popular houseplants for small rooms.
1. COMMON IVY – HEDERA HELIX
Common ivy comes in different cultivars offering varying leaf colours and shapes with variegated leaves in green, white or gold. This is an adaptable plant that attractively spills over the sides of its pot to create a wonderful trailing effect.
2. PEACE LILY – SPATHIPHYLLUM
The elegant white flower of the peace lily sits amongst lance-shaped evergreen leaves. Popular in homes and offices for its air-cleansing properties.
3. WEEPING FIG – FICUS BENJAMINA
The abundant glossy leaves of a weeping fig create a mini indoor tree. It’s tolerant of limited light and is one of the best plants for improving air quality in a room.
4. BOSTON FERN – NEPHROLEPIS
Easy to grow inside, this lovely fern has masses of soft foliage all year round.
It enjoys regular misting and is happy in a humid atmosphere – it can even be kept in the bathroom.
5. SPIDER PLANT – CHLOROPHYTUM
Anyone can grow a spider plant – they’re so unfussy. Just give them a drink of water occasionally, and they’ll keep growing. They can be positioned practically anywhere, but the darker the room, the greener the leaves.
