Don’t count yourself out so quick when it comes to having a green thumb. Here I’m sharing 4 super chic houseplants that thrive inside, and I’ll tell you exactly how to care for them.
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House plants are an incredibly addicting habit, and I do not say this lightly. We will have you hiding plants from your husband (or wife) in no time. I swear 3 years ago I couldn’t keep anything with a root alive and now I literally find myself looking for new hiding spots for my plants. Once you learn the tricks to keeping a couple of these natural mood boosters alive, you’re on your way to becoming a crazy plant lady.
Last night I had a couple girlfriends over for our weekly Thirsty Thursday girls night, and 2 out of the 3 of us are big plant girls. The question was posed, “how much time do you spend taking care of your plants?” Literally not that much. I water every single plant inside and outside my house on Sundays, and once you become familiar with your plants, you’ll notice when and if they need more water (or if you’re over watering them). Take the time to examine what the leaves are telling you and quickly you will learn what your plants need.
Tip: absolutely turn into your Grandmother, and go outside with bowls and collect rainwater. Plants. Love. Rainwater!!!! (I have a giant kool-aid bottle that I’ll fill with tap water and leave out for a couple days, as a good alternative to rainwater).
So, don’t worry. Even you can’t kill these super chic houseplants:
1. Snake Plant aka Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, you’ll even see these exotic indoor plants referred to as their scientific name sometimes, Sansevieria. Not only do snake plants look extremely cool, they have got to be one of the hardiest plants known to (wo)man. These low-light loving, air cleansing plants are the holy grail of indoor plants. They can brighten up your moody space by adding color and height with little-to-no maintenance. Put a snake plant in a corner with very little direct sunlight, water it once a week maximum, and you’re on your way. When you notice the soil is dry to the touch, it’s time to give your snake plant a good watering. Mother-in-Law’s Tongue plants love being slightly root-bound. This means they like living in a small pot where the roots are tightly cuddled together. Your snake plant will epically fail in a pot that is too big. When the roots are starting to come out of the drainage holes, it’s time to repot your plant. Snake plants do well with fast-draining soil succulent soil, but regular all-purpose potting mix is okay too, and definitely a pot with drainage holes.
2. Fiddle Fig Leaf Plant. Speaking of root-bound loving plants, you’ve definitely seen a Fiddle Fig Leaf while scrolling through Pinterest. This incredible plant comes in a variety of sizes ranging from tabletop to shady-front-porch tree. Fiddle Fig’s are insanely popular and very Instagram-worthy. These chic indoor plants get a bad name for being hard to take care of, but I’ve never found this to be the case. A tip I first read about Fiddle Fig Leaf care said to not move the location of the plant. I’ve literally kept my biggest Fiddle in the same spot in my West-facing sunroom for 2 years and it thrives. I recommend watering your Fiddle Fig Leaf plant once a week maximum, but make sure to really soak it. I like to drag my big one outside and use the hose to really douse it. You can rotate your pot by a quarter each week when you water it if you want to get really in-depth. Just make sure you put it back in its little home where its acclimated to the sunlight. When you notice the leaves are drooping and heavy, it is time to water. Fiddle Fig Leaf plants do best in medium to fast draining soil in pots with drainage holes. Tip: leave your fiddle fig in the plastic container you buy it in until it is too root bound. Put the plastic container inside a basket and voila. I have a whole post on Fiddle Fig care here.
3. Mickey Mouse Cactus. Being one of the more whimsical cactus species, Mickey Mouse cacti are almost… too easy to care for. With all plants, monitor it, but you should put your Mickey Mouse cactus in a sunny window with some direct sunlight, and water it once to twice per week maximum. Remember, a cactus is a dessert plant. They do not like being overwatered, one thorough rain and then drought for days. Get a Mickey Mouse Cactus to instantly liven up your window seal, and watch it grow new buds all the time. Use a fast-draining soil and pot with drainage holes.
4. String of Pearls. Is there anything more boho chic than a hanging macramé planter? Nope. A pot overflowing with String of Pearl plants in a macramé planter? Double nope. String of Pearls are a pretty durable indoor plant. Hang them in a sunny window or revamp your bookshelf (that has direct or a lot of bright sunlight) by adding a String of Pearls to create lots of texture to a flat space. All plants are great for a minimalist style home, but a hanging pot full of String of Pearls is the perfect touch to a clean slate, in my opinion! As with the first 3, use a pot with drainage holes and a mix of all-purpose potting soil and perlite (optional).
Check out Etsy for some super cute flower pots, especially macramé hanging planters! I hope these tips are useful in upping your plant knowledge and keeping the greenery in your house alive and well. Tag me in your plant photos on Instagram so I can see them!
Soil recommendations:
fast-draining soil (works great on most indoor plants on all kinds)
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