Inspiration for decorating small homes with plants in a cool way

Huge plants, including palm trees, impose their presence in any interior space, enriching the decor and adding a beautiful touch wherever they go, but this type of plant is not suitable for small apartments and houses. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for small indoor plants that provide the right green touch without taking up too much space in your home. To help readers choose the right plants to decorate their small homes, here are 5 natural types of plants, along with tips for caring for them, and an invitation to bring out the creative side of readers’ personalities by choosing small plant containers and arranging unexpected places for them.

5 small houseplants

Do you have a small apartment or house and want to liven up the interiors, especially the living area, with houseplants?

There are plenty of space-saving ways to add ornamental plants to even the smallest of homes, with places for them on tables, shelves, or even walls and ceilings, as in the case of hanging plants. Here are 5 types of small plants, below.

Air plant for shelf decoration

Air plant for shelf decoration

This type of houseplant does not need soil to survive, which means it does not require a tub filled with soil, but rather a sunny location, with a spray of water, two to three times a week. The air plant is best placed on a shelf, which means it won’t take up floor space and is suitable for small home decor.

Aloe Vera for skin care and home decor

Aloe Vera for skin care and home decor

Aloe vera belongs to the succulent plant family, which means it enjoys the sun and prefers to have completely dry soil between watering. Aloe Vera can be planted in a small pot with a drainage feature, and this type of plant is useful for moisturizing the skin, treating burns, as well as decorating the home, with a place for Aloe Vera on the tabletop.

Anthurium Plant Colors Your Small Home

Anthurium Plant Colors Your Small Home

Anthuriums add a splash of color to tight home spaces, without taking up too much room. Anthuriums tolerate different types of light, but grow best in bright, indirect light, and shine when placed on a tabletop and planted in a small pot with drainage.

Aspidistra is resistant to climatic conditions

Aspidistra is hardy, tolerating different lighting conditions and soil types. If a homeowner is willing to give up a small amount of floor space in exchange for a perennial plant, an aspidistra can be chosen. Allocate a small pot with drainage and arrange a place for it that does not know direct sunlight.

Encrypted plant is suitable for home office decoration

One of the most common succulents, Echeveria, also known as a trapeze plant, is desirable for home office decor, or even the office at work, because it is small in size and low-maintenance. However, be careful when choosing this type of plant, as one of the common reasons for its death is over-watering. Make sure to let the soil of your plants dry out completely before giving them any water. Arrange the Echeveria on a tabletop, in a corner that receives partial or full sunlight. Plant it in a small container with drainage.

Decorating tips for plant landscaping in small homes

Decorating tips for plant landscaping in small homes

There are many tips on how to arrange plants in small homes so that natural green elements don’t take up too much space. Tips include:

• Hang plants from the ceiling in a living room or on a wall; keep up with the decorating trend by choosing a macramé plant stand for a personalized touch. Great climbing plants include: Pothos, spider plant, and English ivy, which are easy to care for and add a distinctive touch to the decor of small homes, but they should be watered regularly, as hanging plants tend to dry out faster than those distributed on flat surfaces.
• Choosing the right tubs for small plants: Glass, plastic, ceramic, concrete, wooden, and recycled containers are available on the market, as well as glass, plastic, ceramic, concrete, wooden, and recycled ones. When choosing plant containers, keep in mind the sizes and shapes of the latter, as some plants may require deeper pots to accommodate their roots, while others may grow well in shallow dishes. In addition, make sure the tub has drainage holes to prevent water from accumulating and causing root rot. Plant tubs are a sign of your tastes.
• Plants that fit in with small home decor: Another important tip to consider when choosing plants for a small home is how well they fit in with the decor of the latter. For example: For minimalist or minimalist decor, an air plant, or any of the succulents, would work well. For bohemian décor, a leafy monstera is suitable, or a hanging spider plant.