Indoor plants come in a huge variety of types, colors and sizes. While everyone naturally has certain preferences, we find that certain plants invariably remain popular. In this article you will find the ten most popular indoor plants including helpful information and tips regarding maintenance.
1. Bromelia (Bromeliaceae).
The bromeliad is native to several areas in South America, such as Peru and the Andes Mountains. This plant has a special shaped tube of leaves, thus the bromelia is also called the tube plant. By the way, the pineapple is a sub-species of the bromelia. You can easily grow this plant indoors as well, because the bromelia is an easy to maintain indoor plant.
2. Kentia palm (Howea Forsteriana).
The kentia palm originally grows on an island located east of Australia, namely Lord Howe Island. The kentia palm has an attractive exotic appearance, is very easy to maintain and also filters impurities from the air.
3. Palm lily (Yucca gloriosa).
The palm lily is also known as the Yucca and this plant grows in nature mainly in dry and desert areas. The plant consists of a large bunch of leaves, which can appear in many shades of color. Combined with the cheerful stems, you put a real eye-catcher in the office, which is also very easy to maintain.
4. Dieffenbachia (exotica compacta).
The dieffenbachia belongs to the arum family and is a very popular tropical indoor plant. Like the bromeliad, the dieffenbachia comes from areas in South America, such as Brazil.
By the way, there it is believed that this plant offers protection against negativity and the evil eye. A cozy plant that fits nicely anywhere.
5. Bamboo plant (Chamaedorea seifrizii).
The bamboo palm is mainly found in areas in China and Japan and is well suited to be placed indoors, as this plant does not require (direct) sunlight. The bamboo plant is traditionally said to attract luck and prosperity, in addition, the bamboo plant filters many toxins from the air.
6. Areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens).
The areca palm is also known as the golden palm and is native to Madagascar, an island known for its extraordinary flora and fauna. This plant also has a beautiful exotic appearance, in addition, the areca palm does not need to stand in direct sunlight. The palm is easy to maintain and strong.
7. Elephant leg (Beaucarnea recurvata)
The elephant’s foot bears this name because of the shape of its stem: in fact, it truly resembles the foot of an elephant. The plant comes from areas in and around Mexico and is a particularly nice plant that can be placed anywhere. A nice detail: in the foot of the plant it stores water, so this plant in particular can survive longer periods without water.
8. Easter cactus (Rhipsalis).
The Easter cactus is a popular plant that grows naturally in subtropical regions of South America. The Easter cactus features many pendulous and crenate stems that give it a unique appearance. You can also enjoy flowering in some species.
9. Rubber plant (Ficus elastica Robusta).
The rubber plant is also called the rubber tree or fig tree and is mainly found in Asia, for example in India and Indonesia. This plant bears this name because the plant contains a milky sap, from which people used to make rubber. This is a very cheerful and simple to maintain plant, perfect forop office or placement indoors.
10. Philodendron Imperial
The Philodendron Imperial is native to areas of South and Central America. This plant is also called the hole plant here because of its unusual leaves. This plant can also easily stand in a shady spot and instantly brightens up any room because of its exotic appearance.
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