You can create a pleasant room atmosphere with a bit of green. Introducing ten great houseplants that will thrive indoors.
Indoor plants have numerous advantages: they make every room more homely and create a pleasant and calm environment. Air quality can also be sustainably improved: Plants reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide, increase humidity and can even clean the air of pollutants. No wonder indoor plants can be found in almost every apartment. But which plants are actually among the most popular roommates in German houses? You are sure to find the right one for your home in our top 10 most popular houseplants.
Are you looking for a great houseplant for your home? Then let yourself be inspired by our top ten most popular indoor plants.
10. rubber tree
In the past, the rubber tree (Ficus elastica) could be found in almost every household, but after that the ornamental leaf plant was long considered stuffy and old-fashioned. Lately, however, the rubber tree has become more and more common and is slowly becoming an insider tip for green plant lovers. With its large, firm leaves and its imposing shape (with good care, the rubber tree can easily reach the height of a room), the plant is also a real decorative eye-catcher. At the same time, the rubber tree needs little care if it is in the right location.
9. Poinsettia
The poinsettia comes back every year (Euphorbia pulcherrima). It has long been one of the most popular Christmas plants and can be found in almost every household in winter. What many do not know: the poinsettia also makes a great houseplant during the rest of the year or can even be transplanted into the bed. Because with its usually white or red bracts, the plant is almost always a great eye-catcher, which can not only be presented in a classic Christmas style, but also in a modern and stylish way.
Find more about caring for poinsettiasYou here.
8. Korbmarante
Exciting jungle atmosphere in your own living room? With the Korbmarante (Calathea) this is possible without any problems - the exotic jungle dweller also feels at home as a houseplant in German apartments. With its large leaves, which impress with their extravagant patterns and fantastic colors, the plant gives every room a seductive charm. The Korbmarante probably also owes its status as a popular houseplant to its easy-care nature: if you give it the right location, it needs almost no attention. You can find out more about the diversity of the Korbmarante in our article on the most beautiful Calathea species.
7. Amaryllis
Large flowers in white, soft pink or bright red - the amaryllis (Hippeastrum), also known as delphinium, is one of the most impressive flowering plants that can be cultivated indoors . Its spectacular individual flowers in particular, which appear from October to March, are what make this exotic beauty so charming. In order for the amaryllis to feel comfortable, it needs a bright, warm place without direct sunlight. But the amaryllis is not only popular as a houseplant - the flower also unfolds its full splendor as a cut flower in a vase or as an eye-catcher in a bouquet. You can find tips on amaryllis care here.
Who's that wearing a cheeky short hairstyle? This can only be the bob haircut (Soleirolia soleirolii). With its tender, dense leaves, the herbaceous houseplant looks confusingly similar to the eponymous cult hairstyle from the 1920s. Although the bobbed head looks rather inconspicuous at first glance, it can become an attractive eye-catcher as a houseplant. It is often used for planting under large indoor plants, but can also set great accents in the room as a hanging plant.
5. Begonia
A well-tried classic of indoor plants is the begonia (Begonia): The plant has been on the market for 100 years and has enjoyed great popularity ever since. NoWonder, after all, the begonia captivates with a huge variety of species and is characterized above all by its year-round abundance of flowers. These flowers, which are available in almost every colour, ensure that the begonia is a real eye-catcher in the home.
As a symbol of we alth and prosperity, the money tree (Crassula ovata) is often given as a gift at weddings or other celebrations - perhaps that is the reason why the succulent can be found in many households is. Perhaps its numerous positive properties are also the reason for the popularity of the plant: The money tree with its thick, reddish-edged leaves is not only extremely decorative, but also particularly easy to care for. In addition, the money tree is considered to be extremely long-lived - larger specimens are often in a family for several generations.
3. Orchid
Orchids (Orchidaceae) are often considered difficult to care for and are known as true divas. They make great demands on their location, need special orchid fertilizer and even when watering the orchids you have to pay attention to a few things. Nevertheless, the sophisticated flowers can be found in many households. After all, with the exotic beauty that orchids display, the time-consuming care is quickly forgotten: many orchid species boast opulent flowers in bright colors and the selection of different variations is almost immeasurable. The orchid quickly becomes the secret highlight in every room.
If you want to learn more about orchid care, you will find valuable tips here.
You want a plant that is suitable as a solitaire, looks beautiful and is easy to care for? Then the Lucky Feather (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is probably just the thing for you. With its shiny, leathery leaves and a height of up to one meter, the houseplant is perfect for setting decorative accents in the room. At the same time, the lucky feather is also one of the easiest houseplants to care for, because it hardly needs any attention and can easily withstand prolonged neglect. In addition, this succulent is one of the few indoor plantswhich also get along wonderfully in shady places - although the lucky feather is actually far too pretty to hide in dark corners.
1. Cacti
If you are not put off by the sharp spikes, you will quickly find decorative and at the same time easy-care roommates in cacti (Cactaceae). With their great diversity of species and variants in the most diverse shapes and colors, cacti are one of the most diverse plant species that can give every home a touch of the exotic and adventure. The indoor plants are particularly popular, however, because the care of the cacti is not very time-consuming: They only need to be watered a little and otherwise require little attention.
In this article we will introduce you to the different types of cacti in more detail.
You still haven't found the right houseplant for you? Then take a closer look at our top ten easiest to care for houseplants or shade-loving houseplants.
Tip: Indoor plants also need to be cared for. A sufficient supply of nutrients is essential for he althy plants. The easiest way to do this is to use a liquid fertilizer such as our Plantura organic indoor and green plant fertilizer. This is simply administered via the irrigation water every one to two weeks and provides your green protégés with lasting care. Repotting indoor plants can also be an important part of care.