One of the cutest and coziest trends in decorating is the indoor plant. Adding some green to your dorm or apartment is a simple way to give your place an earthy, bohemian vibe without breaking the bank. With a wide range of colors and sizes, there’s a plant for everyone that will fit their style.
Even without a green thumb, there are plenty of indoor plants that will thrive in smaller spaces with minimal care. Here are some suggestions for affordable and space-beneficial houseplants that are so good.
Mint is a perfect plant to grow on your windowsill, where it will receive the morning sun and afternoon shade. It’s a great beginner’s plant because it thrives with minimal attention, and will continue to grow with once-a-day watering. You can just pick off the leaves as you need them, so reaping the rewards could not be easier. Mint is fragrant, fast growing and is a perfect addition to a pitcher of water or lemonade. Plant Shop at Old Mill in West Columbia offers a wide variety of flavored mint plants, including orange, peach, pineapple, mojito and more for under $7 each.
Aloe vera plants are easy to grow and thrive in indirect sunlight. They are very low maintenance and only require watering when their soil has dried out completely. Breaking off a leaf or squeezing the gel from the plant is great relief for minor burns, as well as a thick, moisturizing ingredient for hair conditioner, face masks or soap. The Home Depot in West Columbia sells pre-potted aloe plants for $7.99.
Jade is succulent plant that flourishes indoors. They retain water in their round leaves, and grow well average sunlight. Lowe’s in Columbia offers jade plants and seeds at varying prices all under $10.
Bromeliads can add an exotic touch to any room, and more color than some other plants. Despite its eccentric appearance, the bromeliad plant is one that thrives indoors and outdoors on minimal watering, and medium to bright light. Bromeliads are available at The Home Depot for around $10.
Cacti are another popular succulent houseplant. Cacti make for great display plants to have on a coffee table or end table, preferably in a sunny spot. These plants are easy to come by, with several local retailers offering small, potted cacti at prices as low as $5.98.
Peace lilies are beautiful plants that are easy to grow. As a houseplant, peace lilies favor low humidity and low light, so you can decorate your room with these plants away from your windows too. With consistent watering, your peace lily will grow into the perfect accent plant for your room. Plant Shop at Old Mill in West Columbia has a variety.
