An easy way to add décor and personality to your home is to have indoor house plants. There are various species of plants and flowers that are fairly easy to maintain inside your home. With the right care you can raise the perfect “indoor garden”, adding beauty to your home.

Flowering plants

Flowers are definitely an easy way to add bright splashes of color to you interior. Some types of flowers also add sweet, fragrant smells to your home. But, flowers can be a little more temperamental than regular foliage houseplants. When placing your houseplants you need to consider the location, temperature, size, sunlight, and watering aspects.

African Violets are a very easy flowering plant to maintain indoors. These flowers bloom year round, and there are plenty of variations of this plant to choose from. The African violet requires medium to bright light, so it’s perfect for sitting beside a bright window. The soil needs to be kept evenly moist, in a temperature range of 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit, and typically are 8 inches (height) by 16 inches (width).

Foliage plants

                Foliage plant are hands down the most common indoor plants because of the effortless maintenance. There are so many varieties to choose from that can be small to massive in size, have different textures, and shades of green. With these foliage houseplants you have the great option of putting them in the bright sunlight or in a dimly lit corner.

Make sure you examine each plant before purchasing it. The leaves and stems should feel firm, and not wilted. Foliage plants need to lush and full, and have a healthy color. Also, check the plants for diseases and insects. When you’re picking a flowering plant it’s best to not pick one that is in full bloom because the blossoms on plants when fully flowered tends to fade quickly. Also, when picking a plant, feel the soil, it should not feel too loose or too compacted.

It’s simple to bring beautiful houseplants into your home, and depending on what types of plants that you’re wanting, the task is easy! Add a little emphasis to your kitchen, or any room in your home with indoor houseplants.