Any interior decoration regardless of the approached style seems to be not complete if you do not include some exotic plants. However, choosing houseplants can be a daunting task due to the huge number of species that you find on the market.
After all, they all have their specific beauty that it’s hard to decide. Perhaps you could narrow your search if you relate to your home interior style. Another good idea is to consider what are the new trends and preferences in this area.
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In fact, the new trends and preferences are the topic of this article. Let’s see some species of indoor plants that will freshen and improve the appearance of your home, regardless of your interior style decoration
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1. Bonsai
Bonsai is practically a miniature tree and its versatile and specific look has brought it a unique reputation, namely “the most aesthetic plant from around the world”.
They are very easy to maintain, especially if you respect and fulfill some of their requirements, such as: natural light, constant watering and the trimming of branches to give the desired shape.
2. Aerophyte (Air) Plants
Trends in terms of indoor plants look like in high demand are the air plants, ie those small plant species that derives nutrients and moisture from the rain and air. In other words, they get their nutrients from the air dust and the water from the moisture present in the air.
They are ideal for creating a modern décor in a home because they are very versatile. Although these plants have roots and leaves, they do not need soil to grow. Thus, they do not give you headaches and not force you to care for them every day, and therefore they are ideal for a busy person.
However, from time to time, ie at least once a week, you should immerse them into the water to help them hydrate if the room air is too dry.
Air plants can be placed on decorated plates in transparent vases that are hung from the ceiling, in transparent glasses or even directly placed on furniture. Basically, they adapt very well wherever you place them. You just have to make sure that they have enough natural light.
Unusual, beautiful and astonishing, air plants look great in any home. Tillandsia is perhaps the most common species of air plants.
3. Azalea
Azaleas are beautiful indoor plants. Their colorful blossoms in shades of pink, white and red beautifies and decorate wonderful the inside space of your home.
The elegant azaleas are not very demanding, but you have to clean them by dried flowers, you have to water them regularly and place them somewhere where they can capture the sunlight.
4. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)
If you don’t have a lucky bamboo in your house, then you should buy one. It is said about this plant that is good luck and can attract positive energy. More than that, it does not require excessive grooming and no soil.
Put it in a transparent vase filled with white pebbles and make sure it always has water. It will not take long and the leaves will grow one after another.
5. Gerbera (Barberton Daisy)
Gerbera or daisy are often used for creating elegant bouquets, but you should know that you can buy gerberas in the pot. They are not demanding plants and delight you every day by their intense color.