Creating a luxurious and visually appealing home doesn't necessarily mean breaking the bank. Whether you live in an apartment or a spacious home, the easiest way of creating drama in your home is by bringing the outdoors inside. There are several large and stunning plants easily available at your local nursery that will create the drama that you need in your living room, bedroom, or even bathrooms, and they don’t come with a hefty price tag either.
Palms
These plants with their large fan-like leaves are so popular in India. They are fairly easy to maintain and come in different varieties, like Areca palm, table palm, parlour palm, and travellers palm.
Care tips: Keep them in the brightest part of your house but avoid direct sunlight. Water thoroughly when the first inch of the pot feels dry. Fertilise when you see new growth in the monsoons.
Peace Lily
Known for their elegant white blooms, peace lilies can be perfect indoor plants as they love low indirect light. They can grow beautifully in both soil and water.
Care tips: Proper watering is crucial to keeping them healthy and thriving. The leaves of the peace lily droop dramatically when they’re thirsty, so check them regularly and water them when the first inch of the soil feels dry. If growing in water, change water once a week and avoid direct sunlight falling on them.
Monstera Deliciosa
Add Monsteras to your indoor plant collection and be ready for some serious complements! The Monstera Deliciosa has large, perforated leaves, and they add a unique, tropical flair to your space. They stand out for their bold presence and serve as a focal point in any room.
Care tips: Monsteras are relatively easy to care for. They thrive in bright, indirect light. Water them about once a week when the top one inch feels dry. Keeping the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Monsteras are easy to propagate as well.
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Rubber Plant
The dark, waxy leaves of a rubber plant add a polished look to any room. They’re easy to maintain and yet provide an upscale appearance.
Care tips: Prefers bright, indirect light. Allow the top of the soil to dry out between waterings.
Including these stunning plants in your home will not only enhance the aesthetics of your home, but they will also become the centre of much conversation among your guests.
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