5 Indoor Plants Which Will Make Your Home Come Alive

5 Indoor Plants Which Will Make Your Home Come Alive

Everybody wants to have their own garden. For some, it is a matter of passion, for some a matter of leisure and some of you like indoor plants for their beauty. Keeping aside what the reasons may be, having a garden is something that most people want but a lucky few can actually have it. Blame it on space constraints, financial holdbacks or simply lack of time, having that ideal garden of your dreams can be difficult sometimes. However, like they say, where there is a will there is a way. If having a garden outside is not possible, why not settle for a garden indoors. Here is a list of 5 indoor plants that will change the look of your house.

1. Chinese Evergreen

Chinese evergreen is a short plant that stands upright. The leaves are rather bushy and are of a dark green color with a silvery green pattern right in the middle. This contrast coloring of the leaves makes the plant look rather attractive. Chinese Evergreen is an ideal for first time gardeners as it has minimalistic requirements and grows beautifully in low light and with low water. A durable plant if pruned right, it can give a beautiful look to any dull corner of the house.

2. Cactus Combo Bonsai

The Cactus Combo Bonsai is a treat for cactus lovers of all kinds as it brings a rugged yet colorful texture to the area it is placed. The best feature of the cacti is that it is a visual treat. This is a result of carefully placed cacti of different shapes and colors in the bonsai form. The best part of having cactus as a part of your indoor garden is that it needs to be watered only once a month. They are easy to maintain and are ideal for table tops or window sills. They look like a compact garden by themselves and can give tremendous inner satisfaction with very little needs.

3. Angel Ivy Ring Topiary

This lustrous green rig shaped topiary is a favorite among plant lovers and gardening enthusiasts. The Angel Ivy Ring Topiary does not need a dry or wet soil and prefers misting to watering. This plant is also known as the wire vine and can grow up to 12 inches tall and 8 inches in diameter. The topiary gives a festive look and the house looks artistic. Who says you need a big lawn to show off a good topiary? You can now do so from the comfort of your own house.

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