With icy temperatures and fierce winds giving South Africans a foretaste of what’s in store for winter, many people find comfort inside their cosy homes, while their plants are exposed to the cold outside. Fortunately, there are indoor plants that thrive during the shivering season, bringing warmth and boosting energy while temperatures drop.
According to JJ Nursery Garden Centre, choosing the right indoor plants for winter is important for maintaining a vibrant indoor garden. The nursery listed the top 10 plants to bring life inside your home this winter.
1. Peace lilies
These favourites are hardy plants that can handle lower light conditions, making them ideal for the harsh and daylight-scarce winter months. Peace lilies can also remove toxins (for example, ammonia and formaldehyde) from indoor environments.
2. Snake plants
Popular for their hardiness and striking appearance, snake plants are highly drought-tolerant, require minimal watering, and also help improve indoor air quality.
3. Rubber plants
The nursery notes that rubber plants prefer bright, indirect light, while tolerating lower light conditions. Just like peace lilies and snake plants, rubber plants are great at removing toxins from the air.
4. Ferns
Well-suited for bathrooms or kitchens, ferns can beautify any home with their delicate fronds, as they flourish in humid environments. Ensure that your ferns receive indirect sunlight and mist them regularly.
5. ZZ plants
Also known as the Zanzibar gem, ZZ plants are incredibly low-maintenance, require minimal watering, and excel in low light conditions, while adding a touch of modernity to a home.
6. Pothos
Often called ‘devil’s ivy,’ these plants are known for their heart-shaped leaves and thrive in various conditions. Whether hanging from baskets or trailing down shelves, these aesthetically pleasing plants are a great choice for purifying the air.
7. Spider plants
Spider plants are easy to care for, and, like many of the plants mentioned above, help purify the air as they bloom in various lighting conditions.
8. Jade plants
These succulents store water in their thick, fleshy leaves while flourishing in bright, indirect light. Jade plants are also believed to bring food luck and prosperity, a great way to boost one’s enthusiasm during a dreary, cold season.
9. Calatheas
These beautiful plants blossom in low to moderate light and prefer high humidity levels. So, it is best to place calatheas in the bathroom or use a humidifier to maintain moisture.
10. Aloe vera
Not only is aloe vera an option to treat skin burns and irritations, but they are also on the list as one of the best indoor winter house plants. They do well in bright, indirect sunlight and require minimal watering.
Also See: How to clean your houseplants
This article was originally written by Jade Rhode for Bona.
