In winter we want it to be cozy and warm in the house. Some houseplants don't like it at all. The high degree of dryness is very difficult for them. But that doesn't mean you have to do without colorful green in the dark season. In this article you will get to know houseplants that also thrive wonderfully with heating air.
Not all plants tolerate heating air and proximity to heating
Suitable indoor plants for heated rooms
Bow Hemp (Sansevieria)
The bow hemp is one of the sturdiest indoor plants ever. It tolerates both high humidity and minor watering. Watering is only necessary once a week, fertilizer is limited to every four weeks. Nevertheless, the long, steeply growing leaves are a decorative sight.
Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos)
The elephant ear bears a resemblance to its namesake. The shape of the large, lush green leaves is reminiscent of an elephant's hearing organs. In addition, the houseplant can grow as tall as a man in a suitable location. Just like the pachyderms that roam the African savannas, the elephant ear can cope with dry air and little water. From July to October even small, white flowers appear between the attractive foliage.
Zamioculas
Zamioculas is a wonderful starter plant. If you accidentally forget to water the houseplant, the care mistake will have no consequences. Since the plant is native to regions where drought often prevails, it can also survive for weeks in this country without water. This is already recognizable by the thick, fleshy leaves, which serve as moisture reservoirs. Zamioculas is also used to warm heating air.
Note: Did you know that there are not only plants that tolerate heating air, but also improve the room climate. People often catch colds or get headaches because the air in the room is too dry. By secreting moisture from certain houseplants, they counteract the symptoms.
Final Tips
Also
- cacti
- succulents
- money trees
- the Christmas cactus
- or the schefflera
usually tolerate dry heating air. If you are not sure whether a plant is suitable for the unusual location, it is best to observe its growth. Brown shoot tips are a clear sign of insufficient moisture. With the right care, however, almost all indoor plants can be cultivated in warm, dry rooms. In this case, you need to periodically spray them with water.