Houseplants come in an enormous variety of species. Thanks to our overview, you are sure to find an ornamental plant that suits your interior style. In addition, thanks to our care tips, you will have a lot of fun with your houseplant.
Cacti and succulents are easy to care for and decorative
The most popular houseplant species
Listing all houseplant species would certainly go beyond the scope of this article. For this reason we have put together a small selection of the most popular specimens for you.
dracaena
- very easy to care for
- low water requirement
- tolerates dry locations
- also grows in dark locations
The plant species Dracaena is better known as the dragon tree. Both large and small varieties are commercially available. Because of its air-improving properties, the houseplant is the ideal greening for the office. However, it is poisonous to pets.
ficus
- large variety of varieties
- needs constant moisture
- high light requirement (leaf drop in the shade)
If you decide on a ficus, you have numerous varieties to choose from, including many colorful houseplants. In terms of care, however, the plant is comparatively demanding. For example, after pruning the shoots, the plant bleeds profusely. However, it also has many positive qualities. Among other things, a ficus dampens the sound in the room. But this plant is also toxic to pets.
cacti
- easy-care
- low water requirement
- grows even in dry air
- no demands on the lighting conditions
The prickly plants are a classic on the windowsill, but they also tolerate dark corners of the room. Among this type of houseplant you will encounter very unusual specimens with bizarre growth and beautiful flowers. However, repotting proves to be a tedious job that you have to be extremely careful about.
Kentia Palms
- easy-care
- different growth heights
- tolerates almost all light conditions
- does not tolerate waterlogging
- slow growth
Since Kentia palms, also known as Howea Foresteriana, feel at home in almost any location, they are ideal for filling empty room corners. Depending on the space available, you can choose between plants of different sizes. However, you must adapt your watering behavior to the lighting conditions of the location. The darker the houseplant is, the less water it needs. In general, however, this type of houseplant requires a consistently moist substrate.
Note: If you find your cactus bleeding, you should stop the flow of blood as soon as possible to prevent scarring.
Philodendron
- easy-care
- low light requirement
- disease resistant
- demands moist air
- toxic to pets
The philodendron, often referred to as a tree friend, feels comfortable in the shade with moderate humidity. It rarely needs to be watered, making it a great office plant. The large, glossy leaves of this houseplant species differ visually from variety to variety. Sometimes they are uniformly green, sometimes yellow or white. Some species even have bizarre holes in the foliage. You are guaranteed to find a variety that suits you personally.
Sanseviera
- easy-care
- low water requirement
- a bright, sunny location is ideal
- also tolerates shady locations
- slow growth
- toxic to pets
The bow hemp (Sanseviera) is also known as the mother-in-law's tongue due to its growth habit. In contrast to the clichéd unpopular relatives, this type of houseplant is extremely easy to care for. Little water, hardly any demands on the location, what more could you want. In addition, the bow hemp testifies to a long lifespan and comes with either uni-colored, green leaves or optionally with yellow stripes.