It goes without saying that indoor plants are trendy right now, especially if you’re looking to make your Boston apartment feel more like home. However, it’s important to know which kind of house plant is best for your way of life and house before you go out and buy the first one you find. Not all plants thrive in the same environment, and some apartments in Boston simply don’t get enough natural light. Here, we’ll review a range of indoor plants, from low-maintenance to high-maintenance, giving you all the information you need to make the best choice for you and your home.
Low Maintenance Plants
Low-maintenance plants are the way for those who don’t want to put in much effort caring for their plants, or have a busy schedule. If this sounds like you, pothos, devil’s ivy, and peace lilies are the three low-maintenance plants that you should consider for your Boston apartment.
- Pothos is very tough to kill and doesn’t need much water or light.
- Devil’s ivy is also very resilient but prefers bright indirect sunlight and moist soil.
- Peace Lilies prefer more shade but love more frequent watering than other low-maintenance plants.
Moderate Maintenance Plants
Moderate maintenance plants are perfect if you want something that requires a little more work but is still relatively simple to care for. These three plants—Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss cheese plant, Philodendron Cordatum, or the heartleaf philodendron, and Maranta leuconeura, or the prayer plant—are worth taking into account. If you love spending time in your Boston apartment, and have a little extra time on your hands for this hobby, these are great plants for you.
- Monstera deliciosa needs bright indirect sunlight with occasional misting.
- Philodendron Cordatum requires medium light with regular pruning and pinching of the back of leaves as they grow too large.
- Maranta Leuconeura needs medium light levels and regular fertilizing to reach its full potential – plus, they…