Eleven Non-Controversial Types of Flora
Welcome to our guide on the best low-maintenance indoor plants that are ideal for student apartments. These plants not only add a touch of greenery to your living space but also require minimal care, making them perfect for busy students with varying schedules.
Succulents
With their minimal watering needs and ability to thrive in bright indirect light, succulents are a great choice for students. Their numerous varieties ensure you can find one that fits your style.
Blue Star Fern
This plant is perfect for rooms with limited daylight as it grows well in low light. It prefers brighter spots in winter and should be watered consistently but not excessively.
Peperomia (Baby Rubber Plant)
This compact and adaptable plant with vibrant foliage thrives in indirect light and requires moderate watering.
Calathea Stella
Known for its striking leaves with green, cream, and lavender hues, the Calathea Stella prefers indirect light and should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)
This plant thrives in bright indirect sunlight and requires moderate watering, letting the topsoil dry out between watering. It also improves indoor air quality.
Dracaena marginata
Easy to grow and tolerant of low light, the Dracaena marginata should be watered when the soil feels dry and should not be overwatered.
Ficus lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig)
This plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between watering.
Asplenium (Bird’s Nest Fern)
This low light-tolerant fern should have soil that remains moist but well-drained. It adds lush greenery and is easy to care for.
Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)
This plant prefers moderate indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Wilting leaves indicate it's time to water.
Hedera helix (English Ivy)
This plant can be grown hanging or as ground cover indoors and thrives in moderate light and regular watering. It also helps improve air quality.
Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)
This plant prefers bright indirect light and should be watered when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Common Care Tips
Most of these plants prefer indirect light rather than direct harsh sunlight. Allow soil to dry out slightly between watering to prevent root rot. Most of these plants are also quite tolerant of some neglect. Some, like ferns and Calatheas, appreciate higher humidity but do fine indoors.
Additional Care Tips
- If your plant has hanging leaves, brown tips, and/or rotting roots, it may be due to too much watering. If water has accumulated in the drip tray, empty it and water less for a while to find out how much your indoor plant should be watered.
- If dust and dirt cover the leaves, it prevents the plant from performing photosynthesis. Remove dust and dirt from the leaves every four to six weeks.
- The Pothos can handle occasional forgetfulness in watering.
These plants offer a combination of aesthetic appeal, air quality benefits, and low maintenance, making them perfect for student apartments that may have limited space and variable light conditions. Happy planting!
- Succulents with their diverse varieties can match any student's lifestyle, requiring minimal watering and thriving in bright indirect light.
- For rooms with limited daylight, consider the Blue Star Fern, which grows well in low light and prefers consistent watering but not excessively.
- The Peperomia, also known as the Baby Rubber Plant, is a compact, adaptable plant that thrives in indirect light and requires moderate watering.
- If you appreciate plants with striking leaves, the Calathea Stella is a great choice, preferring indirect light and even moisture without waterlogging.
- The Dumb Cane thrives in bright indirect sunlight, needs moderate watering, and contributes to improving indoor air quality, making it a valuable addition to any student's apartment.
