Want Instagram-worthy plants? Here’s how to care for them
If you’ve caught yourself scrolling through Instagram and admiring gorgeous plant-filled interiors, you’ve most likely wondered what kind of plants they are. No need to google “heart-shaped plant with large leaves” because Floral Soul has put together a quick guide with everything you need to know about the plants that have taken over your feed.
- Monstera Deliciosa: one of the most popular plants in the world and the one that dominates the Insta-feed.
This unassuming tropical creeper with its elegantly perforated leaves is easy to grow and prefers mild sunlight. We could call it an athletic plant, although it doesn’t run, or even swim (as far as we know). Instead, it climbs – if you install a natural moss pole – up to four meters. Monstera Deliciosa thrives in a warm, humid environment with a good amount of water.
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2. Ficus Lyrata: A particularly sculptural plant that made a sensation in the world of interior design seemingly overnight.
If you want to get along well with Ficus Lyrata, you have to satisfy its appetites: it needs a lot of light to highlight its beauty, so place it close to the window. Beware of cold currents! As for thirst, it prefers to receive water when the soil dries well between waterings. If you want to do it a favour, wipe its leaves with a damp cloth whenever you notice that dust has settled. Otherwise, all we can say is that Lyrata is a work of art in itself.
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3. Bird of Paradise: exotic, spectacular, hardy – in other words, a queen.
If you have a Strelitzia in your home, every day you are witnessing a show of large tropical leaves. A bright room, away from the strong rays of the sun and away from the window, is where this plant will feel best. It thrives when regularly watered, although it can also tolerate short periods of drought. Establishing a watering schedule is welcome.
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- Scindapsus: cleans the air well, grows in any direction and turns green as you see it.
Scindapsus is a low-maintenance plant that thrives with minimal care. Whether you’re in a dimly lit cubicle or a sunlit office, this hardy plant will flourish—even if you occasionally forget to water it. It actually prefers to have its soil dry out completely between waterings.
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5. Sansevieria: the hardy plant that thrives with little to no water and still produces many new shoots.
Famous for being easy to care for, Sansevieria can survive even neglect, bright, low light, or something in between. There are lots of different varieties and they all look so good. Tall, colourful, patterned, robust and extremely durable. They can handle being completely dry much better than being overwatered.
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- Bonsai: growing such a tree is a true philosophy of life.
Miniature, magical, fairytale – this is Bonsai. If you are curious about the ancient Japanese art of bonsai, a great place to start is with a bonsai. It’s an art form, and like any art, there are no rules. If you can keep your bonsai alive, you’ve created a masterpiece. It requires a lot of light, preferably not placed in a shady place. The temperature must be kept relatively constant.
Photo source: @bonsai.gardener/Instagram
7. Philodendron Pink Princess: mesmerizing, rare and at the top of wishlists.
The beautiful pink sprinkles are what make it so loved and unique. It needs a lot of light precisely to highlight its pink variegation. One of the best things about Philodendron Pink is that each leaf is always a novelty, and it’s magical when each leaf surprises you with a unique variegated pattern.
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