National Houseplant Appreciation Day
National Houseplant Appreciation Day reminds us of the many ways that houseplants brighten our homes and our lives. From adding color and natural appeal to any space, to improving air quality and humidity within the home, to lifting our moods during periods of winter dormancy, houseplants are an indispensable part of any well-balanced interior.
Bring on the green for National Houseplant Appreciation Day!
Houseplants not only help bring in a lively splash of color- there are also numerous benefits to keeping a few potted pals in your home, including improving air quality by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and releasing moisture into the air. Houseplants can also be handy more ways: think aloe vera for sunburn, culinary herbs in window boxes, and even potted indoor citrus plants.
Whether you’ve got an expert green thumb or you’ve been mulling around the idea of a low-maintenance succulent, welcome the outdoors in for National Houseplant Day. Explore some of our favorites, then head to a local nursery to pick out the perfect plant for your home!
Burgundy Rubber Tree
low maintenance
Less finicky and more durable than its popular cousin, the fiddle-leaf fig, this rubber tree can grow up to 25 feet indoors. Bright and indirect light will keep this low-maintence plant happy.
Peace Lily
moderate
With vivid leaves and elegant white flowers, the Peace Lily is a lovely addition to any room. Keep the soil consistently moist to ensure beautiful blooms. Can tolerate low light conditions, making it an excellent companion plant for bathrooms.
ZZ Plant
low maintenance
Rest easy with a ZZ plant. Requiring low light and watering only three times a month, this glossy, drought-resistant plant is the perfect gardening beginner-friendly plant.
Red Anthurium
moderate
Picture-perfect, this tropical plant prefers to be watered one to two times a week and kept fairly humid to produce maximum blooms.
Snake Plant
low maintenance
Popular for its bold, spiky striped leaves and its enduring nature, this plant is a must-have for plant newbies. This plant is also easily propagated to produce new off-shoot plantings.
Ficus Audrey
moderate
Ficus Audrey is an impactful houseplant with its broad veiny leaves and sculptural tree shape. Though it requires some attention, it is still one of the easier potted trees to care for. Place this in bright, direct light and watch it grow 5 to 10 feet!
Jade Pothos
low maintenance
Easy to propagate and keep healthy, this trailing houseplant can be kept in a pot on a ledge or hung to appreciate the tendrils. Jade Pothos will do just fine in indirect light, but thrives best when placed in front of a large sunny window.
Local Plant Shops
The Sill
Lakeview
Adams & Son & Daughter Gardens
Humboldt Park
Green Inc
Old Town
Vern Goers Greenhouse
Hinsdale
Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery
Evanston
Sprout Home
West Town