Have you always wanted to decorate your rooms with beautiful, air-purifying plants, but don’t know what plants you can choose and how you can do it?
Then this is EXACTLY the post for you!
This post will list the 11 of the most affordable, beautiful and easy to maintain houseplants!
I have listed some fascinating green plants that you can use to decorate your house. Choosing these plants for indoor decoration is awesome as they will purify your air, which is good for your health and they look so beautiful.
With each description, I’ve also included some basic details on how to care for each plant so know what to expect.
Let’s see what you can choose for your home!
11 Best Indoor Plants to Purify the Air and Beautify your Space!
1 | Devil’s Ivy
Devils Ivy is a beautiful hanging plant to use for decoration. They look awesome!
But when choosing this plant, you should take into account two important factors: First of all, their leaves grow quite long. To give them a free place, you can use hanging baskets. And the second one is that it is extremely toxic if you consume it. So be careful with children around this one.
Devils Ivy Care Instructions:
Light: Light, but not direct sunlight. The lighter leaves like more sunlight than the darker leaves.
Soil: Keep the soil moist but never soaked.
Watering: The Devil’s Ivy enjoys being misted with water or nutrient plant spray.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Devil’s Ivy enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
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2 | Weeping Fig
Weeping Fig is another wonderful plant that you can keep in your house. It’s very easy to take care of this plant as it just needs a sunny place to grow.
Be careful because its leaves are also toxic.
Weeping Fig Care Instructions:
Light: Bright but indirect sunlight.
Soil: Moderately damp to dry.
Watering: Water only when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Weeping Fig enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
Image Source: Dobbies Garden Center
3 | Money Bonsai
Money Bonsai is one of my favorite plants!
The Money Tree is considered by many people to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity to those who own them.
Regardless of whether you choose to ascribe to that lucky charm belief or not, the Money Tree looks pretty cool.
Money Tree Care Instructions:
Light: Direct sunlight.
Soil: Keep dry mostly then water thoroughly. Only water when the soil dries out especially during the winter months.
Watering: Minimal. Too much watering causes the leaves to grow too large.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Money Tree Plant enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
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4 | Snake Plant
If you want something pretty but you don’t have enough time to spend on taking care of it, the Snake Plant is a great choice.
It’s a wonderful plant and will make your room look chic and stunning.
But be careful and keep it away from young pets and children as it’s also poisonous!
Snake Plant Care Instructions:
Light: Full sunlight.
Soil: Keep dry mostly then water thoroughly.
Watering: Only water when the soil dries out especially during the winter months.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Snake Plant enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
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5 | Spider Plant
Spider Plants are not only pretty but they are also one of the cheapest house plants!
They don’t need that much care so, if you want to decorate your house with a beginner plant, the Spider Plant is something you should definitely try.
It also helps to clear the air. This plant is included in NASA’s Clean Air Study as one of the 3 air purifying plants.
Spider Plant Care Instructions:
Light: Bright, yet direct sunlight.
Soil: Keep the soil loamy and moist. Allow the soil to dry out completely from time to time – too much moisture will lead to dry rot.
Watering: Water well, but never till the soil is soggy.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Spider Plant enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
Image Source: Balcony Garden Web
6 | Aglaonema
Aglaonema is also another beautiful plant to keep. It doesn’t need too much care and it’s large, broad leaves are simply gorgeous.
The Aglaonema plant is also toxic, so be careful with your pets and children.
Aglaonema Care Instructions:
Light: Avoid bright light. The lighter leafed Aglaonema’s prefer indirect sunlight, whereas the darker leafed Aglaonema’s prefer more shade.
Soil: Well-drained potting soil.
Watering: Mist well and keep well hydrated.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Aglaonema enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
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7 | Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)
The Dumb Cane is a popular house plant option! I’m sure you’ve seen lots of them around in various places.
This plant is really cool because it also has varieties with multicolored leaves which can help to make your rooms more bright and positive!
Again, don’t eat the leaves due to toxicity levels.
Dumb Cane/Dieffenbachia Care Instructions:
Light: Indirect sunlight or partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained potting soil.
Watering: Water regularly and allow to dry in between waterings.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Dumb Cane plant enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
Image Source: Home Gardenist
8 | Peace Lily Plant
The appearance of this plant alone evokes peace and calmness.
This plant is easy to maintain and is a great pick for your living room as it also produces beautiful flowers.
Peace Lily Care Instructions
Light: Bright light
Soil: Well-drained, loamy potting soil.
Watering: Keep moist and well-watered.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Peace Lily enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
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9 | Cornstalk Dracaena
This is a wonderful plant for a corner in any room.
Try to plant this in a large enough pot and remember that it can get very tall.
Cornstalk Dracaena Care Instructions:
Light: Indirect to direct bright sunlight.
Soil: Well-drained, loamy potting soil.
Watering: Keep the leaves slightly misted and the soil well-watered, but never soggy.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Cornstalk Dracaena room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
Image Source: Macy’s
10 | Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf Philodendron is a very interesting plant.
As its name hints us, its leaves are heart-shaped, which makes this plant look quite unique. It is a hanging plant so place this on a pedestal stand or hang it from a hook to give it plenty of room to spread its beautiful tendrils.
The Heartleaf Philodendron doesn’t take too much care, so it’s a great starter plant if you don’t have too much time to tend plants.
Heartleaf Philodendron Care Instructions:
Light: Warm, indirect light.
Soil: Well-drained, loamy potting soil.
Watering: Keep soil moist but allow to dry out between waterings, especially during the winter months.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Heartleaf Philodendron enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
Image Source: Apartment Therapy
11 | Boston Fern (Nephrolepis)
Along with its wonderful looks, this plant has two outstanding characteristics.
It purifies the air of formaldehyde and can be a humidifier for any room.
The Boston Fern is definitely a keeper for its hydrating and purifying benefits!
Boston Fern Care Instructions:
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight
Soil: Moist, loamy potting soil.
Watering: Keep the soil moist but never soggy. Frequently mist since the Boston Fern loves moisture.
Temperature: Like most plants, the Boston Fern enjoys room temperature. Avoid drastic temperature changes, too cold, or too hot.
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As you see, most of these plants are toxic when eaten and you should be very careful when you decorate your home with plants around young children and young pets.
But indoor plants are definitely worth a little hassle!
They will give your home a beautiful appearance and also will improve your health as they purify the air. One of the main advantages of having some of these common house plants is that they don’t take too much care and can grow easily.
If you still have questions about them, you can ask me! I hope the post was helpful for you as you “plantify” and beautify your home!
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