Carry that summer feeling indoors all year round with these special houseplant additions.
Here are five plants to consider adding to your houseplant collection.
However, not every home is suitable for citrus plants.
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They still need a lot of light, even in the winter.
So place them in south-facing windows or use a grow light," Bendrick says.
She also advises using large pots with good drainage for the best results.
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Lavender
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Aside from its decorative qualities, lavender can also makes your home smell fantastic.
you’re free to even clip stems off the plant to use for crafting projects and gifts.
Bendrick says that lavender has the same requirements as citrus plants to grow indoors.
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You just need lots of light and well-drained soil," she says.
Herbs
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Do you like to cook and season your food with homegrown herbs?
If you have a bright window, youre in luck.
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you could grow some of your favorite herbs indoors, even during the colder months.
Herbs like oregano, mint, and chives can thrive inside in a bright window," Bendrick says.
“So if you have a south-facing kitchen, you might grow your food right there.
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Well-drained, organic-rich soil is best for most herbs.”
These flowers still require specific conditions to thrive.
If you want your begonias to bloom, they need plenty of bright, indirect light.
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Plus, they can live for a very long time.
I have an almost 40-year-old aloe that has thrived both indoors and outdoors," Hewitt says.
