Small House Plants - Add a Green Touch to Your Home With These Easy-To-Care For Houseplants
Our range of small houseplants can add some green to your home. Ideal for any office or nook, you'll be in a position to easily take care of these tiny beauties.
Many look like large plants, but are surprisingly compact. They thrive in bright light and require regular watering. Be on the lookout for cacti with signs of dryness as they don't like overwatering.
String Of Pearls Plant
Curio herreanus more commonly known as string of pearls, is a succulent that resembles the plastic beads on your childhood dress-up bin. This trailing plant provides both color and texture to your house, while cleaning the air in the space and reducing stress levels. It is also easy to propagate and grow which makes it a great choice for people looking for low-maintenance house plants.
The best place to begin when taking care of your string of pearls plant is by determining how much water it requires. This will depend on the climate, soil type and size of the container. A good guideline is to water your plant whenever the soil's top inch appears dry, but it's also crucial to check it regularly and use a moisture meter or your finger to test soil consistency.
Another key care practice is trimming your string of pearls plant. This will promote new growth and make the plant appear more full and healthier. It is recommended to cut off any dead stems or pearls as well in leggy or overgrown parts of the plant.
When you are the process of repotting your string of pearls plant, it should only be done when the plant is root-bound. You can tell this is happening when the roots are overcrowded and tangled within the container. To continue to grow the string of pearls, cut a few stems of between four and five inches from the growing end using the sterilised snips or scissor. Place the stems into a pot of succulent or cactus soil and place it in direct sunlight. Keep the soil moist for a few days until the nodes begin to take root.
Polka Dot Plant
This gorgeous foliage plant has spots of pink or white like its name suggests. It is native to South Africa and Madagascar, but it is also grown as an anual in temperate zones. Tucked into planters with colorful flowers or as part of an arrangement of greenery, Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) can add the appearance of texture and color to any area.
Polka dots thrive in soil that is rich in nutrients well drained and has a pH that is neutral and slightly acidic. They don't like it too moist but they also don't want it drying out. The best method to water them is to apply filtered water at room temperature until the soil is completely wet. You can also use your finger or a small stick to test the soil's moisture. It should be damp to the touch but not completely saturated.
Watering times can vary depending on the stage of growth of your Polka dot plant. During the growing season that runs from spring through autumn, it is essential to keep the soil consistently wet. However, it's important to not let it become soggy, as polka dot plants can be susceptible to root rot. The plant can also benefit from a regular application of diluted houseplant fertiliser.
Polka dots are prone to fungus diseases such as leaf spot and root decay. To avoid them, make sure that they are planted in a pot with drainage holes and water them as soon as the soil is dry and remove dead leaves.
String Of Heart Plant
A string of hearts plant (Ceropegia woodii) is a stunning and unique addition to your home. It can be grown from seeds or by layering. Layering is as easy as draping a vine on top of a moist compost pot and ensuring that a tuber comes into contact with it. Keep the compost moist for a month, and you will see roots forming from the tubers in the soil. String of heart plants can be propagated through cuttings of soil or water.
The best time to start propagating these plants is during spring and summer. Cuttings should be taken from the bottom of the plant, leaving some nodes at the other side. In the water, submerge them and they will start to develop roots. They can be repositioned once the roots are long enough.
String of hearts plants will thrive in spring and summer months when they are exposed to warm temperatures and bright indirect sunlight. Water the plant regularly to keep it well-hydrated. Avoid overwatering as this can cause root rot. It is essential that the soil drains properly.
This plant is easy to care for and not susceptible to many pests or diseases. However, it could be affected by fungus gnats and is susceptible to other pests of houseplants such as mealybugs. If your plant appears unhealthy or has yellow leaves it could be a sign of overwatering, so make sure to let the soil dry before re-watering.
Button Fern
The Button Fern is an indigenous low-lying New Zealand fern. Its densely covered fronds give it its name. As an indoor plant, it can be used in a hanging basket or terrarium. It also makes a stunning accent for a shady area of the garden.
This plant needs an acidic soil that is moist and well-drained. Ideal is a peat-free ericaceous pot mix. Ferns prefer the shade and do best with moderate to high humidity. They need to dry out slightly between waterings, and prefer less misting than other ferns.
In the growing season fertilize the Button Fern every two weeks using a diluted liquid food. Avoid high temperatures, which could cause the plant to burn its leaves and roots. Button Ferns are rarely repotted because of their small root system.
Button ferns are prone to overwatering, particularly when they are planted in self-watering containers. If your plant is yellow and wilted it's because you've overwatered it. If you notice a large amount of black roots at the bottom of the container, the plant might be dying and needs to be removed. To prevent this from happening be aware of the soil's moisture levels and only water your plant when the top inch of soil is slightly dry. Use rainwater or distilled water instead of tap water for Button Ferns because they are sensitive to salt that is in tap water. If you must use tap water, you should filter it instead of using hard or bottled water.
Baby Tears Plant
Baby Tears Plant is a fast-growing houseplant with green leaves and a beautiful flower. It is a great choice for beginners who are interested in foliage plants. It thrives in humid environments like bathrooms and terrariums. This plant makes a great ground cover and can be kept in hanging baskets. It can grow to be quite large, so it is important to prune it regularly.
In its natural environment This plant can be found in tropical forests and thrives in warm temperatures ranging from 20 and 38 degC (68 to 100degF). It can benefit from shade or misting during the hot summer months. It is susceptible to root rot like the majority of other plants. This is the reason it should be watered regularly.
It is simple to grow this plant in a pot, or even in your garden. Wrap a piece of moss or a towel, around the stem's base. Spray the tissue or moss with water until it is damp but not saturated and then cover it with plastic wrap and inspect it every couple of days for signs of roots.
If the soil is dry, it is best to water your Baby Tears. In the summer and spring it is a good idea to water the plant twice a week. During winter, watering should be limited to when the soil feels dry about an inch down.
Senecio
Senecio is a genus of succulent plants that are popular for house cultivation. They are easy to grow and require little maintenance. good house plants can easily be grown in well-draining soil or in containers. It can be propagated using leaf or stem cuttings. Senecio is able to withstand extreme conditions, such as drought and high temperatures. It is best to avoid freezing temperatures as they can damage roots.
The String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus "String of Pearls") is an evergreen perennial flowering succulent that can grow up to 3 feet in length. It is native to the drier parts of Southwest Africa and grows as an evergreen, ground-hugging slug. The leaves are encased in waxy coatings and have small, cream-colored flowers at the ends of the branches. This plant likes bright indirect sunlight and requires an aeration-friendly soil mix. A cactus-based mix or one made from normal potting soil, sand or grit will improve drainage. This will prevent water from pooling at the bottom of the pot that can cause root mold.
This Senecio variety, also known as the Fishhook Senecio or the Weeping Jade is a glabrous perennial creeper that has long bean-like fleshy leaves and green stems. It is known for the curving leaf tips that can be flattened, crimped or twisted, and its silvery white felt covering, called tomentum. It is a good option for beginners since it can be propagated by collecting seeds and regrowing them in a moist potting mix.