There’s more to a sunny apartment than lovely natural light alone. They also provide ideal conditions for a wide range of popular houseplants. Indoor plants can quickly brighten a living space, elevate the ambiance, and freshen up enclosed rooms. Still, it’s important to pick plants suited to your apartment’s light conditions, since matching plants to available light makes caring for them much simpler. Continue reading for top plant picks for renters that help a home feel more welcoming.
Low-Maintenance Favorites for Bright Spaces
We’re big fans of succulents for apartment living, and the appeal is obvious. Succulents are drought-resistant plants that have become popular as houseplants due to their wide variety of colors and shapes, not to mention their low maintenance needs. Sunny apartments suit succulents perfectly, as they need at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. Their small size makes it easy to put together a lovely green display of any scale, making them a favorite among busy renters.
Tough, Stylish, and Easy to Care For
Another plant popular with apartment renters is the snake plant. Despite the venomous name, snake plants are easy to care for and thrive indoors. Most easy-care varieties of this plant boast tall, sword-shaped leaves in green or yellow stripes, which makes them attractive as well. Their upward growth pattern also makes it easy to work a snake plant into your living room, entryway, or sunny nook.
A Practical Plant with Personality
Aloe vera is another houseplant well suited to the bright sunlight coming through apartment windows. Aloe vera’s bright green leaves and low water needs make it another great option for a houseplant that basks in a sunny spot. It’s also famous for its gel, often used to soothe dry skin, sunburns, and other irritations. Aloe vera stays relatively small, which makes it well suited for tight spaces.
Bright Light Helps Them Thrive
Another good pick for busy renters is the jade plant, which thrives in containers and requires little care. The jade plant features thick, woody stems and bright, oval-shaped leaves, giving it the appearance of a miniature tree. Jade plants have a slow growth rate and thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Got a sunny windowsill? A jade plant makes the perfect addition of green!
Fresh Flavor Meets Apartment Style
If you want indoor plants that combine function and beauty, an herb garden is a great choice. Plenty of herbs flourish in a sunny room and provide an ongoing harvest for cooking and baking. Among the most commonly grown indoor herbs are basil, rosemary, thyme, and mint. Well suited to container gardening, these herbs will liven up a kitchen window with their greenery.
Bring Tropical Vibes Indoors
If you want brighter blooms and an exotic feel, consider adding a tropical houseplant to your sunny apartment. While most tropical varieties will need special care, many can flourish in direct or indirect sunlight indoors. Popular picks for tropical houseplants include pathos, orchids, palms, and philodendron, just to name a few. Under ideal conditions, some of these plants can grow quite large, which is a plus if you have the space and want a bold visual statement.
Pet-Friendly Plant Considerations
For apartment dwellers with pets, choosing a houseplant involves a few extra considerations. It’s because plenty of plants can prove toxic to pets when ingested. Popular flowering plants such as lilies, chrysanthemums, and geraniums, for instance, are toxic to dogs if ingested. It’s worth checking pet-specific toxicity information before you bring home a new plant. The ASPCA offers a full list of toxic plants on its website, and additional information is available online.
Personalizing Your Space Naturally
An apartment can feel more like home with the help of houseplants. While there’s responsibility involved with plants, the warmth, color, and personality they add make it all worthwhile.
Looking for a rental with bright, natural light and warm, inviting living areas? Contact us today, or check out Real Property Management Skyline at West New York to find a place where your indoor garden can thrive.
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