The easiest way to bring nature inside and add some life into your space is by incorporating plants. Plants come with a ton of benefits – for starters – clean air. And they are relatively low maintenance when you compare them to having a pet dog or a cat. Finding a decent abode for your green friends is the only tough job. And I can help you with that bit.

Once you have successfully potted your plants, you will have to handle your daily mundane activities of watering your plants, trimming them regularly, and providing them ample sunlight. 

How do you choose the right pot or planter for your plants?  

Pots and planters come in various sizes and materials. Kindly bear the following points in mind before purchasing your pot or planter.

Sizing

Firstly, assess the diameter of your plant’s root mass. Your pot needs to be slightly wider than that. For example, if your plant’s root mass is about 3 inches, try to find a pot that is at least 4 inches in diameter. Faster growing plants might need a slightly bigger pot.  

Material

Considering the material of your pot or planter is crucial – certain materials work better for certain kinds of plants. Terracotta pots, for instance, absorb the water from the soil and could dry out your plants. Plants that don’t require much water will do better in this category of pots. Ceramic pots are sturdy and accommodate a wide array of plants. The downsides are that they are expensive and can crack in colder weather. 

Plastic pots are inexpensive and readily available. But they are better for indoor use as they could get scorched in the sun and harm your plant. For a larger plant, a strong fiberglass pot is ideal.    

Drainage

Taking care of the drainage is another important aspect when having house plants. I highly recommend buying pots with drainage holes. They help your plants grow better. Although recommended, you can help your plants survive without this drainage system. Filling up the bottom of your pot with rocks helps catch all the excess water. And not filling up your planter more than one-third with water helps keep the roots healthy.      

Here is a list of pots and planters that I think your plants will love. Check them out and see if you find something interesting for your space.

1. Cantaro Pots

Master artisans prepare these burnished clay pots in a fair trade environment.  

The minimalist pots look beautiful on their own, exhibited as sculptural decor accent pieces. The pot is available in multiple sizes and two colors: terracotta and matte black. It comes with a sleek black steel base. And are perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The finish of the pot will fade with time when exposed to sunlight and rain, which will give it a natural look and add to the beauty of the pot.   

2. Omysa Mid Century Plant Stand with Pot Included

A classic floor-standing planter by Omysa. 

This mid-century design, the handcrafted ceramic planter is only for indoor use. 

The pot is crafted from stoneware clay and comes with a stand made from American walnut. The ceramic and walnut make the planter sturdy and last a long time. The planter is easy to use with a drainage hole and a plug at the bottom. 

The white cylindrical planter is natural-looking and will fit in any room. It is the perfect pot to showcase your snake plants. 

3. Dia Bronze Metallic Planter

A bronze glazed earthenware – inspired by the past and yet modern. 

Made in Vietnam and designed by Tracie Hervy, a New York-based ceramicist. The inspiration for this planter comes from prehistoric vessels.  

This planter is the perfect blend of past and present. A metallic touch is added to the classic footed pot making it ideal for your stylish and modern abode. 

The Dia planter should bring some glitter into your botanical corner.

4. Fold Black Cement Planters

Looking for something chic yet practical? 

This fold black planter will bring a lot of elegance to your floor and space. All this while managing to keep your flooring clean. 

The planter is made from 100% cement and has one drainage hole. Cement is molded into a beautiful flute-shaped cylinder and washed in a matte finished black glaze. The planter has a matching tray to catch any drippings from the pot. The tray does not draw much attention and blends well with the beautiful pot. 

Overall, it is a well thought and well-designed planter. And will make for a chic statement piece.

5. Thwarm Cement Flower Pot

A Nordic-style planter that looks good both indoors and outdoors. 

The Thwarm pots are molded from cement and boast a geometric diamond pattern. These pots are further beautifully painted and are available in a variety of colors ranging from metallic, green, white, and blue.     

The sandstone finish on the outer walls of the pot gives it a natural finish. The clean lines from the geometric pattern make it look neat. 

Use this pot to arrange flowers, cactus, succulents, or herbs. The Thwarm pots will look beautiful displayed on your kitchen or dining windowsill, work table, or terrace garden.     

6. Gaia Round White Planters 

These earthenware planters are unique and will stand out in your space. 

The Gaia planters are hand thrown from clay sourced in the Philippines. 

The round planters are hand thrown on a potter’s wheel. They are further hand-sprayed and kiln fired at 1050 degrees F. This process gives the planters a rough texture that looks raw and modern.   

The planters will have no problem surviving the outdoors in warmer climates. The soft ivory planters will look equally good indoors. They will also look incredible on their own without any plants. 

The Gaia planters are available in different sizes and can be displayed together. Create levels of different sizes and add various plants for a lush display.  

7. Flatform Charcoal Indoor/Outdoor Planters

These Flatform planters will elevate your botanical nook. 

Designed by Studio Anansi and made in Vietnam. The planters double up as sculptural pieces. 

A mix of sand and stone is utilized to craft the flatform planters. The shape is one of a kind with a broad platform base. The top varies in shape and comes in a vast, medium, and tall-sized mouth.

The refined charcoal finish is weather-resistant and looks good indoors and outdoors. 

The different sizes of the planters are ideal for layering when arranged side by side and can display many different plants. 

8. Blox Galvanized Charcoal Indoor/Outdoor Planters

Tired of seeing the typical round and cylindrical planters? These blox planters will cheer you up. 

The square-shaped, box-like planters are smart-looking and unusual. Ideal for a contemporary space that depicts elegant furnishings or decor. They will also work well in an industrial-style setting. 

The planters are made of powder-coated galvanized steel and have a charcoal matte finish. They are lightweight but sturdy. 

And can be displayed inside or outside.

9. Capra Designs Large Etch Planter

Medieval period drawings are engraved on these planters. The illustrations are hand etched and have a natural vibe. 

The planter is designed by Melbourne-based Capra Designs, which creates modern designs that are ethically manufactured. The planter comes with a matching tray to catch any drippings. This makes it easier to plant your greens directly with an efficient drainage system. 

The planter is light beige with a simple sketch. The neutral color and the simplicity of the design make it easy to blend in any setting. 

10. Ubee Ceramic Plant Pots

Ceramic pots are a good choice for indoor plants. These matte-finish pots come with a gloss finished tray that adds quite a contrast. The soft pink shade of the pot looks appealing and will sit flawlessly in any given room. 

The overall design and color of the pot look stylish and fresh.    

Excellent for planting succulents and can be displayed on your windowsill, bedroom, or bathroom. 

11. Peach & Pebble White Ceramic Planter

A classic pot with a modern twist. This is a must-have pot for every plant lover. 

This matte white pot is pure and simple with its rudimentary design and sleek finish. The bottom contains a drainage hole and a rubber stopper. 

Ace craftsmen produce these premium porcelain ceramic beauties using professional molds and kiln-firing techniques. 

12. La Jolie Muse Flower Pots

Plastic flower pots that look nothing like plastic. Here is a minimalist, modern design that can be displayed inside or outside. 

These flower pots are lightweight but sturdy as they are produced from long-lasting recyclable plastic and natural stone powders. The pots can withstand harsh weather conditions while remaining frost, crack, and peel-free. 

Four in-built drainage holes ensure that your plants have a healthy living environment. In these breathable planters – pothos, ferns, ivy, and spider plants will easily survive.

13. Greenaholics Black Plant Pots

A charming residence for your small to medium plants. 

These medium pots are ideal for beautiful Maranta plants, Orchids, or Snake plants. It’s the perfect adornment for your home or office desk.

These basic ceramic planters feature simple and clean stripes pattern and are available in a variety of elegant, matte shades. You can pick from black, gray, white, coral, or turquoise. 

14. Peach & Pebble Melon Ceramic Planter

Porcelain ceramic planters look and serve better than inexpensive plastic and fiberglass planters. 

This modern take on the classic planter will draw attention to your favorite houseplant. This flower pot is popular among people and plants due to its lovely shape and eye-catching matte peach finish.  

A drainage hole and a rubber stopper are included. The drainage hole helps maintain healthy root growth. 

15. ConSq Natural Cement Square Planter

This planter provides a solid foundation for all your flowering plants. It is incredibly durable and fashionable.  

The use of natural cement and no paint lends it a chic industrial look. For outdoor use, the pot includes a removable drainage plug. 

Ideal for indoors or outdoors and will enhance your entrance, porches, steps, decks, rock gardens, and patios. 

16. D’vine Dev Set of 3 Plastic Planter Pots

Modern, clean cylinder pots with drainage holes in a minimalist design. Pots are made of top-quality plastic. The walls are thick and have a matte finish, making them highly reliable, lightweight, and fragile-free. The set includes three planters. The planters are 6 Inches, 6.5 Inches, and 8 Inches in Diameter and Height. 

Detachable and snugly fitting saucers are included with the pots. A mesh net is provided too. Place the net inside the pot to cover the drainage hole and keep the potting soil from falling out while allowing water to drain and ventilate the soil for plant growth.

17. EtooCafe Plant Pot

An elegant ceramic planter for indoor plants. 

The design combines geometric and unfussy elements. The bottom of the pot is built using a no-slip design technique with drain holes and clean lines. 

The matte pink color is chic, and the design is elegant. The pot comes with a matching saucer. 

The EtooCafe pot can be a beautiful addition to your botanical space. And can be used to house your favorite bonsai plants or succulents. 

Conclusion 

From low maintenance to looking fabulous, these planters are an absolute delight. You can easily upgrade your botanical game with any of these exquisite pieces. I urge you to mix and match these pots in your green space and create a lush haven.   

Your home is your Eden. It’s your little kingdom, situated in the middle of a bustling world, there to give you protection and refuge when you need time to rest. By that standing, your garden is your oasis.

So, why does your oasis resemble the wilderness?

Designing your garden and giving it the TLC it needs requires more than a green thumb and some effort on your part. It’s a living, breathing land, filled with plants and creatures that depend on you to keep them alive. And for someone busy all the time, that’s a lot of pressure.

How do you keep your beautiful and thriving garden alive if you can’t even do so for your indoor plants? The answer lies in the type of garden you have.

Those picture-perfect gardens we fawn at in magazines may remind you of little slices of heaven. But those gardens usually have a small army of people looking after them. With your little garden, you only have yourself for support, which is why the best garden design idea for your home should be a minimalist garden.

Imagine your world with no clutter and no excessive embellishment. Functional furniture sits atop a concrete deck. Clean workspaces gleam, while the wicker fencing panels with several ivy vines in the distance bring a warm glow to the place.

Your small collection of plants is thriving and growing, and the fine-cut grass seems greener than ever. And the water feature brings a beautiful touch of whimsy that you won’t likely achieve with a plastic flamingo.

That is what your garden should look like.

Finding Your Path to Minimalism

Minimalist garden designs did not become popular until the mid-1960s. That’s when home designers and architects began incorporating ideas of outdoor rooms into the overall home look. 

So, instead of treating the garden as an extra patch of land attached to the property, homeowners began turning it into an extension of their home.

Designers began connecting the home’s interior design to the exterior design. Concrete walls and wood doors made way for patio doors and sliding glass doors. We saw designers transition the interior flooring choices to the outdoors, connecting the home design theme. 

But during that time, we didn’t have much of an idea of how we could minimize the look of an overgrown, luscious garden. On its own, the idea seemed lovely. But not many people could handle such a responsibility. That’s when designers looked toward the Zen gardens in Japan for inspiration.

Zen gardens are the true source of minimalism. Rather than adding various plants and flora to give the place a boost, these gardens utilize rocks and gravel. Homeowners would rake the stone in different simple patterns, creating symmetry in style around the rocks.

The idea was to achieve spiritual balance by removing any elements that offer superficial satisfaction based on appearance. Using rock, sand, gravel, wood, and some plants, the person would have space where they could meditate and truly fixate on the meaning of existence.

This idea became very popular in the western world. As this garden-style started to evolve, more homeowners began incorporating the little touch of their favorite garden ideas into the minimalist style. The result was a beautiful amalgamation of simplicity and functionality, with just enough pizazz.

How to Achieve a Minimalist Garden Design

It’s not as challenging to create a minimalist garden as you may think.

Your strength lies in using the space you have while following the garden design trends you like. Minimalist garden design involves using bold, hard lines, with small plants and simple landscaping materials. If you have the creativity needed, you should have no problem creating an idyllic minimalist garden.

Here are some ways you can achieve your desired garden design.

Keep Your Grass at Ground Level

Of course, your grass would be touching the high heavens any time soon. However, we usually let the grass grow freely, mowing it in various styles and directions, but never with a particular theme in mind.

When designing a minimalist garden, your goal has to be to lay the grass carefully and level it to resemble a carpet. If you don’t have such mowing skills, using artificial grass is an easy way out. Remember, the idea is to have as little clutter as possible, including the mess a wayward patch of grass can create.

Your grass is the foundation on which you’ll be incorporating your minimalist garden design. You don’t want to realize what a mistake it was when you’re halfway done through your project.

Set Boundaries and Restrict Some Areas

If you’ve been blessed with a large garden space, use it to your advantage by dividing it into separate areas. 

It’s not mandatory to add concrete, marble, or glass panels to your garden, but it could add a nice touch to the minimalist aspect of your place. Use trellis or glass walls to separate the dining space and sitting area. Or timber fencing or limestone blocks to give it that subtle but luxurious touch. 

But keep your use of materials and colors to a minimum. Minimalist design does not allow for shiny metals and painted walls. Stick to the neutral colors that complement the preferred hue of your home interiors. Your objective is to make your outdoors understated and calming. 

Limit Your Use of Materials

Using different types of hardscaping materials will do you no good.

You want to achieve a simple, clean look. And for that, you can’t use various colors for decking or fencing to create a harmonious look. When using any style of wood, stick to one material and one hue. As for paving, minimalist garden designs usually call for a cool color finish. However, it also requires a just hand and skill. 

If you’re not much of a DIY-er, having a professional lay the pavement will ensure that you have a perfectly finished floor. Before that, when choosing a pavement, do not pick an option that you like, only for aesthetic purposes.

Your overall theme and hue dictate the types of flooring you should get. For example, if you’ve chosen dark grey seating, granite planters, and dark window frames, a lighter grey paving stone will offer that perfect balance of light and dark.

Use a Limited Range of Plants

While most Zen minimalist gardens don’t call for a selection of plants, the rules aren’t so strict for a contemporary minimalist garden design.

Yet, there is a limit to how many types of plants you can experiment with. Most garden architects recommend using only three species, repeating them wherever needed. Using a limited number of plants allows you to create symmetry in design. Boxwood is one of the more popular choices for such gardens because of its evergreen quality, not to mention its striking design when clipped right.

But you can also use tree aloe, frangipani, Japanese maple, cycads, mother-in-law’s tongue, birch trees, reeds, and bamboo to create scenery. Plant the species of plants in unified blocks. You want to use the color story to your advantage. Grouping these plants, perhaps in couples or groups of three, will give your garden a nice, clean finish.

Use Water Features to Satisfy Your Need for Movement

If possible, you can have a lush water feature in your garden. However, you may lose the point of minimalism in garden design.

This garden design style calls for understatement elements, and that rule extends to water features as well. We have to think further than just using water features for ornamental purposes. Instead of installing a fancy waterfall beside your modest pool, think about how your water feature’s movement and sound will affect your garden experience.

Is it too loud or too ostentatious? Does it overwhelm the overall garden design or take away from the simplicity of the look? 

Always start with a simple feature such as a small water bowl. If you get enough space to add a more extensive water feature, experiment with water rills, pouring jugs, ponds, or even a stream. There are so many beautiful ideas you can choose that will add to your minimalist garden design. Don’t let the opportunity go to waste.

Add Some Room

Those saplings may look a little small in your garden now, but give them time, and they will grow to three times your height.

Plants grow. All they need is some patience, love, and care. While your garden will look a little bare and spacious now, give the plants some room to breathe and grow, and don’t give in to the temptation to fill the beds with more plants. Clear the garden regularly, and take care of your plants, especially the trees. As for your planters, don’t add more than what you already have. It’ll fall on you to take care of mulch and leaves later.

Come early spring; your garden will flourish into its ultimate state. It’ll retain the minimalist design you’d always wanted. It’ll just be at another level. 

Choose Comfort over Aesthetic When Picking Furniture

Unless you have a big family and friends over every other day, you hardly need a complete garden furniture set that comes with a dining table collection and pair of couches for good measure. 

When choosing garden furniture for your minimalist garden, determine how much you need and stick to that estimate. Hosting the monthly event of evening cocktails won’t require as much furniture as you need. Instead of going all out with your finances, opt for some comfortable seating and a couple of side tables.

Try it out before you buy it, and look for furniture that can stand the test of time and the weather. Many homeowners make the mistake of purchasing aluminum or stainless steel furniture to offset their garden’s minimalist design. However, these are not ideal if you live in a sunny state. Wood furniture can crack and warp if you live in a wet climate, and natural wicker is only usable for indoor covered areas.

Unless you have the money to spend on furniture every few years, choose the right furniture that matches your style, comfort level, and weather.

Don’t Forget About Lighting

Lighting is an overlooked element of minimalist landscaping. 

Using the right lights makes all the difference for your garden’s ambiance. All you have to do is make sure you make the right choice of garden lighting. With a minimalist garden, you can take advantage of your water feature and add a simple spotlight underwater. But, if your water feature is too small to be a good light source, the next best option is to use the trees.

Layered lighting offers a soft, subtle glow to your garden. Pairing this ambient lighting style with accent lighting for the water feature and a lighting effect under the steps on the pavement will turn your simple garden into a sanctuary of perfection.

In the Spirit of Minimalism

For a truly minimalist garden, there’s no reason why you can’t get away with the contemporary elements and turn your backyard into an Asian-inspired Zen garden. Use a bunch of lights, gravel, stones, and rock. To create texture, keep a rake handy and utilize it to create ripples.

If you still want to exercise your green thumb, plant a Sakura tree in the corner, bamboo, or a garden path highlighted with grass. You can also plant a common yew tree, Japanese maple trees, or Azaleas for a dash of color. As for the water feature, if you’re worried about insects, creating a faux waterfall with a dry riverbed will give your garden an excellent, elevated look.

However you choose to go about it, it won’t be challenging to create a beautiful minimalist garden. It’s all down to your limits and creativity. Have as many features as you want, or as little as you please. Whether your garden is simple and plain, or tastefully designed with classy water features and planters, if it pleases you and brings you joy, that’s all you should want at the end of the day.

What Are Succulents?

Succulent plants have thick, water-retentive leaves that are perfect for arid climates and dry soil conditions. These plants store water in their leaves, roots, and stems to survive in unfavorable conditions.

This characteristic makes them excellent for indoor environments, and if you’ve been meaning to try your hand at low-maintenance plants to spice up your rooms, then here’s a list of some easy to take care of succulents:

1. Echeveria

This cute succulent is shaped like a budding rose and is an excellent way to spruce up your dressers, sideboards, end tables, work desks, and more.

Why you want it: Echeveria succulents are great for improving your focus and keep the surrounding air clean. They are non-toxic and safe to keep around pets and children as well.

How to care for it: Echeveria is a sun-loving succulent, so you should place it in direct or filtered sunlight at least for a few hours. Keep it away from the cold. You should continuously keep it moist during the spring and summers while occasionally water it during the winter.

2. Aloe 

Aloe is one of the most well-loved succulent plants you’ll ever come across. They have so many benefits and tend to look pretty unique when featured in interior designs.

Why you want it: Aloe succulents have remarkable antibacterial properties. They can be used in various skin treatments, are great for healing burns, and even help with constipation. You can put it on your bookshelves or windowsills.

How to care for it: They should be placed in bright, filtered sunlight. You can even use grow-lights. They flourish in cool to humid temperatures of 13-27 degrees Celsius. You can water your aloe plant every 3 weeks in summer and even more sparingly in winters.

3. Agave

Agave succulents are bold and bloom wide. They’re lovely and great for making a statement in your interior designs.

Why you want it: The leaves of an agave succulent have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities. It’s a healing plant, so you can utilize it for its medicinal uses while featuring it as a focal point in your home interiors.

How to care for it: It’s best to plant agave succulents in unglazed pots to help with evaporation. They thrive in gritty soil and require full sun. You can water them every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and maybe a month apart in winter.

4. Sansevieria

Sansevieria succulents are tall and beautiful. They have a stylish, compact disposition, which makes then excellent bookshelf and table centerpieces.

Why you want it: This succulent plant is excellent for elevating the quality of your indoor air. It absorbs carbon monoxide and helps make you feel more focused.

How to care for it: You need to expose your Sansevieria succulent to either direct or filtered sunlight, so placement matters a lot. You should also allow the top inch or so of the soil to dry off before watering it.

5. Graptopetalum (Ghost Plant)

Featuring a beautiful trail of jade rosettes, this succulent plant would make a trendy addition to your home interiors.

Why you want it: The aesthetic properties of this succulent are its most attractive qualities. You can feature them as the statement piece of your coffee, dining, desk, or end tables.

How to care for it: A container bound graptopetalum plant requires gritty soil to thrive. You also need to pot them in planters with excellent drainage. You should water it if the top few inches of the soil are dry. You can keep them in either filtered or direct sunlight.

6. Haworthia (Zebra plant)

These dainty succulents are highly fuss-free and super easy to maintain.

Why you want it: Aside from the low-maintenance of these succulents, they’re also non-toxic, which means they’re unharmful to pets and children. You can also give them as gifts.

How to care for it: Haworthia is an adaptable plant, so it can thrive in both sun and shade. However, it’s best to keep it in filtered sunlight. You can water it every two weeks in summer and more sparingly in winter.

7. Sedum

This adorable succulent plant is the perfect way to brighten your home interiors in a fuss-free and visually pleasant way.

Why you want it: Sedum succulents look fresh and visually pleasant. They make a great interior design accessory. You can feature them on bookshelves, accent tables, or even DIY decorative tray settings.

How to care for it: Sedum plants require minimal nutrients and water. You simply have to nurture them in gritty soil and water when the top few inches are completely dry. They do well in filtered sunlight.

8. Gasteria (Little Warty)

This beautiful little succulent would make a fresh statement piece. The unique composition of its leaves, along with the expressive freckles of different green hues, makes this plant an immediate attraction.

Why you want it: Little Warty is a beautiful succulent. It’s got a waxy sheen that immediately draws the eye. You can use this succulent in several table centerpiece and DIY tray settings.

How to care for it: The Little Warty succulent can thrive in full sun as well as partial shade. You need to let the soil in the plant dry out before watering it.

9. Crassula Marnieriana (Jade Necklace)

This succulent is unique and features thick, jade green, bead-like leaves – hence the name. It would make exquisite ornamentation in your interiors.

Why you want it: This plant is excellent for treating nausea and diarrhea. It’s also great for purging the intestines. It’s distinguished looks also make it a fantastic table or bookshelf accessory.

How to care for it: Keeping track of your watering is key for caring for the Jade Necklace succulent. You should do it once a week in summer, and every three weeks in winter. Expose it to bright filtered sunlight for the best effect.

10. Sempervivum (Houseleek)

The bloom of this succulent plant mimics a sunflower. Its leaves tip in a deep plum/burgundy hue while the middle is a contrasting white, which makes it even more attractive.

Why you want it: There are many medical benefits of the Sempervivum succulent, the foremost of which is treating nervousness, ear infections, and reducing digestive cramps. It’s also quite easy on the eyes and would make an excellent desk mate.

How to care for it: You should plant Sempervivum in well-draining soil and pots. It requires bright indirect sunlight and should be watered once a month.

So these are some great indoor succulents that can brighten up your spaces. We hope this list helps you choose the perfect one.

A small planter can completely transform the impact of your interior designs. The sheer natural beauty and freshness of indoor planters are a great way to create a Zen atmosphere. If you’ve been wanting to try out your green thumb, but don’t know where to start, here’s a list of some easy houseplants to grow:

1. Rubber Tree

Rubber plants have big, waxy, lush green leaves and are one of the easiest indoor plants to grow. They look great in metal, porcelain, and even terra cotta planters. They’re medium-sized and make beautiful statement pieces in most interior designs.

Why you want it

The most prominent reason to go for a rubber plant is that they are renowned for improving the air quality inside the house. This quality has actually been studied by NASA. The oversized leaves of this plant can absorb airborne chemicals and break them down. They also intake the breathed out carbon dioxide and convert it into oxygen.

How to care for it

You should place a rubber tree plant in filtered sunlight and clean its waxy leaves with a damp cloth occasionally. Repot it when it requires daily watering.

2. Jade Plant

Jade plant is a beautiful succulent that is also very easy to care for indoors. It’s got beautiful jade-colored leaves and blooms with gorgeous pink/white-hued flowers in the spring. This plant would look stunning as a statement piece in the center of your coffee table or window sill.

Why you want it

Feng Shui aficionados believe that the jade plant is excellent for enhancing the positive energy of a house. In more practical terms, this plant is famous for its healing aspects. It is known to help with nausea and warts, among other things.

How to care for it

Jade plants require direct sunlight, so it’s best to place them on a window sill for a few hours every day. Water it often during summer and monthly during winters.

3. Dieffenbachia

This statement planter, with its oversized foliage, has stunning leaves that feature multiple hues of green. It immediately catches the eye and emulates a refreshing look in most interior designs. It will look the best if you place it in a classy Midcentury Modern style planter.

Why you want it

Aside from its gorgeous aesthetics, this plant is also an excellent carbon dioxide absorbent. It’s a low-light plant, so it doesn’t need extra maintenance via sunlight absorption. It can thrive in indirect lighting. It evokes a lush, tropical vibe and is perfect for improving indoor air quality.

How to care for it

The main thing to remember when caring for a Dieffenbachia plant is to avoid overwatering. Check if the soil is dry inch-deep and only water if it is. Place it in moderate and filtered lighting while making sure you continuously rotate it so that all of the leaves get an equal amount.

4. Asparagus Fern

This mossy green planter can become the highlight of your room, thanks to its beautiful texture. It’s ephemerally green and would pair well with jewel-colored accent planters.

Why you want it

This plant’s low-maintenance is its most attractive quality, closely followed by its robust foliage and lace-like leaves. Like all plants, it’s good with improving air quality while providing an excellent aesthetic look.

How to care for it

Asparagus ferns should be kept out of direct sunlight. Since it thrives on humidity, it’s best to mist the foliage daily.

5. Spider Plant

Nature has rendered the spider plant most gorgeously. Its long leaves have a parrot green edge while the middle is yellow-white. These plants would make an excellent focal point for your window sill.

Why you want it

This plant is edible and non-toxic – perfect for homes with pets and children. But most importantly, it is excellent for purifying indoor air by absorbing harmful gases like carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and xylene.

How to care for it

While the spider plant can handle direct sunlight, it can also thrive in dappled shades. You simply need to water them thoroughly and mist the leaves on occasion to maintain their sunny lushness.

6. Snake Plant

Snake plants have vertical leaves and are perfect for ramping up the drama of your room. You can place them on your window sill or use them as essential focal interior design elements by placing them on your coffee table, nightstands, or artfully arranged bookshelves.

Why you want it

This plant emits oxygen and absorbs toxins from the air, so it’s a great way to filter indoor air. It’s one of the few plants that are known to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen at night, instead of the other way around.

How to care for it

There are only two things to remember while caring for a snake plant. One: keep them away from direct sunlight, and two: do not overwater. This plant is hardy, so it mostly takes care of itself.

7. Peperomia

The stylistic leaves of this plant are perfect for emulating a trendy, refreshing vibe in your home interiors. You can place them in tiny statement planters and feature them on coffee, dining, or end tables for maximum visual impact.

Why you want it

Aside from its amazing air-purifying qualities (that include reducing the amount of formaldehyde indoors by 47%). The peperomia plant also has several medicinal advantages, which include treating headaches, acne, and joint pains.

How to care for it

Keeping this plant in indirect sunlight is a must. You should only water it once the top one inch of the soil is dry enough. Lastly, keep it in temperatures ranging from 65-80 °F.

8. Areca Palm

This indoor statement palm will make your interiors feel inherently tropical. The tall fronds, gorgeous green, and absolute lushness will transform your dry spaces into something beautiful.

Why you want it

This plant is excellent with cleaning the air and removes toxins like acetone, xylene, and toluene, which are emitted by wood furniture and petroleum items. It is also known for strengthening the nervous system.

How to care for it

The areca palm needs bright indirect light, so it’s best to place them near a window. Note that your container should be twice the size of the roots of this plant, so you won’t have to frequently repot.

9. ZZ Plant

This beautiful indoor plant is a great way to emulate some fresh greens in your space. It’s stylish, trendy, and makes an excellent focal point.

Why you want it

The ZZ plant is known for improving air quality by increasing oxygen levels and removing airborne bacteria. It also improves cognitive function, so it’s excellent for decorating offices and work areas.

How to care for it

It’s best to water the ZZ plant with moderation (typically when the first inch of soil is wholly dry) and keep it away from direct sunlight.

10. Ficus Plant

This mini-tree like indoor planter has a beautiful foliage, a tall stature, and looks great when put in a statement corner of an interior design.

Why you want it

The ficus plant is excellent for filtering the indoor air as it is great for getting rid of formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene, which come with carpeting and treated furniture.

How to care for it

It’s best to put the ficus plant in a pot with good drainage. You can water it weekly and keep it near a window for bright, direct sunlight.

We hope this little guide helps you select the perfect planter to spruce up your home interior!

When was the last time you went indoors to get some fresh air? Indoor life is the current norm, whether it is living, working, entertaining, and yet, we never think about the quality of the air we’re breathing inside.

Living walls or vertical gardens, not only provides air quality but also gives a wow factor that really improves the feeling of both indoor and outdoor environments.

Often times, we get disconnected from nature in our inclosed settings, and by incorporating these living walls, we can bring people back to the ‘roots.’

The origins

This stunning architectural element can be found in both the interior and exterior of buildings and can range in size from just a few square feet to complete walls in large spaces. 

The person that started it all was Stanley Hart White, a professor of landscape architecture at the University of Illinois in 1938.  He created the patent for his vegetarian bearing architectonic structure. However, his system didn’t really take off. Not then, at least. You could say it was a little bit ahead of its time.

Why is it so essential?

The vertical green walls on exterior buildings, bring quite the contribution in terms of reduction of CO2, production of oxygen, and what is also more important is the contribution to absorb the dust, the micro-particles which are the most poisonous. Vegetation on living walls can absorb the particulate matter and, therefore, reduces the amount of harmful pollutants in the air.

Plants are also excellent for Insulating and cooling buildings envelope, as well as protecting them from the elements.

By bringing plants in the front of the stage both indoors and outdoors, and removing these volatile compounds in the air, we improve people’s cognitive abilities. 

The living walls passive cool the air in a natural process, virtually creating a fresh outside air.  This system has no boundaries of where it can be applied. Whether it’s a climate where plants aren’t available all year round, or there’s a building that needs a little bit more life to it, living walls will increase both foot traffic and air.