Colorful Houseplants to Ring in the Season

  

 

  

As we turn our attention to the new year, what better way to welcome 2024 than by creating a healthier, green environment to live and work in. By their very nature, houseplants offer numerous wellness benefits, including elevating our moods, reducing stress, and improving air quality. Here are a few of our favorites.  

 

 

Aglaonema are one of the easiest houseplants to grow. Also known as Chinese Evergreen, you can grow this plant in low, medium or bright light situations and still enjoy its colorful foliage. Just avoid direct sun. Aglaonema will tolerate dry soil but does best with regular watering.  

  

With its red flowers and dark green foliage, Anthurium delivers some of the best of holiday colors. Anthurium thrives when placed near a bright window. It will do okay in low light situations, but don't expect it to flower as well.  Allow the soil to dry slightly between each watering.  

  

Dieffenbachia is a low maintenance houseplant that will add a tropical touch to any room. This plant can handle low to bright light conditions but avoid placing it in direct sun.  

  

  

Kalanchoes are succulents with thick green leaves and bright, cheerful flowers. These plants prefer bright, indirect light to flower well. As with all succulents, it's best to avoid over-watering. Let the plant dry, then water thoroughly.  

  

Peperomia plants make great additions to your desk or table. Easy to grow, Peperomia will do well in low to medium light. Water this plant thoroughly, then let it dry out slightly before you water it again.   

  

  

A super easy plant, you can grow Pothos in a container on the counter or as a hanging plant. Pothos do well in low light as well as bright indirect light. They like to be kept moist, so don’t let them dry out. 

  

Spathiphyllum, also known as Peace Liliy, grow naturally in the shade so they are a good choice for an area that doesn't get a lot of natural light. Water enough to keep the soil moist. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely. Peace Lilies are among the easiest plants to grow in your home or office. They are also one of the best plants for improving air quality indoors. 

  

As a rule, all of these houseplants will do well when kept at normal room temperatures. You'll want to keep your houseplants healthy and growing by feeding them every two weeks with houseplant fertilizer such as Peter’s 15-30-15 or Schultz’s 10-15-10. On the weeks you don’t fertilize, water with Superthrive, a vitamin solution that includes Kelp. This supplement will help your plants thrive.