Sunny apartments have advantages that extend past just beautiful light. They also provide ideal conditions for a wide range of popular houseplants. Introducing plants indoors instantly lifts a living space’s brightness, ambiance, and sense of fresh air. That said, choosing plants that fit your apartment’s light levels matters, because the right match makes plant care far easier. Read on to discover our favorite renter-friendly plant ideas for a more inviting home.
Low-Maintenance Favorites for Bright Spaces
One plant we love for apartments is the succulent, and the reasons are easy to spot. 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. Succulents are a great fit for sunny apartments, since they need at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to flourish. Because succulents stay compact, creating a striking green display of any size is easy, making them ideal for 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 low-upkeep varieties have tall, sword-shaped, green- or yellow-striped leaves, making them appealing to look at too. 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
The bright sunlight from your apartment windows is perfect for a houseplant like aloe vera. Aloe vera’s bright green leaves and low water needs make it another great option for a houseplant that basks in a sunny spot. Aloe vera is well known too for its gel, which can help with dry skin, sunburn, and other issues. Its compact growth makes aloe vera a perfect choice for small living spaces.
Bright Light Helps Them Thrive
Jade plants are a great option for busy renters too, thriving in containers with very little maintenance required. 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. For a sunny windowsill, a jade plant is the perfect touch of green to add!
Fresh Flavor Meets Apartment Style
You can’t go wrong with an herb garden if you want indoor plants that are both functional and beautiful. A lot of herbs grow well in sunny rooms and offer a continuous harvest for cooking and baking. Basil, rosemary, thyme, and mint are among the most popular herbs for growing indoors. These herbs work well for container gardening and can brighten a kitchen window with their green leaves.
Bring Tropical Vibes Indoors
For a splash of color and an exotic touch, try growing a tropical houseplant in 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
If pets share your apartment, picking a houseplant requires some additional thought. That’s because ingesting certain plants can be toxic for pets. For example, dogs can be poisoned by eating popular flowering plants like lilies, chrysanthemums, and geraniums. Check the toxicity details for your specific pet before bringing any plant into your home. The ASPCA offers a full list of toxic plants on its website, and additional information is available online.
Personalizing Your Space Naturally
Houseplants can go a long way toward making an apartment feel like home. Plants come with some upkeep, but the warmth, color, and character they bring to a space make the effort pay off.
In search of a rental home with abundant natural light and inviting living spaces? Contact us today, or check out Real Property Management Deluxe at Pillager to find a place where your indoor garden can thrive.
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