A dash (or heavy dollop) of greenery indoors can have a calming effect on the senses, making your home space your personal haven to unwind and decompress from the stresses of the outside world.
Plants can be a simple addition to spruce up your spaces at minimal cost, ideal for those of us living in rental residences. But if you feel that your green thumb is always off-colour, and no plant lives to see more than a few days under your watch, fret not. There are a few hardy indoor varieties that will transition you from plant monster to plant mum effortlessly.
Bahrain has no dearth of nurseries to go and take your pick of indoor greens. Most of them offer a variety of ceramic planters to stage your green pets in, as well as a pertinent pointers to care for them.
Snake Plant
This one is the father of fuss-free house plants. It needs infrequent watering, and prefers being completely dried out in between waterings. The resilient succulents do well even in dark corners of the house, in small pots. The variety with yellow borders on the leaves are known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue. Just saying.
Jade
Jade enlivens the environment with its small, bright shiny leaves. It is a hardy plant that doesn’t crave much attention and requires water when the top soil is dry to the touch. With a tendency to ‘cascade’ as it grows, it’s ideal to house them in hanging planters for playful appeal.
Pothos
Usually known as the Money Plant, this one grows well in soil or water. Besides the belief that the leaves of this plant attract good luck and prosperity (worth a shot, we say), it purifies the air from environmental pollutants and puts a positive vibe in your spaces. It has recently been known to reduce harmful radiations from electronic devices.
Spider Ivy
This is one of the most adaptable and easy to grow. With slender pastel green leaves sporting an off-white strip, it looks attractive in any space. Baby plants (resembling tiny spiders) that are off-shoots of the mother plant can be re-planted to start new plants.
Pretty Planters
Peace Lily
When cared for correctly (which is quite easy to do) the plant greets you with pretty white flowers. Happy with low to bright indirect sunlight, Peace Lilies can put up with weekly or bi-weekly sprinkling in humid conditions. The plant prevents formation of mildew and can remove mould spores from the air.
