10 houseplants to buy (or give as a gift)

We all know, spring can bring a good mood to (almost) everyone. The flowers blooming, their scent, the green parks, which unfortunately due to the quarantine we have not been able to live in the best way.

Luckily, summer is giving us the chance to rediscover the beauty of nature. And if we can't go to nature, she can come to our house... Forget the false beliefs that having plants at home can hurt because they remove oxygen, in fact, on the contrary, plants help maintain a healthy environment, they purify air and also contribute to relaxation and mental wellness.

Certainly one of the most appreciated gifts around the world are plants. For those who have a green thumb, plants with flowers are a good option, as they require more attention; for those who are less experienced with our green friends it is better to go for a green or succulent plant.

We selected for you 10 houseplants and for all tastes! Flowering plants, green ones, with small or large leaves and in various sizes. They are beautiful, colorful and decorate our home, giving an extra exotic touch. Let's find out together!

 

SANSEVIERIA

It is a plant also suitable for the worst green thumbs! The sansevieria in fact needs very little attention and on the other hand contributes to cleaning the home air from polluting agents. Perfect for all environments, but super suitable for the bedroom. Your sleep will benefit!

 

MONSTERA DELICIOSA

Probably you have already seen this plant on Instagram because it is super cool and trendy. With an exotic and tropical style, it is able to make any room more welcoming immediately. Monstera Deliciosa is extremely easy to care of. It will also help you keep the environment clean by being able to absorb up to 80% of the polluting elements from the air.

 

DRACENA MARGINATA

The Dracaena Marginata is a very powerful air purifying plant. The thin trunks and the shape of the leaves make it a perfect apartment little palm. Taking care of it is really simple, just water it once a week.

 

ALOE VERA

The multi-properties of its gel are well-known: with a strong soothing effect, it is perfect for treating burns and scalds, insect bites, redness from sweat and rubbing and also as a post-shave product. The coolest thing about having an Aloe plant in your living room is that you can take the gel extracted directly from the leaves. Super simple to take care of, it is perfect for all environments especially the sunniest ones.

 

MUSA ORIENTAL DWARF

The large green leaves of the Oriental Dwarf can immediately give you a good mood. Perfect for any type of environment, this plant will add an exotic touch to any room in the house. The location of the Muse is important, it loves light but not the dazzling sun!

 

AZALEA

Lovely ornamental plant, with its colorful and vibrant flowers will make your home cozy! It can also be placed on the balcony, to feel nature even in the city and create a beautiful flowery environment.

 

ANTHURIUM

Anturium is a perfect flowering plant to keep in the apartment. The shiny red color of the flowers will immediately make every room more colorful and cool. Positive note: it is very easy to take care of!

 

CALATHEA

Calathea with its orange flowers can bring joy to your house! It is not only a decorative plant, but also purifying for the air, retaining the impurities present in the environment and transforming them into oxygen. What's better than this?

 

ORCHID

Super fancy and delicate, the orchid will make any room of the house chic. The only drawback, it needs a lot of attentions and is therefore recommended for those who want to really take care of a plant.

 

WILD LAVANDER

These lavender buckets will bring a hint of Provence to your home (or terrace). It is very scented, colorful and does not require special care. Also perfect for the worst green thumbs, it needs to be watered just when it is dry.

 

There are many websites for buying plants online. Our favorites are undoubtedly Colvin, Bakker, Venditapianteonline, Solo Piante and Secret Giardino. And what about the vase? If you are looking for something really special, or to add an extra touch to a gift, take a look at Bodega Rose, that creates vases inspired by the world of sneakers and fashion.
There are also many local shops that, in this specific moment, are delivering flowers and plants directly to our houses, to check the one that is close to you if you prefer.

If your only doubt is that you are not an expert, and don't know how to of your plants, no problem! There is an app for smartphone named Picture This that is there for you. Just take a picture of your plant, the app will recognize it and tell you how to treat it, how often to water it and where to position it. Simpler than that!