What are the best bonsai plants for indoor growing? The latest 18 recommendations
As urban development continues, the greenhouse effect produced by buildings is very obvious, and people increasingly like to grow potted plants indoors to regulate the air and improve the home environment. Because of the particular characteristics of indoor environmental conditions, plant care and management are correspondingly more unique. Now let us take a look together at the eighteen bonsai plants most suitable for indoors!
Alocasia
Alocasia is a plant of the genus Alocasia in the Araceae family. When used as an ornamental plant, it is called “Alocasia” because if the environmental humidity is too high, water drips down from its broad leaves, and its flower is a spadix inflorescence with a large green spathe outside, opening into a boat shape, like a seated Guanyin statue. The unique function of Alocasia is that it can absorb dust from the air. This characteristic is the same as that of many toxic flowers, and it can improve the home environment, purify the indoor air, and give people a fresh feeling.
African Jasmine
African Jasmine is an evergreen (climbing) shrub or small tree of the genus Fagraea in the Loganiaceae family. Its only similarities to jasmine of the Oleaceae family are opposite leaves and fragrant flowers. Because the homophone of Fagraea is similar to jasmine, and also to make the name sound pleasant and easy to sell, florists gave it a new name, “African Jasmine.” It is distributed in southern China and Southeast Asian countries. Its full plant shape plus its bright green leathery leaves make it very likable, and it is a popular indoor foliage plant.
Peace Lily
Peace Lily is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araceae family, with emerald green leaves and a white spathe. It is very fresh and elegant, with good ornamental value. It can filter indoor waste gases and has a certain purifying effect on ammonia, acetone, benzene and formaldehyde. It began to be used for potted ornamental display in the early 20th century, and by the 1980s it was already very popular in Europe. It can also be used as a cut flower and is regarded as the “flower of purity,” carrying the meaning of purity, calm, peace and well-being.
Silver Queen
Silver Queen is a plant of the genus Aglaonema in the Araceae family. Its leaf color is beautiful, it is especially shade-tolerant, and it has a unique air-purifying ability. Placing a potted plant in a hall or room will make one feel bright and comfortable. At present, using cut leaves for flower arrangements or for decorating outdoor environments has already become fashionable. Besides ornamental use and air purification, it is also a very good feng shui plant. Placing a pot of Silver Queen at home can play a role in attracting good fortune and warding off evil.
Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern is a perennial herb of the genus Adiantum in the Adiantaceae family. It is named Maidenhair Fern because its stems are slender and resemble iron wire in color. It is also an indicator of calcareous soil. Because it fears dryness and strong light, it must be placed in a place without direct sunlight for care. It likes shade, has strong adaptability, and is easy to cultivate. It is suitable for year-round indoor potted ornamental display. Small pots can be placed on desks and coffee tables, while larger pots can be used to decorate windowsills, passageways or living rooms in shady rooms.
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Dwarf Umbrella Tree is an evergreen shrub of the genus Schefflera in the Araliaceae family. As a large potted plant, it is suitable for placement in hotel lobbies, library reading rooms and museum exhibition halls. Placed as a potted plant in guest rooms, studies and bedrooms, it has a strong modern feel and can bring fresh air to smoking households. Its leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from smoke-filled air and, through photosynthesis, convert them into harmless substances of the plant's own. In addition, it can reduce formaldehyde concentration by about 9 milligrams per hour.