5 beloved foliage houseplants: keep one indoors for a lush, cool summer

In summer, when the weather is this hot, just grow these 5 beloved foliage houseplants. With lush, dancing leaves, elegant and upright, full of life, they bring a cool summer!

Croton

Croton is native to tropical regions. Its leaves have clearly defined veins and vivid colors, elegant and flowing, in a riot of colors. Its ornamental effect makes it the perfect choice for decorating the home!

To care for croton, you can place it in a sunny, well-ventilated spot at home. It is not drought-tolerant, so you can water it once a day and maintain humidity. You can spray water around the croton to raise air humidity and promote growth.

Mint

Mint's leaves stay green all year round and also give off a cool fragrance. Smelling it lifts your mood, and it can also purify the air. It is a very all-around foliage houseplant.

Mint is fairly easy to grow and can be cared for with minimal fuss. It does well in warm, humid environments, has strong adaptability, vigorous vitality, and tolerates cold, heat, and shade.

Tradescantia zebrina

Tradescantia zebrina has very distinctive leaves and is often hung up to decorate the home, making it very popular.

Tradescantia zebrina is very easy to care for. It does well in semi-shaded environments, is not drought-tolerant, can be watered once a day, and prefers loose, fertile soil.

Spanish moss

Spanish moss, also known as ball moss, is native to the southern United States. Its leaves are highly distinctive, like strands of an old man's beard, and also like plant roots! It is often hung up to decorate the home, for its ornamental effect.

It likes warm, humid environments with plenty of light, and is also fairly drought-tolerant. The suitable growing temperature is 20-30 degrees, and in winter the temperature must be above 5 degrees for it to survive the winter safely. In addition, during the growing season, you can soak it in fertilizer water every half month to promote growth.

Aglaonema 'Silver Queen'

Also known as silver queen evergreen, it is native to tropical regions. Its leaves have regular markings and stay evergreen all year round. The leaves are sword-shaped, graceful in form, lush and dancing, full of a natural feel. It is an ideal green plant for decorating the home.

It does well in warm, humid, semi-shaded environments. It fears strong light and is not drought-tolerant. In summer, it is recommended to water once a day in the morning and evening, and at noon when the weather is hot, spray water on the leaves to maintain humidity. During the growing season, you can apply a slow-release compound fertilizer once every 15 days to promote growth.

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