Trendy plants kept at home can make your home full of life

Many people grow some potted plants at home, which can make the living space very lively. Spring Festival is coming soon, and many relatives will visit each other then, so you might as well keep these plants at home, which will surely make your home look high-end and impressive.

Rubber plant

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is suited to growing in a warm, humid environment. It does not have very high light requirements and is not cold-tolerant; in winter, the overwintering temperature must not be lower than 5°C. The rubber plant has an upright form, broad leaves, and glossy green foliage, with red new buds at the tips. Growing it at home adds a lot of life.

Fiddle-leaf fig

The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is suited to growing in a warm environment and likes sufficient light. It is not cold-tolerant; in winter, the overwintering temperature must not be lower than 5°C, otherwise it is prone to cold damage. The fiddle-leaf fig has broad leaves, and the leaf shape is very similar to a cello. Growing it at home adds a lot of tropical flavor to the living space.

Monstera

Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) is suited to growing in a warm, humid environment and dislikes dryness. It is relatively shade-tolerant and does not like direct strong light, but in winter it should be given sufficient light. Monstera has an upright form, with leaves that stay green all year round, and the leaf shape is very similar to a turtle's shell, giving it high ornamental value.

Bird of paradise

Bird of paradise (Strelitzia) is suited to growing in a warm, humid environment. It is drought-tolerant, dislikes waterlogging, likes sufficient light, and is not cold-tolerant, so frost protection measures should be taken in winter. Bird of paradise has a graceful posture and broad leaves, and the leaf shape is like a dancing bird. Growing it at home also gives a distinctive charm.