8 Houseplants That Are Stealing The Spotlight In My Home

Look at my houseplants. Aren’t they neat? Would you think my collections complete? – I’ve got Mass Canes and Lucky Bamboo a plenty. I’ve got Hoya and Peperomia galore. You want Pothos? I’ve got twenty. But who cares. No big deal. I want moooooore!

Okay, so I don’t really have twenty Pothos and I only have one Lucky Bamboo, but you get the idea. Things have been kind of crazy lately and one way I keep myself busy is by tending to a home full of plants. I’m obsessed with the houseplants in my home right now. They’ve become more of a conversation piece than the actual conversation pieces in my home.

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Some people have a morning skincare routine while others have a morning plant care routine. You can imagine which one I have. No shame here. Gotta keep the plants green so they can continue to nicely decorate my space. Speaking decorating a space, let’s get into the list of plants so you can see if you want to add any of these to yours:

Before I jump into things, please know that I am not by any means a plant specialist & that I am sharing information gathered from my own personal planting experience.

Mass Cane Plant

(Dracaena fragrans massangeana or Dracaena massangeana)

We don’t have palm trees where I’m from, so this was the next best thing. Now I could probably buy an actual palm plant, but Virginia isn’t the warmest place and this is easier to take care of with our bipolar temperatures. The oldest cane plant in my home has been around for 3 years and although it’s seen some tough times, it’s a survivor! When I first bought it, I wasn’t having the best of luck with larger plants, so this was an alternative. The one pictured above was separated from a grouping in order to evenly distribute plants throughout one of my rooms. It’s about a foot and a half tall while the other one is about 3 feet tall. The stalk doesn’t seem to get any taller, but the shoots continue to grow tall for the life of the plant.

Pothos

(Epipremnum aureum)

Let it grooow, let it groooow! It’s the Frozen (Plant Remix). But seriously, if you want a plant that likes to grow out of control, get a Pothos. If you shower it with proper care it starts to show off. Pothos are rewarding because you can easily propagate them and watch them grow right before your eyes. My goal is to grow a group of Pothos to the point that it has vines cascading down around it.

The Coin Plant

(Peperomia Polybotrya)

This is cutest little plant ever. Whether you call it a Chinese Money Plant, Coin Plant or Raindrop Peperomia, it’s rewarding once you get it into shape. I got this one a little bent out of shape. So it’s basically a tiny home improvement project. The leaves are curled and they’re actually supposed to lay flat. So hopefully, they’ll flatten out like they’re supposed to after a few more months of extra special TLC. My coin plant is abnormally large, loves frequent misting despite it’s succulent appearance and it’s droopiness shouldn’t be mistaken for bad health. It’s been around for a short while but it’s popped out a lot of new growth while living in a corner that receives indirect light in my room. I’ve still got a lot to learn though.

Money Tree

(Pachira aquatica)

This is the biggest plant in my home at the moment and it’s a showstopper. It’s kind of like having a giant Bonsai tree in your home. The really interesting part about this tree is how the trunk is braided. Ever heard of the phrase: “bend the tree while it’s young”? Well that’s what had to be done in order for this Money Tree to take on such a resilient design. I read that Money Trees somehow thrive in the money area in your home or the Southeast area. Surprisingly, that’s where this plant has been while sitting next to a window and it’s constantly shooting out new growth.

Croton

(Codiaeum variegatum)

Do you see how vibrant those colors are?! I’ve become obsessed with this plant. I’ve heard it pronounced so many different ways that I’m still unsure of the correct pronunciation, but I nicknamed mine Crotey to bypass complications. They’re so colorful and tropical. It makes me want to hop on a plane and take another trip to Jamaica. I guess I’ll just hold this little Croton close until I can do that though.

Krinkle Curls

(Hoya carnosa compacta)

I saw this plant and immediately felt like I found my plant twin. Krinkly curly and it comes to life when you spray water on it. This plant gets me. We basically have the same hair care routine – just add water. Okay, so I do require a few more things than water in my routine, but again you get the gist. This compact bundle of green curls is enough to get anyone’s attention.

Lucky Bamboo

(Dracaena sanderiana)

This one is a trooper! I’ve always loved keeping bamboo. It’s a hardy plant. This one has been through some extremely tough times and basically came back to life after a little TLC.

Snake Plant

(Sansevieria)

It’s been called everything from The Plant of Steel to the Mother in Law’s Tongue. This plant has leaves that don’t bend like the rest of them. I don’t really spend much time with this plant. Mostly because it’s a very low maintenance houseplant. I highly recommend this for anyone just getting into houseplants too.

Shopping for houseplants

I have looked everywhere for plants from the cute plant nurseries and greenhouses, to Lowe’s and even the grocery store. I’ve found that plant nurseries and greenhouses have amazing variety of plants and take extra special care of their plants. Although I haven’t visited any of my local plant boutiques, the online plant boutique shops also have more unique selections. Not to mention, when shopping at local plant shops you get extra brownie points for supporting a local owned business. To be completely honest though, I wouldn’t shop from them unless I am looking for a plant that I can’t find anywhere else. They can be a little pricey and it’s not always worth it, but that’s just my opinion. Overall, you don’t need to splurge to get a bunch of houseplants. Just give them the TLC they deserve and they’ll reward you tenfold. You’ll eventually be able to propagate them and multiply your collection!

On the otherhand: I understand wanting a specific plant and running into dead ends everywhere you turn while looking for it. I recently discovered Planterina, which is a really cool place to purchase houseplants online. (easy care plants, air purifying plants, plant care tips, etc). They also have a very informative youtube channel that I’ve been glued to for the majority of my plant journey.

Picking the right houseplant

You want to make sure your home has conditions suitable for the plant your bringing into it – kind of like adopting a pet. It took me some time to realize that houseplants are more than just plants. They need specific amounts of light, water, and plant food. My fiance & I ended up moving plants all over our home before we found the areas with the best lighting for certain plants. Honestly we still play musical chairs with the plants every-time we bring a new one into the mix. It sound crazy but you might want to consider doing a quick background check on the plant to make sure you can give it what it needs.

Don’t let the fear of limited space stop you from buying plants.

Plants make me feel connected with nature and it honestly makes me appreciate things on a different level. I joke around with my fiance and tell him that our plants are our kids because we’re basically doing everything we can to make sure we don’t accidentally injure them or worse. One thing is for sure, before you buy a plant or plant any seeds, do your research. (I would double & triple underline that if I could.) If you’re like me and don’t have a green thumb, it can be a little frustrating to maintain the beauty of your plants without knowing what care they require. Don’t be fooled – the grass isn’t always greener on the otherside. It’s greener where you take care of it!

I hope this post was insightful for anybody else diving into the world of houseplants. Let’s start a conversation though!