plant care

Having indoor plants in your home has been proven to boost your health, mood, and quality of your living space! So, considering we spend about 1/3 of our life in our bedroom (and sometimes more if we’re being honest), it’s important that we’re bringing the benefits of houseplants into this room, too!

What are the best houseplants for the bedroom?

Whether it’s to help purify the air, relax at the end of the day, or just boost your mood overall, these are the best plants to bring into your bedroom!

1. Snake Plant

Snake plants are not only a unique and beautiful plant to add to your bedroom decor, but they also provide a host of benefits such as:

• Producing excess oxygen
• Filtering out toxins and pollutants
• Working against allergies

Snake plant care:

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Water: Let soil mostly dry out between watering

Humidity: Keep away from drafts

2. Heartleaf Philodendron

The heartleaf philodendron is a tropical vining plant the produce cute heart-shaped leaves (per the name). They’re the perfect addition to your bedroom, bringing you benefits such as:

• Helping you feel more alert
• Boosting your overall mood
• Filtering the air around you
• Giving you a feeling of calm

Heartleaf philodendron care:

Light: Bright indirect light to slight shade

Water: Water when top inch of soil is dry

Humidity: Mist daily, keep away from drafts

3. Golden Pothos

Another alluring vining philodendron, the Devil’s Ivy will add an element of beauty with it’s variegated leaves to your bedroom. In addition to beauty, benefits of a golden pothos include:

• Removing formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide, etc. from the air
• Increases humidity 
• Reduces stress
• Improves sleep quality

Golden pothos care:

Light: Direct sun to low light, but low light will cause it to lose it’s variegation

Water: Water when the top 3 inches of soil is dry

Humidity: Low-moderate humidity

4. Spider Plant

Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants people own, and for good reason! They have interesting spider-like leaves that shoot out from the center, and mature, happy spiders will shoot off spider pups! Benefits of these plants include:

• Purifying the air of toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, benzene and carbon monoxide
• They can help speed up recovery after surgery
• Help you feel grounded
• Help reduce stress

Spider plant care:

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Water: Let dry out between waterings, water deeply

Humidity: Low to moderate humidity

5. Rubber Plant

If you’re a lover of indoor trees, then this one is definitely a unique plant to add to your bedroom! Not only will this plant add a quality of elegance, but it will also bring you benefits like:

• Purifying the air
• Fresh leaves have anti-inflammatory qualities for skin
• Don’t contain any allergic properties

Rubber plant care:

Light: Keep out of direct sunlight

Water: Let it dry out between waterings

Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity

6. Peace Lily

Peace lilies are an amazing plant to add to your bedroom as they bring a sense of peace and calm as well as a delicate charm. Benefits that peace lily’s bring to their owners include:

• Promoting a good night’s sleep
• Preventing mildew formation
• Purifying the air
• Filtering mold spores out of the air

Peace Lily care:

Light: Prefers bright, indirect light

Water: Keep water moist, but not soggy, 1-2 times per week

Humidity: Likes high humidity

7. Palm

Palms are another extremely popular plant to bring into the bedroom as they bring in a unique sort of beauty that many other plants don’. Other benefits of palms include:

• Purifying the air of VOCs, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde
• Increasing the humidity of the air
• Providing more oxygen
• Decreasing stress

Palm care: 

Light: Bright, indirect light

Water: Water when top inch of soil is dry, but don’t overwater

Humidity: Low to moderate humidity

8. Aloe Vera

Probably one of the most interesting and beneficial plants to not only own, but to keep in your bedroom is the aloe vera plant. You truly can’t have enough of these extrodinary plants! Some of their benefits include:

• Improving sleep
• Improving air quality
• Producing extra oxygen
• Has an array of medicinal properities (Aloe Vera barbadensis miller is the edible variety)

Aloe vera care:

Sun: Full to partial sun

Water: Water deeply when the top 1/3 of the pot is dried out

Humidity: Doesn’t require much humidity

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Becoming a plant parent is a journey that doesn’t only bring you joy, but there are so many great benefits, and is literally good for your health. Even though spider plants and ferns are beautiful, you may be looking for something a little bit out of the ordinary. If you want your next houseplant to be something a little more unique that’s still easy for beginners, keep reading!

Rare houseplants for beginners

Rare houseplants are considered rare due to the fact that they’re not easy to find, and there are quite a few! Here are some of the ones we think are best for the beginner plant parents!

1. Pink Princess Philodendron

This tropical pink vining plant adds a pop of color to your plant collection and your home and they’re pretty easy to take care of! Care tips for a happy pink princess include:

Light: Bright indirect light; without proper light, it will lose it’s pink pigmentation! 

Humidity: Does best with some humidity, but can tolerate normal household conditions. 

Soil mix: Well draining, acidic, loamy, soil full of organic matter

Water: Water when the top half of the soil is dry – do no overwater as this plant is prone to root rot.

Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer. 

2. White Wizard Philodendron

This white variegated philodendron is an easy plant to take care of while still adding variety to the usual green plants! Care tips for a healthy plant include:

Light: Bright indirect light, not enough light and it will turn back to green; does not like full sun

Humidity: Will love 50% humidity (tips for increasing humidity).

Soil mix: Does best in a potting compost with 20% ratio of perlite to create a well-draining soil; does not like soggy soil.

Water: Water when the top half of the soil is dry. It does not tolerate being overwatered.

Fertilizer: Will grow faster with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer. 

3. Philodendron Melanochrysum

Also named the black-gold philodendron, it’s known for it’s dark green velvety leaves and bright yellow veins. Tips for caring for a melanochrysum include:

Light: Dappled, indirect sunlight; avoid direct sunlight.

Humidity: Will tolerate normal household conditions, but will do best with an increase in humidity.

Soil mix: Use pure sphagnum moss or “one part peat moss, one part perlite, and one part orchid bark mix” for moist, well-draining soil high in organic matter.

Water: Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 inches of soil is dried out. 

Fertilizer: Feed with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer once a month from early spring to late summer.

4. Variegated Burle Marxe

This rare philodendron will be quite the unique find in addition to being stunning with it’s multi-colored, arrowhead-shaped foliage! Care tips for this plant include:

Light: Bright, indirect light – does not do well in low-lighting.

Humidity: Will do best if you can increase the humidity around this plant!

Soil mix: Mix peat-moss, perlite and coco coir to keep it moist, airy and slightly acidic. 

Water: Water when top inch of soil is dry. Do not let the roots get soggy or let the soil dry out!

Fertilizer: Use a well-balanced, liquid fertilizer diluted by half the recommended strength in the spring and summer months.

5. Ring of Fire Philodendron

The ring of fire is a very unique, variegated philodendron that will be a great addition to your collection, big or small! Tips for caring for this plant include:

Light: Bright, dappled sunlight; but can tolerate low-lighting, though it does best receiving light.

Humidity: Keep away from vents and drafts; will do best in moderate humidity. 

Soil mix: Use an aroid mix to keep it moist but airy. Avoid sand. 

Water: Water when the top 3 inches of soil are dry; water less in the winter.

Fertilizer: Use a slow- releasing fertilizer 3 times during the spring and summer.

6. Monstera Albo

While this is one of the most expensive and hardest plants to find, it is an extremely amazing and unique addition to your plant family and pretty easy to take care of. If you get your hands on one, tips for taking care of one include:

Light: Bright, indirect or filtered sunlight for the majority of the day.

Humidity: Will thrive when kept in humid conditions.

Soil mix: Prefers a well-draining potting mix “consisting of peat moss, perlite, coco coir, chunky orchid bark and worm castings.”

Water: Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry. Will tolerate dry soil better than soggy soil.

Fertilizer: Stick to schedule giving it fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during it’s growing season and less during the winter months.

7. Florida Beauty Philodendron

This trailing plant is a great addition to your plant family with it’s variegated leaves, unique shape, and cream colored flowers! Tips for taking care of this plant include:

Light: Keep in bright, indirect light in order to maintain is variegation.

Humidity: Will benefit from 50-60% humidity.

Soil mix:Create a well-draining, airy soil that contains matter light perlite, bark and vermiculite.

Water: Water when the top 1/4 inch of soil is dry, about 1-2 times per week. Be sure not to waterlog.

Fertilizer: Use a well-balanced liquid fertilizer once a month in the spring and summer months. 

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Houseplants have a way of brightening up a home and adding to its charm and appeal. If you’re a sucker for pink, you need to get your hands on a Philodendron Pink Princess plant. It’s one of the rarest plants in the world, a great beginner rare plant and has been causing social media buzz since last year.

By the end of this post, you’ll have a better understanding of the rare Philodendron Pink Princess. I’ll also throw in some care tips for the plant, and who knows, it might be your new favorite rare plant.

1. It’s Pink and Very Unique!

There are over five hundred different philodendron species, but the Philodendron Pink Princess is the one plant that stands out. Its leaves are in the shape of a heart and have graceful variegation of pink. This is why it’s also called the blushing philodendron.  On top of that, its stem is a beautiful dark red, making the plant one of a kind.

2. It’s a Great Indoor Plant

Like most tropical plants, the Blushing Philodendron is a great indoor plant. It can adapt itself to different lighting and water conditions. Besides, it requires indirect light instead of direct sunshine, making it an ideal indoor plant. 

3. The Philodendron Pink Princess is Cheaper Than Most Rare Plants.

Did you know that there are plants that cost up to four figures? Shocking? But it’s because they’re very rare. Some of them are even endangered. As for the Philodendron princess plant, its price starts from $100 per cutting. Its charm lies in its uniqueness and ability to brighten up your home, making it a great investment.

4. It Grows Quickly

Under the right conditions, the Philodendron Pink Princess grows really fast. It can reach 4 feet, and its leaves can grow to  8″ long and 5″ wide. Besides, you can naturally breed the plant from the parent stock. 

5. It’s Easy To Care for a Blushing Philodendron.

One of the best things about the plant is that it’s easy to manage. You won’t need to break the bank to buy fertilizer every week or other plant maintenance products.

Here are some care tips to ensure your blushing philodendron plant grows strong and healthy.

• Soil. Your philodendron pink princess thrives in well-draining, organic soil like many tropical plants. 
• Water.  Although the plant is drought-resistant, don’t let it go for days without water. If you’re not sure whether to add more water to your plant, try the dip-finger method. Stick your index finger about an inch deep into the pot. If your finger comes out dry, it’s time to add more water.
• Light. Your blushing Philodendron is delicate and can’t handle direct sunlight. So make sure you place it away from the sun’s rays.  Instead, pick a place where your plant can get indirect light for at least 6 hours in a day. 
• Humidity. Philodendron princess plant grows well in humidity levels of 50% and higher. When the humidity levels are low, its leaves lose water, and the beautiful pink leaves turn brown. You can use a humidifier to increase the amount of moisture in the air, especially during hot seasons.
• Fertilizer. Since the pink princess grows in soil full of nutrients, it doesn’t need a lot of fertilizer. However, give your plant some fertilizer at least once a month. Keep this up from spring to fall but skip the fertilizer in winter. The Philodendron princess plant is dormant during winter and doesn’t need fertilizer.

Where To Get a Philodendron Pink Princess Plant (PPP)

Last year, PPP got a lot of recognition on social media and Instagram in particular. The social media buzz created a demand for the plant, and many people rushed to buy the plant from online vendors. Unfortunately, online scammers used this opportunity to con people.

The scammers sold the Pink Congo Philodendron to many and passed it off as PPP. The plant also has pink leaves, so it was easy to pull off the schemes. However, the Pink Congo Philodendron leaves turn green once the plant is fully grown. 

To be safe and avoid getting scammed, only buy from trusted sources like our interior design company. Together with delivering this rare plant to you, our team can also help you furnish your home according to your likes and tastes.

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