Are you a fellow plantito or plantita? Whether you’ve been taking care of plants for years now or have just started during the pandemic; we’ve compiled a list of pretty plants that you might want to consider adding to your home for a colorful touch. After all, a pop of color is always welcome – and these plants will make your home even more beautiful.
Calathea Triostar
Difficulty Level: Medium
Water: when the topsoil is dry
Sunlight Requirements: bright, indirect light
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Calatheas are notorious for being quite fussy. However, once you get a hang of taking care of them, it’s impossible not to fall in love with them. The Calathea Triostar is one of the prettiest members of the prayer plant family as they grow colorful leaves with pink undersides that are perfect for just the right pop of color in any room. Read more care tips for the Calathea Triostar here.
Scarlet Star Bromeliad
Difficulty Level: Medium
Water: when the soil is completely dry
Sunlight Requirements: bright, indirect light
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Scarlet Star Bromeliads are common houseplants because they are quite easy to take care of and also easily adapt to their surroundings. They also bring a whole lotta color with them! While the bloom starts off green, it will eventually turn red, yellow, or orange, depending on what color the final bloom will be. Read more care tips for the Scarlet Star Bromeliad here.
Aglaonema Katrina
Difficulty Level: Easy
Water: when the top 50% of the soil is dry
Sunlight Requirements: bright, indirect light
Photo from Unbeleafable
What’s not to love about the Aglaonema Katrina? Aside from being ultra-easy to take care of, this plant has beautifully patterned green and red leaves for that extra color in your home. What’s more, feng shui experts say that this plant can aslo bring good fortune and prosperity into your home – and who wouldn’t want to welcome that? Read more care tips for the Aglaonema Katrina here.
Aglaonema Dona Carmen
Difficulty Level: Easy
Water: when the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil is dry
Sunlight Requirements: bright, indirect light
Photo from Unbeleafable
Just like its sister Katrina, the Aglaonema Dona Carmen is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to take care of. If you don’t want too much color on your plants, the Aglaonema Dona Carmen is the perfect choice as it offers just the right amount of pretty pink and red speckles on its leaves. The best part is that it can produce flowers in the long run, too! Read more care tips for the Aglaonema Dona Carmen here.
Hanging Wandering Jew
Difficulty Level: Easy
Water: when the soil feels dry
Sunlight Requirements: very bright, indirect light
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Although relatively easy to care for, the Hanging Wandering Jew will need a lot of light in order to truly thrive so make sure you have a space in your home that can provide its needs. Other than that, though, it’s such a pretty plant with purple leaves that hang down for extra drama. And if you’re an ARMY like me, then purple plants should definitely be on your list of plants to buy, as well. 😉 Read more care tips for the Hanging Wandering Jew here.
If you’re having trouble figuring out where to buy these pretty plants or even get them delivered straight to your home, one of my go-to plant shops ever since I started my plant journey has been Unbeleafable. They consistently provide healthy and gorgeous plants – and I haven’t been let down by them within the x number of times I’ve ordered from them (I’ve lost count ehe).
Plus, they’re super friendly and their customer service is on point, always willing to listen and help whenever they can – and quickly, too (a must for praning plantitos and plantitas like me). They also always have great buy-1-take-1 deals that you won’t want to miss out on to get the most bang for your buck. You’ll even get to share them with your loved ones to get them to join the plant life. Check them out:
Unbeleafable PH
Website: https://unbeleafable.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unbeleafable.PH
Instagram: @unbeleafable.ph
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