Many indoor plants come from jungle regions where the canopy of trees filters sunlight. However, some plants, especially those native to South Africa and Australia, need plenty of sun to prosper.
You can transform a bright room with a beautiful vase and one of these houseplants. Choose your sunniest window and adopt a green friend!
1. Aloe Vera (aloe barbadensis)
Add a plant aloe vera to your first aid kit. The sap provides immediate relief for minor cuts and burns, and they are easy to reseed and replant.
Plant your aloe vera in a clay vase which will support the growth of the upper part, which is usually heavier, and will encourage air circulation. You can also mound the soil around the stem to provide support for drooping plants.
- Light: Full sun; tolerates filtered sun
- Water: Keep the surroundings of the plant uniformly humid; do not water too much; provide good drainage; tolerate drought
2. Jade Plant (Crassula argentea)
With their sturdy stems and fleshy leaves, the jade plants they are traditionally houseplants on windowsills, with plenty of sunlight, or bright conservatories. Jade plants need at least four hours of sunlight a day.
although the Crassula argentea be a juicy and therefore drought tolerant, it is not a cactus. Therefore, keep your plant moistwatering whenever you notice the surface of the soil dry to avoid leaf shedding.
Jade plants can live for decades and continue to grow slowly, so keep your plant in an adequately weighted pot to prevent it from tipping over.
- Light: Full sun
- Water: Water regularly; provide good drainage
3. Garden sago (Cycas revoluta)
The sago palm is a slow-growing cycad that fits well into modern decor. It doesn’t produce flowers and rarely sheds its leaves, so it’s an ideal choice for the bedroom or a bright living room.
Do you have curious cats or children in the house? Attention: this plant is very poisonous and it must not be near pets, children who can put it in their mouth even quickly.
- Light: filtered sun
- Water: Let the plant dry out between waterings.
4. African Milk Bush (euphorbia trigona)
The African Milk Bush is an unusual-looking plant, which often causes strong strong feelings: either you love it or you hate it. Although not a cactus, this succulent produces sharp spines that can make repotting a challenge.
The African milk bush is a tropical plant, and if you leave it outdoors for a while, be sure to bring it back in before temperatures drop below 10°C.
- Light: bright indirect light
- Water: Let the plant dry between waterings; does not tolerate long periods of drought.
5. Sword of Saint George (Sansevieria trifasciata)
This popular houseplantimpossible to kill” is carried in most garden centers as an ideal specimen for those who are first-time plant parents, or those who are too busy to care for their plants.
The Sword of Saint George does very well in bright light, but also grows in the shade. If you’re lucky, your plant might even reward you with a stream of fragrant white flowers.
- Light: Full sun to low light
- Water: Let the soil dry out between waterings.
6. Papyrus of Egypt (Papyrus Cyperus)
This is the same plant that the Egyptians used to build boats and make paper. She is a houseplant, interesting for sunny places.
The key to proper cultivation is keep it wet all the time. Papyrus grows like a pond-side plant, so it is used to having wet feet. Place the container in a dish of water and change it weekly to prevent water from accumulating.
- Light: Full sun
- Water: Provide constant water; wet roots are best.
7. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
O croton is proof that foliage can be as beautiful and vibrant as flowers. Don’t water it too much; moisten only when the soil surface is dry. Croton plants need warm temperatures to thrive and can die if temperatures drop below 10°C.
- Light: Full sun
- Water: Keep moist; likes high humidity.
8. Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)
The ponytail palm’s swollen trunk and curly foliage make it a fun plant for the sunny kitchen or living room. Care for this plant as you would a succulent. Give it coarse soil, amended with sand and water weekly.
The horsetail palm grows slowly and only needs to be repotted once every year or two.
- Light: partial full sun
- Water: let the soil dry out between waterings; the bulb-like base stores water.
9. Hibiscus (hibiscus rosa sinensis)
No houseplant bears flowers larger than the tropical hibiscus. A location with bright light is essential for flowering when growing hibiscus indoors.
Tighten your plants monthly to keep them compact and branched, and feed them regularly with a fertilizer rich in potassium. To keep your hibiscus healthy, provide regular, even moisture and avoid soggy soil.
- Light: full sun
- Water: Water regularly, but provide good drainage.
- Varieties of colors: red, pink, orange, yellow and white
10. Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens)
The areca palm is a great specimen for entryways or living areas with vaulted ceilings. Plants can grow about 6 to 8 feet tall indoors and have a span of several feet.
Areca palms need a well-lit space and moisture. Make sure there is no water in the dish under the pan.
- Light: full sun
- Water: Water regularly, but provide good drainage.
- Varieties of colors: red, pink, orange, yellow and white
11. Jasmine (Jasmine)
Gardeners covet the vines of jasmine for its highly fragrant flowers that appear in late winter. White jasmine flowers are simple but plentiful, and a few cut stems make any arrangement even prettier.
Some varieties also flower and produce roses. Jasmine plants like bright but not direct sunlight. They need humid conditions, and outdoor “summer holidays” will increase their longevity and performance.
- Light: indirect sun
- Water: water regularly; keep moist; splash water regularly around the plant
- Color varieties: white and pink
12. Pearl Necklace (Senecio rowleyanus)
Senecio rowleyanus plants look beautiful hanging over the edge of a container or a hanging basket. Succulents like bright indirect light, sandy soil, and infrequent watering. The cuttings are easy to root, so you can share some of this whimsical plant with your friends.
- Light: indirect sun
- Water: water occasionally
Tip:
Brightly lit rooms seem like a boon for houseplants at first glance, but many houseplants can burn their leaves when exposed to constant sunlight.
*Via The Spruce