To the plants filter our air, increase the humidity in our environment and add a touch of nature to the place. However, not everyone has the space to grow a fiddle-leaf fig tree or an areca palm indoors. We have a list of small and small plants that can be grown in a teacup, in a small pot, or anywhere it needs a green boost.
1- Baby tears
All about Soleirolia soleirolii it’s cute: the common name of baby’s tears elicits that «aww» reaction, and the myriad tiny leaves give this easy houseplant character and charm. Grow baby tears in a small terrarium or under a glass cloche in filtered sunlight to give this little plant the moisture it craves to remain lush.
2- String of pearls
The genus of succulents Senecio gives us many interesting leaf shapes, including the string of pearls, which so closely resembles every child’s least favorite vegetable (but is not edible at all).
The plant’s unusual leaf shape helps it thrive in South Africa, where the spherical leaves maximize water retention while minimizing the leaf surface area that would result in water loss through evaporation.
A string of pearls will hang delicately from a small container in a warm room with filtered light; cut pearls as needed to shape and keep them within bounds.
3- Air plant
Few plants are as forgiving as those of the genus Tillandsia. These epiphytes live perched on branches in frost-free environments, drawing necessary moisture from the air using specially adapted scales on their pointed leaves.
Mount them on logs, store them in a basket or create a mini terrarium no mess for those plants no mess. They grow very slowly and need little more than partial sunlight and a weekly dip in water to stay hydrated.
4- Donkey tail
sedum morganianum it’s the perfect houseplant for that person who has a sunny spot that has room for a small creeping or creeping plant. The fleshy, succulent leaves of the donkey’s tail are a clue to this plant’s drought tolerance.
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You should grow donkeytails in a sandy cactus potting mix to prevent root rot. If you accidentally break one of the stems, don’t discard it; donkey tail is easy to propagate with cuttings. Simply insert the cut end into some soil and tuck it under a clear wrapper until it forms roots.
5- Scottish moss
A piece of bright green Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ conjures up notions of garden fairies, gnomes, or any woodland creature that would like to nestle in the ethereal mossy foliage of this inch-tall plant.
As a native of Scotland, Scots moss prefers the cool, damp conditions of its homeland. Frequent misting will keep your moss perky and shiny. Indirect light from a north-facing window will help maintain the color without burning the plant. If your moss produces small white flowers, you know you’ve mastered your growing needs.
6- Woolly thyme
Whenever you need an aromatherapy boost, place a container of pseudolanuginous thymus (better known as the thyme flower). The soft, plush leaves are so touchable and release a tasty burst of thyme scent with every pinch.
The slow-growing plants reach just three inches tall and slowly creep to form a dense, woolly mat in a sun-filled container (and may even flower). Water woolly thyme sparingly when the soil surface is dry to the touch.
7- Carnivorous plant
Venus flytrap plants are sometimes heralded as a novelty plant for kids, but with a little care, they make the perfect little houseplants.
the leaves of Dionaea muscipulawith their rough teeth-like edges, are equipped with trigger hairs that, when tapped twice, close on preying insects, like those pesky fruit flies you’re trying to get rid of.
These peculiar plants have some equally peculiar growing requirements: they do well in a peat growing medium and, being sensitive to minerals, they need distilled water. Add bright light and cool winter temperatures to ensure a long life for your Venus flying trap. See all about carnivorous plants here!
8- African violet
What is old is new again. African violets (saintpaulia) were the “big” plant in your grandparents’ day, but they are making a resurgence, perhaps spurred on by fun new strains of ruffled flowers or variegated foliage.
One thing that hasn’t changed is the compact size of African violets and their free flowering nature. These plants like small pots, which encourage flowering. Keep your African violets moist and enclosed in pots, give them bright light and feed them a balanced flower fertilizer to keep them in good condition all year round.
9- Purple clover
The gender Oxalis contains several hundred species of clover, some of which are weeds and others highly ornamental. Burgundy or red cultivars, which can produce yellow or white flowers, often appear in garden stores around St. Patrick’s Day. Plants grow 6 inches tall and 8 inches wide in containers, which you should keep on the dry side.
*Via The Spruce