Adding plants to a room is a quick and easy way to spruce up your decor, and when it comes to the kitchen, growing plants can come in handy!
It’s important to keep in mind that there is no one plant that will thrive in absolutely every kitchen – as each space has its own unique light, humidity and temperature conditions. However, these 10 species are quite resilient and therefore a great place to start!
1. Boa constrictor (Epipremnum aureum)
The boa constrictor is a classic houseplant. They are hardy and adapt well to a variety of different light conditions. In addition, they are excellent hanging plants for those who do not have a lot of space available.
2. Philodendron
Philodendrons are another type of low-maintenance houseplant that look great when suspended. Similar to boa constrictors, they are considered relatively drought tolerant and can grow in indirect light. These foliage plants come in a wide variety of shapes and colors and are known to be great air purifiers.
3. Herbs
We couldn’t make this list without including herbs. There’s nothing better than cooking with fresh, organic, home grown herbs all year round. As long as your kitchen has a spot that receives direct light most of the day, herbs will grow easily.
But if your kitchen doesn’t have much light, don’t worry. You can also grow herbs with the help of a grow lamp. Easy varieties of herbs to grow indoors include chives, parsley, mint, thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano and cilantro.
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4. Succulents
If you have a sunny windowsill in your kitchen, succulents are a great option. The term ‘succulent’ is used to describe plants that store water in various structures such as leaves and/or stems, which makes them drought resistant and generally low maintenance.
There are hundreds of different types of succulents that come in a variety of impressive shapes, colors, and sizes. Popular succulent species include echeveria, haworthia, aloe vera, crassula, kalanchoe, sedum, and more.
5. Tie (Chlorophytum)
The tie (Chlorophytum) is one of the easiest houseplants to care for. They make excellent hanging plants, and when they are happy, they will flower and shoot profusely. She doesn’t need much light, including, avoid placing them in direct light, as this will cause the leaves to burn.
6. Mother-in-law’s language (sansevieria)
Mother-in-law’s Tongue (sansevieria), is very popular, and for good reason. They come in a variety of different colors, shapes and sizes and are generally low maintenance. There’s no need to take up valuable window space with these tropical plants – they do well in both high and low light conditions.
7. Rubber tree (elastic ficus)
If you are looking for a great plant for your kitchen, rubber trees (elastic ficus) are a great choice. These fig tree relatives are adaptable to a wide variety of growing conditions and can grow into full-sized trees in their native habitat.
When grown indoors, regular pruning keeps their size and shape in check. Choose from several different varieties to match your tree to your kitchen colors and design.
8. Coffee plant (coffee arabica)
Whether you are a coffee lover or not, the coffee plant (coffee arabica) is a great addition to any kitchen. While it’s unlikely that you’ll actually be able to harvest coffee beans from an indoor plant, the coffee plant’s glossy leaves and compact growth habit make it attractive. Coffee plants need indirect light and frequent watering to thrive.
9. Zamioculcas zamiifolia
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance kitchen addition, look no further. Zamioculcas are extremely adaptable and can thrive in both low and high light conditions. Also, since they grow from rhizomes, they hardly need to be watered!
10. Violets (saintpaulia)
For those who like flowers and want to include some in the kitchen, violets (sauntpaulia) They’re perfect! A happy, healthy violet blooms nearly year-round, and they come in many beautiful colors. These compact houseplants enjoy strong indirect light and frequent watering.
*Via The Spruce