Sunny apartments bring more to the table than just gorgeous natural light. They’re also well suited to the conditions many popular houseplants need. Indoor plants can quickly brighten a living space, elevate the ambiance, and freshen up enclosed rooms. Still, it’s important to pick plants suited to your apartment’s light conditions, since matching plants to available light makes caring for them much simpler. Read on for our top plant recommendations for renters looking to make their home feel more inviting.
Low-Maintenance Favorites for Bright Spaces
Succulents are among our favorite plants for apartment living, and it’s not hard to see why. Succulents are drought-resistant plants that have become popular as houseplants due to their wide variety of colors and shapes, not to mention their low maintenance needs. For apartments with plenty of sun, succulents are ideal, needing at least 4 to 6 hours of direct light daily. Their small size makes it easy to put together a lovely green display of any scale, making them a favorite among busy renters.
Tough, Stylish, and Easy to Care For
The snake plant is another go-to choice for apartment living. Despite the venomous name, snake plants are easy to care for and thrive indoors. Most easy-care varieties of this plant boast tall, sword-shaped leaves in green or yellow stripes, which makes them attractive as well. Because they grow vertically, snake plants can easily be added to a living room, entryway, or sunny corner.
A Practical Plant with Personality
If your apartment windows let in bright sunlight, aloe vera is a houseplant that will love it. Aloe vera’s bright green leaves and low water needs make it another great option for a houseplant that basks in a sunny spot. It’s also famous for its gel, often used to soothe dry skin, sunburns, and other irritations. Since aloe vera stays fairly small, it’s a great fit for tight spaces.
Bright Light Helps Them Thrive
The jade plant suits busy renters well, since it grows happily in containers with minimal care needed. The jade plant features thick, woody stems and bright, oval-shaped leaves, giving it the appearance of a miniature tree. Growth is slow for jade plants, which do well with bright, indirect light. Got a sunny windowsill? A jade plant makes the perfect addition of green!
Fresh Flavor Meets Apartment Style
When it comes to indoor plants that are both useful and attractive, an herb garden fits the bill. Plenty of herbs flourish in a sunny room and provide an ongoing harvest for cooking and baking. Popular indoor herbs include basil, rosemary, thyme, and mint. These herbs work well for container gardening and can brighten a kitchen window with their green leaves.
Bring Tropical Vibes Indoors
Consider a tropical houseplant for your sunny apartment if you’re after brighter blooms and an exotic vibe. While most tropical varieties will need special care, many can flourish in direct or indirect sunlight indoors. Common tropical houseplant choices include pathos, orchids, palms, and philodendron, to name a handful. Some varieties can grow quite big under the right conditions, which works well if you have space and want visual impact.
Pet-Friendly Plant Considerations
For apartment dwellers with pets, choosing a houseplant involves a few extra considerations. It’s because plenty of plants can prove toxic to pets when ingested. As an example, many well-liked flowering plants, including lilies, chrysanthemums, and geraniums, can be toxic to dogs if eaten. Make sure to look up toxicity information for your pet before adding a new plant to your home. The ASPCA offers a full list of toxic plants on its website, and additional information is available online.
Personalizing Your Space Naturally
Houseplants can go a long way toward making an apartment feel like home. Plants take some care and attention, but the warmth, color, and personality they bring to a space justify the effort.
Looking for a rental with bright, natural light and warm, inviting living areas? Contact us today, or check out Real Property Management Tulsa at Broken Arrow to find a place where your indoor garden can thrive.
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