{"id":4406,"date":"2021-02-26T15:49:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T19:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/le0blog.wpengine.com\/?p=4406"},"modified":"2021-02-26T15:49:50","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T19:49:50","slug":"5-low-maintenance-indoor-plants-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.legeropinion.com\/en\/news\/5-low-maintenance-indoor-plants-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants to Add to Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Low<\/span>–<\/span>maintenance indoor plants are the best of both worlds: you don\u2019t need to do much to take care of them, and they can really help\u00a0<\/span>brighten your space and lift your mood<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0This March marks the first anniversary\u00a0<\/span>of<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>when many of the COVID-19 restrictions were put in place, and to make matters worse, across Canada and the United States, it\u2019s cold!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At this time of year, many Canadians and Americans are usually thinking about which bar or pub to head to for a St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration (green beer, anyone?), but this year, practicing safe social distancing means <\/span>doing so isn\u2019t really an option.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t despair!\u00a0<\/span>Below, find the LEO Team\u2019s five suggestions for low<\/span>–<\/span>maintenance indoor plants<\/span>\u00a0to help brighten your home in the winter<\/span>. We hope they\u2019ll help you keep on keeping on throughout the extended periods of confinement we\u2019re facing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

OUR 5 SUGGESTIONS FOR LOW-MAINTENANCE INDOOR PLANTS<\/h3>\n

Succulents<\/h4>\n

Succulents are great low-maintenance indoor plants because\u00a0<\/span>they require very little water<\/span>\u00a0and do well in dry conditions (aka, indoors, in Canada<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0in the middle of winter). They come in different shapes, sizes, and colours<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0pick your favourite, or plant a few different ones (just make sure not to overcrowd them!).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Spider Plants<\/h4>\n

Spider plants are a great way to add\u00a0<\/span>a touch of green\u00a0<\/span>to your space. They have long, thin leaves and work well as hanging plants or in large planters.\u00a0<\/span>Spider plants<\/span>\u00a0don\u2019t necessarily need direct sunlight, making them a good choice if there is not much natural light in your home. A word of advice: situate these plants away from other plants in yo<\/span>ur home<\/span>–<\/span>\u00a0they\u00a0<\/span>spread<\/span>\u00a0easily and may end up<\/span>\u00a0invading your other planters.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kalanchoe<\/h4>\n

Do you prefer something flowering versus something that\u2019s just green? Enter kalanchoe. This low-fuss plant is available in a variety of\u00a0<\/span>colours<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is\u00a0<\/span>actually a<\/span>\u00a0type of s<\/span>ucculent.\u00a0<\/span>Kalanchoe plants<\/span>\u00a0like a fair bit of sunlight (just not direct sunlight, as they may burn). You can even transfer these versatile\u00a0<\/span>plants\u00a0<\/span>outdo<\/span>ors in summer<\/span>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moth Orchids<\/h4>\n

No<\/span>t dusty, as their name may suggest<\/span>, moth orchids are reportedly great for beginners (busting the myth that all orchids are difficult to grow!).\u00a0<\/span>You may need to do a bit more research about their optimal growing conditions (compared to the other plants on our list), but these are a solid\u00a0<\/span>low-maintenance indoor plant<\/span>\u00a0option for those who prefer flowers. Moth orchids\u00a0<\/span>like moist soil and pots that provide good drainage.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fresh Herbs<\/h4>\n

It isn\u2019t the middle of summer anymore, and the produce available at the grocery store can be a bit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>discouraging at times<\/span>!<\/span>\u00a0Having home-grown herbs available to add to your pasta, soups, salads<\/span>, and more is a great way to\u00a0<\/span>add flavour and spark joy<\/span>. Plant herbs in pots th<\/span>roughout your home, or spring for an electronic herb garden planter with adjustable l<\/span>ight and moisture options. Some of our favourite herbs to grow indoors are basil, chives, and rosemary.<\/span>\u00a0Make sure you double check to see which herbs can share pots (or not!).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Important Note: Before adding a new plant to your home, always check that it’s safe for everyone who lives there: children, pets, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

READY TO START YOUR INDOOR\u00a0GARDEN? SIGN UP FOR LEO TO START EARNING POINTS TODAY.<\/h3>\n

As we all know, new projects need new supplies. We have a way for you to earn some: LEO! On LEO, you’ll earn points when you complete online surveys. When you’ve earned enough points, you can redeem them for rewards, like\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>prepaid Visa card<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a0<\/span>PayPal transfer<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to purchase some<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>new plants, potting soil, pots, or other must-haves to start your plant paradise!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sign up for LEO here if you haven’t already!<\/a><\/p>\n

If gardening just isn\u2019t your thing (or green just isn\u2019t your colour!), there is another option: donating your LEO points to plant trees.\u00a0<\/span>Learn how by checking out o<\/span>ur One Tree Planted reward option.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re sorry that you\u00a0<\/span>aren\u2019t able to<\/span>\u00a0head out to share your favourite beverage with a friend this St. Patrick\u2019s Day; we hope that one of our suggestions will help to brighten your mood and your home!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOW-MAINTENANCE INDOOR PLANT?<\/h3>\n

TELL US IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.<\/h3>\n

If you are interested in reading other articles about boosting your mood, check out our 6 Apps to Cheer You Up<\/a>\u00a0article.<\/em><\/p>\n

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