Here are some of our top tips and ideas for using houseplants as indoor decor. It can also be the start of a fun new hobby.
Adding houseplants to your indoor space is an easy way to bring a fresh, natural touch to your home while also enjoying the benefits of gardening. Whether you’re looking to create a lush green corner, grow your own herbs for cooking, or add a little life to your shelves, indoor gardening can be a rewarding and stress-relieving hobby. Here are some tips on easy indoor houseplants for decoration in your home.
Grow Fresh Herbs on Your Windowsills
A sunny kitchen windowsill is the perfect spot for growing fresh herbs. Fresh herbs can add a vibrant touch to your space and provide easy access to flavorful ingredients for cooking. Basil, mint, parsley, chives, and rosemary thrive in small pots and require minimal care—just a bit of sunlight and occasional watering. If you’re new to growing herbs indoors, you can start with pre-potted plants from a garden center to make the process easier.
Decorate with Draping and Vining Plants
Trailing and vining plants can add greenery in interesting shapes and create movement in your rooms. Hanging baskets, shelves, or wall-mounted planters can showcase plants like pothos, string of pearls, or ivy, creating a cascading greenery effect. You can also drape vines on bookshelves to add color and contrast or encourage draping plants like string of turtles or string of hearts to cascade down an end table. Having these plants creates dimension and interest on otherwise flat objects.
Incorporate Taller Plants for Height Variations
Consider adding a statement tree to your space for impact, or try varying heights of indoor plants for maximum visual interest. Plants like the fiddle-leaf fig, rubber tree, Schefflera, or snake plants can grow tall and create a focal point in any room. They work well in corners, next to furniture, or even as dividers in open spaces, adding height and texture to your home decor.
Experiment with Growing Plants from Seeds or Grocery Remnants
Interested in an at-home science experiment? Want to introduce your grandkids to your new hobby? Try upcycling food scraps for an educational and exciting adventure. Starting plants from seeds or food scraps can be a fun and budget-friendly way to grow your indoor garden. Many common kitchen scraps can sprout new life—avocado pits, lemon seeds, green onion roots, mango seeds, and celery bases can all regrow with just a bit of water, soil, and patience. This method is a great way to test your green thumb while reducing waste. It also provides a sense of accomplishment when your seeds take root! You can visit your local garden center for tips and tricks on how to start some of these seeds or join a local gardening club to make a few friends on your new adventure.
Choose Low-Maintenance Plants for Beginners
If you’re just starting with houseplants, choosing easy-to-care-for varieties will help you build confidence. Some of the best beginner-friendly plants include snake plants, pothos, spider plants, peace lily, schefflera, and peperomia. You should be able to find these at your local gardening center. Take note of their light requirements, soil needs, and watering frequency. If you have pets, be sure to research which plants are safe for them. Some plants are only toxic when consumed, which can then be placed out of reach, and some are unsafe in their living space, which should be avoided entirely with pets in the home.
Get Creative With Your Pots
Choosing the containers for your plants is another way to get creative and decorate your space. Whether you’re choosing hand-made terracotta potting, commercial plastic pots, or upcycling other vessels, you can choose creative prints, textures, or colors to compliment your space or add a pop of color. If you’re upcycling, try visiting a thrift store for pots or kitchen bowls that can hold your plants. You can even turn this into a craft project and paint, draw, or glue on design elements to fit your dream statement pot.
Starting to decorate with houseplants can be an exciting adventure. From choosing your plants or herbs, creating your pots, or even growing your own food scraps into food, it is a rewarding hobby that can keep you entertained year-round. Incorporating these easy indoor houseplants for decoration can brighten your space and add texture and color. Get creative and have fun! For more gardening tips, hobby ideas, and more, visit the CapTel blog.
