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50 #MAINSTREAM Houseplants You Should Grow

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Sherin Woods
Sherin Woods
Sherin Woods is a California-based DIY enthusiast and garden design aficionado. With a background in Environmental Science, she combines creativity and sustainability in all her projects. A Pinterest favorite, Sherin is committed to eco-friendly solutions and has contributed to various home and garden publications. Her areas of expertise include DIY project planning, sustainable garden design, and content creation.
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If you’re confused about what type of indoor plants you should grow–THIS list of #MAINSTREAM Houseplants will guide you!

If you are new to growing plants indoors and wondering what should you grow first–take a cue from this list of mainstream houseplants! These indoor plants are the most famous and most deserving of becoming a member of the first-time plant parent’s home.

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Discover the most popular houseplants of the United States here 

Beautiful Mainstream Houseplants

1. Croton

2. Pothos

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Perfect #plantdesign 💚 The Pothos is one of the most underrated indoor plants in my opinion ☝🏼 Reasons for that : -They are relative cheap in contrast to many other plants💸 -They grow fast↗️ -You can let them climb through your whole apartment to create an awesome urban-jungle look🦎 -There are a bunch of different pothos species which all look unique 😍 -They are beginner friendly and will forgive some care mistakes 👍🏼 -All in all they are loyal companions you can always count on 🙏🏼 Thanks you @malinbrostad for sharing this beautiful picture with us 💚 If you are interested in a detailed pothos care guide – comment bellow and I will create one 🤓👍🏼 Also pls check out my store, if you are interested in plants 💚 The link is in my bio @plantcultivation 👈🏼

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3. Schefflera

4. Ponytail Palm

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You guys sent me a CRAZY amount of Dms yesterday when I posted about this guy.. So as promised.. This is my #ponytailpalm.. HOW old is it? I actually have no clear idea since I was gifted it from the last home owners.. But I'd love to know how old you think it is… 🤔 This guy only lives inside 6months of the year because Ponytail palms prefer to have as much light as possible.. And this works in my home.. Some care tips in what I do to look after this guy… . 🌿-Place the plant in a bright location. Bright, indirect sunlight is best. 🌿- Keep soil fairly dry. Water from spring through autumn, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry completely before re-watering. 🌿-Requires very little water in winter. 🌿-They love Tea and Coffee grounds because it has substances that promote plants growth and health, as well as repelling pests. Just skip the cream and sugar obviously. So just black x 🌿- I also give it some worm tea every 8weeks . Such a beautiful day here in Adelaide.. Hope your all enjoying it friends x . . . . . . #earthinspiredhome #urbanjungle #junglehome #peepmypad #showmeyourstyle #smallspaces #howyouhome #myplantlovinghome #homedecor #housebeautiful #instagood #plantsmakepeoplehappy #mybohoabode #mythriftedhome #theeverygirlshome #mybohoabode #myhomesense #plantlovers #inspiremeneutral #myhomesense #howwedwell #loveyourhabitat #myhomevibe

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5. Snake Plant

6. Chinese Evergreen

7. Dracaena Lemon Lime

8. Lucky Bamboo

9. Orchid

10. Kalanchoe

11. Rubber Plant

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🌱 AV15 ☘️ ต้นยางอินเดีย ต้นไม้ยอดฮิต รูปร่างสวยงาม เหมาะสำหรับตกแต่ง เลี้ยงดูง่าย รดน้ำน้อยครั้ง ต้องการเพียงแสงรำไร สามารถคายความชื้นได้ดี ช่วยดูดสารพิษและช่วยฟอกอากาศอีกด้วย 💰ราคา 350 บาท 🔸 ขาตั้ง 85 ค่าส่ง20 บาท 🚚 ค่าส่ง 90 บาท. 💦 ดูแลง่าย รดน้ำสัปดาห์ละ2ครั้ง หรือเมื่อดินแห้ง 💬สอบถามเพิ่มเติมได้นะค้า วิธีการดูแลหรือสอบถามต้นไม้ชนิดอื่นได้ค่า #ต้นไม้มงคล #ต้นไม้ในร่ม #ต้นไม้ฟอกอากาศ #ขายต้นไม้ #ต้นไม้ในห้อง #ต้นไม้ในบ้าน #ยางอินเดีย #ต้นยางอินเดีย #ต้นไม้ #ficuselastica #rubberplant

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12. Fiddle Leaf Fig

13. Peace Lily

14. Herbs

15. Weeping Fig

16. Hoya

17. Peperomia

18. Jade Plant

19. Calathea

20. Spider Plant

21. Money Tree

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パッキラッ✨🌿(guiana chestnut✨🌿). . . チャトポテが小さな頃は観葉植物で遊ぶんで、 . リビングには緑を置けない状況でした😂. . でも、少し成長した事もあり再度チャレンジ💪. . ニャンズに安全なパキラを購入🎵. . 興味津々で近づいて、ちょっかいはかけますが、 . ダメと注意をしたら分かってくれました😃. (たぶん、、、) . 緑🌿があるだけで、清々しい気持ちになれます。 . 今は椅子の下で落ち着いていますが、 . 慣れた頃にイタズラされないか心配ですけどね😁. #チャトポテ #保護猫 #ニャンスタグラム #にゃんすたぐらむ #ねこすたぐらむ #ねこ #ネコ #猫 #茶トラ #茶白 #猫部 #ねこにすと #ペコねこ部 #ねこのきもち #猫のいる生活 #猫のいる暮らし #猫のための家づくり #猫とインテリア #パキラ #観葉植物 #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instacat #catlover #cat #cats #meow #petsofinstagram #guianachestnut

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22. Majesty Palm

23. Anthurium

24. Aloe Vera

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i’d like to introduce you to a new fam member, aloe vera, who was given to me over the summer by my grandma’s neighbour. i’m not sure how old this one is, but they’re amazing + there are babies in the pot now (swipe to see a peek of them + a close up of the jagged edges). the lovely neighbour has an abundance of aloe vera (this one was an offshoot!) + basil + 🍅 plants so she shares her plants with the neighbourhood. she gave my auntie this aloe vera + others + basil, which she grows bc it reminds her of her childhood 💚 aloe vera facts 💚 • it’s the oldest + most applied medicinal plant around the world • as far back as 6000 years ago, egyptian folx have used aloe vera to treat burns, wounds, & reduce fever – it was called “the plant of immortality” (surjushe et al., 2008) • it’s got a deep history in indigenous sytems of medicine, such as ayurveda (manvitha et al., 2014) • in chinese culture, it’s an important medical plant & was a part of the everyday life of chinese folx • during the 16th century, the plant started to spread around the world due to colonization • aloe vera is derived from the arabic word “alloeh” which means “shining bitter substance,” while “vera” in latin means “true” • each leaf has three layers – an inner clear gel that is 99% water, the middle layer of latex which is the bitter yellow sap, and an outer, thick layer that is referred to as rind, which has protective functions & synthesizes carbs + proteins (surjushe et al., 2008) • research has shown that aloe vera leaves possess many properities, including antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiulcer, immunomodulatory, etc. (davis, 2009; patidar, 2012; roy et al., 2012; surjushe et al., 2008)

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25. African Violets

26. Anthurium

27. Columnea

28. Asparagus Fern

29. Christmas Cactus

30. Bird’s Nest Fern

31. Chinese Money Plant

32. Dumb Cane

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⚠ Don't add these leaves to your salad! 🥗 . This plant got its name because when you eat it, your mouth and tongue swell…preventing you from talking 😩 . • D U M B C A N E • ______ #smartplantcare for #dieffenbachia / #dumbcane . 🌤️ Medium, bright filtered light 🛁 High humidity ☠️ Poisonous if ingested and sap may irritate the skin, so handle with care 💦 Moderate watering 🍯 Re-pot every spring to a bigger pot 🌱 Use soil that is moist and drains well 📏 Can grow up to 5 feet tall with leaves up to a foot or more . 📲 Ever wonder what kinds of plants to put in your living room or even the bathroom? Search by room in the SmartPlant App! 💚 Link in Bio! . 📷 @talkstoplants #plantgoals #plantparenthood #plantstyling #urbanjungle #peoplewithplants #plantsofInstagram #indoorjungle #plantstagram #indoorplants #outdoorplants #plantgang #plantlife #urbanjunglebloggers #Houseplantclub #Smartplanting #Smartplant #Smarthome #plantsmakepeoplehappy #smartplantapp #plantsplantsplants #planthelp #plantaddict #plantlove #plantcare #plantinfo #poisonousplant #dumbcaneplant

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33. Cactus

34. Dragon tree

35. Areca Palm

36. Crown of Thorns

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All year round blooms on this #crownofthornsplant but this springtime my #euphorbiamilii has really blossomed! The plant loves direct sun and just a once a week watering. I’ve had this one for a couple of years and it’s never without blooms. 🌸💚 #succulents #succulentsofinstagram #yourplantdaddy #plantdaddy #plantdad #plantparent #instaplant #instaplants #green #plants #greenthumb #plantsmakemehappy #planthoarder #fortheloveofplants #plantsofinstagram #instaplant #plantparent #plantparenthood #plantblogger #plantgang #urbanjungle #photooftheday #therealhouseplantsofinstagram #pottedplants #iloveplants #plantlife #plantaddict #plantaddiction #houseplantaddict #naturephotgraphy

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37. ZZ Plant

38. Arrowhead Vine

39. Air Plant

40. Philodendron

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My Personal Favorite #Philodendronbirkin

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41. Norfolk Island Pine

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The perfect Christmas tree for any plant lover 🎄What a unique way to bring the holidays alive in your home. ⁠ ⁠ Plus, this plant can continue giving you joy all year round! 😍 You could even keep the ornaments on it if you want 🤣⁠ ⁠ • N O R F O L K I S L A N D P I N E •⁠ _______⁠ ⁠#smartplantcare for #norfolkislandpine ⁠ ⁠ ☀️ Grow indoors as a small Christmas tree in bright light⁠ 🚰 Keep soil moist not soggy⁠ 💫 Turn every time you water to keep even growth⁠ 🤗 Protect from drafts or heating vents⁠ 🍕 Feed with houseplant fertilizer during growth period⁠ 🌲 Plant outdoors in zones 10-11 in well-drained, acidic soil⁠ 🐛 When it comes to mealybugs and scales, remove and destroy any heavily infested plants, or use insecticidal soap. ✋ To avoid needle necrosis be sure to continually prune⁠ ⁠ 📷 @gigi__belle⁠ ⁠ #norfolkislandpine #islandpine #norfolkpine #christmastree #christmas #christmastime #winter #happyholidays #merrychristmas #plantparenthood #plantlover #houseplantclub #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantobsessed #plantcare #plantid #plantidentification #indoorplants #houseplants #plantsplantsplants #smartplanthome #peoplewithplants #ihavethisthingwithplants #plantstyling #plantsarefriends #iloveplants #indoorjungle ⁠ ⁠

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42. Begonia

43. Parlor Palm

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🌿NEW IN🌿 ^Parlor Palm Plant aka Neanthe Bella Palm ^ Chamaedorea elegans ^ 45cm ^ 15,500 NGN ^ Vase – #SoldOut Available only in White (1 Left in stock) . ~CARE~ •They are considered low-light palms, but that doesn’t mean “no-light” palms. They still prefer bright, filtered sunlight to do their best. They often do well with northern exposure. •Indoors, any high-quality potting mix will suffice. Be careful not to let the mixture break down and become spongy. Outdoors, this palm will grow well in almost any soil—sand, loam, or clay. It does not tolerate salty soil. •Like many palms, parlor palms are sensitive to overwatering and cannot tolerate being waterlogged or sitting in saturated potting mix. Ideally, keep moisture at an even level. Err on the side of slightly too dry rather than overwatering. Water 💧 when the top 1 inch of the soil feels dry. Yellow fronds will indicate the plant needs more water. •Feed with a weak liquid fertilizer once or twice during the growing season. The plants are light feeders . . We offer same-day delivery in Lagos! . Available for quick pick up! . To order: •Send us a DM •WhatsApp/Call +2349091408255 •Visit us at 178A Corporation Drive Dolphin Estate Ikoyi Lagos. www.rfgardens.com . . . #RFgardens #plants #parlorpalm #palm #parlorpalmplant #home #homedecor #plant #plantsofinstagram #plantbased #love #environment #oxygen #good #beautiful #green #gogreen #world #health #houseplants #house #homesweethome #homestyling #homeinspiration #instadaily #instaplants #plantshop #indoorplants

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44. English Ivy

45. Cast Iron Plant

 

46. Yucca

47. Monstera

48. Coral Bells

49. Prayer Plant

50. Alocasia

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okayyy i literally gasped when i saw this #alocasiapolly at @faddegonsnursery yesterday. but it wasn’t until i got home to find out that this apparently a pretty hard plant to keep alive, SOO #prayforus lol!! 🥴😂🌿😍 so far i’ve heard and read that they like to be consistently damp and to be misted with warm water?? anyone have success with a polly and wanna share tips? 😬let’s hear em! . . . . . . . . #newplant #plantobsession #plantmom #plantmomaesthetic #plantaesthetic #alocasiapolly #alocasia #alocasiaplant #tropicalplants #tropicalhouseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplants #indoorplantstyling #plantsofinstagram #plantmomsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy

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