Small House Plants - Add a Green Touch to Your Home With These Easy-To-Care For Houseplants

Our range of small houseplants will add a touch of green to your home. These small beauties are perfect for any desk, corner or nook.

Many look like popular large plants, but are extremely small house plants. They thrive in bright light and require regular watering. Be on the lookout for cacti with signs of dryness because they aren't fond of being overwatered.

String of Pearls Plant

Curio herreanus is also known as string of pearls, is a succulent which resembles the plastic beads on your childhood dress-up box. This trailing plant provides color and texture while cleansing the air and reduces stress in your home. It is also simple to grow and propagate making it a great option for those looking for low-maintenance house plants.

To get started caring for your string-of pearls plant, figure out the amount of water it needs. This will depend on the soil's quality, climate and size of the container. Water your plant as soon as you feel that the top inch of soil is dry. However, it's important to check often and employ a moisture tester or your finger to check the soil's consistency.

Another key care practice is trimming your string of pearls plant. This will encourage new growth, which makes your plant healthier and fuller. It is recommended to cut off any dead stems and pearls as well as sagging or overgrown parts of the plant.

Repotting your string-of-pearls plants should only be done when the plant is root-bound. You can tell this has occurred when the roots are crowded and tangled in the pot. To propagate your string of pearls cut a few four- to five-inch stems off the growing end with a pair of sterilized snips or scissors. Place the stems into a pot of succulent or cactus soil, then place it in bright indirect sun. Keep the soil moist until the nodes begin to grow and will take root within a few weeks.

Polka Dot Plant

As the name suggests, this beautiful foliage plant has white or pink spots. It is native to South Africa, East Asia and Madagascar however it can be grown as an annual in temperate zones too. In planters that are adorned with vibrant flowers or as part of a greenery display, Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) adds texture and color to any space.

Polka dots thrive in soil that is nutrient-rich well drained and [empty] has a pH between neutral and slightly acidic. They don't like to be too wet but don't want to dry out too much. The best method to water them is to apply chilled, filtered water until the soil is completely wet. You can also use your fingertips or a small wooden stick to test the soil's moisture. It should be damp to the touch but not completely saturated.

Watering times can vary depending on the growth stage of your Polka dot plant. During the growing season that runs from spring through the autumn season, it is crucial to keep the soil wet. Do not let it become wet as polka-dots are susceptible to root rot. The plant can also benefit from a regular application of diluted fertilizer for your houseplant.

Like many indoor plants, Polka dot plants can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as leaf spot and root rot. To prevent them, make sure they are planted in a draining pot, water them thoroughly once the top soil is dry, and then remove any damaged or dead leaves.

String Of Heart Plant

The string of hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) will give the perfect and unique look to your home. It can be grown either from seeds or by layering. To layer you can simply drape a plant over a new pot of moist compost and ensure the tuber gets into the compost. Keep the compost moist for about every month and you will see roots growing from the tubers in the soil. String of heart plants are easy to propagate through cuttings of soil or water.

The ideal time to propagate these plants is in the spring and summer. Cuttings should be taken from the base of a plant, leaving a few nodes on the other side. They can then be submerged in water, where they will begin to develop roots. Once the roots are long, they can be repotted.

During the summer and spring the string of hearts plant will thrive in warm temperatures and indirect sunlight. Regularly water the plant to keep it well-hydrated. Avoid overwatering, because this can lead to root rot. It is important that the soil drains properly.

This is an easy-care plant and is not prone to many pests or diseases. It can be affected by fungus-gnats and other pests of houseplants that are common house plants, like mealybugs. If your plant is unhealthy or has yellow leaves it could be a sign of excessive watering. Therefore, make sure that you let the soil dry before watering again.

Button Fern

Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) is a low-lying fern native to New Zealand. Its fronds with a densely covered fronds gives it its name. As an indoor plant it can be cultivated in a hanging basket or terrarium. It is also a great accent in a shady garden.

This plant requires humid, acidic soil or growing medium. Ideal is a peat-free ericaceous pot mix. Ferns prefer to grow in shade and thrive with moderate to high levels of humidity. They need to dry out slightly between waterings, and prefer less misting than other ferns.

Fertilize the Button Fern once every two weeks with diluted liquid plant food during the growing season. Avoid temperatures that are too high, which could cause the plant's leaves and roots to become burnt. Button Ferns are rarely repotted due to their small root system.

Button ferns are prone to being overwatered, especially when they're grown in self-watering pots. If your plant is yellow and wilted it's because you've overwatered it. If you notice a significant number of black roots at the bottom of the pot, the plant is dying and must be removed. To prevent this from happening, keep an eye on the soil moisture and water your plant only when the top inch is slightly dry. Use rainwater or distilled water instead of tap water for Button Ferns because they are sensitive to salt that is in tap water. If you must use tap water, filter it instead of using hard or bottled water.

Baby Tears Plant

Baby Tears Plant is a houseplant that is fast-growing and has green leaves and a lovely flower. It is a great choice for those who are new to the world of foliage plants because it thrives in a variety of environments that are humid, such as bathrooms and terrariums. This plant is a great ground cover that can be kept in hanging baskets. It can grow to be quite extra large house plants, so it is important to trim it regularly.

The plant is found in tropical forests with temperatures ranging from 20 to 38 degrees Celsius. It can benefit from shade or misting during the hot summer months. It is susceptible to root rot like the majority of other plants. This is the reason it is important to water it regularly.

This plant is fairly easy to propagate, and you can easily cultivate your own in pots or in the garden. Wrap a piece of moss or a towel, around the stem's base. Spray the moss with water, but make sure it doesn't become saturated. Cover it with plastic wrap. Check every few days to determine whether roots have developed.

The best time to water a Baby Tears plant is when the first two to three inches of soil are dry. In the summer and spring, it is advisable to water this plant two times every week. During the winter, however, watering is lowered to when the soil is dry about an inch down and as like all plants, avoid excessive watering.

Senecio

Senecio is one of the succulent genus that are popular for house cultivation. They are easy to propagate and require little maintenance. This genus can easily be grown in well-draining soil or in containers. It can be propagated by leaf or stem cuttings. Senecio is resilient to extreme conditions such as drought and high temperatures. It is best to stay clear of freezing temperatures since they can damage roots.

The String of Pearls is a perennial flowering evergreen plant that can reach a height of 3ft. It is native to dry areas of Southwest Africa, and grows as an elongated succulent. The leaves are covered with a waxy coating and have small cream-colored blooms at the ends of the branches. This plant requires direct sunlight that is bright and soil mixes that drain well. A cactus mix or one made with standard potting soil and grit or sand will improve drainage. This will prevent water from pooling at the bottom of the pot, Return to our website which could lead to root decay.

This Senecio variety, also referred to as the Fishhook Senecio or the Weeping Jade, is a beautiful, perennial leaf-succulent creeper with long bean-like fleshy leaves and green stems. It is renowned for its curved leaf tips that can be flattened, crimped or twisting, as well as its white to silvery feltted covering, known as tomentum. It is a great choice for beginners as it can be propagated by seeds.