Start the new year with wellness in mind and transform your home into a calming oasis with lush indoor plants! They are easy to grow and great for new gardeners. Indoor plants will brighten your space and boost your spirit. Up your gardening game and make a statement with cool indoor plants.
Ready to be inspired? Discover the possibilities with unique beauties from our fabulous houseplant collection, learn helpful care tips, and more!
The Benefits of Indoor Gardening
Surrounding yourself with indoor plants will impact your life for the better. Bring nature indoors for tranquility and liven up your home, office, apartment, or dorm with the vibrant colors and textures. Indoor plants can help with stress reduction, creating a calmer environment for you to recharge from the tasks of your day. Plus, they are also natural air purifiers. They will improve air quality by removing toxins and releasing fresh oxygen into your living space, allowing you and your family to breathe easier and live greener.
Filling your space with focus and creativity-boosting greenery can even help you think better. Indoor plants provide a productivity boost, enhancing your creativity, and improving concentration. By adding houseplants to your bedroom, dorm, or office, you can tackle the tasks of the day with a fresh mind and calm heart.
Cool Indoor Plants & How to Take Care of Them
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a vast indoor plant selection, ranging in sizes and styles to suit any area of your home. Take your indoor garden to the next level and check out these unique varieties available now!
SUCCULENTS
Make collecting unique and rare succulents your new hobby. There are so many options to choose from as they come in varied leaf sizes, shapes, and colors. Succulents are extremely low-maintenance and great for beginner gardeners because they can withstand infrequent watering schedules. Their thick leaves hold in moisture that they can use when needed.
For a dynamic variety and extra aesthetic appeal, try the Jade plant! Jade is a Succulent with an oriental- feel. It grows in a tree shape with thick, woody stems and clusters of oval leaves. It is slow-growing and can live up to 70 years with proper care. Jade needs at least 6 hours of bright, indirect light to thrive. Place in a south-facing window in your kitchen or office and avoid displaying in rooms with little light exposure.
Design an interesting arrangement with the trailing beauty of String of Pearls. The vining stems are strung with pea-shaped, green foliage that will gracefully spill over the sides of your favorite planters. They are great for indoor hanging baskets or container gardens, and you can even use the stems to promote growth and propagation. Caring is easy for this plant too! It is not picky about its growing conditions and will thrive in bright, indirect light.
DRACAENA
Dracaena is one of the most common and best indoor plants around! It is a shrubby species with an array of different varieties, from large, tree-like options to small, tabletop sizes. Ideal for new plant parents, caring for your Dracaena is easy! It is drought-tolerant with a strong and robust root system. Simply, allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. Dracaena plants prefer bright, indirect light, but they can tolerate low-light conditions.
Make your space extra colorful with the brightly striped foliage of Dracaena Lemon Surprise! You’ll love the dark green, chartreuse, and white colors accented by the curling leaves for extra visual interest.
FICUS
Ficus plants are extremely popular, favored for their sculptural shape and dramatic leaves. The most common variety is Fiddle Leaf Fig, an indoor tree with violin-shaped leaves, but there are so many other great options that will add a touch of elegance to your home! For an impressive and unique variety, enhance your tabletops with the striking coloring of Ficus tineke! This variegated rubber plant contains green and cream foliage with a bright red stem.
With proper planning and care, Ficus can grow for many years to come. Place in bright, indirect light throughout the day, and water when the first few inches of the soil are dry to the touch. Ficus plants will not tolerate cold temperatures and they perform best in 60-75 degrees with moderate humidity.
ZZ PLANT
ZZ Plant, or Zamioculcas zamiifoliais, a tropical indoor plant with a unique decorative appeal! A great starter plant for new gardeners and a favorite for indoor plant enthusiasts, it is one of the easiest houseplants around! ZZ Plants are extremely low-maintenance, tolerating a wide range of conditions, especially in low-light areas and during periods of drought. It will thrive in just about any area of your home.
Maximize small spaces with this beginner-friendly indoor plant and enhance the aesthetic appeal with the unexpected color of Super Nova ZZ Plants! The bold, glossy leaves morph from bright green into a rich purple-black hue, creating a visually pleasing contrast to your houseplant collection.
AGLAONEMA
Do you need a creativity boost? Start with color! Aglaonema is one of the most colorful indoor plants available. Also known as Chinese Evergreen, they are said to bring good luck to their plant parents and are loved for their easy care. Proper light exposure is key to keeping your Aglaonema beautiful. The lighter the variegation, the more light it needs. Keep it away from cool temperatures, such as cold windows or under vents, and avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
SANSEVIERIA
Sansevieria, also known as Snake Plant or Mother-In-Law’s Tongue, is one the easiest indoor plants to care for because they are forgiving and tough. They are well known for their air-purifying capabilities and tolerance to low light. Sansevieria is a low-maintenance plant and does not need frequent watering and it performs best in bright, indirect light.
This dynamic houseplant comes in many different varieties, sizes, and colors. Explore the wild side of gardening and add the Shark Fin Sansevieria to your indoor garden. This new and unique plant selection contains striking foliage that resembles the fins of a shark or whale.
MADAGASCAR PALM
Fill empty areas of your home with the bold spikes and foliage of the Madagascar Palm! Did you know Madagascar Palm is not a palm at all? In fact, it is a member of the Succulent and Cacti family. It has a tall, spindly trunk with long thorns and spear-like foliage. It is easy to grow with proper care and thrives in bright light. Water when the top of the soil is dry to the touch and avoid standing water to prevent root rot.
INDOOR CACTI
Cactus plants are unique and whimsical. They come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes and they thrive as houseplants! As desert-based plants, Cacti require minimal moisture and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry. They are gifted with the ability to store water when it is available and use it during dry periods. The soil structure acts like a sponge and soaks up any necessary moisture. They need bright, indirect light, even just for a few hours a day. If the stems seem straggly, give your plants some sunlight on your balcony or windowsill to perk your plant right up.
Choose a unique variety like Grafted Color Top Cactus which is a small, curious plant with unexpected coloration and odd arrangement on a green stalk. It doesn’t contain chlorophyll, so it is grafted onto a compatible rootstock. Small and lively, this adorable Cacti will add a pop of color to any space!
Garden with Ease
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help with all your gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our stunning collection of cool season blooms, lush indoor plants, stylish pottery, fresh herbs, and so much more! Shop any of our 28 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
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