Trending: 5 of the most popular houseplants for your home
January 15, 2021
Happy UK Houseplant week! We’re celebrating by championing the most popular indoor greenery in the UK right now…
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Most of us have spent a lot more time indoors this year, so taking care of houseplants has been a lot easier than during ‘normal’ times. With plenty of houseplant retailers staying open during this lockdown, it seems our appetite for green babies is going nowhere fast. Flowercard shared with us eight of the most popular houseplants…
Aloe vera
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A multitasking plant that looks beautiful in the home, it’s no wonder this has topped the list. People also like aloe vera for its medicinal properties which are believed to include helping with burns, colds and even upset stomachs!
Lavender
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This plant really can do it all, with a beautiful purple appearance and an aroma that is thought to help reduce stress, guide you to sleep and more, it’s an all rounder than you can’t afford not to own!
Read more: Best house plants for the bathroom
Snake plant
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If you’re reading this as someone without green fingers who is prone to killing their houseplants, don’t worry – the snake plant is the one for you. Able to survive without water for weeks and sturdy enough to withstand a lack of sunlight for a time, it’s the lazy plant lovers dream.
Peace lily
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This beautiful plant is also pretty low maintenance, but is also adored by many for its ability to clear the air around it. It’s definitely something you want in your abode.
Money Tree
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Who doesn’t want some extra luck and good fortune? Having a money tree in your home is said to bring prosperity, so why not take the chance and give yourself some positivity for the year ahead! With this in mind it’s no wonder the money tree has made the top five.
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A message from the editor:
Let us help you create the home of your dreams! Get ideas & inspiration from Good Homes every month, delivered direct to your door. Visit goodhomesmagazine.com/newsletter to sign up for the weekly Good Homes newsletter. Meet the Good Homes team at Ideal Home Show and be inspired by our on-trend roomsets.
~ Karen Walker, Editor, Good Homes