If you have a fondness for plants but lack a garden or wish to adorn your indoor space, these seven plants are ideal. They thrive in indirect sunlight, requiring only a designated spot in a room and regular care to flourish as decorative additions.
Plants that can live with indirect sunlight.
Guinean Joy (Impatiens Hawkeri)
The Guinean Joy is an annual plant that thrives indoors, displaying vibrant foliage and flowers in a multitude of colors. Its enduring beauty brings a delightful range of options to adorn your indoor spaces.
Oxalis
The distinctive purple leaves of Oxalis create a striking contrast amidst the sea of green houseplants. These leaves are also photophilic, exhibiting a fascinating behavior of opening and closing in response to light. At night, the leaves gracefully fold up, while during the day, they unfurl and welcome the sunlight.
Fuschia
You can appreciate the versatility of one of these plants, as it can be equally enjoyed as both an indoor and outdoor plant.
Coleus
Coleus, also known as coleus plants, can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors. They thrive in environments with moderate temperatures, avoiding excessive heat for optimal growth.
Begonia
If you have a passion for gardening, the begonia is a stunning tropical plant that deserves a place in your home. Its rose-like flowers come in shades of red, white, or pink. With the Latin name Begonia semperflorens, meaning “always with flowers,” it lives up to its name by blooming consistently throughout the year, albeit with a slight decrease in autumn and winter. Other species of begonia offer a variety of colors like yellow or orange, although their blooming period is more seasonal.
Croton
The croton is an indoor plant known for its vibrant autumn hues and remarkable decorative appeal. With the scientific name Codiaeum variegatum, it has become a popular choice for indoor settings, although it can also be found outdoors. Despite there being only 14 known croton varieties, they all share similar care requirements. The most commonly used indoor varieties are Croton Variegatum, also known as Croton Petra, and Croton Pictum.
Colocasia (Elephant Ear)
The elephant ear (Colocasia) is a tropical plant that can reach heights of up to 3 meters (9 feet) and showcases impressive arrow-shaped leaves, resembling the ears of an elephant. For successful growth, plant the bulbs in early spring, ensuring the soil conditions are suitable. To nurture this extraordinary plant and witness its vibrant growth, provide regular watering and fertilization.
