Winter is tough on gardeners.
And plant lovers.
And gift givers.
It’s cold, there’s less sun, and the holidays are just plain busy!
We’re here to make indoor gardening easy.
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your home with some greenery during the grayest months of the year, or you want to give someone a gift that does exactly that, here are our top 6 expert gardener approved indoor plants for the winter.
1. The Peace Lily
We LOVE peace lilies.
For one, these plants are super easy to care for.
Place them in a bright spot inside that gets good light for 2-4 hours a day. Peace lilies also like their soil to stay damp (but not soggy). The 2 finger test is a great metric here.
They’re super happy being grown in containers, and pruning isn’t much of a concern. Just remove dead leaves and spent flowers as they appear.
Peace lilies are also GORGEOUS. Just look at those leaves! No, this isn’t some photoshop trick. Peace lilies boast a stunning shade of deep green on their leaves, and these plants grow lots of them.
Soaring above their luscious cascades of foliage, you’ll find ivory flags of seasonal blooms. If you’re a bit of a minimalist, you’ll love these.
A word of caution about these plants: peace lilies are toxic if ingested, so keep this plant away from small children and pets. As long as you’re not eating or licking them, they’re perfect home decor!
2. Gardenias
Speaking of plants with gorgeous white flowers…
This plant is as beautiful as a rose bush, but way easier to care for (and with an even better fragrance)!
Just like peace lilies, gardenias are perfectly content in pots. Their care is very similar, too. Gardenias like damp (but never soggy) soil, and they only need to be pruned when branches get unruly or begin to shed.
Gardenias enjoy a little more light, so place them in a bright, sunny spot. Near a window or in a sunroom is perfect, especially during winter!
For most varieties, gardenias are not toxic to humans. Still, don’t go eating it (the plant can act as a laxative if ingested). Gardenias are, however, toxic to cats and dogs, so keep this plant away from furry friends.
3. Golden Pothos
Talk about a low maintenance beauty!
Pothos is a vining plant, and it’s a perfect choice for a new plant enthusiast.
These plants are super emotive (read: they’re a bit dramatic), so you’ll know exactly what they need based on how the plant looks. Yellow leaves? Too much sun. Droopy leaves? Needs water.
Pothos is an especially great plant for placing up high, out of reach of kiddos and furry friends (yes, this plant is toxic if ingested). Drape the vines however you like to spread a touch of green throughout your space!
This plant is extremely container friendly, like bright indirect light, and soil that’s dry on top and damp a few inches in.
4. Aglaonema
Do you wear lots of printed fabrics? Is your style on the maximalist side of things?
You’re gonna adore an aglaonema in your home!
If aglaonema is a mouthful for you, it’s also called Chinese Evergreen.
With patterned leaves that come in a variety of color combinations, this plant is a statement! Color-coordinate its leaves with a pot of your choice (or paint a pot you already have - upcycling is great).
Keep this plant right next to a window - they like a lot of light. Like pothos, these plants prefer the top layer of soil to be dry, while the deeper sections are damp. Once again, don’t try to eat this plant.
The key to gorgeous leaves is sunlight. If your aglaonema isn’t getting enough light, you’ll see its coloration start to get yellow or disappear.
5. Meyer Lemon
Finally - something we CAN eat!
The CEO’s of our company, Julie & Matt, love this plant so much that they have one on their front porch. Yeah, it’s that great.
Meyer lemons are known for being sweeter than store bought lemons, so they make fantastic baked goodies and lemonade.
This tree is an act of patience, but it’s easy to care for. It does well in a pot, as long as the pot is big enough. As the tree grows and matures, be sure to upsize its container so the roots have room.
Meyer lemons love lots of sun, so keep this tree in a bright room by a window. They tend to like dry soil, so try watering once a week and adjust as needed.
Meyer lemon trees produce adorable little white blossoms that smell amazing. After a couple years, your tree will fruit!
6. Arbequina Olive
Olive trees are like pothos - they’re perfect for new plant lovers! And yes, you can eat this one, too!
With slender, silvery green leaves and succulent plum colored fruits, this tree is a gorgeous cool toned addition to your interior design.
Simply put this tree in a bright, sunny spot (especially one by a window), and water it every one - two weeks. That’s it. It doesn’t get easier than this.
Like the lemon tree, be sure to upsize the pot you’re growing your olive tree in as the tree matures.
After a couple years, your tree will produce amazing olives. There’s a whole process for curing them - our founder Matt is really into this. If you’re looking for a gift for the family foodie, an Arbequina Olive is a great way to go.
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Happy growing!