Winter Care & Style - Indoor Plants

07 Jul, 2024

Bring nature indoors this winter by curating a styled indoor plant collection. Although the days are cool and dark, your indoor space can still be lush and vibrant. We've rounded up our favourite houseplants, styling ideas, and winter care tips to keep your leafy friends thriving.

Our Favourites

Peace Lilies

These classic beauties are as easy to care for as they are elegant. Peace lilies not only brighten up a room but also help purify the air- removing toxins and releasing oxygen. A perfect blend of beauty and wellness!

Sansevieria (Snake Plant)

If you've ever declared yourself a "black thumb" - this one's for you. The snake plant is virtually indestructible! It tolerates low light, irregular watering, and general neglect with grace. Plus, its striking upright leaves bring a modern flair to any room.

ZZ Plant

Nicknamed the "eternity plant" for good reason. ZZs are hardy, slow-growing, and incredibly tolerant of low light and dry conditions. Their glossy leaves add a touch of tropical luxury - even in the darkest corners of your home.

Dracaena

With graceful foliage and a huge varieties of styles, there's a dracaena for every plant lover. Low maintenance and happy in indirect light, these plants are ideal for adding texture and vertical interest to your houseplant collection.

African Violet

Compact and easy to care for, African violets bring vibrant colour indoors with their velvety leaves and cheerful blooms. Perfect for bright windowsills, these charming houseplants flower year-round with just a little love and light.

Winter Care Tips

Temperature

Keeping your indoor plants warm in winter is essential, especially since they're mostly tropical or sub-tropical. It is important to maintain a room temperature of at least 18°C to prevent cold damage and dieback, and avoid placing them near draughts, heaters, or heat pumps.

Light

With winter comes shorter days and lower light levels. Your indoor plants may need a new home for the winter months with brighter indirect light. Clean your windows to increase the natural light in your indoor space, and wipe your plants' leaves with a damp cloth to clean off dust and help with light absorption.

Watering

Maintaining a proper watering schedule is crucial to keep your indoor plants growing well. During winter, reduce watering to a third of what your plants get in summer, to avoid the risk of root rot from overwatering. However, ferns and carnivorous plants need a different routine, and require consistent watering year-round.

Indoor Plant Styling Tips

Create Focal Points

Adding a large statement plant as a focal point will elevate any interior plant display. To maximise their impact, choose a prominent position such as a corner, entryway or beside furniture. Some of our favourite statement plants are Fiddle Leaf Fig and Bird of Paradise.


Adding Height

Utilise plant stands and shelving to create height with your indoor plants. This not only maximises space, but also draws the eye upwards, making the room feel larger and adding a different dimension to your styling. Trailing plants work well on those higher shelves, and statement plants such as ZZs look fantastic in plant stands.


Lush Grouping

Cluster indoor plants in groups of three or more for a styled look. Try out different combinations with height and colour to achieve your desired result. We recommend grouping in odd numbers, and adding complementary planters for the ultimate cohesive vibe. One of our favourite houseplant trios is Maidenhair Fern, Birdsnest Asplenium and Blue Star Fern.


Accessorise Thoughtfully

Let your pots pull double duty - choose ones that complement the room's colours and textures. Mix materials like ceramics, woven baskets, and metallics for a look that's styled but not too matchy-matchy

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