How to Beat The Winter Blues With These Plants

So it's no secret that we're not big fans of winter. The overcast, gloomy weather can really put some people into a funk, but luckily there are some great indoor plants that can help spruce up your living area and help to put you back into a good mood.

When shopping for indoor plants, you want something that's going to look good all year round and not just have a 6-month shelf life. Here's a list of indoor plants that not only look good during winter but are going to thrive in these conditions. Some of these plants only flower during the colder months, but still, retain a lush green look that will help create a nice indoor garden vibe during summer.

With indoor plants, some of them can vary with the amount of watering and light needed, so you should always ask the gardener or assistant you buy them from when purchasing.

So, what should you put in your house?

Kaffir Lily

These are a great, vibrant looking plant that works well indoors. Plant the Kaffir Lily in a small pot because it likes being root-bound and put it in a bright room with indirect sunlight. You don't need to water these very much during the winter time either.

Note: shy away from these if you have any pets, as they can be poisonous in larger doses.

Cymbidium Orchid

Need we even say anything about Orchids? They're a stunning plant that has vibrant flowers that bloom during the colder months for up to 10 weeks at a time. You can pick up a range of different colors to suit your home palette, from yellows, chocolates, red and whites. Make sure you water them once a week during winter as they do need a fair bit of water, and keep them in a bright location out of direct sunlight.

Flamingo Flower

These didn't just make the list for having the best name ever, they're also great indoor plants all year round. They have intense green foliage and can flower in reds, yellows, and more greens. Put them in a warm, shady place and mist them occasionally to keep them healthy.

Like the Kaffir Lily, keep this one away from pets as well! The chemicals in the leaves can cause some pretty intense burning.

Rubber Plant

Contender for another awesome name for a plant, these plants are a good looking leafy green that can grow really big. Starting it small and adapting it to a house plant is a bit better than buying a mature one first.

These plants are super hard to kill but do have their own preference. Rubber Plants like indirect sunlight, so they don't overheat and only need to be watered once or twice a month. If the leaves start to go brown, you know you're overwatering it so you can adjust accordingly.

Cacti

To this day, cacti still convey thoughts of desert plants, and thus summer. But, cacti are great winter indoor plants and are equally cold-resistant. Cacti are drought-tolerant as well, meaning that they only need watering about once a month.

Because they don't need soil to flourish, you can get really creative with the pots and containers you keep them in, helping to add some more color to your living area.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen is a great plant for winter because it's so easy to maintain and it thrives in cooler temperatures. They also come in some beautiful magenta, white and crimson colorways. Keep it in a cool, well-lit and airy position inside. This plant just needs to stay moist, so make sure you don't over-water it.

Polyanthus

Polyanthus are great plants for really cheap and they come in a variety of really nice colors. You can pick them up for only a few dollars each, so if you do happen to kill off a few during Winter, no big deal right?

These plants like a fair bit of humidity, so combined with your indoor heater and misting these plants, they should be pretty okay.

If for some reason you dry them out too much, sit the pot in the sink with water for an hour and then leave it to dry completely. They're pretty tough so they'll bounce right back!

Plant's are naturally inclined to make you feel better, not only by brightening up your gloomy home during winter, but they also release and recycle oxygen around your home, which has been shown to increase your overall well-being and health!

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