Types of Houseplants

There are about a million different types of houseplants, to the point where you could search the web for hours and still find a new kind of plant. Today, we will be discussing the different categories of houseplants and a few examples of each.

First on our list are flowering plants. One of the most common flowering houseplants is Orchids. They are fairly low maintenance and come in all sorts of colors and smells. Petite Rose bushes are also quite common. They are just the same as the big rose bushes you see outside in your garden, only on a miniature scale. But don’t let their small size fool you, they still require a great deal of water throughout the week.

Next on our list are foliage plants. When you think of houseplants, these are probably what come to mind. They are strictly leaf plants with very few exceptions to having any type of blooms. They also do not require much care and are much more forgiving if you forget to give them a drink. One of the most common types of foliage houseplants is Peace Lilies. They are a very hardy plant and can even be kept in your bathroom as they enjoy humid environments.

Last on our list are cacti (aka cactus) plants. These are about as low maintenance as you can get when it comes to house plants. They can survive harsh desert conditions for a reason. They require very minimal water, as little as only twice a month. These plants do like the warmth so a sunroom or sunny window is the best home for them.

Some additional categories of houseplants are palm plants, hanging plants, trailing/climbing plants, tree-type plants, succulent plants, and Christmas plants. I definitely recommend your own further research on these types of houseplants!


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  1. Unmasking AnxietyNovember 14, 2023 at 10:31 AM

    The types of plants that are out there can be very overwhelming. Since I know nothing about plants and have almost no experience with them, maybe I should start off with being a cactus plant owner.

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