When we are picturing our ideal home, with all the cohesion of design with the warmth of a space full of personal meaning, it’s only natural to picture beautiful, thriving plants scattered throughout the rooms. But so many of our clients resist these natural pieces of decor because, well, let’s just say they have a spotty record on keeping plants alive.

So our team asked: how can we help our clients with that?

The answer was: consult experts. We don’t always have the greenest of thumbs, but our friends at Flower Works in Marquette have made it simple to find plants you love and to love them properly…by not killing them. This is the first of a 3 part series…these plants are FlowerWorks favorites for high light spaces like living rooms or bedrooms.

THE BEST PLANTS FOR BRIGHT LIVING SPACES

 High Light Living Room (Neutrals, Light Colors)

Norfolk Pine

The Norfolk pine is an adorable indoor tree! This plant does not enjoy temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The Norfolk pine enjoys bright light, but never direct. This plant needs well-drained soil. Water this tree when the topsoil is dry to the touch and water sparingly in winter.                              

Sansevieria

A sansevieria is a beautiful plant with intricately detailed leaves. Sansevierias’ need bright light to thrive, but some direct sunlight is beneficial. Water this plant when the soil is completely dry and the soil must be very well drained. This is important; do not wet the heart of the plant! Sansevirias’ enjoy being kept in temperatures over 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant is great for air purification!

Succulents

There are so many varieties of succulents! Succulents must have a lot of bright sunlight in order to thrive, but not direct sunlight. Some varieties of succulents can get sunburned. Succulents need to completely dry between watering, less is more with this plant. Cautious watering year round is advised. Succulents must be kept above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dracaena Fragrans

Dracaena fragrans is a plant that requires bright to semi-shade lighting. The plant style of the dracaena fragrans photographed is called topiary. This plant is great for air purification! This plant needs to be kept over 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Dracaena fragrans like to be on the dry side, but when watered the plant must very well drained or root rot will occur. Allow the top half of the soil to dry before you water again. One should water sparingly in winter. In general, less light equals less water. This plant loves to have its leaves misted!

Need plants, inspiration or just a general dose of gorgeousness? Check out FlowerWorks! We work locally with clients in Marquette, MI and consult virtually with clients nationwide to make beautiful rooms for your plants to live in!

Happy Designing!

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