Best Springtime Plants for Apartment Living
Spring is finally here, and as Mother Miley has reminded us all: we can buy ourselves flowers.
Now that we’re out of the dark and into the season of new beginnings, you may be looking for a way to liven up your living space and embrace what spring has to offer. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best (and prettiest) indoor flowers for apartment living, so that you can surround yourself with the beautiful hues of the season without needing to get down and dirty in an outdoor garden!
African Violets 🐱🐶✔️
African violets are the perfect plant to bring the beautiful colors of springtime inside—these flowers actually do best and produce the most blooms in bright, indirect light with regular household temperatures (55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit). They bloom in shades of purple, pink, and white, making them a soft and pretty addition to anyone’s home.
Caring for African Violets
African Violets need just enough water to keep the soil moist, but never soggy—too much water can cause root rot, so you’ll just want to make sure you don’t overwater them. They generally only need to be watered once a week, using room temperature water. When the water is too cold, it chills the roots of African Violets, which will cause the leaves to curl down as the water is absorbed.
PET CHECK: African Violets are non-toxic to cats and dogs, so pet owners need not worry if they have curious little friends under their care (though it’s still best practice to keep your pets away from plants regardless).
Peace Lilies 🐱🐶 ❌
Peace Lilies are another beautiful plant for springtime apartment dwellers. These gorgeous white flowers are a beloved houseplant that are known for their easy care—meaning even first-time plant owners can have peace of mind when it comes to keeping them alive.
Caring for Peace Lilies
Peace Lilies are able to thrive in low-light spaces and even fluorescent lights, and are another plant that does best in consistent household temperatures (65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.) They like to be watered a lot at once, and will need to dry out afterward to prevent root rot. The good thing about Peace Lilies is that they will tell you when they’re thirsty—as soon as you see the plant start to droop, you’ll know it’s time for them to be watered again. A good rule of thumb for those who like to be proactive is to water them about once a week in order to keep them hydrated.
PET ALERT: While Peace Lilies are not as toxic as true lilies, they are still mildly poisonous to cats and dogs and will cause sickness if chewed or ingested. Therefore, we wouldn’t recommend that any pet owners partake in keeping this particular plant—we want nothing but safety and good health for all of our furry friends!
Moth Orchids 🐱🐶✔️
When you think of springtime, it’s hard not to think of orchids. Moth Orchids are considered the easiest orchids to grow and do not require a lot of attention, making them the perfect choice for indoor upkeep. These orchids bloom in springtime shades of white, purple, pink, or yellow and enjoy bright, indirect light—setting them near east facing windows is the best place for these particular beauties to thrive.
Caring for Moth Orchids
Much like Peace Lilies, they will need to be watered only when dry, and then allowed to dry out again. They thrive in slightly warmer temperatures of 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, so they are a great pick for those who like to keep things toasty.
PET CHECK: Moth orchids are non-toxic for cats and dogs, so they get a stamp of approval for our pet-friendly residents!
Begonias 🐱🐶 ❌
Another beautiful springtime flower choice, Begonias offer blooms in shades of pink, yellow, red, orange or white. They prefer bright, yet diffused light—placing them near a sunny window or under a lamp will do the trick.
Caring for Begonias
Like our other low-maintenance plants, Begonias will do best as long as they are not overwatered—they like consistently moist, but not soggy, soil. You can usually tell when they’re in need of a drink by the drooping of their flowers, such as with Peace Lilies. Begonias also thrive on humidity, so if the air in your home is dry, they will benefit from a daily mist!
PET ALERT: Like lilies, all Begonia species are unfortunately toxic to cats and dogs. Steer clear from this choice of plant if you have pets to ensure their home remains safe!
Kalanchoe 🐱🐶 ❌
Last but not least, we have Kalanchoe. Kalanchoe are a type of succulent—the ever so trendy houseplant du jour. Sporting hues of yellow, red, orange, pink, or white, Kalanchoe is a great plant to infuse color and variety in your home during these coming spring days. Kalanchoe is a relatively low maintenance species that does well in bright indirect light, as is standard in this guide.
Caring for Kalanchoe
Generally, Kalanchoe thrive in temperatures of 55-80 degrees Fahrenheit and do well with minimal water, only requiring a complete saturation every few weeks. As is also standard in this guide, their soil will need to dry out completely before watering again. Due to its succulent nature, the leaves are capable of storing water as well, making Kalanchoe a perfect plant for even the most forgetful of plant owners when it comes to watering.
PET ALERT: Though not the most dangerous, Kalanchoe are another species of plant that is toxic to cats and dogs, and will cause sickness to them. We recommend only sporting Kalanchoe if you don’t have a sweet fur baby that might get into your plants!