Did all the plants you got the last time survive? Time to level up! Commit to being more green by adding 10 more indoor plants to your home. Careful though; these require a touch more attention and care to the last ones that were recommended. 

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans massangeana)

This six-foot striped-leafed stunner is simple to care for while it screams to be looked at thanks to its towering size (relative to other indoor plants, of course).

How to care for it:

•    Give it filtered sunlight

•    Water every 7-10 days.

 Image Source : Plant Daddy Podcast

Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Plumosa)

It looks like a fern. It’s called a fern. But it’s not. Really. It isn’t. Regardless, this darling is ballet dancer among plants. It’ll sway in the slightest breeze. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you can prune it to look like a tiny tree. 

How to care for it:

•    Fairly easy-going, it handles partial to full sunlight well

•    Keep soil lightly moist

 Image Source : The Spruce

Mistletoe Cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera)

Tired of leafy plants? Want something unique? The rhipsalis baccifera is your baby; its green pencil-thin branches will liven up any room. And since it’s at home in tropical environments, it’ll easily survive Singapore’s weather.

How to care for it:

•    It’ll survive low light but bring it into some indirect light now and then.

•    Water weekly; drooping tendrils means it’s thirsty.

Image Source : Garden Betty

Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)

If you don’t already know, this one’s all about good luck and prosperity. For such a delicate looking thing with the braids and all, it actually is pretty robust. Fun fact: braided money trees are actually made of three or more trees.

How to care for it:

•    Place it in moderate to bright indirect sunlight

•    Water every one to two weeks

•    Optional: Braid the tree by weaving the parts together as it grows and then loosely tying it all at the top

Chinese Evergreen

Also known as the Silver Bay Aglaonema, they look like someone painted on them. Despite that, it’s a hardy plant requiring little maintenance. 

How to care for it:

•    Wait until soil is completely dried out before watering

•    Can survive low light, but needs to be brought out every now and again to a brighter spot

Image Source : The Spruce

Wondering Jew (Tradescantia Zebrina)

Quick to mature, these colourful crawlers are for the more impatient folks. To top it off, they’re generally easy to take care of with some caveats. Let is crawl on the ground or have it drape down from a height.

How to care for it:

•    Keep it in bright indirect light.

•    Only water when the top inch of the soil dries out

•    Watch for yellow leaves; they’re a sign of overwatering. Water less.

ZZ plant

Unrelated to a certain rock band, these succulents have waxy smooth leaves the help bounce light around a room, like a rock star would. Plus, they’re known to suck toxins out of the air for better air quality.

How to care for it:

•    Grow in fast-draining sandy potting mix

•    Water only when soil it completely dry, which is about every 2 to 3 weeks

•    Thrives in every lighting condition; bright to low sunlight (water more often in bright areas)

•    Overly wet soil, rotten leaves, and yellowing are signs of too much water

•    NOT pet- and child-friendly.

Image Source : The Spruce

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa)

This one is native to southern India and is actually pretty easy to grow. A type of climbing vine, it’s great for hanging garden setups. On top of that, the flowers are amazingly unreal.

How to care for it: 

•    Bright and indirect light is what it likes

•    Water when the top few inches of soil is dry

Rubber Fig Plant

Often seen office desks and study tables, this plant can actually reach colossal heights of 6 to 10 feet indoors. If have an outdoor garden, it’ll gladly grow up to 30 feet. That said, it’s a pretty simple plant to care for.

How to care for it:

•    Grow well in both bright and low light

•    Needs a well-drained, aerated potting mix

•    Water only when soil is drying out, about a week between waterings

•    When leaves turn yellow and fall off, you’re watering it too much

Begonia

Beautiful and visually interesting, Begonias aren’t too hard to care for but not too easy either. When cared for just right, you’ll be rewards with amazing bouquets of flowers.

How to care for it:

•    This thrives easily under any light, even fluorescent lights

•    Needs well-drained soil

•    Water just enough; not too much, not too little

Level up your greens

These aren’t much harder to take care of but each has a little caveat in their care. Be mindful of those, keep these plants healthy, and there’ll be bigger challenges for you to look forward to in the future.

Posted on 1st September 2023

Written by Kenny Tan

SIXiDES Editorial Team