What plants can you use in your kitchen?

Best Kitchen Plants

In fact, even despite the "difficult living conditions", the choice of plants for the kitchen is practically unlimited. For convenience, we suggest considering flowers for the kitchen by category.

The most unpretentious plants

If you definitely want live plants, but are not ready to spend a lot of time caring for them, take a look at these 7 unpretentious flowers for kitchen.

Chlorophytum

It is considered the easiest ampel plant to grow. Benefits of chlorophytums: they perfectly clean the air, are unpretentious to sunlight, withstand the absence of watering. They grow quickly, they look spectacular both in hanging pots and on window sills.

Geranium

Pelargoniums were also loved by our grandmothers, but they still remain in top indoor plants for kitchen. Fluffy leaves perfectly purify the air, and the flowers decorating them give the room a decorative effect.

In the photo, a blooming geranium

Fat woman

Crassula is not picky about water, soil, location. Money trees refer to succulents, accumulate water in the leaves: therefore, they are not afraid of missed watering.

The only caveat - should be placed so as to avoid direct sunlight.

Zamioculcas

In Russia, this houseplant with dark green arrow-leaves was nicknamed the dollar tree. A young seedling can decorate an open shelf, adults, the length of the arrows of which reaches 100 cm, are placed on the floor - for example, in a free corner.

Tradescantia

Second in simplicity and popularity after chlorophytum. Tradescantia are ampelous - that is, their branches hang down with branches. Therefore, it is best to remove the flowerpots with this unpretentious plant higher - on the refrigerator, kitchen cabinet or shelf.

Sansevieria

Like any cacti and succulents, this plant does not require special care. Mother-in-law's tongue can withstand temperature extremes (not afraid of airing even in winter), bright light, high humidity.

Among the species, everyone will find something to their liking:

• small options with short leaves can be placed on the window,
• tall with long leaves, put on the floor,
• decorative tubular, similar to aloe, on a table or countertop.

Dracaena

Indoor palms with narrow or wide leaves are incredibly beautiful: among the species there are dark green, bright green, monochromatic, variegated. Large ones are convenient to place on the bottom, on the floor.

The original Sanders resembling bamboo, often used in composition on the table. They can be grown in water, so just put a few twigs in a beautiful vase to get an original green bouquet.

Climbing plants

Curly varieties are used to add coziness to open shelves or to decorate the empty space above the upper cabinets.

Cissus

In common people - a birch. A fast-growing loach, somewhat reminiscent of an ordinary garden ivy. The beautiful branches of a lush bush can not be touched, then they will simply fall off from above.Or direct with the help of special supports to form a whole green wall, or a panel.

Creeping ficus

Ficus Sagittata differs from its relatives in its appearance: it is not a stately tree, but an unusual bush with long, thin branches. The leaves are rather small (~ 1.5-2 cm), round and variegated: the white border turns an ordinary houseplant into an original decoration of the kitchen area.

Episode

Unlike the previous versions, the episode also blooms! The flowers, however, are not too decorative: small, red, expressionless.

The role of the main beauties is taken by the leaves: the velvety mother-of-pearl surface in combination with the pronounced mesh of the pattern definitely attracts attention.

Monstera Adansona

If for small kitchen it is better to choose Ficus Sagittata, then Monstera adansonii should be given great preference. Compared to other monsters, this one has not too large (20-30 cm) carved leaves and very tenacious branches: the Adanson view can even cling to the wall.

At home, this fact, combined with rapid growth, can become a disadvantage: therefore, if you do not want the plant to damage the wallpaper, cut it off in time, direct the shoots.

In the photo, small-leaved monstera Adanson

Scindapsus

The second name is epiprenum. In the wild, one representative grows several kilometers in breadth and upward: it grows with lightning speed, at home it is considered a parasite and pest.

In indoor conditions, timely pruning will help to curb rapid growth. But in gratitude you will receive a picky and very beautiful plant.

Artificial flowers and plants

Live plants are not suitable for the kitchen, but would you like to add green decor? Take a closer look at the simulated options.

On the picture artificial flowers IKEA

Benefits artificial flowers:

• do not require maintenance (watering, transplanting);
• retain their original appearance (do not grow, do not fade);
• look almost indistinguishable from natural;
• can be used in the shade, in the sun, in heat, cold.

The main thing to remember: To keep plastic plants fresh, they should be regularly cleaned from dust with a dry cloth, washed from grease.

Applications:

• Potters are placed on the floor, table, windowsill, shelves.
• Planters with artificial grass are hung on railing.
• Compositions in the form of bouquets are used to decorate tables, open shelves and shelves.

Potted plants

In the interior of the kitchen, potted plants can be both large, floor-standing, and small - which have enough space on the window, table, small shelf.

Spathiphyllum

The main thing you need to know about "female happiness" is does not tolerate drafts! But he loves high humidity. Therefore, instead of a window sill, put it in a bright place next to the sink - the flower will respond with lush greenery and a beautiful white bud, reminiscent of calla lilies.

In the photo, a blooming spathiphyllum

Aglaonema

Favorable conditions for an ornamental plant of the aroid family: partial shade, no drafts, regular watering, spraying. When aglaonema is comfortable, it releases new variegated leaves and quickly grows into a lush bush.

Kalanchoe

The flowering relative of the money tree is also unpretentious to water, sun, lighting, container sizes. Flowering occurs in winter, lasts about a month: a large number of bright buds will decorate any kitchen window.

Citruses

Homemade lemons and tangerines cannot be called unpretentious: they are more likely to suit experienced flower growers. If grown in a bright place, take into account the high requirements for the soil and water regularly, citrus fruits will delight with regular flowering and offspring - at least once a year.

In the photo, indoor lemon

Ficus

If you remake the famous rhyme about the profession, you can say: there are many ficuses in the world, but you should only choose the one that is dearer to you than anyone else in the world. There are really many species, they differ from each other like heaven and earth. In addition to the creeping one already described by us, there are:

• small-leaved Benjamina, Kinky, Natasha;
• large-leaved Lyrata, Elastica;
• decorative Microcarpa;
• the original Ali (Benedict).

And many other shapes, sizes, colors! Choose the ones that are right for you.

Begonia

In the context of the kitchen, little is said about the flowering species, but it is not possible to ignore the charming begonias. To admire fragrant flowers more often, the plant must feel comfortable. To do this, it is placed in a space flooded with the rays of the sun, provide regular watering and spraying, guarantee heat (above 15-17C) all year round.

Decorative pepper

This perennial flower is easy to grow from seeds: in the first year it will bloom profusely and will delight you with bright tiny fruits.

Edible and beautiful plants

In addition to decorative green herbs, quite useful spicy herbs are also grown on kitchen tables. Some of them, for example dill, parsley, basil, mint, oregano, anyone can easily grow from seeds.

More "harmful" representatives (rosemary, bay leaf, thyme) are easier to acquire by adults.

Location options in the kitchen

Where to put:

• Window sill... Consider the side of the world - some species cannot be placed in direct sunlight.
• Table top... Different options for small flowers for the kitchen are suitable here, which will not take up much space.
• Open shelves... Green leaves mixed with crockery and storage jars set the dynamics for the interior.
• Furniture covers... On cabinets and refrigerators, ampelous, curly models look especially advantageous.
• Dinner table... It is better to choose low flowering representatives: Kalanchoe or begonia will replace a beautiful bouquet and will not wither in a week.
• Floor... Large specimens will help fill empty corners.
• Hangers... Flowers can hang over the table, over the window, over the sink - the main thing is to choose a reliable mount.

Important! Do not hang fresh flowers over the kettle, do not place them next to the stove. Steam from boiling water and splashes of hot oil will have a detrimental effect on the health of green residents.

When growing real plants in a room, you need to provide them with a suitable degree of light.: some can burn out in the bright sun, others die in the shade. When purchasing a new plant, carefully study its preferences.

According to Chinese science feng shui - in the north there are holly flowers (dracaena, chlorophytum). In the eastern zone, plants with round leaves (bastard, geranium, scindapsus) will look more harmonious.

Care advice

In addition to watering with settled water, flowers must be cleaned of dust and dirt. To do this, they can be washed in the shower or wiped with a damp soft cloth. Moreover, the closer the flowers are to the cooking zone, the more often it is recommended to clean them: up to 1 time in 2-3 days. The fat accumulating on the surface closes the pores and the flower literally suffocates.

Beautiful examples in the interior

Today's popular urban jungle trend has led to an increased interest in flowers. Now lovers of evergreens want to grow them not by 1-2 copies on the windowsill, but by many and, preferably, wherever possible!

The result is original "green" kitchens that look fresh and original. Take a closer look at the examples in the photo: perhaps this option will work for you too?

You can grow green comrades in any room: they just need more serious care in the kitchen. Provide it with your colors and they will reciprocate you.