This living room is made more serene with a potted, oversize palm tree and a mixture of exotic plants elegantly on the coffee table. Certainly cheering up our home this past season were our houseplants. Plants are a wonderful way to add warmth, personality and character to any space. Although most are easy to grow, there are some guidelines to follow when selecting plants to use in your home. I like to always experiment with one or two unusual ones to add a bit of spice.
Plants have widely different requirements when it comes to lighting and other specific needs.
Note what type of natural light prevails in each room in your home and the amount at different times of the day. If your lifestyle is a hectic one, check to see what type of care the plants you select require. Some plants need constant watering, feeding and special handling. If you have children and pets, make certain that your plants are safely out of their reach. Protect your furniture and other surfaces from the bottoms of pots and other types of planters.