Chase away the doldrums by bringing house plants into your home. Whether you go with live plants, artificial plants, or a mixture of the two, green leaves and bright blooms bring good energy into a space. When you take the time to research “house plants near me,” you’ll be rewarded with a huge variety of potted plants that fit every room. Read on for the basics of choosing house plants and finding containers for them.
Why House Plants and Which Ones?
People love their indoor plants for many reasons, but there are no best house plants for your home or office. It's all a matter of preference. Some decorate with house plants, while others add plants for cleaner air. Learn about indoor vines and succulents. We’ve got plants to suit every mood, style, and aesthetic.
Pet-Friendly House Plants
Before you venture too far into finding house plants that make your heart sing, consider Fluffy or Fido. Not all plants are safe for cats and dogs. Filter your choices by cat-safe plants, plants safe for dogs, or both.
If you don’t have indoor pets, shop our full selection of house plants. Lilies, bamboo, croton, and other plants that are unsafe for pets will be fine in your home. Do keep in mind any future pets if you’re plant-shopping, and perhaps err on the side of caution so you’ll be able to keep your beloved house plants alongside any furry friends.
House Plant Water Requirements
Another thing to keep in mind, whether you’re a first-time house plant parent or an experienced indoor gardener, is how often you’d like to water your plants. Some people enjoy the ritual of tending to a plant each morning, while others prefer a more low-commitment house plant. To avoid future dry leaves or thirsty plants, plan now for the watering level you’d like. Sort by daily, twice-a-week, weekly watering, or other water requirements to find plants that fit your needs.
Indoor Plant Pots
An enjoyable design-related aspect to keeping house plants is finding the perfect container for each plant. We’ve got indoor flower pots in an array of colors and sizes. Find small flower pots for new or tiny plants, large ones for sprawling indoor plants, and all of them in beautiful shades of blue, gray, white, or whatever colors fit your decor.
Indoor Planters
You can watch your indoor garden thrive. When you find the proper containers to fit your plants, drain them appropriately, and allow your house plants to grow, you'll be amazed at their progress. Find planters that aren't too small. On the other hand, make sure that overly large indoor planters won't dwarf your plants. It's a Goldilocks situation where your planter should be just right for your plant size. If a particular planter has no built-in drainage dish beneath it, don’t forget to add one. That way, the water will stay where it should.
Plant Stands
Get more variety from your pots and planters with indoor plant stands. Although there are sculptural and extravagant tall indoor plant stands with many tiers that transform your plants into art, we also have simpler 1- and 2-tier plant stands. It all depends on the look you’re going for. Metal plant stands look classic in ornate wrought iron or more industrial in shinier metals. Wood plant stands give a natural or rustic look. When fitting house plants everywhere, use corner plant stands to make the most of every inch of space.
Hanging House Plants
For a different look, check out indoor hanging planters. They add movement and even more levels to your indoor garden. If you’re ready to go full force with house plants, consider adding hanging planters that match your style. We’ve got options in resin, ceramic, plastic, wood, woven fibers, and more.
Window Boxes
For a rustic and charming look that’s practical as well, add house plants to window boxes. Cheery flowers get their required sunlight, and you get to appreciate the gorgeous blossoms. It’s a smart solution for growing herbs, too. Simply snip off a sprig or two when it’s time to whip up a meal. Some of these planters go outside the window, while others can sit inside on your windowsill.
Wall Planters
The final frontier of turning your house plants into a decorative touch is adding wall planters. Let your plants become the art that hangs on the walls. You can choose from a planter with several small pots or go with larger wall planters for more prominent plants.
Many planters, pots, plant stands, and hanging planters can also work outdoors. They’re especially effective in a sunroom or covered porch. Let your indoor garden spill outward into transitional spaces to bring more joy. As a bonus, it'll give you room for even more plants.
Now that you know the container options for keeping your house plants, fill them with the proper potting soil and fertilizer, then get planting. From succulents to snake plants to snapdragons, we’ve got the plants you want in your home. Shop online, on our mobile app, or in our Garden Center aisles for house plants near you. We have everything you need to make your indoor garden grow and bloom.