10 Foliage Plants to Grow in Your Garden

10 Foliage Plants to Grow in Your Garden

1. Areca Palm 

These plants like bright Sun, but it is advisable to keep them away from the scorching heat. They also don’t require a plethora of water, watering the soil to make it moist is just enough. It grows best in the summer and spring seasons and can even grow up to 10 years.

2. Jade Plant 

They are considered a symbol of good looks as it is very simple to take care of them. Water your jade plant when the top of the soil is just dry to the touch and never let your plant dry out completely. Also, they need full sun to grow properly.

3. Spider Plant 

Spider plants are known to bring good luck and prosperity to your homes. While growing in your garden, make sure to provide them with well-drained soil and indirect sunlight so that they can flourish properly. They also need some drying out in between watering.

4. Alocasia Velvet Black Plant 

These plants are a little toxic, hence, you ought to wear gloves before touching them. They grow well in hot and humid conditions. They also prefer filtered light to thrive properly. Water your alocasia plant well to settle the soil around the bulb.

5. Golden Money Plant

The plant does best when you maintain it in hot temperatures. Water the plant regularly in small amounts on a day-to-day basis when it is about a height few inches. The plant matures and is ready to absorb more amount of water about 2-4 inches once every week when the soil is completely dry. 

6. Snake Plant

These plants grow best in warm climates and temperatures. Snake plants are drought tolerant, so they only need watering about once a week. Try to avoid letting the soil become waterlogged because the roots will rot. They also tend to become more vibrant when exposed to direct sun.

7. Dieffenbachia Camille Plant

These are also known as dumb cane and if you live in a warm climate they are your best summer plants. You can take advantage of Dieffenbachia’s natural growing season (from March to October) by planting in the spring. Water your dieffenbachia well and keep the soil moist (but not soggy), as the plant establishes itself.

8. Rubber Plant

They can thrive well in partial and full sun with heat and humidity. You can also add a 2-inch layer of mulch which will keep the soil moist longer. Rubber Trees grown in these conditions can commonly reach 60-90 feet tall and can grow wide, shallow root systems to support their height and capture the water and nutrient resources around them efficiently.

9. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a very popular medicinal plant with antioxidant and antibacterial properties and grows in hot and dry climates. It can easily tolerate infrequent watering Plant aloe in a terracotta pot with well-drained dirt. Your best bet is to mix equal parts sand and potting soil or buy a special succulent mix.

10.  Coleus

It is believed that they grow well in shade but it is preferable to light them up with the morning sun. Planted outdoors in early spring, coleus quickly spreads and grows to full size in a single season. Large swaths of assorted coleus plantings in a landscape or garden bed take on a quilt-like appearance. It grows best in soil that is consistently moist but not soggy. 

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5 comments

  1. Kiyaan Shah

    Explore this informative blog showcasing a curated list of foliage plants that bring beauty, texture, and color to any garden space

  2. Nisha Patel

    This blog provided an excellent list of foliage plants to enhance any garden. I particularly loved the inclusion of Calathea with its stunning leaf patterns. Can’t wait to incorporate some of these plants into my garden for a vibrant

  3. Nisha Patel

    This blog provided an excellent list of foliage plants to enhance any garden. I particularly loved the inclusion of Calathea with its stunning leaf patterns. Can’t wait to incorporate some of these plants into my garden.

  4. Avijit Bhuniaa

    Thank you for this informative blog post! I’m always on the lookout for foliage plants to add texture and color to my garden, and your recommendations are fantastic. Can’t wait to incorporate these beautiful plants into my outdoor space!

  5. Avijit Bhuniaa

    Your blog post on the best cacti/succulent plants for decoration was exactly what I needed! The variety you’ve shared is fantastic, and the detailed descriptions of each plant’s unique features are really helpful. Thank you for this inspiring post!

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