Plants make you happy! Not only do they breathe life (and color) into a restrained interior, but they also provide a sense of well-being by improving the air. But that’s a bit in the background at the moment. Above all, succulents, the small or large green all-rounders, are just the hottest trend accessories for a cool home.
Low-maintenance plant trend
For those not blessed with a green thumb, the succulent trend is just right: the decorative desert flowers, which include cacti and tillandsias (so-called air plants), need little attention from the owner but attract all eyes wherever you place them.
Why is the chic desert outfit so amazingly frugal? Succulents feed on humidity alone, so they don’t need water. Tillandsias even do without soil. That makes them interesting decorative accessories, hanging in glass frames or copper wires on ropes or standing in rows on the solid (concrete) ground.
The hype around the cool plant genus of succulents becomes more topical than ever, especially in the cold season, because the desert plants enhance sideboard and co. with an exotic touch.
The perfect location
Succulents also feel comfortable in low-light conditions in the hallway or bathroom, as they can “feed” on the high humidity, especially there. But be careful: even here, the green plants should change their location occasionally. In the long run, no one is happy without daylight.
Harmonious variety
Can you make up your mind about the variety of succulent species? Then take all of them. Well, maybe not all of them, but a composition of different species and sizes will conjure up your little jungle at home.
Arrange 2-5 succulents next to each other in small groups on the sideboard or table. To avoid the impression of randomly and lovelessly thrown together green plants, repetition is essential: with the same cachepots or vases, similar shades or pairs succeed the harmony.
Every pot finds its little plant
New, surprising planters give perennial green plants a modern update. Square or round, colorful or plain, made of stone or raffia – we’ll conclude by introducing you to our favorite trends. When choosing a pot, ensure the design matches your furniture’s style.
By the way, less is more for tall plants and small trees; a plain planter accommodates the eye-catching plant here. Tip on the diameter: the larger the plant, the larger the pot. The roots need enough space at the bottom.
Trendy cacti find their style partner in Moroccan baskets made of rattan or raffia. Together with other furnishing details in boho chic, such as an oriental kilim rug, a real desert feeling comes up.
Those who like it more minimalist will love the current must-have for potted plants: Pots made of concrete, which you can also easily make yourself and give a shiny coat of pastel or gold tones. And now it’s up to you to bring your green oasis home.