If you are unsure what to plant in your home entrance, consider a few simple plants that can provide the right amount of welcome and style. These include Areca palms, Succulents, Asparagus fern, Lavender, and more. These plants are ideal for beginners, and they are suitable for windowsills and higher shelves. Listed below are the best plants for your home entrance. Read on to learn more about these plants and find out the perfect addition to your space!
Areca palms
Using Areca palms for home entrances can provide a tropical feel without the cost of an exotic, living tree. Although these plants are usually purchased in the form of small tabletop plants, they are relatively easy to care for and maintain. They also provide an excellent alternative to classical air fresheners. The best part about using them as home entrance plants is that they grow very slowly, only reaching a mature height of about six to seven feet.
It is important to plant Areca palms in well-drained soil and give them adequate lighting. Because they are heavy drinkers, they require regular watering. If placed indoors, they should be watered as soon as the soil starts to become dry. Outdoors, they will require extra hydration during hot weather. Also, indoor areca palms may not receive the necessary amount of sunlight. They may benefit from a diffused source of light.
Areca palms need a constant temperature of 15degC. They do not like direct sunlight, but they tolerate full sunlight. Indoors, you can place them near a south-facing window, where they will get bright light from the windows. In the summer, water your Areca palm regularly with distilled or rainwater. You can divide the mature plant after it has grown to multiple stems. Once it has multiplied, pat the stems to separate the new ones.
Outdoor Areca palms can reach up to 30 feet in height. When grown indoors, they can reach between two and four feet in width. When grown properly, they can grow to a height of ten to thirty feet. You can easily propagate an Areca palm from seed or by splitting the plant during repotting. The latter option requires a lot of patience, but the process is well worth it. So, if you’re interested in having an Areca palm for your home entrance, start today!
Succulents
Choosing succulents for your home entrance can make a bold statement. They are more noticeable when placed near the entrance and flowering varieties complement other flowering plants at the entrance. When planning which succulents to purchase, consider the conditions of the entrance, light, and watering requirements. Also, choose the best location to maximize light exposure. If you do not have a lot of space at the entrance, use a grow light or terrarium instead.
When it comes to choosing where to place succulents in your home, it can depend on the type of entrance you have. Placements in the front entrance should not be too crowded, as it can keep away visitors. Choose succulents in a sunny corner, where they can receive direct sunlight. Similarly, succulents placed on a desk in an office can negatively impact your relationships with your colleagues and visitors. In the bedroom, succulents may disrupt the flow of intimacy.
Succulents in a shadowbox are simple to reproduce and look fantastic all year round. Pretty Providence shows you how to make one of these shadowboxes. You can also use them to decorate your home office, vanity area, or other spaces. A full succulent wreath is a more elaborate project that you can do yourself, but will definitely be an impressive addition to your home entrance. There are many ways to arrange succulents in a home entrance.
String succulents are another great option for your home entrance. These plants can be placed in hanging pots or baskets. They are best placed in indirect light and need only occasional watering. Always allow the soil to dry before watering. They look great in a hanging basket or baby Groot flower pot. It is very easy to maintain and can be transplanted if needed. If you do not have the right light and space to place succulents, consider a grow light.
Lavender
Whether you have a narrow entryway or a large one, lavender can add color and scent to your home. They grow in a broad range of climates and can be planted in pots to create an aromatic entrance. Plant lavender in pots in the corners of your garden to soften the curve of the pathway and to provide scent and color for visitors. Lavender plants have a wonderful aroma that will linger in the air long after visitors have left.
You can choose from a variety of species, from the classic lavender plant to the modern hybrids. Choose lavender with a low maintenance requirement. Thumbelina Leigh English Lavender is a low-maintenance perennial that blooms twice a year. The lavender blooms are a beautiful, fragrant purple. Among its other features, it is drought tolerant, grows up to one foot high and two feet wide.
Make sure to select a pot with adequate drainage. Lavender grows best in dry, sandy soil, and should never be grown in clay or overly moist environments. A pot with a saucer is not ideal as water can pool near the roots. Instead, fill the pot with a drainage-friendly, sandy soil and add a tablespoon of lime. Next, place your Lavender plant into the soil, about an inch or two from the top. It is important to leave a thin layer of soil around the roots, since this can help to retain moisture.
Consider a plant that will fit your home’s entryway. The scent of lavender can make your home entrance a calming place to greet visitors. Lavender is an excellent choice for this area because it adds a touch of color and a nice, refreshing scent. It is easy to grow and needs little maintenance and requires just the right amount of water. Make sure to choose one that is hardy enough for your climate.
Asparagus fern
Asparagus ferns are one of the easiest houseplants to maintain. This plant has upright arms with bright green needle-like leaves. They can grow from two to three feet tall, and are relatively easy to maintain. The plant requires a light amount of water each day and can tolerate being occasionally miss watered. Depending on the amount of sunlight, they may be pruned to shape, or they can grow wild and large with minimal pruning.
For the home entrance, a tall, lush plant such as the Asparagus densiflorus is a great choice. Its lush, airy foliage creates a welcoming atmosphere. The foliage of Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri Group’ is attractively tumbling, and the fronds of Asparagus falcatus have large, sickle-shaped leaves.
Asparagus ferns require indirect light and low lighting to grow healthy. Ideally, they should be placed near an east-facing window. If your space does not have a window, consider a pot in a sunny spot. A window facing south or east will give your fern more direct sunlight. If you’re worried about watering, divide the plant’s rootball into two or three pieces and place each section into separate pots. Water your ferns regularly, but be sure to mist them often.
Asparagus fern is an easy-to-grow plant that requires low maintenance. It grows well in dappled shade, but it will tolerate some light if it doesn’t get too much. The plant prefers soil that is moist, but not wet. Unlike other ferns, it can be grown indoors in the winter, so it won’t require as much light as you might think.
Green Mountain boxwood
If you are establishing a green mountain boxwood hedge for your home entrance, the first step is to prune the tree. Then, let it grow naturally for a few years before heaving it again. It is best to use sharp pruning tools and sanitize them afterward. Because different species of Buxus are native to various climates and landscape styles, they can thrive in a variety of locations.
The growth rate of the Green Mountain Boxwood is slow, making it a suitable choice for planting at the home entrance. This shrub is deer and rabbit-resistant, which is a bonus. It prefers a sunny spot, although it will also tolerate some partial shade. It thrives in soil that is slightly acidic or slightly alkaline. A densely-clumped hedge of boxwoods will provide the perfect habitat for small native birds.
When deciding which type of boxwood to use for your home entrance, choose one that will withstand the most cold climates. This shrub will grow as large as a palm tree and doesn’t require burlap wrapping. Its rounded pyramidal shape makes it suitable for home entrances. The shrub is naturally resistant to cold, but it will need some water at the end of the growing season to stay healthy and beautiful.
In zones 7-9, B. harlandii will grow well. However, if you live in a warm climate, you may want to consider cultivars that resist a wide range of insects. Also, boxwoods are difficult to grow in open spaces, so be sure to consider its climate zone before you choose the species. These trees can tolerate partial shade as long as they receive protection from wind. However, in cold climates, they can be hardy in parts of the state.
