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4 FOUR INDOOR PLANTS TO GIVE YOUR HOUSE A TOUCH OF GREEN AND BEAUTY

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Delhi North chapter.

All I need after a hectic day at college is to come back home and sit in the solace and tranquility of my living room. And what better way to create an oasis of calm and beauty in one’s own living space than by welcoming some beautiful indoor plants at home? These plants are like my friends, companions that sit right beside me, almost caressing me with their soft bower after a long dull day. Tirelessly keeping the air clean and cool, they allow me to breathe in freshness and positivity, keeping me connected with nature all the time!

Here are my four beloved indoor plants that I cherish the most: The Palm, Money Plant, Snake Plant, and Aloe Vera! With these plants, the best part is – they require minimum maintenance, elevate the ambiance of my living room amazingly, and keep the air fresh round-the-clock!

1. PALM (ARECA)

Standing tall beside the window in my living room, the Palm adorns the air with tropical elegance. Its leaves stretch out gracefully to create a lush green canopy that instantly transports me to a serene world. Each day as the sun casts its glow on it, it bathes in a soft luminescence, making it look even prettier! The low maintenance requirements of this plant make it a perfect addition to my home, even with a busy schedule!

2. money Plant (Epipremnum aureum)

Cascading gracefully from a hanging pot on the entrance wall of my living room, further decorated with fairy lights and dry flowers, this spot of our home instantly becomes a favorite for guests! Caring for this plant is such a breeze and what makes it perfect for indoors is its amazing air-purifying quality! Its emerald-shaped leaves, glistening with life, are always a true delight to watch!

3. SNAKE PLANT (Dracaena trifasciata)

A snake plant’s slender leaves are a testament to beauty in simplicity. Its minimalist charm never fails to win my heart! One on the console table, one on the fridge, and one on the side stool – the modest size of this plant has allowed me to keep it at scattered positions, throughout my living room! Having a few pots of Snake Plant in your space can undoubtedly infuse your room with a refreshing ambiance!

4. ALOE VERA

I had never before considered Aloe Vera until my best friend gifted me one on my birthday, and I have fallen in love with it since then! This versatile plant requires little attention and is a fantastic natural healer and moisturizer, making it a valuable addition to my home! Moreover, its lush green color, subtle charm, and air-freshening qualities really have the power to enhance the aesthetics and ambiance of any space!

If you also want your living space to radiate positivity and freshness, invite these wonderful indoor plants and become a plant parent! Make your place a beautiful space of serenity – a place where you’d love to pause and relax after a long day, and allow these lovelies to find their place in different corners of your house to make it lovelier, just like mine!

Arushi Sethi

Delhi North '24

Arushi Sethi is a Chapter Member at the Her Campus at Delhi North. She is a part of the Content Writing team, writing and exploring a plethora of genres in her writings for the website including lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, wellness and culture. Beyond Her Campus, she is a third year English Literature student at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. She is currently serving as the Content Editor for Willow – the journal of The English Society of Hansraj College, and has previously served as the Editor-in-Chief for Credence Foundation, a non-profit organization. Furthermore, she is a member of the Editorial Wing of Kavyanjali – the Poetry Society of Hansraj College, and Ostraca – the Creative Writing Society. She has also written for Hans, the college magazine of Hansraj College. And with a vast experience of participating and chairing in several Model United Nations Conferences, both as a Journalist and Executive Board, she also holds a keen interest and grip over journalistic writings. Being a poet, content writer, blogger & editor, she is constantly exploring newer ways to fulfil her passion for words. For her, there is bliss in reading, writing, listening to music, singing and playing the piano.