Taking Care Of An Orchid Isn’t As Hard As You Might Think

If you’re a loyal lurker of the home decor space on Instagram, then you may have noticed that plants are having a major moment right now (#plantsmakepeoplehappy). Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like people have a renewed interest in flexing their greenthumbs, and why not? Plants can instantly switch up the vibes of any home, purify the air by filtering out all the bad stuff, and even add a fragrant smell to your home, if you’ve chosen greenery with aromatic properties.

So, if you’re considering adding a plant to your home, you don’t have to stick solely to green vines. Flowering plants are just as easy to maintain as more popular indoor plants like spider plants, but you do have to consider a few things before your relationship with a new bud can, ahem blossom.

The first: What is your indoor environment like? "One of the major (and most important) keys to successfully taking care of flowering plants is access to natural sunlight," says indoor plant expert and founder of Desk Plants Lawrence Hanley. If your home doesn’t have access to natural light, you may want to consider investing in artificial fluorescent lighting specifically made for plants.

Once you find the perfect spot for your new plant, Hanley says to keep an eye on three things: sunlight, humidity, and adequate water. The flower plant you choose will have unique instructions for its care, so you'll definitely want to keep those handy.

Elle Meager, founder of gardening blog Outdoor Happens, adds that indoor plants are especially susceptible to insects and disease, so you need to keep a close eye on them. "Either remove the pest by hand or treat them with an appropriate, preferably organic (since you’re bringing it into your home) pesticide," she says.

As long as you keep up with routine maintenance, there’s no reason your flowering plant shouldn’t thrive even when growing indoors. Need some green inspo? Here’s a list of 20 plants that boast beautiful blooms and are easy to grow indoors.