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12 House Plants Perfect For HDB Homes In Singapore

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12 House Plants Perfect For HDB Homes In Singapore

September 2, 2020

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The maximalist trend that’s taken the interior design world by storm and just refuses to go away – jungalow. And for good reason. Jungalow is all about matching colourful fabrics, tropical patterns, jungle motifs and indoor greenery (house plants).

The theme not only can be relaxing for the mind, but it also gives you an opportunity to work with plants and improve your mood.

The first step to entering the jungle? Finding plants that are not only pleasing to the eye. House plants need to be easy to care for. They have to improve air quality. And while you’re at it, certain plants can also boost the good Fengshui in your home.

We got together some plant inspo ahead of the event to give you an idea about what you might want to have in your house. Here’s a variety that could work for you.

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12 House Plants Perfect For HDB Homes In Singapore
Cacti
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Plants wither and die the moment you so much as look at them. You manage to kill even garden weeds. If you aren’t green-fingered but simply love the look — and presence — of plants, don’t lie to yourself or get ugly, artificial plants. Adopt a zen attitude and several pots of low maintenance, heat-loving cacti.

Until I remember to bring back my new @founditlast print from my parents house, this little alpaca lives here. ? Anyone else prone to leaving at least one item every trip?! ?? In other news, I’m on the hunt for some awesome small home shops! (Vintage, rugs, wallpaper, etc.) What are some of your faves?! Or share your very own!! ☺

A post shared by spencer monk (@spencer.monk) on Jan 29, 2018 at 8:14am PST

Chinese Money Plant
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Originating from Southwest China, this little plant is said to bring good fortune, wealth and abundance to its owner. As a plus, it takes up very little space in your home and thrives in hot, sunny weather with lots of water.

” Natural beauté ” Pilea peperomioides ? ? From @nordic.jungle #plantaddict #plantstagram #plants #leaf #monstera #monsteramonday #urbanjuglebloggers #gogreen #ourhome #myhome #plantsofinstagram #plantstrong #green #greenplant #follow4follow #like3like #instagood #pilea #beautifulnature❤ #plantloversofinstagram #inspo #inspiration #interiordesign

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Sansevieria
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Commonly known as Snake’s Tongue or Devil’s Tongue (and, hilariously, Mother-In-Law’s Tongue), this common plant sure is a talking point. They are slow-growing plants that thrive in warmth and bright light, and can tolerate low-water conditions. This resilient plant comes in many different sizes and is capable of removing over 107 known air pollutants, including nitrogen monoxide, chloroform, benzene and carbon monoxide. With their strikingly striped appearance, this is one to keep for a long time.

A touch of sparkle to light up the night sky?✨ Hope everyone had a super great weekend ? #metallic #planter #sansevieria #sansevieriasunday #plantlife

A post shared by PlantJungle ?? (@plant.jungle) on May 13, 2018 at 4:08am PDT

Rubber Tree
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Breathe easy with this plant, if you choose to allow it to take residence in your home. According to studies conducted by NASA, the rubber plant is capable of improving air quality. Their large leaves absorb and break down airborne chemicals, rendering them harmless.

Lately our admittedly very tall rubber tree has gotten a lot of interest and quite a few people have sent me questions about it. ☺? Then I noticed that you have never seen the whole tree since I always had to crop the pic! ? Well, here we go, I guess including the curve the main shoot is around 4 metres long ?? . . . #rubbertree #ficuselastica #gummibaum #plantlover #plantlove #plantaddiction #plantsofinstagram #plantstagram #houseplant #houseplantclub #houseplantlove #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantunicorn #plantportrait #indoorplant #happyhouseplant #interiorplants #interior #interiordesign #igersvienna #plantsarefriends #plantsmakepeoplehappy #livingwithplants #greenery #decor #interiordecor #interiorjungle #plantgoals

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Monstera Deliciosa
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Ideal for awkward corners and broad doorways, this plant ranks higher on the maintenance spectrum than most plants on this list – after all, it’s large (hence its name), and capable of growing to over 10m in height and spreading horizontally over 3m. But if you’re looking for something truly tropical-looking, this plant will do just the trick.

thursday at home ?☀

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Calatheas
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Showy and highly decorative, the calatheas plant has many interesting traits. Did you know that they close their leaves at night and open them again in the morning? It’s just a wee bit delicate — this house plant should never be placed in direct sunlight, as it thrives in the shade.

That @urbanjungleblog inspo ??? #obsessed #calathea #magiclittlegarden • • • • • • #garden #inspiration #monday #calatheas #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #favorite #plants #plantsofinstagram #succulents #cactus #jungalowstyle

A post shared by Magic Little Garden ? (@magiclittlegarden) on Oct 29, 2017 at 11:52pm PDT

Dragon Tree
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Tough and hardy, these plants are some of the easiest to care for, taking neglect well and recovering quickly from any unfavourable conditions. They’ve also got a superb hidden talent — they reduce benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene in the air, and are also listed by NASA as a good air-filtering plant.

Little n large ??? #dragontree #plantlife

A post shared by Sarah Roberts-Brown (@sazperilla) on May 13, 2018 at 3:40am PDT

Fiddle Leaf Figs
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If your home is on the roomier side and there’s a spot looking empty, adding a fiddle leaf fig plant is sure to fill the space with some drama.

My anniversary fiddle leaf fig tree is doing so well! Sometimes it has the apartment blues, but he is hanging in strong next to his window. #alittleoverayearold #1stanniversarygift #fiddleleaffig #apartmentplants

A post shared by JoAnn Rutherford Wickes (@joannrutherfordwickes) on Jul 11, 2018 at 5:29pm PDT

String of Pearls
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This magnificent succulent is extremely drought tolerant, only requiring you to water it every couple of weeks or so. Besides being highly attractive due to its circular ‘beads’ that resemble pearls, this plant can be placed on walls and hung from ceilings, helping to make a smaller home look jungle-worthy without taking up too much space.

?String of Pearls #plantsmakepeoplehappy #indoorjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #houseplantclub #plants #housestyling #houseplants #plantsarefriends #indoorplants #indoorgarden #plantsofinstagram #plantsagram #houseplantsofinstagram #planthoarder #livingwithplants #urbanjungle #planstagram #plantlove #plantsplantsplants #instagramplants #plantfamily #instaplant #indoorjungle #plantstyling #houseplantjournal #horticulture #plantphotography #plantdesign #succulent #stringofpearls

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Lucky Bamboo
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With a reputation for attracting health, wealth, happiness and love, the aptly named lucky bamboo is cost efficient and easy to care for. It is said that the more numerous the stalks on the plant, the luckier the bamboo is.

“Lucky Bamboo” This plant is one of the most recognizable and popular feng shui cures. It’s an easy care plant that can survive in any kind of light. Feng shui principles claim that bamboo attracts auspicious chi energy. Since the bamboo plant is strong, it can energize your home and work place. Generally prefer to put six sticks togather as six sounds most like the word for a blessing. Other dialects reflect happiness and success in business. Harmony seems to be the more general meaning. For more details visit http://www.creosora.com Or inbox me. #Fengshui #bamboo #LuckyBamboo #chi #officedecore #homedecor #interiordesigning #officeinterior #art #artgallery

A post shared by Hetal Shah (@hetal_ashu) on May 24, 2018 at 10:03pm PDT

Aloe
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Famous for its many healing and nourishing properties, the aloe is one of the most practical house plants you could possibly keep. Bear in mind that there are quite a few varieties to choose from, such as the tiger aloe, the spiral aloe, and the lace aloe. All feature unique patterning and growing patterns, but all these succulents are relatively easy to grow, and require little care as long as they get plenty of sunlight.

Sometimes you have to stand alone… ? #aloe #succ #succulents #succulent #succulentgarden #mexico #greenthumb #gardening #garden #pot #trendy #hipster #yass #best

A post shared by Wild Room (@wildroom) on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:20pm PDT

Elephant Ear
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The majestic, wide leaves of the elephant ear plant make them perfect to place by a doorway or to frame some large windows. Easy to care for and evergreen, these tropical plants are popular worldwide and often used in landscaping due to their ability to grow in full sunlight or partial shade.

Text: Zoe Zeng, Additional reporting: Simone Wu

This post was published on July 20, 2018, and updated on September 2, 2020.

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Why yes, I did put this plant on my bed for the sole purpose of getting a clean(er) background. ALOCASIA ‘CALIDORA’

A post shared by K V S V E I (@kvsvei) on Sep 26, 2017 at 4:03am PDT

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