They prefer to be watered every week or two and should be kept out of direct sunlight which can cause the leaves to yellow. Another plant that doesn’t need regular watering and possibly the most well-known house plant of all, it wouldn’t be an indoor houseplant list without an aloe! It can be difficult to replicate the humid, tropical conditions they thrive in (especially here in the UK) but they are beautiful and rewarding plants to grow. Trailing houseplants are the ideal addition to the home; boosting its appearance as well as the lives of the occupants!

Although requirements vary by species and plant size, generally the plants in this article are relatively wilt-proof; with the ‘trailing’ aspect forming part of the look! Best For Bathrooms The time period used for trailing return calculation depends on your investment goals and time horizon. For short-term investments, a 3-month or 6-month trailing return may be appropriate. For long-term investments, a 1-year or 3-year trailing return may be more useful. Ultimately, the time period used should be consistent with your investment goals and reflect your desired holding period. 3. How does trailing return help with risk management?Trailing Jade is a succulent which, despite looking a lot like the Jade Plant, is a member of a completely separate genus. With over 400 types to choose from, the Aloe vera is one of the most common choices for houseplants. 5 Guo, X., & Mei, N. (2016). Aloe vera: A review of toxicity and adverse clinical effects. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 34(2), 77–96. https://doi.org/10.1080/10590501.2016.1166826 6) Dracaena

However, the plants and its flowers will vary in appearance depending on how much light they get; more light usually means more flowers, and less light will lead to fewer blooms, and more of a foliage look. The Dracaena or ‘Dragon Tree’ is a beautifully tall addition to any house. With stiff, tall leaves, they’re notoriously easy to grow indoors and perfect for green-thumbed beginners. Moth Orchids are best watered once a week and excess water must drain away so the plants don’t sit in water,” shares Master Horticulturist Roy Nicol.This is another plant that enjoys indirect light, and needs watering every 2-3 weeks or so, once the top half of the soil is dry.

the part of a towed gun carriage and limber that connects the two when in movement and rests on the ground as a partial support when unlimbered Again, due to their native home, there’s a delicate balancing act in place when growing and taking care of a fern; be sure to provide moist compost without overwatering, and stay away from watering the plant itself. 4) Pothos Perfect for livening up any room, they appear with dark green leaves and a white leaf bract called a spathe. An effective cleanser, the plant was another participant in the NASA study where it was scientifically proven to break down formaldehyde and benzene from the air, which can make their way into the household from detergents, cosmetics and even wooden furniture! 8 Wolverton, B., Douglas, W., & Bounds, K. (1989, July 1). A Study of Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement. NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS). Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930072988 10) Peace LilyWhile bathrooms aren’t always the brightest areas of the home, there are a number of beautiful trailing houseplants with easy-maintenance that bask in regular or direct sunlight to grow. 5) Aloe Considered by experts as the easiest and most adaptable of houseplants to take care of, the Spider Plant or Chlorophytum comosum is the perfect addition to your bathroom shelves. 1 Mahr, S. (n.d.-l). Spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum. Wisconsin Horticulture. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/spider-plant-chlorophytum-comosum/ The fronds of this particular fern can grow as large as 150cm in length and 20cm in width, making them the perfect plant for lower bathroom shelves. The bird’s nest fern is a delightful green leafy plant that enjoys moderate, indirect sunlight as long as it’s in a warm and moist environment.