{"id":701,"date":"2024-07-29T18:38:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T17:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/lucyandglyn\/?p=701"},"modified":"2024-07-29T19:27:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T18:27:27","slug":"plants-suitable-for-your-kitchen-and-living-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/lucyandglyn\/plants-suitable-for-your-kitchen-and-living-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Plants suitable for your kitchen and living area"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A  list of medium to large houseplants that would thrive in a light and airy kitchen area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)<\/strong>\n
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    • Features: Large, glossy leaves with unique holes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)<\/strong>\n
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      • Features: Large, violin-shaped leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Care: Prefers bright, filtered light. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia)<\/strong>\n
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        • Features: Large, banana-like leaves and striking flowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Care: Loves bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica)<\/strong>\n
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          • Features: Large, glossy, oval-shaped leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Care: Needs bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry to the touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Kentia Palm (Howea Forsteriana)<\/strong>\n
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            • Features: Graceful, arching fronds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light. Keep soil moist but not soggy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia)<\/strong>\n
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              • Features: Waxy, oval-shaped leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Care: Can tolerate low light but prefers bright, indirect light. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)<\/strong>\n
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                • Features: Dark green leaves with white flowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Care: Prefers bright, indirect light. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Dracaena Marginata (Dragon Tree)<\/strong>\n
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                  • Features: Long, narrow, variegated leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Care: Does well in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea Elegans)<\/strong>\n
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                    • Features: Feathery, arching fronds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Care: Prefers bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)<\/strong>\n
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                      • Features: Heart-shaped leaves, can be variegated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Fiddle leaf Plant (Philodendron bipennifolium)<\/strong>\n
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                        • Features: Large, fiddle-shaped leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Care: Prefers bright, indirect light. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’<\/strong>\n
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                          • Features: Large, dark green leaves with a velvety texture and purple undersides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, and ensure good drainage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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