We all enjoy the images of huge, plant-covered rooms on Instagram, but not many of us have enormous spaces. Good news, you can turn even tiny rooms into urban jungles. Here are a few easy tips for using houseplants in small rooms.
Small spaces can take big plants
It’s logical to think a small room only has space for small plants, but a big plant used well can have major impact.
Pick a plant that grows tall and narrow, like a corn plant or Phil the philodendron, to create a focal point. The pot will take up less than 30cm of floor space. A great way to use an awkward corner.
Group small plants
If floor space really isn’t big enough for a plant of any size, group some small plants on a surface, like a bedside table or window ledge.
In a very bright room, mix up some succulents and cacti for a low-effort sculptural display. Or in a darker room, combine some shade-loving ferns. You can make something eye-catching in a space no bigger than a dinner plate.
Look up
Use the full height of the room. If you have bookshelves or a mantelpiece, make them a home for trailing plants, like pothos. They come in several colours, so mix them up.
Or embrace hanging plants suspended from the ceiling, The longer they grow, the better they look.
