Kitchen plants are a great way to brighten the room. Choosing the right plant for your kitchen is essential. A kitchen is a hot and humid place, so not all plants will thrive in the environment.
Whether you are looking to use them in your cooking or add some interest to the room, there are many options for you to choose from.
To help, here are 11 of the best kitchen plants to use in your home.
11 best kitchen plants
Herbs
Herbs are the most practical plants to have in your kitchen. They are useful in cooking and will also help brighten the space by adding some greenery and a wonderful aroma to the room. This will make your kitchen feel more welcoming to any guests. If you have a bright, sunny kitchen, herbs such as basil and rosemary will do well in small pots. However, if you have a darker kitchen, you will need a hardier herb, such as parsley and chives, as these will fare better.
Best places to buy potted Herbs
Aloe Vera
A bright, sunny windowsill is the perfect place for an Aloe Vera plant. When watered once a week, this plant is easy to look after and will be very helpful in a family kitchen. It will look lovely in a modern kitchen, and the sculptural look of the plant will help soften a contemporary minimalist look. As I am sure you know, Aloe Vera gel can be used to help soothe burns. But it can also help heal a cut, treat heartburn, and act as a moisturiser in your skincare routine.
Best places to buy a potted Aloe Vera
Chillies
If you have a sun-drenched kitchen, a Chilli plant will look lovely on your kitchen worktop and allow you to add a bit of extra spice to your cooking. Chilli plants are exotic and beautiful plants that will add a touch of interest to your kitchen. The greenery will help freshen the room, while when the chillies are ripe, they will add a touch of colour that will help lift your scheme. A chilli plant is much easier to look after than you would think. As long as it is in a sunny spot and is watered once a week, your plant should start growing chillies a few months later.
Best places to buy Potted Chillies
Spider Plant
A Spider Plant is an oldie but a goodie. It is the sort of plant you will have seen before but have yet to realise. It will look best in a hanging pot but can also work well potted on a shelf. This plant looks great and will purify the air in your kitchen, removing any odours. Precisely what we want, right! A spider plant is easy to look after. It is happy in both sunny and shaded rooms and only needs to be watered once in a while and pruned sporadically.
Best places to buy a potted Spider Plant
Peace Lily
For the non-green-fingered among you, a Peace Lily is an excellent option for a house plant for your kitchen. It is almost impossible to kill, and as long as it is in a semi-shaded spot, it will be happy. But, if you want the flowers to bloom, they must be in brighter light. A peace lily only needs to be watered once the soil is dry, so it is great if you are a little forgetful. A peace lily is a beautiful plant that will add a touch of calm to your interior. It will also help purify the kitchen air and remove any pollutants that may be there.
Best places to buy a potted Peace Lily
Lavender
If a farmhouse style is what you are looking for with the design of your kitchen, a pot of lavender on the windowsill is a great styling tip. It will add a wonderful scent to the room as well as adding a soft, whimsical feature. Lavender can be very easy to look after. It needs to be in a sunny spot, and a south-facing window is best. When you water it, you must soak it thoroughly and let it dry out slightly in between. Lavender is also a great plant in a kitchen because it repels flies and moths, which is very useful in your kitchen.
Best places to buy potted Lavender
English Ivy
English Ivy is an excellent choice if you are looking for a hanging plant. It will thrive in moderate light and humid conditions and is an air-purifying plant, making it a perfect kitchen plant. It does not need to be watered often, and it is best to let the soil dry out before watering it again. English Ivy can grow very fast, so it is essential to keep an eye on it as it can be poisonous to pets if they eat it.
Best places to buy potted English Ivy
Golden Pothos
Looking for a beginner-friendly kitchen plant? Golden Pothos, sometimes known as Devil’s Ivy, is a great choice. It is almost impossible to kill as it only needs to be watered when the soil dries and will do well in low-light spaces. This is a climbing plant, so it will need a pole or wall to secure it. This plant has glossy leaves and is highly decorative, adding a glamorous yet modern feel to your interior. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, making it a perfect choice for a kitchen.
Best places to buy a potted Golden Pothos
ZZ Plant
The ZZ Plant is the shortened name for Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It is a native Central African, so it is very used to dry and hot conditions. This plant is more suited to a modern interior as it will give your space an injection of glamour. This plant can start off as a small potted plant, but it can grow to 3 feet tall, so be sure to have enough floor space for it in years to come. The ZZ plant will last a while without being watered, making it a great choice if you are forgetful when it comes to watering plants.
Best places to buy a potted ZZ Plant
Swiss Cheese Plant
If you want a larger plant to make more of an impact in your kitchen, a Swiss Cheese Plant is a good choice. This is also known as a Monsurat plant. It is a very slow-growing plant but will end up a few feet tall. A Swiss cheese plant makes a statement within a room. It is a timeless plant that works well with many different interior styles. This plant will thrive best in indirect sunlight and will need to be watered only when the soil is dry to the touch.
Best places to buy a potted Swiss Cheese Plant
Succulents
Succulents are well known as one of the easiest groups of plants to take care of. They hardly need any watering, and they will thrive as long as they are in enough sunlight, so they are brilliant for the most absent-minded of plant carers. Succulents will work best with a more contemporary interior. They have a sculptural quality to them, which can add to the minimal quality of the style. Succulents are also very easy to mix and match. You can plant several in one pot, creating a unique arrangement.
Best places to buy potted Succulents
This post has been all about the best kitchen plants to use to brighten your space.
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