12 Popular African Houseplants that Everybody Wants To Grow | African Indoor Plants
12.07.2023 - 03:53
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These are the Most Popular African Houseplants that are also high in demand thanks to their care-free and easy-to-grow nature.
Botanical Name: Sansevieria cylindrica
Originated in Central Africa, especially Angola, it is a beautiful specimen with its spears-like foliage that also looks like starfish. You can grow it in partial to full sun in a succulent potting mix.
Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Native to East Africa, this hard-to-kill houseplant can survive in extreme conditions. It prefers dry, well-draining soil and indirect light. The plant also offers several benefits that you can check out here.
Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum
The spider plant belongs to south and west Africa and features long, slender foliage green-white foliage that hangs beautifully from the rims of the container. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and moist soil. Check different spider plant varieties here.
Botanical Name: Dracaena trifasciata
Snake plants are indigenous to the tropics of West Africa, from east Nigeria to the Congo. They are easy-to-grow, low-maintenance, and do well in low-light conditions. Check out the best snake plant varieties here.
Botanical Name: Strelitzia nicolai
This beautiful houseplant is native to the forests of eastern South Africa. It grows slowly and makes for an elegant display with beautiful white flowers with contrasting grey-green foliage. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Botanical Name: Saintpaulia
Native to the eastern arc mountains of Tanzania and southern Kenya, the flower has become a top choice for indoor plants as it is available in many varieties! The common type has purple flowers over fuzzy green leaves.
Botanical Name: Dracaena marginata
Most of the dracaena varieties are native to Africa.