One of the best ways to celebrate the great outdoors every day is by bringing plants into your home. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, growing organic plants can be easy if you choose the right ones. Here are my six favorite plants that are easy to grow and care for. These plants are all perfect for inside your home and they are great for gardening with children.
#1. Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera may be one of the easiest plants to care for. They require very little water, thrive in medium to bright light and they grow quickly. Since it does grow so quickly it is a great visual for children, they will also find the medicinal uses of Aloe Vera very interesting.
#2. Chives:
Chives are fantastic because they are easy to grow and can grow almost anywhere in all different types of climates. They are resistant to disease and do well in full or partial sun. Not to mention, they are super yummy on a baked potato or salad. This is a great plant to grow with children, you can teach them how to clean, dry, and use the herb. Plants that you can eat are extra special!
#3. Beans:
Everyone remembers growing beans in elementary school because they are simple to grow. You can start growing beans by placing the seeds on a towel, spraying with water and covering with another towel. Place the towel in a warm location and keep moist – in less than a week you will have sprouts that can be transplanted to soil. Beans are great for kids because of the changes they make from seed sprouting to plant, helping children understand the plant’s life cycle.
#4. Spider Plants:
Spider plants are easy to grow and care for making them fun for everyone. They are fun plants for children because they produce smaller dangling plants (spiders) that are fun to cut off and plant in their own pots.
#5. Cacti and Succulents:
Both Cacti and succulents are easy to grow because they require very little water and thrive in medium to bright light. Succulents are my favorite plant hands down, I love the colors, shapes and sizes – which is another reason children will love them too. If you are going to introduce cacti plants to your child, wait until they are older – since cacti can be dangerous.
How about you lovely readers, what plants do you love to keep in your home?
Which is your favorite for growing with your children?
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