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After experiencing the vibrant colors of summer and fall, the winter season can often feel dead and dreary. But just because it’s cold and gray outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy bright colors inside. In fact, several houseplants can thrive year-round indoors, helping your home feel like a summery oasis—even when there’s snow on the ground outside.
Here are eight plants that will easily add color to your winter this year:
Anthurium come in bright reds, pinks and oranges, making it easy to find a bloom that will match your inside decor. Plus, anthurium are the world’s longest blooming plant—in fact, you can enjoy each flower spike for up to eight weeks.
With their ability to bloom year-round and a watering method that couldn’t be easier, orchids are not only beautiful—they’re also practical. Plus, their exotic appeal is perfect for pretending you’re on a tropical vacation, even when it’s below freezing outside.
These vibrant plants are easy to grow and bloom year-round. You can find them in a variety of colors, though bright purple is the most popular. Just be careful not to get any cold water on the leaves—it can cause the growth of unhealthy brown spots.
This leafy green plant produces beautiful white blooms and is incredibly resilient. Often, peace lily owners mistake their plant as dead when the leaves droop over, but don’t worry—a healthy dose of water will have it perked back up in no time.
This plant thrives in cool, dry conditions and tends to bloom most frequently in the winter season, so it’s perfect to bring a little tropical oasis into your home during the colder months. The vibrant orange and yellow tubular flower clusters are the perfect antidote to winter dreariness.
This pretty red flowering plant gets its name from its blooming time frame, which usually occurs a few weeks before the holidays. It thrives in cool locations and does well when placed in a sunny spot.
Geraniums come in several different varieties—many of which thrive as potted houseplants. Known for being exceptionally easy to grow, geraniums are great options for the novice indoor gardener.
There are a few different types of begonias that make great indoor plants, but the rieger begonia is probably the most popular, thanks to its rose-shaped flowers that bloom in the winter. You can even display this versatile plant in a hanging basket to add some colorful height to a room.
With this list of colorful houseplants, the winter blues don’t stand a chance. Surround yourself with flowers and close the blinds—spring will be here before you know it.
