Back to school is finally here! Students are packing their things and heading off to live on their own for the first time. Many students attending college will be moving from their homes and in to a college dorm room. This time in the students life may be scary but it is also an exciting time. It is the perfect time to make that small place a fun and enjoyable oasis. College dorm rooms are usually small and have limited access to natural light but fear not. There are still many plants that you can bring to your new home that will thrive amazing in these conditions. Decorating a college dorm can be a fun and creative process and adding plant is a great way to bring life and color into your new space. Not only do plants enhance the aesthetic appeal, they also improve air quality and can even reduce stress. Make your new college dorm feel more inviting with these amazing house plant options!
1. Snake Plant
This is a top choice for a plant in a dorm room due to its hardiness and resilience. These plants thrive on neglect so they make a great plant for a busy college student. They like low to medium light so they are not picky on where you place them. Another great quality about this plant is its air purifying ability. This makes it a great choice.
2. Spider Plant
Spider plants make a great choice because they do not mind small places and can even be turned into a hanging plant to conserve space. They only need a water once a week. Their whimsical and delicate leaves brings a touch of elegance to the room. This makes a great study environment.
3. Golden Pothos
Golden pothos is another resilient plant which makes it a perfect match for a busy college student. They require medium to low light and only like watering about once a week. If you forget to water your pothos that is ok. They don't mind a little neglect. They grow like vines and can be trained to grow around shelves which make them a great decorative plant. They are pretty quick growers as well which make them a very satisfying plant to watch grow.
4. ZZ Plant
ZZ plants are one of the most hardiest plants around. They do not require specific lighting and only need water when the soil is dry. Their rich, dark green leaves add a sophisticated touch to any space. The main reason they are such a smart choice for a college dorm is because of their ability to grow even with infrequent waterings.
5. Succulents
Succulents are a great choice because of their minimal care. These plants require even less water than all of the other plants mentioned. They do require a bit more light than the others but that's ok because if given enough light you really don't have to worry about watering except for once in a while. A good rule of thumb is to water your succulent once a month. There are so many shapes, size and colors of succulents which make them a very fun choice when picking out plants for your new college dorm.
6. Peace Lily
Peace lilies are known to grow beautiful white flowers which make them a beautiful flowering house plant. Their flowers add a touch of beauty to any room they reside in. Peace lilies require low light but like a good watering about once a week. A fun thing about peace lilies is that they will tell you when they need water. Their leaves will droop when it is time for water. This makes a great reminder for the busy college student. They also are great air purifiers which will make your college dorm not only beautiful but healthier!
