The Best Houseplants for Kids
- Philodendrons – both vining and non-vining types. Philodendron cordatum (Heart Leaf Philodendron) is especially trouble and pest-free, inexpensive and easy to care for in almost any environment. ...
- Snake Plant. ...
- Chinese Evergreen. ...
- Carnivorous Plants. ...
- Aloe vera.
- What's a good plant for kids?
- What houseplants are easy to grow?
- How do you child proof indoor plants?
- What are the easiest plants for children to grow?
- What is the quickest plant to grow?
- What are the 7 things plants need to grow?
- What is the hardest houseplant to kill?
- What are the best low maintenance houseplants?
- How can I protect my plants from kids?
- What can I use to cover indoor plant soil?
- How do I make my toddler have plants?
What's a good plant for kids?
Easy Plants for Kids to Grow
- Snap Peas. Snap peas are a quick-growing early crop. ...
- Sunflowers. These sunny flowers are a must for a child's garden. ...
- Radishes. Radishes are super fast growers. ...
- Marigolds. These hardy little flowers can take rough handling and still keep going. ...
- Cherry Tomatoes. ...
- Pumpkins. ...
- Carrots. ...
- Potatoes.
What houseplants are easy to grow?
Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow at your home. Sometimes they grow by themselves when you leave potatoes for too long. Simply bury a whole potato in some soil or a glass pot and wait. The potato will bear root and a new plant will push through in no time.
How do you child proof indoor plants?
Cut a slit up to the middle to the fabric so it can go over the trunk. Wrap the fabric around the plant to cover all the dirt and secure with staples. Lift up the pot and center the burlap under the pot (for a large pot like mine, you might need help lifting).
What are the easiest plants for children to grow?
Grow it!
- Sunflower. Sunflowers can be grown in yellows, dark reds and orange colours. ...
- Candytuft. Candytuft will flower in the summer. ...
- Daffodils. Brighten up the spring and your garden by planting cheery daffodils. ...
- Wallflowers. ...
- Verbena bonariensis. ...
- Marigolds. ...
- Alyssum. ...
- Antirrhinum.
What is the quickest plant to grow?
Radishes ('Raphanus sativus')
Truly one of the fastest-growing vegetables to tuck into your garden, radishes are a must-try. They are perfect for kids' gardens because of how quickly they grow. They can be harvested as quickly as three weeks after planting.
What are the 7 things plants need to grow?
All plants need these seven things to grow: room to grow, the right temperature, light, water, air, nutrients, and time.
What is the hardest houseplant to kill?
Hard To Kill Houseplants
- Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) ...
- Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) ...
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) ...
- Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) ...
- Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) ...
- Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema sp.) ...
- Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) ...
- Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
What are the best low maintenance houseplants?
21 Forgiving Houseplants
- Snake Plant. The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue or ribbon plant (Sansevieria), is a succulent with thick, waxy leaves. ...
- Bromeliads. ...
- ZZ Plant. ...
- Chinese Money Plant. ...
- Chinese Evergreen. ...
- Jade. ...
- Pothos. ...
- Rabbit's Ear.
How can I protect my plants from kids?
How to Protect Your Garden from Your Curious Kid
- Take it Outside: Your kid will switch off if you go on a long speech on the principles of gardening. ...
- Allow the Use of Technology. ...
- Use Apps: ...
- Make Labels and Fences. ...
- Monitor the Weather. ...
- Get dirty with the bugs. ...
- Don't Make all the Decisions.
What can I use to cover indoor plant soil?
Moss: Speaking of natural, moss is an ideal material used as topdressing. It holds the most moisture of all topdressing options and comes in a variety of colors to accent your plant.
How do I make my toddler have plants?
Here are five tips for households with plants. Plus, the top kid-friendly plants to have in your home year-round:
- Opt for non-poisonous. ...
- Avoid cactus at all costs. ...
- Place plants out of reach. ...
- Use lightweight, plastic pots. ...
- Get children involved.
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