4 Autumn Indoor Plants to Celebrate the New Season

Out with the old and in with the new! The summertime is fading away, but don’t worry there is enough bloom to go around. To celebrate the autumn season, fill your home with fall-blooming indoor plants to get into the autumn spirit.

1. Calathea

Calathea plants have beautifully patterned foliage that can bring a space to life. Its leaves come in an array of colors like yellow, white, green, and purple - how seasonally appropriate! The plant’s beautiful dark green foliage brings out the rich color palette of fall.

Take care of your calathea plant in medium to low light and keep it out of direct sunlight. This is especially perfect for the gloomy autumn days to come this season.

2. Aglaonema

This beautiful evergreen plant is the perfect centerpiece for a coffee table or kitchen counter. It would pair beautifully with the Mini Easy to sit pretty on any counter. The vibrant leaves display colors like pink, red, and silver with speckles of yellow. Its wild-like quality is a showstopper and it can bring your space to life. 

Aglaonema’s lively nature is just what your home needs; a splash of warm and bright colors. It’s recommended to keep this plant in indirect sunlight and moist soil.

3. Croton

The croton plant’s dark green leaves and bright orange stripes are gorgeous accent pieces to ring in the new season. Croton’s bold leaves scream the traditional colors of autumn and add a lively touch to any room. 

Croton should be grown in indirect light and the soil should be kept moist. It is also a perennial plant, so if taken with great care it can live to see another season!

4. Snake Plant

Spooky season is approaching and what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to fill your home with some mischief? Snake plants are gorgeous and tough indoor plants. Do not let the name fool you! 

The snake plant’s tall and evergreen leaves will add an exotic look to your home. Snake plants should be watered when the soil is nearly dry. These tough plants should be placed in indirect sunlight to allow them to thrive throughout the season. 

Which plant will you add to your home for the fall? Tag us with your plants on Instagram @ShirleysSimpleShelving