Top 5 Kitchen Plants

Summer is drawing to a close and chilly fall weather will be arriving sooner rather than later. Cold temperatures don’t bode well for many people and especially aren’t ideal for your plants. But to keep your green thumb from hibernating all winter, consider bringing your plants into your kitchen. You’ll already be spending time cooking up cozy holiday foods, so add to the atmosphere with a few fresh plants.

1 / Pothos

Pothos are notoriously easy to care for, making tending to them while busily making meals a breeze. Their sprawling vine-like leaves make them great for hanging so you don’t have one more thing on your plate… dinner plate that is.

2 / Philodendron

Philodendron plants are similar to Pothos since they have drapey vines that make them great for hanging and are relatively low-maintenance. They also grow best in medium to bright light, so if your kitchen has windows, your new plant will thrive. They also are great air purifiers, so they can suck up all those toxins from your next burnt casserole.

3 / Rubber Tree

A rubber tree can grow into a large, sprawling tree if you let it grow in the wild, or a cute statement plant if you keep it pruned in your kitchen. This plant has gorgeous large leaves that have a slick texture that looks like, well, rubber. You can find this plant in several colors and patterns, making it a custom plant that can match with any backsplash.

4 / Snake Plant

The snake plant is largely known as one of the easiest plants to maintain. It doesn’t require much light and isn’t heavily reliant on watering. However, like a snake’s bite, this plant is toxic to pets. This makes the kitchen a great place to store your plant seeing as their time in the area is most likely limited and monitored. Snake plants come in all different sizes and patterns, so choose one that fits your vibe and the design of your kitchen.

5 / Spider Plant

Similar to a spider’s many legs, this plant has leaves that drape every which way. It does best in low light as bright, direct sunlight can burn its sprawling leaves. This feature makes it great to put in a corner in your kitchen. They are also great for hanging because of their draping nature. It’s a flowering plant, so be prepared for lovely blooms to delight your kitchen environment.

Bonus: African Violet

If you’re someone who loves bringing color into your space and favors fresh-cut flowers over plants, African violet can satiate your desires while also staying alive and lasting longer than your supermarket flowers.

Greenify Your Kitchen

Now that you have a list of all the plants that will fair well in your kitchen, run to your nearest plant conservatory and see which ones speak to you. Keep in mind the lighting of your kitchen, humidity level, and if you leave the windows open or closed. But at the end of the day, you can’t go wrong with any of the plants on this list!