Best Indoor Plants For Dorms
Turn Your Dorm Room Into a Sanctuary With These 51 "Easy-Growing" House Plants
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When college is back in session, there may be one thing your dorm checklist missed: plants. Hear us out. Dorm rooms are stuffy, often shared, and are your legitimate home for (at least) a whole semester. Owning a good plant reaps so many benefits, like cleaning the air, lifting your mood, and even reducing stress. This all improves your late-night study sessions, sleep sessions, and everyday wellness. Pretty dang cool, am I right? Even if you're no plant expert, these easy-to-care-for greens are equipped to handle some occasional neglect, so don't stress yourself out if you forget to water it one week, it'll be OK. If we've convinced you to pick up a green companion of your own, then we've gathered the best dorm plants that can be delivered to your doorstep or found at your local home depot. It's never too late to add a plant to your list! Read ahead to see the very best air-purifying suitors for you.
Philodendron: Silver
Veronica
Pick up this Veronica ($12) plant and use her magical powers to heal your skin.
Flounder
Water the Flounder ($15) houseplant once every couple of weeks and keep him in direct light, and he'll be happy.
Air Plant Trio in Andes Stands
The wooden stands that the Air Plant Trio in Andes Stands ($50) come in are so cute.
Snake Plant: Zeylanica
Philodendron: Green
The pink pot that the Philodendron: Green ($40) comes in contrasts with its leafy greens wonderfully.
Bey
This Bey ($25) plant does not like direct sunlight, in fact, it prefers low indirect light — like in your dorm room!
Oscar Hanging
The Oscar Hanging ($25) plant tells it like it is. If he's thirsty, his leaves will hang low, which makes him super easy to take care of.
Gabriel Hanging
The Gabriel Hanging ($25) plant is actually called a prayer plant. Gabriel's leaves fold up at night, as if he's saying a prayer.
Bird’s Nest Fern
The pale red colour on the pot of this Bird's Nest Fern ($28) is so adorable.
Portia
This Portia ($35) plant only needs watering once a month, and if she's really happy, she'll start to bloom.
Howie Hanging
The Howie Hanging ($35) plant is a climbing plant that loves to attach to surfaces like poles or even other plants. In the Summer, Howie blooms beautiful flowers.
Marble Pothos Plant
The marble design of the Marble Pothos Plant ($40) makes it stand-out from other leafy greens.
Joyce Hanging
Yes, you guessed it! Joyce Hanging ($25) is another pothos plant. Joyce, in particular, grows slower than other pothos and her leaves remain small, making her a great dorm mate.
Jane Hanging
The Jane Hanging ($35) plant loves bright, indirect sunlight. She's also super easy to propagate, in case your friends want one, too.
Olivia
Brock
The Brock ($15) plant sort of looks like broccoli, but he's not, he's a cactus that prefers bright sunlight.
Ella
The glossy leaves on this Ella ($12) plant are so shiny, they're hard to resist.
Collection of 20 Succulents
Succulents are super easy to take care of, and they're typically small in size. Pick up this Collection of 20 Succulents ($44) and place them on all your dorm window sills in cute planters.
Air Plant Trio
The powder-coated metal stands on this Air Plant Trio ($35, originally $50) come in a variety of colours.
Philodendron: Green
The heart-shaped leaves on the Philodendron: Green ($7) look gorgeous hung over any pot they're in.
Tina
Wherever you place Tina ($12), she will adapt perfectly fine. Tina's easy going.
Sansevieria Zeylanica Plant
Pick up the Sansevieria Zeylanica Plant ($28) and choose which pot you think would accent its high growing, snake-like leaves best.
Snake Plant Zeylanica
The Snake Plant Zeylanica ($56) comes in this pink planter with lava rocks on the bottom for adequate drainage.
Leo
Fun Fact: Leo ($12) produces white sap that was used to create rubber back in the day, which is how he got his nickname as a rubber plant.
Ponytail Palm Bush Form
Watch the Ponytail Palm Bush Form ($23) develop its classic trunk as it grows under your care.
Tim
Silver Philodendron
Snake Plant Zeylanica
Fernie
Save a few dollars and pick up the unpotted Fernie ($29) bird's nest fern and choose a pot of your own.
Philodendron: Green In Small Terracotta Grant Planter
The Philodendron: Green In Small Terracotta Grant Planter ($36) is small enough to fit on top of a dresser or desk without taking up too much space.
Jade
Don't water Jade ($9) too much, she only likes a watering once every couple of weeks.
Benjamin
This Benjamin ($15) plant has a popular name called money tree, and it's believed that as long as he lives, he will bring you good fortune.
Bonnie Hanging
The Bonnie Hanging ($25) plant is a great air purifier and will remove any unnecessary toxins.
Gabriel
Little Gabriel ($12) is a miniature prayer plant, and his small size is great for dorms.
Becky
Ginny
Don't worry about Ginny ($12) growing too big, this particular plant remains small throughout her life.
Chiquita Hanging
This Chiquita Hanging ($35) plant has banana shaped leaves that make it so unique.
Zee-Z
The Zee-Z ($15) plant is nearly impossible to kill, and it only requires watering once a month.
George Hanging
Make sure not to hang the George Hanging ($25) plant too close to a window! Its leaves will burn if they're exposed to too much sunlight.
Snake Plant: Laurentii
The Snake Plant: Laurentii ($11) is the perfect size for a nightstand or desk.
Paul M.
The Paul M. ($12) plant is slow growing and loves low-light environments. If your dorm doesn't get a lot of sun, then this plant is for you.
