When choosing houseplants for seniors, it’s important to choose ones that are easy to care for, hardy, and don’t need a lot of attention. Providing seniors with these plants can also give them valuable benefits, such as a sense of purpose by having something to care for. Loved ones and in-home care providers can help seniors manage these plants and encourage their interaction.
Consider the following plants that are easy for adults to care for.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria): Snake plants do well in a wide range of light situations and can survive without being watered very often. They have beautiful leaves that stand up straight and help clean the air inside.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): The shiny, dark green leaves of ZZ plants are well-known. They can live without water and in low light, making them perfect for adults who might forget to water or don’t get much sun.
Pothos: This trailing plant with leaves in the shape of a heart can grow in dim light and only needs to be watered every now and then. There are also different kinds of pothos with different-colored leaves that add visual interest to any room.
The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): A Spider Plant is hardy and easy to grow. This plant has striped, arched leaves that are green and white. They like bright, indirect light and do best in room temperatures that are about the same as outside.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum): Peace lilies have beautiful white flowers and dark green leaves. They like low to medium light; you need to water them when the soil dries. They can also show that they need water by letting the tips of their leaves droop.
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis): Aloe vera is a tropical plant with leaves filled with gel-like substances. It doesn’t need much water and grows best in bright, indirect light. Aloe vera can be kept indoors or outdoors, based on the climate. Seniors can also use aloe vera for sunburns or burns from cooking. In-home care providers can help seniors use aloe vera when needed.
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata): Jade plants have thick, fatty leaves and are a great choice for seniors. They can handle dryness and like bright light. The leaves of jade plants store water, so they don’t need to be watered as often.
African Violet (Saintpaulia): African violets are small plants with beautiful, delicate flowers in different colors. They do best in bright, indirect light and need to be watered often, but gently, from the bottom so that the water doesn’t hurt their leaves.
Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata): Ponytail palms have a unique look with a swollen base and long, thin leaves. They can handle dryness and can live in places with little light. They don’t need to be watered very often.
Air Plants (Tillandsia): Air plants are epiphytes that grow on other plants and don’t need soil. Seniors can put them in pretty containers or hang them on different surfaces. They need to be misted or soaked often to keep them from drying out.
Most of the time, the plants listed above are easy to care for and forgiving, making them good for seniors, especially for seniors who have mobility issues or tend to forget things. When picking the right option for your loved ones, make sure to think about things like how much light is available and what the plant needs. In-home care professionals are also able to assist seniors in caring for the plants.
Sources: https://balconygardenweb.com/easy-houseplants-for-seniors-indoor-plants-elderly-people/
https://www.feneticwellbeing.com/blog/best-9-houseplants-to-benefit-the-elderly
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