Urban jungles are becoming more and more popular – urban virgin forests, that is, many indoor plants in an apartment or house. However, houseplants do not always have to be kept under cover. Sometimes it’s even better to put them outside! We know which houseplants need to be brought outside right now and why.
Houseplants Outdoors: These 6 Plants Need Fresh Air
Just like us, houseplants need fresh air from time to time. Some of them even thank you with a real growth spurt! Certainly, most houseplants prefer a place sheltered from wind and drafts, without direct sunlight, but if you are careful, fresh air can only do them good. So we show you which houseplants will feel good on the balcony and terrace and will thank you with their growth and flourishing.
1. The prickly pear (Ficus Benjamina)
The prickly pear normally grows in the wild, on forest edges or in clearings, and therefore prefers a bright location. These plants can even tolerate direct sun well if you gradually accustom them to it. So place them first out of the sun and then, for a few hours, in the softer morning or afternoon sun. The prickly pear feels particularly good at a temperature of 22 to 28 degrees Celsius.
2. Lucky tree
The lucky tree, also called the Australian bottle tree or Queensland bottle tree, is a true champion of survival. Its thick lower part serves as a water reservoir in times of drought. It prefers to be placed in an airy, very bright and sunny place. Here too, however, you need to accustom the plant to sunlight until it feels comfortable outside all summer and can withstand cold nights without any problem.
3. Palm Lily (Yucca)
The yucca palm is one of the most common houseplants. However, she loves being outside, especially in the summer. After a short adaptation period, you can place the palm lily in full sun in a ventilated place outdoors from May to October.
4. Ufo Plant (Pilea)
The Ufo plant feels best at temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees Celsius and is best placed in a light or at most semi-shaded location. However, it must be protected from direct sunlight and drafts – the ideal is therefore a cool location with little sunlight on a balcony facing east or west. As the Pilea is strongly oriented towards the sun, you must regularly rotate the plant.
5. Canarian Dragon Tree
This indoor plant is exclusively native to the Canary Islands, where it grows like a large tree. Here, the Canary Islands dragon tree is especially appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its unusual habit. In summer, this plant is happy to be placed outside, sheltered from wind and rain. However, you must protect it from the cold ground and drafts, which is why colder night temperatures are not suitable for the dragon tree.
6. The porcelain flower (hoya)
Hoya is a popular potted plant that flowers and is also one of the houseplants that should come out now. In summer, wax flowers grow best in a bright, warm place, but you should still avoid direct sunlight. The porcelain flower feels best at temperatures between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius.
