Scary plants!
I love Halloween, and everything around it! It’s the only time you can offer “bloody” cocktails to
your guests or put bocconcini “spiders” in your kids’ lunch boxes! Make sure to take advantage of
this exciting holiday! Plants can be part of Halloween celebrations too! To the plant lovers out there, I want to
suggest some spooky ideas to add to your Halloween decor!
The pumpkin spider
With this plant, you won’t need to rely on ghosts to decorate your space! Beware, even if it doesn’t look
too scary, this variety of Chlorophytum is called Orange Glow! It’sfrom the same family as the
spider plant and has orange stems that make it the perfect choice for Halloween parties. This cascading plant is right
at home on a countertop or window edge. It's easy to grow, and only needs light watering and a decent amount of light
(but no direct sunlight). This plant is nontoxic.
The witch’s pearls
Witches-in-training, this Senecio Rowleyanus (also called String of Pearls) is for you! Its cascading beads
can grow as long as 90 cm! It isn’t hard to imagine they’re overflowing from a witch’s
cauldron. It’s a succulent, but beware! It’s not a succulent treat! Some witchcraft may have been
involved, but the name succulent simply means the plant is filled with water. Its beads are small reservoirs so it can
tolerate dry spells. It's easy to maintain because it only needs light and a bit water. Let it awaken the magic inside
you!
Monster plant
The hand reaching up from the ground seems to have pierced the leaves of this Monstera! The Adansonii
Monstera, also known as Swiss cheese, is perfect for awakening spirits on Halloween night! Put a candle
behind it to cast frightening shadows on a wall for a truly original decor. This variety of dwarf monstera is easy to
maintain. It can be in low light, prefers medium shade, and it shouldn’t be watered too often.
The spider
With leaves that cascade down around the pot; Chlorophytum Bonnie and her babies have crawled into your home
for Halloween! This curly spider plant will tickle your arms as you walk past, perhaps sending a shiver down your
spine! It may look terrifying, but this plant is easy to care for and nontoxic for pets. This long-legged lady has it
all! This timeless plant will enchant you and even be with you forever!
The black cat’s begonia
Like a black cat, this Begonia Rex with dark foliage may leave you mesmerized. Its dark, velvety leaves and furry
stems might be an omen of spooky things to come! Don’t get too scared, though, this plant is easy to maintain.
Just let it dry between watering and make sure it gets a medium amount of light. It might just surprise you with some
flowers this winter to say thank you! Put this begonia in your bathroom or somewhere with low lighting to give your
guests a good scare!
The ghost plant
Wooooh. Wooooh. Ghosts have taken over our spooky plant, enshrouding it in white… This
Hypoestes is a house plant you must keep alive, or its spirit may come back to haunt you! To make sure it
doesn’t become overgrown, prune it by pinching any superfluous offshoots between your fingers. Make sure it gets
a good amount of light and that its soil is always slightly damp. This plant isn't toxic to animals.
All that’s left is for you to choose which monster you like best and care for it so it can grow and thrive this
Halloween and for many more to come!
Happy Halloween!
