If you or a loved one are moving into a retirement apartment, you want to make it feel like home. One way of boosting the coziness factor is by decorating with houseplants. From A to Z, these popular greenery options will enliven your atmosphere, and they are non-toxic for dogs and cats.  

3 Top Houseplants for Senior Retirement Apartments 

1. African Violet

To scatter bursts of color around your retirement apartment, choose bunches of African violets. Known in the plant world as Saintpaulia, these low-maintenance beauties produce blooms in purples and pinks that last throughout the year. For the best results, keep the soil for your African violets relatively moist, and place the plants in locations that provide bright indirect sunlight. 

2. Spider Plant 

Botanists call it Chlorophytum comosum, but its common name is spider plant. When this lively plant reproduces itself, it resembles a momma spider with mini spiders hanging off of it. Whether your retirement apartment receives direct or indirect light, this easy-to-grow plant will thrive. Keep it in well-drained soil, place it on a plant hanger or a table, and watch it grow long in a short time. 

3. Zebra Plant

The tropical Zebra plant features dark green striped foliage, shiny leaves, and only grows two feet tall. Also known as Aphelandra squarros, this pretty plant loves humidity and moist potting soil. If you live in a small apartment, these plants will fit in well and brighten the space. 

If you want a retirement apartment offering comfort and high-quality care to seniors, turn to West Vue, Inc. in West Plains, MO. This community features a staff dedicated to providing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support to residents. They focus on all aspects of the aging process, from independent living/senior apartments to assisted living to nursing homes. Having all of these services in one location means residents never need to move far as they grow older and require more care. For more about what the community offers, visit them online. Call (417) 256-2152 to schedule a tour today.