IKEA Low Maintenance Plant / Greenery Haul

plant, cacti, cactus, bamboo, vase, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, home

I've never really been one to have plants around the house other than the odd bunch of flowers that have been bought as a gift and i'd never really considered buying house plants as I just didn't think I would remember to water them often enough to keep them alive. HOWEVER, me and my boyfriend have been redecorating the living room and bedroom this year and bought some new furniture to revamp the place and whilst in IKEA, we ended up picking up quite a bit of greenery.


plant, bamboo, vase, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, home

We first picked up these grass looking plants which are actually fake. Out of the fake plants these looked the most realistic and I wanted to bring a bit of green into the house, they cost £3 each. The plant pots that the fake plants are stood in came in about 4 different patterns and cost between £1 - £7 depending on the size. I really liked both these patterns so picked one of each.

plant, cacti, cactus, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, home

Next we found these adorable sets of 3 potted cactus for £4.50 a set. Each set had various types of cacti and so I picked the sets I liked the most. We also bought piece of "lucky" bamboo as seen below and the little glass vase. The bamboo and cacti are very low maintenance plants that don't need watering very much or very often so they're easy to keep alive.

plant, bamboo, vase, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, homelifestyle, homeware, home

Whilst browsing I also found this plain white candle plate and set of grey glass pieces which gave me a great idea for a display piece using my cacti. I created the piece below using one set of cacti with the candle plate and glass pieces. I was left with half of the glass pieces remaining so there is enough to fill 2 of these candle plates. I really like the look I created and would like to get another candle plate to do this again.

plant, cacti, cactus, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, home

These were my three favourite cacti out of the 6. I just think they look really cute and its nice to have plants in the house.

plant, cacti, cactus, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, home
plant, cacti, cactus, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, home
plant, cacti, cactus, lifestyle, homeware, greenery, home

I'd really like to get some more plants from IKEA and can't wait for my next trip. I always get so many idea's just from browsing their vast collection. If you're wanting some low maintenance plants this is the way to go.

Follow


20 comments

  1. I really want to buy some plants for my apartment, but after killing two mint plants ('get mint, you can't kill mint its like a weed' they said) I am tentative about purchasing more.
    Also I didn't even know you could get real plants at Ikea (duh can't you get everything there).
    Good luck keeping yours alive!
    Kelsey x
    Kelstagram

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I don't know about mint but cacti are easy! I've had these a month or so now and they're all good. I keep some on the windowsill in front of the kitchen sink which I think helps cos I go over to the sink and I'm like 'oo I should water my plants!' I never have to use much water and I only water them every so often. I don't know how regular because I've just kind of done it as and when I feel like it 👍 they're nice and cheap too! I bought another one the other day at a garden centre that was slightly bigger than the mini ones. Going to put it on some wall shelves when I get round to putting them up 😴😄

      Delete
  2. I'm going to Ikea this weekend and I'm making a DIY terrarium x

    Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Awesome! If you blog it send me a link via twitter! I'd love to see how it turns out :)

      Delete
  3. Thanks for this great post, i find it very interesting and very well thought out and put together. I look forward to reading your work in the future. AC Technician In Abu Dhabi

    ReplyDelete
  4. This article is an appealing wealth of informative data that is interesting and well-written. I commend your hard work on this and thank you for this information. You’ve got what it takes to get attention. instagram likes app download

    ReplyDelete
  5. . I wish for the great of success in all of our destiny endeavors

    ReplyDelete
  6. The team organized the project masterfully by providing regular updates check this and finishing all work following agreed-upon timelines.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I like your post. It is good to see you verbalize from the heart and clarity on this important subject can be easily observed... business sign maker

    ReplyDelete
  8. I just found this blog and have high hopes for it to continue. Keep up the great work, its hard to find good ones. I have added to my favorites. Thank You. Unterhaltsreinigung Göttingen

    ReplyDelete
  9. You completed a few fine points there. I did a search on the subject and found nearly all persons will go along with with your blog. Büroreinigung Hardegsen

    ReplyDelete
  10. How to play the baccarat card game: A Beginner's Guide
    1. To win the bet, first make a choegocasino straight bet. In this case, all three 바카라 사이트 numbers 메리트 카지노 in the table represent either a “straight bet” or a “

    ReplyDelete

Let me know your thoughts, I look forward to hearing from you!