Spring is right around the corner and that means the sweet, little, green buds of summer are going to start popping up on tree branches and poking out from the ground. Seeing as how we're stuck indoors during this spring semester, plants are just hard to come by within these dismal dorm rooms. So, here are eight plants to brighten up your room for the spring, because who doesn't need plants?
1. Tulips
It's spring, and tulips are just the right amount of color you need. My favorites are the pastel pinks and purples, but they also come in whites, reds, yellows, some usually mixed between two colors. Any color you want, really. Eventually, they will wilt and die, but you can take the bulb and save it for the next season, so that way when you're dying in the 5 by 5 dorm room, you can plant it in some dirt and watch it grow. It'll be like having a child, except no diapers and no crying. Bonus: They smell amazing! Be prepared for a good smelling room without the illegal wax melter or candles.
2. Orchids
Alright, so orchids are a little expensive, but they're oh so worth it. Unlike tulips, they don't wilt. They will, however, just straight up die. They don't need a lot of attention, but they do need a good amount of water, but like I said, worth it. They come in many colors, more so than the tulips do. Different shapes, too. These, sadly, don't smell. Orchids are more for the looks than the smell. But, hey, we can always pretend they smell as gorgeous as they look.
3. Lady Palm
Let's get some green in our rooms. Lady Palms grow slow and need little to no fertilizer, which is good for a potted plant that doesn't wilt once its season is over. How simple can it get? Bonus, these guys clean the air, more so than other plants do.
4. Sunflowers
If sunflowers don't scream summer, I don't know what does. Bright and big, these yellow flowers make me feel like I'm on my way to the beach. I already have five growing in my window sill right now. The seeds are easy to start, you'll see them grow roots and latch onto the dirt within five days. Simple plants to start on your own.
5. Barberton Daisy
My all time favorite daisies, besides the ones that grow in fields that you can easily turn into a flower crown. Bright, big and colorful. God bless these flowers, because I love seeing their giant heads in bouquets or floating in wedding center pieces. Spring colors and bright green stems, these are a go to flower that I would suggest to put in your room.
6. Spider Plant
It's like little green spiders are growing off the ends of this plant. My mother adores this plant, but they're delicate. Bump into them too hard, there goes the spider! Very much like the lady palm, it's low maintenance and it cleans the air. Perfect if you kill plants easy or forget they even exist in your room.
7. String of Pearls
We probably would all rather a real string of fine pearls, but this may be as close as we can get as broke college students. These can be just as pretty, though! Not as expensive, either.
8. Donkey Tails
They may look like string of pearls, but if you're a succulent fanatic, you know there's a difference. Follow the simple care for any succulent, and this plant will add a quirky green touch to your room.
