We went to our HortyGirl Potted Plant expert for some simple living decor styling tips along with late summer easy-care indoor potted plant picks to help you make the most of the late summer refresh. Read on to learn more.

Living Decor Tips for Late Summer

There are a few ways you can try to freshen up your home or office for the late summer. Start by grouping potted plants in odd numbers and mixing textures and heights for a more natural, layered look. You could also get creative by clustering plants by colour or displaying them in unique vessels like woven baskets or vintage mugs. Another idea is to style a cozy shelf with trailing greens such as the Baby Tears potted plant, or elevate smaller Succulent potted plants on stacked books for added dimension.

For a more modern touch, try a floating plant wall or mounted Air Plant display. You can even incorporate natural elements like stones or driftwood to ground your living decor. And don’t forget to dust those leaves, as clean foliage helps your plants soak up light and keeps them looking their healthiest.

Also consider refreshing your pots, as even a quick pot swap can make your potted plants feel brand new. For a fun, seasonal twist, you can also try adding charming decals or summer theme cardettes. A few of our August potted plants feature fun seasonal decals and cardettes so you’ll want to keep an eye out for them at your local retailers.

Late Summer Potted Plant Picks to Refresh Your Decor

Whether you’re styling a sun-drenched nook at home or adding a bit of life to your workspace shelf, these late summer indoor potted plant picks are the perfect way to keep your living decor feeling fresh, vibrant and calm as the summer season winds down.

Succulent Potted Plants: Small But Mighty Style Makers

Late summer calls for simplicity, and Succulent potted plants deliver just that. These compact indoor potted plants come in all shapes and sizes. Ideal for small living spaces, desks, windowsills or shelf displays, Succulent potted plants instantly elevate the living decor without demanding much in return.

Try arranging a trio of Succulent potted plants in a tray or line a windowsill with mixed varieties in ceramic or glass pots for a clean, modern look.

Calandiva Potted Plants: A Pop of Late Summer Colour

Looking to infuse your living decor with cheerful colour? Calandiva potted plants are our go-to bloom to boost your mood and your space. With long-lasting flowers in vibrant pinks, yellows and oranges, they add a playful pop without the upkeep of traditional flowering plants.

The ideal spot for the Calandiva potted plant is your kitchen windowsill, coffee table or bathroom counter for a dose of late-summer brightness.

Philodendron Potted Plants: Lush, Tropical, and Effortless

Philodendron potted plants bring tropical elegance to your living decor without the high-maintenance vibe. Their rich green foliage adds a lush, grounding presence to any space — perfect for late summer when you’re looking for a little indoor serenity. They’re adaptable, resilient and practically thrive on being left alone.

A great style idea is to let a trailing Philodendron potted plant spill from a bookshelf, place a trio of Philodendrons in mason jars on a windowsill or elevate your space with a larger upright variety in a woven basket or plant stand.

Air Plants: The No-Soil Sculptural Beauties

Air Plants are like little works of art requiring no soil, just light and a weekly soak. These minimalist marvels are perfect for getting creative in your living decor. Tuck them into driftwood, glass terrariums or even shells for a beachy summer vibe that lasts through the season.

You can try displaying Air Plants in unexpected places, such as hanging globes, wall-mounted holders or even nestled into bookshelves, for an eye-catching, conversation-starting look.

Sansevieria Potted Plants: Strong, Stylish, and Low-Light Friendly

Sansevierias, also known as snake plants, are great for the late summer refresh. Their upright, architectural leaves bring structure and strength to your living decor all while helping to purify the air indoors. Water them sparingly and they’ll reward you with year-round good looks.

The best spots for the Sansevieria potted plants are entryways, bedrooms or tucked into low-light corners.

Jade Potted Plant: The Symbol of Abundance and Simplicity

A longtime favourite for both plant lovers and Feng Shui enthusiasts is the Jade potted plant, which is known to be a symbol of prosperity and balance. Jade potted plants are perfect for the reflective late summer season. With its glossy, coin-shaped leaves and compact growth, it brings a grounded, peaceful energy to any living decor.

Place your Jade potted plant near a sunny window in a sleek ceramic or stone pot to emphasize its sculptural charm. The Jade potted plant is also a thoughtful addition to an entryway or home office, offering grounded elegance while inviting good fortune and positive energy.

Finishing Up

As late summer settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your living decor with indoor potted plants. Our low-maintenance indoor potted plants paired with exclusive decor pieces, help create a space that feels lighter, greener and more grounded as the season winds down. Just don’t forget to give your indoor potted plants a little care to keep them thriving through the rest of the season.

If you’re looking for more living decor inspiration and plant care tips, check out our Plant Care blog for expert care tips or explore the Green Living section of our blog for more creative ways to style your indoor potted plants all year long.

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Decorating your indoor or outdoor living decor with potted plants can sometimes be daunting. A good idea is to start with one or two easy-care indoor potted plants on a side table and then grow your indoor potted plant garden from there. Our HortyGirl potted plant expert has more ideas and tips on how to elevate your summer living decor with indoor potted plants. Keep reading to learn more.

Check Indoor Potted Plant Type and Lighting Care

Before decorating your living decor inside and outside with potted plants, it’s best to check the type of plant and the lighting requirements for each plant. All plants thrive on different lighting. Here are the more common and popular HortyGirl indoor potted plants and their lighting requirements: 

Zebra Haworthia
Thrives on bright indirect light and needs at least 6 hours per day of light.

Jade Plants
Tolerates some direct sunlight but mainly likes moderate light and requires at least 4 hours per day of light

Sansevieria
Place in a bright area where there is indirect light. A few hours of direct sunlight in the mornings is fine. Always transition the plant slowly from a low light area to direct sunlight area to avoid shocking the plant. 

Aloe Vera
Can be placed indoors or outdoors. Likes bright indirect light and needs 6 hours of sunlight with a shade break in the afternoon if placed outdoors. 

Calandiva
Thrives in bright and indirect light. Avoid placing the plant in harsh direct sunlight. 

Air Plants
Requires bright indirect light to thrive. Avoid placing in direct sunlight. 

Gradually Transition Indoor Potted Plants Outside

Many indoor potted plants can go outside and enjoy the fresh air in the summer months. Some types of plants that can go outside are succulents, sansevierias, jade, aloe vera and air plants. If you’re thinking of placing plants outside on your deck or patio, it’s a good idea to check if they can go outside and gradually transition your plants outside. 

Start by placing your plants in a shady area for an hour or two on the first day and slowly increase the amount of time your plants spend outside over the next 7-10 days. 

Morning sun is less intense and fine for most plants, but only for a short period of time. For plants that prefer bright indirect light, best to move the plant into the shade after 10am. 

Also you may want to bring plants inside overnight as the decrease in temperature may be too cold for some indoor potted plants. Check the plant type and temperatures in our plant care blog.  

Summer Decoration Tips For Indoor Potted Plants

Create Feng Shui with Your Indoor Potted Plants

Creating good Feng Shui energy in our living decor brings balance and harmony allowing us to thrive and feel our best every day. When thinking about summer decor, consider creating Feng Shui with your indoor potted plants. 

The Jade Plant  is a great plant for Feng Shui as it is believed to bring good health, wealth and happiness. To bring this belief into your living decor, place your Jade Plant in an entryway. 

Arrange Indoor Potted Plants in a group of odd numbers

When you arrange indoor potted plants in an odd number, it gives your living decor a more casual and interesting look. Try arranging plants in a grouping of 3 or 5 pots to give an eye-catching display on your patio table or on a coffee table. Arranging your potted plants in an even number grouping is possible, but results in a more formal and symmetrical look. 

Choose Plants in Different Sizes, Colours and Textures

When arranging in a group, another great idea is to choose plants that are different sizes and textures, but with similar lighting requirements. For example, you could choose different size and texture succulents such as a Zebra Haworthia, Jade plant and an Echeveria, to place together in a group.

To add color, try adding a Calandiva plant to your living decor. Calandiva plants have lovely blooms in a wide variety of colors and can last 6-10 weeks then can rebloom again the next season under the right care and attention. 

Additionally, you can also consider the leaf size of the plant when decorating your home or office. Choose plants that may grow larger or are trailing plants such as philodendrons or the Million Hearts plants.

Watering and Other Summer Care Tips For Indoor Potted Plants

No matter how and where you place your indoor potted plants, taking care of them is also important, especially watering them. Before watering your plant, check the soil moisture of your plants using a bamboo or wood skewer and adjust the watering schedule accordingly. 

In the summer, dust can also gather on the leaves preventing light from getting to the plant. Use a clean damp cloth with warm water and gently wipe off any dust from the leaves of your plant. 

Conclusion

We hope the tips and ideas in our blog inspire you to decorate indoors and outdoors with indoor potted plants this summer. Plants are always a great addition to your living decor bringing the freshness of nature indoors and giving you a lovely indoor garden to take care of all year long. If you’re looking for general plant care tips and more living decor ideas, look on the HortyGirl tag that came with the plant and find the name of your potted plant. Next, look up the plant name and find plant care tips and living decor ideas on our blog.

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