It is becoming more and more common to use aromatic plants indoors, not only to decorate, but also for the kitchen and even to offer a natural and characteristic perfume of these plants. Although they are normally placed in the kitchen, they are now 'invading' other places in the house, thanks mainly to the aroma they offer around them.
But What are the best indoor aromatic plants? If you want to have some at home but we do not know what they may be, then we are going to give you several examples that you can have and we will tell you a little about each of them.
Menta
Known by other names, such as Mentha piperita (his scientific one), or chocolate mint, is a plant that belongs to the group of mints. It does not grow too much, but it does grow throughout the year, becoming one of the plants you can have in winter.
Regarding your care, you will only need sun and medium watering. If you give it all that, the plant will grow healthy and happy and you can use it both to perfume your home and for gastronomy.
Basil
La basil it is one of the plants that, every summer, becomes a trend. And it is known that a plant of these helps to drive away mosquitoes due to its smell, which these insects cannot stand. In fact, by passing your hand through it you will activate that smell that will also permeate you.
But what you may not know is that basil is also one of the aromatic herbs most used in cooking, especially in Italian.
As for its care, if you put it in a place where the sun shines directly and you provide it with moderate watering, you will have a plant for a long, long time.
Peppermint
And we went from a plant that is used a lot in Italian cuisine to one that is international. We talk about peppermint, a aromatic herb with which to give a different touch to your dishes. In addition, it is one of the aromatic indoor plants that is most chosen for the exquisite aroma it distils.
Peppermint care does not differ from other plants. It requires direct light, since if you don't give it to it, it will not be able to have leaves with that characteristic green. And also water. Of course, the irrigation is moderate since, although it likes humidity, it does not tolerate flooding.
Parsley
How many times have you gone shopping at a greengrocer or fishmonger and asked them to put parsley on you? Well, it is one of the easiest indoor aromatic plants to care for and grow at home, as well as very quick to get out. In fact, it hardly needs any care beyond putting it in a place where the sun shines and you water it a little occasionally.
As for its smell, it is the one that you can know the most since it is a plant that is widely used in Spanish cuisine (especially after a certain TV chef, Karlos Arguiñano, made it fashionable).
Cilantro
Talking about parsley implies, therefore, talking about coriander. Both plants are very similar to each other. They have similar leaves, stems, and they even grow just as fast. But the big difference lies in the smell of its leaves.
Coriander is usually a little softer than parsley and many like that smell better. Therefore, another option to have aromatic plants indoors is this. Will require sunlight and moderate water, but nothing else. And you can always cut the branches you need and it will continue to grow.
Lavender
Lavender is one of the aromatic indoor plants that not only conquers for the smell it offers, but also for its visual. And is that this plant not only leaves us a green plant, but also flowers, something that many appreciate.
Its care is not very complicated, beyond giving it sunlight and moderate watering. In return, he will offer you a plant that has medicinal uses, since you can prepare it as an infusion if you need to relax or have trouble sleeping.
Thyme
A while ago, the thyme It was one of the plants that you found in the field and that caught your attention because of that characteristic smell. Now, this is not so easy to find, but you can have it at home. In fact, it is one of the plants that will hardly need care. You just have to put it where it is sunny and water it from time to time.
You can use it not only to perfume your home, but also in the kitchen and even with medicinal uses (for flu, colds, cough ...).
Dill
Dill is one of the aromatic indoor plants you can have. And before you say it, yes, it is more outdoors, but it can be grown in a pot without problem if you provide it with the necessary care, such as placing it in a sunny place (although not in direct sunlight) and maintaining a moderate watering.
In return, you will have a plant that you can use in the kitchen (especially with fish) and also with medicinal properties. And we do not forget its use as perfume for the home.
Tarragon
Increasingly well known, tarragon is a slightly more delicate plant to grow, but it will not give you problems if you have the needs in mind. It needs a lot of sunlight and moderate watering. The problem is that does not tolerate ambient humidity or flooding or frost, hence it is better indoors than outdoors.
In addition to helping you perfume your home, you can also use it in the kitchen, for example with sauces, in salads, etc.
Rosemary
Rosemary is always considered an outdoor plant, but the truth is that it can be grown in a pot. It only needs sunlight and fresh air to live well, and moderate watering if possible.
It is used to season many dishes of our gastronomy, and also gives a characteristic smell to the house. But it is also a symbol of attracting good luck and fortune.
As you can see, there are many aromatic indoor plants that you can consider for your home. Mixing them is also combining their scents, and no, this is not unpleasant. So which ones would you choose?