It's that time of year again; the weather is getting cooler, and a new term of university begins. Whether you're moving into student halls for the first time or returning to your term time address, it's important to make your room feel comfortable and homey. Houseplants can bring life to any space, and their air-purifying qualities can even help you sleep and study better! They also make the perfect gift for a new student to wish them luck.

We've put together some of our top suggestions for indoor plants that will suit your university space and we've purposely picked easy-care plants so you can focus on your work (and play)! 

We hope you find these recommendations helpful. Explore our easy-care category below for even more options from our current stock.

Tips for House Sharing with Plants

Make a Watering Schedule

This helps to share the responsibility of watering and pruning, reminds you to water your plants, and helps to prevent plants from becoming overwatered by too many people watering throughout the week.

Make Plant Care a Hobby

Bond with your housemates by sharing your plant knowledge! Learn together how to care for your plants, how to propagate, and even gift your plant babies to your other housemates or friends. When you are passionate about plants, it becomes easier and more enjoyable to care for them. A shared interest in something will also help in making new friends!

Using Plants as Decoration

Plants are a great way to add your personality to a space without clashing with someone else's style. Many people have different decorative tastes, so adding and moving plants around your house/flat will freshen them up and add a more 'lived-in' look.

We want to help you afford to make your university space both calming and inspiring. So we are introducing a new in-store discount for students!

Enjoy 15% off your in-store purchase when you show valid student ID

Good luck at uni! We look forward to seeing you soon 🌳

Words by Phoebe Ingram