PLANTS FOR A HOUSE BY THE SEA

Plants play a fundamental role in home décor. They provide freshness, colour, and help create a relaxed atmosphere. However, due to the sea breeze, salinity, and high humidity, it is important to choose plant types that are resistant to these conditions.

A great option to decorate a beach house is palm trees, perfect for giving a tropical and exotic touch to the garden. They are known for their resilience and can grow both in pots indoors and in outdoor gardens. Their elegant appearance and ability to adapt to various lighting conditions make them an ideal choice for this type of home.

Another plant perfect for the coastal environment is Aloe Vera. In addition to being easy to maintain, it is highly resistant to drought and air salinity. Its medicinal properties and attractive succulent foliage make it a great choice for both interiors and sunny terraces. It requires little water and thrives in well-drained soil.

For those looking for a resistant hanging plant, the ribbon plant or English ivy can be a great alternative. Their cascading growth adds a natural and fresh touch to any corner of the house.

Jasmine is also a good option to add a pleasant fragrance and beautiful flowers to a beach house. Its resistance to the sea breeze makes it perfect for gardens, terraces, or even pots indoors. In addition to enhancing the surroundings, its presence helps create a more relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.

Bougainvillea is also part of the landscape of residential areas located near the sea. It is a climbing and hanging plant, well-known for its abundant blooming in intense colours. It is perfect for covering walls or high fences.

Geraniums in all varieties are a must on this list. They do not withstand frosts, but they brighten up any beach terrace, either in a large pot or a clay planter.

Another captivating plant is the Night-Blooming Jasmine, an evergreen shrub whose trumpet-shaped white flowers only open after the sun goes down, filling the air with its distinctive scent.

Lemongrass, a plant resistant to the sun with a very special fragrance, keeps mosquitoes away from the house. It needs regular watering but is easy to maintain.

We conclude this list with the lemon tree, a highly resilient outdoor plant. It needs plenty of direct sunlight, ideally between 6 and 8 hours per day. It is essential to place it in a sunny spot so it can grow properly and produce fruit.