Are you looking to fill an unidentified void in your life? Have you tried filling that void with a houseplant — or, better yet, a dorm plant? Plants can help to create a more welcoming, relaxing and green environment while you’re at school. They also offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of the week as you spend as much or as little time taking care of them as you choose.
There is a plant for every person, no matter how much of a green thumb you have and whether you have lots of space living off campus or just a small window spot in the Shoeboxes.
If you have ample vertical space, a snake plant is a colorful and fun way to spice up any room. Plus, research shows that snake plants will earn their keep as they help purify the air around them.
If you are looking for something a little smaller, there are many beautiful succulent varieties to serve your needs. Hens and Chicks are fun and hardy plants that are a staple in the new plant parent collection. If provided the appropriate care, you will end up with many more, which you can give to your family and friends.
Factors such as soil and pots may be holding you back from living up to your plant parent potential. If so, maybe an air plant could fit your fancy? Although they are a little harder to come by, air plants only need a small amount of space, and there are many unique ways to house them, such as making them into tiny octopuses, placing them in a seashell or simply putting them in a terrarium.
Between busy school schedules and extracurriculars, you may also wonder if you even have time to go out and find your new plant. Luckily for you, there are many convenient places to buy one. If you are looking to help your fellow students, Clemson clubs such as the Clemson Horticulture Club and the Native Plant Society have plant sales near Library Bridge throughout the year. However, if you need a plant stat, many local stores, such as Publix, have small plants readily available.
Plants can add a cozy element to your home away from home here at Clemson. Why not live a little and welcome a plant into your home, whether it’s a small but mighty Hen and Chick from a local club or a lovely snake plant from Publix.
