Halloween is the perfect time of year to focus on the creepy, smelly,
and scary members of the botanical world. With creepy names, blood red
coloring, sharp spikes and stinky odors, this is the time to celebrate
those plants that would fit right in with Morticia and Gomez’s plants in
the Addams Family garden.
These strange and amazing indoor plants
can be exciting additions to your Halloween décor at home for
trick-or-treaters and are also fun ways to celebrate the season in the
office. Here are some of our favorite creepy plants to use in your
spooky decorating:
Blood Lily
The Blood Lily does not disappoint with their “blood” coloring. These
plants may only bloom for a short time period, but when they are in
full flower, they feature a blood red, shaggy flower.
Buddha’s Hands
Also known as the fingered citron, the Buddha’s hand is one of the
oldest citrus fruits. They are sometimes described as a “lemon with
fingers” due to their elongated fruits that resemble long, yellowed
fingers. How creepy!
Devil’s Tongue
Also known as the Crow’s Claw barrel cactus, this plant is a native
to the mountains of Mexico and flowers in fall or early winter. As a
cactus, they are known as easy-to-grow indoor plants and are a favorite
among cactus enthusiasts because of their ability to flower at a young
age. In addition to their evil-sounding name, the feature an
unsettlingly lurid red flower in the center surrounded by dangerous
spikes.
Skunk Cabbage
If
you were to accidentally step on this plant, you would immediately
understand how and why the Skunk Cabbage got its name. Its gag-inducing
smell is a defense mechanism that keeps animals from eating it and
attracts potential pollinators. Although they may be used to decorate
indoors, it is probably a good idea to keep these plants outside.
Venus Flytrap and Pitcher Plants
What could possibly be creepier in the plant world than a plant that
eats living creatures? The Venus flytrap and pitcher plants are
carnivorous plants that trap insects inside themselves and digest them
for nutrients. While the Venus Flytrap features special leaves that
close when a bug or fly lands on them, pitcher plants develop “pitchers”
that are filled with fluid which attract bugs so that they cannot climb
out.
How are you using indoor plants in your Halloween décor? Contact us today for information on our available indoor plants!