Maximum number of plants in a 20 m² studio?

For a 20 m² studio, limit yourself to 8-12 plants maximum to avoid a cluttered feeling. Prioritize quality over quantity: a few beautiful, well-placed plants create more impact than a multitude of small, crowded plants. Use vertical space with hanging plants and shelves to maximize without cluttering.

Do plants make a small space look even smaller?

No, not if the plants are well chosen and well placed! Compact plants, hanging plants, and vertical greenery can actually visually enlarge the space by creating depth and movement. Just avoid large bulky plants and don’t overload the space.

Which plants for a 5 m² office?

For a small office, choose 3-5 compact, air-purifying plants: Peperomia on the desk, Sansevieria or Spathiphyllum on a piece of furniture, a small succulent or carnivorous plant for originality, and possibly a hanging plant (Tradescantia, Pothos) to use the height. Favor plants that improve concentration and well-being.

How to water plants placed high up or hanging?

Use a watering can with a long, thin spout to reach plants up high. For hanging plants, you can take them down to water them in the sink or bathtub, then let them drain before putting them back. Install pulleys for hanging plants to make lowering and raising easier. Or choose very drought-tolerant plants (Sedum, succulents) that require little watering.

Do small plants grow more slowly?

Not necessarily! Some small plants (Tradescantia, Callisia) grow quickly. Others (succulents, carnivorous plants) grow slowly. The advantage in a small space is that you can choose slow-growing plants to limit maintenance and repotting. Or regularly trim fast-growing plants to keep them compact.

Can you create a real jungle in a studio?

Yes, but a vertical and airy jungle rather than a horizontal one! Use walls with multi-level shelves, install hanging plants from the ceiling, use wall mounts. You can have 10-15 plants in a 20 m² studio if most are up high and well organized. The jungle effect is guaranteed without cluttering the floor.

Do hydroponic plants take up less space?

Yes, visually! Plants in clear glass vases (hydroponics) create a light and airy effect. They take up the same physical space as potted plants, but their transparency makes them less visually imposing. It’s an excellent option for small modern spaces.

How can you prevent plants from blocking the way?

Favor plants up high (shelves, hanging, walls) rather than on the floor. Place floor plants only in corners or against walls, never in the middle of a walkway. Keep a clear path at least 60-80 cm wide. If you trip over your plants, it means there are too many or they’re poorly placed!

Plants for Small Spaces – Studio and Apartment

Even in a studio or a small apartment, it is possible to create a beautiful plant-filled atmosphere. Compact plants, hanging plants, or those easy to place on a shelf allow you to add greenery to a small space without cluttering it.

Small spaces also deserve their touch of greenery. In a studio, a home office corner, or a compact apartment, certain plants can create a harmonious green atmosphere without overcrowding the room. Compact sizes, trailing plants, and varieties that are easy to place on a shelf or windowsill are particularly suitable.

Which plants should you choose for a small space?

The best plants for small spaces combine three qualities: a reasonable size, a beautiful decorative presence, and easy integration into daily life. Some stay compact, others make use of height with a trailing or hanging habit, letting you add greenery without blocking walkways.

Among the ideal varieties are, for example, the Peperomia Raindrop, perfect for a shelf or console table, the Callisia Repens, light and trailing, or the Pilea Peperomioides, highly appreciated for its graphic foliage and small footprint. These sizes are especially well suited to small rooms, offices, and reading corners.

Small compact plants: big impact, little space

Compact plants are ideal for adding greenery to a piece of furniture, side table, dresser, or windowsill. They bring life into a room without taking up floor space.

If you’re looking for a polished, low-maintenance look, also explore our collection of small indoor plants. You’ll find sizes suited to limited spaces, with an immediate decorative presence.

Use height with hanging or trailing plants

In a studio or small apartment, vertical space is often your best ally. Trailing plants can decorate a high shelf, a hanging planter, or the top of a piece of furniture without cluttering usable surfaces. They create a generous green effect while keeping the room airy.

Varieties like the Philodendron Scandens or the Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' are particularly suited to this vertical decoration approach. You can also explore our collection of hanging & trailing plants to complete the look.

Succulents, air plants, and mini sizes: the solution for very small spaces

When every centimeter counts, mini plants are an excellent option. Succulents, air plants, and some plants in glass easily find their place on a desk, wall niche, narrow shelf, or bedside table.

Our cacti and succulents are especially suited to this kind of use, as are air plants and very compact plant arrangements. They let you add lots of green touches to a small interior without making it look cluttered.

Verdeia tips for adding greenery to a small space

Choose plants proportionate to the room. In a small space, one well-chosen plant has more impact than several poorly placed varieties. A few well-matched plants are better than an overly dense group.

Use furniture and walls. A bookcase, console, wall shelf, or hanging planter lets you add greenery without losing floor space.

Vary the levels. Combining a small compact plant, a trailing variety, and a plant placed high creates a balanced composition and adds depth to the room.

Pay attention to the container. Well-proportioned pots and decorative pots enhance visual harmony and allow you to integrate plants elegantly into a compact interior.

Create a green atmosphere without overcrowding the room

A small green space works especially well when the plants serve a clear purpose: adding a graphic accent, softening a home office corner, decorating a shelf, or creating a more calming atmosphere. If you love inspiring, well-thought-out interiors, you can also explore our Create an indoor jungle collection to find other composition ideas suited to urban living.