You may find it difficult to care for and maintain indoor plants when watering schedules are tricky to follow and pruning rituals are strict – especially if you don’t have green fingers! There are some shrubs, plants, and flowers that are easier to maintain than others. The following are six easy care indoor plants and houseplants that will look absolutely stunning in your home!
Having your houseplants die on you constantly is frustrating. Would you like to know which plants are the easiest to maintain in the house?We’ve got you covered! Discover our picks for the best houseplants that are hard to kill in this article!
Orchids
Orchids are one of the easiest plants to care for and manage of all houseplants. Orchids often only need watering once every few weeks, depending on the temperature of your home, if you have less than bright rooms (though almost all indoor plants require a few hours of indirect sunlight each day). And with blooms that last weeks to upwards of a month, they’re sure to cheer your home all year long!
Succulents
Succulents are easy to maintain and require minimum care if you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant! The easiest indoor plants to care for are succulents, which require very little water and can often be left for weeks, if not months, at a time.
Note, however, that not all succulents are created equal, and some require more care than others! Echeverias, Haworthias, and Jade Plants are succulents you’ll have no problem caring for.
Cacti
Although cacti are technically succulents, it’s still worth mentioning cacti since most varieties require much less water than other indoor houseplants, making them easy to maintain. Cacti such as Cereus, Ferocactus (sometimes known as barrel cactus), and Opuntia (called prickly pears) are some of the easiest to grow and maintain (and you can often pick them up in your local grocery shop).
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
While the Peace Lily gets its name from its beautiful foliage and white spathes (which are easy to make bloom, even if you don’t have the greenest of thumbs! ), it is not related to lilies at all!
Despite its constant thirst (I water this plant more than most others! ), Spathiphyllum can handle conditions with lower light and less water, and the Peace Lily can survive a little neglect.
Monstera Deliciosa
This beautiful and big houseplant, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is characterized by its large leaves punctuated by larger than life holes. The Monstera Deliciosa has many beautiful glossy leaves that mature to have fenestrations (that’s what those hole-shaped things are called), but it’s extremely easy to maintain…
It may thrive on neglect, even if it is a bit neglected! Although you can water the plant several times a week during the summer months, if you forget a watering or two, the plant will not wilt or die immediately, making it one of the easiest indoor plants to grow. Monstera Adansonii, which is a climbing vine and thrives in less-than-good-light conditions, is another type of Monstera that is easy to grow.
Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
A Sansevieria is one of the easiest houseplants to maintain and can grow up to four feet high (though these semi-succulent plants are now called Dracaenas). These plants are easy to care for, requiring only one watering every few weeks (and even less in the winter), and are tolerant of low light zones.
Asparagus Fern
Due to the fact that it’s technically not a fern, the fluffy plant can tolerate a lot more abuse. There is no difference between bright spots and darker corners for asparagus setaceus. It will thrive if you keep the soil moist.
Yucca
The key to a happy yucca is sun, sun, and more sun. Water sparingly and grow in a pot deep enough to balance the top-heavy woody stems.
English Ivy
You can let the long tendrils hang from a mantel or shelf, but the climbing plant is also great for topiaries (or stadium walls, like at Wrigley Field). Cascade, Domino, and Irish Lace are some of the best potted plants recommended by the Chicago Botanic Garden.