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The incorporation of a houseplant is a perfect way to enrich any space with vitality and dynamism. As a lover of indoor plants, I am always on the look-out for novel breeds that are hassle-free to tend to. In this article, I have listed 25 easy-to-grow indoor plants.
I know these plants are all good as I have grown or grown them now. You will see that I have a lot of plants. If you check out the video below, you will see me setting up a new grow room in the back of my office.
Pothos (Epipremnum)
Pothos is a great option for those looking to add some greenery to their home. They’re relatively easy to care for and don’t require much water or light.
Pothos plants have dark green, waxy leaves. The variegated ones have white or yellow accents on their leaves. Pothos will grow a few feet long and look great hanging from brackets or shelves or draping over walls.
My favorite part about pothos is their ability to grow new “cuttings” from the top of the hanging plant. Pothos is a beautiful plant to brighten up a dull corner.
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Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
The Jade Plant is a succulent used for centuries in Asian cultures. Originating in South Africa, It gets its name due to its jade-colored leaves.
Unlike most plants, they need very little water and thrive with neglect, so it’s often used as an ornamental plant indoors or outdoors to bring good luck. Their leaves are thick and fleshy.
They have green-gray stems, giving them their signature look. The jade plant prefers indirect sunlight but will still thrive under artificial light indoors – don’t forget to water it occasionally! It does best if you.
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Asparagus Fern (Asparagus aethiopicus)
The Asparagus fern is a perfect plant for those who love greenery but have little time to care for it. Unlike most other plants, it’s the ideal indoor plant because it thrives with neglect,
Asparagus Ferns do not have leaves. They have small flat branches called cladophylls. Over time these can become quite stiff, like needles, so a pair of gloves may be required when handling mature plants.
Provide light, free-draining soil and dappled shade; this plant will be pleased in most homes.
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Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
The Chinese Money Plant, Also known as the UFO plant or Pancake plant, to name a few, is a popular indoor plant since it’s easy to care for.
They do best in direct sunlight during spring and winter as they love to soak up the light and warmth; however, in summer, they provide indirect light as the summer sun can scorch those beautiful leaves.
Water weekly after the soil has had a chance to dry out. Be mindful not to overwater, but underwatering can be just as bad. But don’t worry too much about this, as this plant is tough.
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Yucca (Yucca)
Yucca is a tough plant and easy to grow. Place them near a south-facing window, and they will get all the required light. It has such an interesting shape and texture. It also looks great when paired with other plants like cacti.
Unlike most other plants, the Yucca is a perfect indoor plant because it thrives with neglect. Water once weekly, but allow the soil to dry out between watering to avoid root rot.
These slow-growing plants are perfect for people who don’t want the fuss of pruning and worrying a plant will outgrow its location.
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Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plants are tough, and I mean tough. It’s often said that you can not kill these plants no matter what you do to them.
They are perfect for people who wish to bring some live greenery into their homes but do not have the time to nurture more challenging plants.
They are straightforward to grow; place them in indirect sunlight and water when the soil dries out. Spider plants can also be propagated by “babies,” which extend from the stem of spider plants – cut one off and place it into a small pot.
The spider plant is a great way to spruce up any dull room or office.
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Peace lilies are not only beautiful and will brighten up your home or office, but they also purify the air you breathe. Dark green leaves and contrasting white flowers make a real statement and cannot be ignored.
Provide free-draining soil and water weekly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Feed every two weeks during summer; this plant will give you plenty of flowers to enjoy.
The only other maintenance for this plant is to occasionally pot it into a larger pot as it grows and wipe its leaves’ dust. Otherwise, it’s extremely trouble-free to grow.
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Aloe (Aloe Vera)
Aloe Vera is such a cool-looking succulent plant. It has medicinal qualities, and the juice from its leaves is perfect if you burn yourself. Also very good for sunburn too.
The aloe vera plant makes a statement in the home with shortish, thick fleshy stems. Select a heavy container as wide as the plant to prevent this tipping over, as it is a rich plant when it gets bigger.
They require very free-draining soil. Use perlite, pebbles, LECA, or clay balls to lighten the mix and provide drainage.
Water as the soil dries out. In spring and summer, water weekly and during the cooler months, water every two weeks. Place in an indirect but bright location for the plants to thrive
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English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Ivy is perfect for any sunny location in your home. Near a south-facing window would be ideal. They need good light and will suffer in shaded areas, so give them good natural light or supplement the lighting.
They are easy to look after too. Give free-draining soil and water weekly. The main thing with ivy is they need feeding every two weeks, especially if it’s a variegated variety.
Once a month, put the plant in the shower and wash it off to remove all the dust. This aids the plant in photosynthesis.
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Calathea (Calatheas)
This plant is a touch harder to keep, but it is worth the effort. Calathea requires bright indirect light but needs a nice warm spot. Keep it from being too close to windows as usual; a draught will send this plant southwards.
During the growing season, the soil for this plant should remain moist, so staying on top of your watering regimen is paramount.
This plant would be no good for homes that use de-humidifiers as it requires a more humid location. Either use a misting machine as I have in the video above; you can see current prices on Amazon here. Or mist it every day to increase the humidity around the plant.
Besides the higher maintenance, this is a great plant and is stunning to brighten up an area in your home.
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Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Rubber plants make perfect houseplants. Not only do they look amazing, but they are ideally suited to the environment at home. With broad leaves, these plants make a statement.
They prefer medium indirect light to thrive but can tolerate bright light for long periods. However, if inadequate light is available, they will sulk a little.
Like most houseplants, water ensures the plant has dried before you water it again. These plants can tolerate humidity, so whatever is at home will be fine.
If you’re looking for something to fill space over time, this plant has been known to reach 30ft. But don’t worry; it will be much smaller in the home. But 8ft examples are not unheard of.
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Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)
The Christmas cactus is the perfect plant to bring color into the home during winter. It is straightforward to care for and propagates very easily too.
This plant is perfect for lower light-level areas of the home; keep it moist during spring and summer but allow it t dry out a little between waterings. Feed a houseplant fertilizer every two weeks.
Cut back on the watering around eight weeks before you want it to bloom, and provide 12 to 14 hrs of darkness. This will force the plant into dormancy. So it is straightforward to plan it to flower for Christmas.
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ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas)
Another very easy-to-care-for plant for busy people. The ZZ plant will work with you. It only requires medium lighting and water every two to three weeks and allows it to dry out between.
Temps are no issue as long as your home is heated. And the humidity in your house will be just fine. His plant is stress-free.
This plant’s only real issue is the occasional pest and root rot. To stop this, use good, free-draining soil and control the water given.
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Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Another great plant for your home. With a huge array, you can choose one to suit your mood. Also, this plant has been known to help clean the air in your home.
They deal well in low light levels, and lack of water is no issue. They are as tough as old boots. If you want to increase plant numbers, the roots can be cut with a sharp knife and put into their pot to grow on.
Like most plants in this list, the humidity in your home will be fine, but they need good, free-draining potting soil.
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Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)
Dieffenbachia is a very showy plant. It simply looks amazing in the home or office. It is also easy to care for. It will adapt to most lighting conditions as well as humidity.
However, it does have a couple of issues to watch for. One is root rot, so good potting soil is paramount to ensure light and free-draining.
Red spider mites can also be a concern but are easy to take care of with a soap solution.
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Air Plants (Tillandsia)
Air plants are some of the easiest plants to care for. As the name suggests, they do not need their roots in the soil. They take all their nutrients from the moisture and air that surrounds them.
You can achieve amazing things in displays of air plants because they are free of a pot. They need good light conditions to get the energy required and higher humidity.
This makes them an ideal plant for the kitchen or bathroom. As you can imagine watering these plants would be hard in situ. But place them face down in a water bowl for 20 mins, and you are good to go.
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Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
The Chinese evergreen is perfect for your home’s low to medium-light conditions. But keep away from windows as they require a warm spot in the house.
They require higher humidity, so spray daily with a mister to help create a microclimate around the plant.
Water weekly and allow to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plants twice a year, making them easy to look after at home.
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Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)
One of my favorite plants, the Monstera Deliciosa, is great. They can get large and fill a space with color. Although these plants can fruit, it is unlikely at home.
These plants require watering once or twice, but allow the soil to dry out before watering again. One issue they can suffer from is root rot. They prefer indirect light, making them a perfect candidate for a home away from a window.
Humidity is something that can help to stop the leaves from crisping. A light misting daily will help with this. But these plants can make a statement in the home but remain manageable simultaneously.
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Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
Another attractive houseplant for a large space is the Parlor Palm. These have palm-shaped leaves, as the name would suggest. They do not require much water, so be careful how much you provide. If in doubt underwater, this plant leaves it on the dry side.
Free-draining compost and letting it dry out between waterings completely will also help this plant. They prefer brighter light and do extremely well near a south-facing window.
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Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanders)
Lucky Bamboo is a perfect houseplant. Easy to care for and a favorite of those into feng shui. It is seen as a symbol of good luck and tranquility.
It requires low to medium lighting, so it is ideal for stands and counters away from the windows and into the room itself.
No soil is used when growing this plant. Instead, fill the container with enough water to cover the roots and keep this topped up. Feed monthly with liquid plant food.
One drawback to this plant is it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, so ensure it is kept out of their reach.
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Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana)
A beautiful tall palm ideal for a corner in your home. They are straightforward to care for once established. Kentia palms do well in most of the shaded areas of your home. Please avoid heat sources like electronics and radiators, which can dry them out.
This one tough plant can go down -4˚C or 39˚F. With tall palm-shaped stems, it is dramatic. Water weekly, but allow drying between waterings. They require feeding lots as they are prone to potassium deficiency.
Spider mites and mealybugs are the only pest issues, but these are rare if good husbandry is followed.
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Philodendron Imperial Red (Philodendron erubescens)
This plant is awesome. I have a beautiful specimen of this myself, and they are awesome for further into the home, where it has more shade.
They prefer higher temps around 25 and prefer to remain moist. So water after the top inch of soil has dried out.
If ingested, all philodendrons are poisonous to animals and humans, so keep away from cats and dogs. But they do have the bonus of being air purifiers.
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Monkey Mask (Monstera adansonii)
Like most Monstera, the adansonii make a stunning statement in the home. They require free-draining fertile soil. They need bright light, so if a south-facing window is unavailable, consider supplemental lighting.
Humidity must remain above 60% to prevent the leaves from drying and turning brown. Fertilize with a good balance liquid fertilizer at half strength every two weeks.
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Prayer plant (Maranta)
This one I cheated with. It’s a little harder to look after, but I thought it deserved a spot. This plant requires bright indirect light but not direct sunlight.
Keep the soil moist throughout the main growing season. This plant requires a higher degree of humidity. Mist daily to provide a microclimate or sit the pot in a dish of pebbles soaked in water.
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Conclusion on 25 of the easiest houseplants to keep at home
Well, there you have it. I love all of these plants; they are pretty easy to grow. With these, you can brighten any home and bring a little nature into your living room.
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