Bring the outside nature into your homes by adding a few unique natural elements. Plants give life to any space, from your bedroom to the living room; houseplants are the easiest way to revive a place. They improve our health, provide cleaner and more filtered air, and boost our well-being.
There are so many easy-care houseplants that anyone can grow successfully at home, so go ahead and add some fresh greenery and charming plants to your home. Here are 7 low-maintenance and beginner-friendly houseplants to grow at your home.
Aloe
Aloes are one of the easiest plants to care for. It has long green triangular leaves with spiky edges and its leaves come in various sizes and shapes. All they need is a sunny spot in your home and infrequent watering; aloes love bright, indirect light and only need to be watered every two weeks or once their soil is completely dry. Aloe vera has several benefits; it is commonly found in many skin and hair care products and it also helps purify the air.
Cactus
You can successfully care for it with minimal effort. Cacti have the ability to survive in harsh desert environments as they can store excess water to tolerate drought; this means that you don’t have to stick to a strict watering schedule or water them daily. A cactus needs to be watered only when the soil has fully dried out, and it’s preferable to be placed in a spot with bright, direct sunlight.
Rubber Plant
This plant’s glossy and leathery leaves look different at every maturation stage. Rubber plants are indoor plants that need moderate to bright sunlight intensity for at least 6 hours per day. It needs to be watered approximately once or twice a week, depending on the season. This plant is the perfect complement to a more formal or moody space. It has several names; the rubber plant, rubber tree, rubber fig, and rubber bush, along with other names.
Money Tree
Are you looking for positive energy and good fortune? It's believed that the money tree is a symbol of good luck and financial prosperity; it’s commonly placed beside cash registers in Asia. This eye-catching tree has a very special braided trunk and very shiny leaves, adding a tropical touch to any room. If you want to see faster growth, expose your plant to bright and indirect sunlight and it needs to be watered every 2-3 weeks (when the soil gets dry).
Spider Plant
Spider plants are easy to grow and propagate, as they have fast-growing shoots, they produce little ones that you can re-pot to add greenery elsewhere. This plant produces tiny, white flowers in the summer and grows relatively quickly. The spider plant should be kept in a room with moderate to bright light, and be watered once a week to keep the soil slightly moist. Humid surroundings are the best for these plants as it’s native to South Africa.
Snake Plant
Sansevierias or snake plants, are also called Mother-in-Law's Tongue. It’s known for its sword-like leaves; stiff, sharp, and spiky leaves, marbled with gray-green colors and edged with yellow or white. This houseplant grows slowly, you will need to water it about every two weeks or once per month according to the surrounding environment. It should be placed in a warm spot with bright and indirect sunlight. Moreover, It's also known for its ability to purify the air therefore it’s a great choice for bedrooms.
Pothos
One of the best and easiest indoor plants to grow with its beautiful heart-shaped leaves that make it a unique decorative piece. It can be placed hanging in a basket, climbing a plant pole, or spilling over the edge of a table or shelf. It can go a long time without water till the soil gets completely dry, it grows in bright light or dim spaces. In addition to the common green pothos, there are other types such as the golden pothos which have green and yellow leaves, silver pothos have light gray-blue speckled leaves and the pothos neon with its bright green neon color.
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