Maybe you had an indoor plant once and it very quickly turned into a wilting, yellowing embarrassment. Or, maybe you’ve never owned an indoor plant because you aren’t sure if you can keep it alive.
Don’t get discouraged! Success with houseplants starts with finding the right plant for you. Maybe you just need an indoor plant that won’t mind if you forget to water it once in a while. Or a houseplant that will survive a week alone when you’re out of town for your friend’s wedding.
Check out these 7 easy houseplants that are hard to kill and you’ll see that there’s an indoor plant out there for everyone—whether you have a green thumb or not.
1. MONSTERA : Adaptable to almost all light conditions, and somewhat drought tolerant, the Monstera is a low maintenance, stunning tropical plant.
2. SANSEVIERIA : This hardy plant will do just fine in any type of light from low light areas to bright, full sun. Sansevieria don’t need a lot of water, are not sensitive to temperature changes, and don’t require any additional care. They ar also highly-sought after for their air-purifying properties.
3. ZZ PLANT : Virtually indestructible, the ZZ Plant will do best if you basically ignore it. It thrives in areas where many plants don’t, making it one of the best office plants or bathroom plants. The ZZ Plant requires very little water and prefers to be kept on the dry side.
4. SPIDER PLANT : This plant will do best in bright, indirect sunlight, and will tolerate low light areas where other plants might not thrive. Water your Spider Plant when the top 2-inches of soil are dry and it will be perfectly happy in your home.
5. HEDGEHOG ALOE : A cousin to the Aloe Vera, the Hedgehog Aloe plant needs a sunny spot in your home and can even be kept outside during the Summer. This low maintenance plant requires very little water, making it very easy to care for.
6. PONYTAIL PALM : This succulent likes bright light and will even tolerate the full sun. To keep your Ponytail Palm happy all you need to do is find it a sunny spot, remember to water it once in a while, and enjoy!
7. AGLAONEMAS : This lush plant thrives in nearly every light condition except direct sun—this makes it a perfect hallway or bathroom plant to help liven up your home! It does like to be kept moist, so consistent watering is important.
