However, these 10types of popular houseplantsfor the kitchen are a great place to start.
Warning
Some of the following houseplants may be toxic to humans or animals and are noted below.
They adapt well to a variety of different light conditions and are considered to be relatively drought-tolerant.
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Plus, they make excellent hanging plants so there is no need to waste valuable counter space.
Pothos is toxic to animals and humans.
Philodendron
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Philodendrons(Philodendronspp.)
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are another genus of low-maintenance houseplants that look great in hanging baskets.
Similar to pothos, they are considered relatively drought-tolerant and can grow in bright to medium indirect light.
It’s also toxic to humans and animals.
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Alternatively, it’s possible for you to also grow herbs with the help of a grow light.
They make excellent hanging plants and when they are happy, they flower and send out offshoots prolifically.
Avoid placing a spider plant in direct light as it will cause the leaves to burn.
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They come in different colors, shapes, and sizes and are generally low-maintenance.
Snake plant is toxic to animals.
When grown indoors, regular pruning keeps their size and shape under control.
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Choose fromseveral varieties of rubber treesfor colors to match your kitchen’s design.
The plant is toxic to animals.
Coffee plants require bright, indirect light and frequent watering to thrive.
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Note the coffee plant differs from the pet-toxic coffee tree(Polyscias guilfoylei).
These stately houseplants are extremely adaptable and thrive in low-light and bright-light conditions.
Plus, since they grow from rhizomes they hardly need to be watered.
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The plant is toxic to humans and pets.
A happy African violet will flower just about year-round and come in several beautiful colors.
These compact houseplants enjoy bright, indirect light and frequent watering.
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Kitchens can be humid or dry at various times.
For example, some plants require more light than others; consider usinggrow lightsif your kitchen is dark.
Epipremnum Aureum.North Carolina Extension Toolbox.
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Dieffenbachia and Philodendron.National Capital Poison Center.
Are Succulents Poisonous and Which Ones?Missouri Poison Center.
Snake Plant (Dracaena).New York Botanical Garden.
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The zz plant | horticulture and home pest news.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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