The good news is you dont necessarily need a green thumb to care for every houseplant.
This might be why it has come to symbolize wealth and prosperity.
It grows slowly, averaging about two inches in height per year.
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Gasteria (Gasteria spp.)
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Because of its looks, this spindly plant has a nickname of ox tongue.
Like many succulents, this plant doesnt require much water, making it an easy to maintain.
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The teardrop-shaped green leaves are covered in thorns, giving this plant a modern look.
However, it can be toxic to pets and humans if digested.
The plant has beautiful blooms in shades of yellow, red, or orange.
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This plant works great for beginners because ittolerates low-light conditionsand doesnt need to be watered often.
It can even survivedrought-like environments.
The dark leaves look almost black, hence the name, and resemble a rose.
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However, the plant is very easy to care for if you leave it in bright, indirect sunlight.
Thats because the plants originally hail from rainforests, where they lived on the forest floor.
This low-maintenance plant is great for beginners because it can thrive in a range of light conditions.
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A beautiful addition to any home, the plant is a deep purple that continues to darken over time.
And it comes in a range of colors, making it perfect for any home aesthetic.
Cordyline thrives in a warm, humid environment and prefers having more sun.
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However, it’s toxic to both cats and dogs.
The plant comes in shades of pink and green, white, silver, or yellow.
The Chinese evergreen likes less water and can tolerate a range of sunlight conditions.
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The plant is toxic to dogs and cats.
Begonias are also toxic to pets.
Cymbidium Orchid (Cymbidium spp.)
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This is because they are cold-tolerant and don’t mind a bit of frost.
They also dont require a lot of sun.
However, it is toxic to pets.
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African Violet (Streptocarpus)
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Got limited space for a plant?
The African violet has beautiful blooms but doesnt grow very tall.
Native to Africa, the plant can tolerate less water but prefers bright light.
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It also grows very slowly, so you won’t need to repot right away.
Though called a cactus, it hails from the Brazilian rainforest andcan tolerate low light.
But to grow flowers, it needs brighter light.
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Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia spp.)
This plant comes in a variety of colors, from green to whiter shades.
This plant is toxic to people and pets.
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Although it prefers bright, indirect light, it can handle a range of light conditions.
Peace Lilly (Spathiphyllum spp.)
It prefers warmer spaces, so keep it away from drafts and colder rooms.
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Though beautiful, they are toxic to pets and people.
Any beginner can eitherhang the plantor set it near a window for indirect sunlight.
If not, soak the plant in a bowl filled with water for 20 minutes every other week.
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Peperomia (Peperomia spp.)
It grows slowly and doesnt need frequent repotting.
Place the plant in bright, indirect light for the best results.
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The plant comes in brilliantly bright hues, but is slow-growing, taking years to reach maturity.
Plus, they remain on the smaller side even once mature.
The plant is slow-growing and doesnt need lots of repotting.
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Echeveria (Echeveria spp.)
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Coming in a range of pastel hues, the Echeveria is a fast-growing succulent.
These plants do well in hanging containers because they can vine downward, like pothos.
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The plant also requires less water.
For all its beauty, it is easy to take care of.
Just be sure to give it loads of indirect light.
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Cacti and succulents are the easiest.
“These are sustainable and can survive any environmental condition without needing watering or sunlight,” Mitri says.
According to Mitri, it’s the ZZ plant.
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This plant thrives in several environmental conditions: sunlight, no sunlight, water, no water.
“It can survive a long time without watering and being in drought conditions,” she explains.
This again goes to the ZZ Plant.
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