While most requireminimal care, some varieties need more maintenance than others.
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
Warning
This plant can be toxic to people and pets.
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The circular leaves grow abundantly in average soil and indirect light.
Mature Chinese money plants have a slightly cascading habit that looks great inhanging baskets.
This throwback plant is still relevant in any setting where you desire a low-maintenance specimen.
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The arching leaves make these plants great for pedestals or hanging baskets.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)
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The graceful white spathes of the peace lily(Spathiphyllumspp.)
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Peace lilies do well in low light but need regular moisture.
It’s toxic to humans and pets.
One of thetrendiest houseplants, the jade plant makes a statement.
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Water sparingly and add supplemental lighting if a leaf drop occurs.
This plant is toxic to people and pets.
The plant tolerates a wide range of moisture, soil, and light conditions.
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That means two things for their care: they like filtered light and good aeration around their roots.
Orchid potting medium works well.
Fill their stiff leaves with distilled water to further mimic nature’s way.
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Grow in low light or artificial light.
Provide moderate moisture to these plants.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Your favorite herb can become your favorite houseplant.
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) loves warm temperatures and lots of light.
Trim off flowers to keep those fragrant leaves coming.
Try cinnamon basil orpurple basilfor something different.
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Bright light is essential for good leaf coloration and plant health.
The plant is toxic to humans and animals.
It’s an easy-to-grow houseplant that loves partial sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
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A tropical plant, it cannot tolerate cold temperatures so keep this in mind.
It thrives in partial sun and shade and requires loamy, moist, and well-drained soil.
It does best in partial light with clay, sandy, and loam soil.
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It loves lots of light, well-draining soil, and warm temperatures.
The light green leaves provide a nice pop of color to any room it finds itself in.
This is an easy-to-grow and low-maintenance houseplant which makes it an excellent choice for beginners.
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It can be styled in various ways, from hanging baskets to beautiful planters on a bookshelf.
The ZZ plant is a tropical plant with shiny,green leavesand an upright growth pattern.
There are thousands of different orchid species but most require the same jot down of maintenance.
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Anthurium (Anthurium spp.)
Native to Central America,Anthuriumis a genus that is often grown indoors or in greenhouses.
These growth slowly or moderately, depending on the amount of light the plant receives.
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Anthurium grow similarly to orchids.
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia spp.)
Keep indoor temperatures and humidity high to help this plant live its best life.
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These look beautiful in planters or hanging baskets because of their growth habit.
Be prepared; this plant grows quickly, adding five to 15 inches per year.
They thrive in bright and indirect light and need six hours every single day.
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It comes in a variety of different colors.
These houseplants can be tricky to grow due to their specific temperature needs.
Its unique shape makes a fun statement in any room.
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These are perfect plants for beginners and are low-maintenance.
The vibrant green fronds add a nice touch of color to any space.
Parlor palms enjoy bright and indirect sunlight.
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Place a weeping fig somewhere in your home that receives bright, indirect sunlight.
Because the weeping fig is native to tropical and subtropical environments, it thrives in high humidity.
you’ve got the option to achieve this by regularly misting the leaves.
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This plant can be toxic to pets.
Growing in a vining habit, the neon pothos are beautiful in a planter or hanging basket.
This is a low-maintenance plant.
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The satin pothos have heart-shaped leaves that appear painted with silvery splotches.
The color you get will depend on the variety of cordyline you choose.
Ti loves high humidity environments and full to partial sun exposure.
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It loves bright, indirect sunlight.
Like otherMonstera, this plant can be toxic to people and pets.
It loves plenty of humidity, partial light, and moist but well-drained soil.
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Its known for its large, vibrant green leaves.
It seems to continue growing and trailing regardless of care.
A drought-tolerant plant is probably the easiest to care for indoors for those who are forgetful about watering.
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For example,snake plantstend to thrive on neglect.
Cast iron plant(Aspidistra elatior) may be the most un-killable plant.
This simple green plant only needs water occasionally and can live in almost any light or environment.
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Yes, like every other item in our homes, houseplants cango out of style.
Though if a houseplant brings you joy, there’s no reason not to keep and enjoy it.
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