There are plenty of easy houseplants you could pick that work forevery schedule and skill level, even beginners.
Whatever you’re looking for, there is a perfect plant for you.
Here are the best easy houseplants to grow in any home.
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Pothos
Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to grow and almostimpossible to kill.
Pothos are trailing plants that just keep on growing, up to 10 feet or more.
They are very tolerant of all types of light conditions, even artificial office lights.
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you could let them trail down or secure them to a support or trellis.
There are many variegated and golden varieties available.
Their roots tend to fill a pot, sorepotting the houseplantmight be necessary every couple of years.
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ZZ Plant
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ZZ plants are easy-to-care-for houseplants, only requiring minimum care.
These plants need bright, indirect light and water every couple of weeks.
ZZ plantsgrow from rhizomes, which help them store water under the soil, making them drought-tolerant plants.
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This easy-to-grow climbing evergreen grows about 1 to 2 feet a year.
Philodendron
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Philodendrons arefast-growing houseplantsthat need warmth and moisture near a sunny window.
Do not put them in direct sun, as their leaves are sensitive to burning easily.
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Indoors, set them up by a window that gets bright, indirect light.
Boost humidity around your philodendron if you live in a dry climateusing a humidifieror fine mist spray bottle.
Philodendrons come in two types: vining and non-climbing.
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The vining varieties require a trellis, while non-climbers grow upright.
Snake Plant
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These are long-lived, easy-care houseplants.
Snake plant is tolerant oflow light.
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Water sparingly or it will rot.
Only one or two waterings are necessary indoors during the winter, depending on thelevel of humidity.
Variegated forms need more light and can be more difficult to grow.
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While it is a very useful plant, it’s also attractive.
An aloe plant will grow for years in the same container.
It prefers low light.
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The leaves are sword-like, pointed, and about four inches wide and two feet long.
The cast iron plant grows in a clump and will occasionally flower indoors.
A variegated version is available with white stripes and ‘Milky Way’ is studded with white dots.
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Most varieties have some throw in ofvariegated leafmaking them all the more attractive.
This is the bang out of plant that seems to do its best when ignored.
Use caution when growing this plant around pets and children.
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The plant is toxic to animals and people if they eat the leaves, stalks, or roots.
The tricky part about growing jade plants is providing the right amount of water.
Too much water will cause their roots to rot.
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Too little water will result in them dropping their leaves.
Both have stems that can be trained to bend or spiral.
The stems are topped by clusters of slender arching leaves with narrow purple margins.
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They grow best in bright light and if allowed to dry out between waterings.
The spathe starts bright white but fades to yellow or green, as it ages.
Periodicallycleaning the leaveswill help keep them hydrated as well as wash off pests.
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Air Plants
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Tillandsia strictais anair plantthat’s hardy and low maintenance.
It doesn’t require soil but needs watering, proper airflow, and bright, indirect sunlight.
Soak this unique plant in a bowl of clean water for 10 to 30 minutes.
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Indoors, this plant stays about 6 feet tall.
Ponytail palm is not a true palm; rather, it’s in the asparagus family.
During its dormant months, the ponytail palm only needs water once monthly.
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Peperomia
Peperomia is another plant that’s suitable for beginners.
This low-maintenance plant can tolerate neglect, only requiring water when the soil is dry.
Slow-growing peperomia thrives in an orchid potting mix with ample drainage holes.
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Place the plant in bright, indirect light.
Plant food or fertilizer is rarely necessary.
Rubber Plant
Ficus elasticais a relatively easy houseplant.
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Its care needs to remain healthy indoors including adequate light, moisture, and warmth.
Put it several feet away from a window with a southern or eastern exposure.
This plant likes moist (but not soggy) soil and fertilizer to keep it healthy.
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This fast-growing houseplant is low-maintenance, loving at least six hours of bright to medium indirect sunlight daily.
Water your money tree regularly, but reduce the amount of watering during the fall and winter.
English ivy can tolerate low-light conditions.
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Anthurium
Anthurium is a stunningly vibrant indoor houseplant that is low maintenance.
Place an Anthurium in a room that has bright, indirect sunlight, as it is susceptible to sunburn.
They can be quite sensitive to their light and moisture conditions.
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