25 Low Maintenance Indoor Plants

It's easy to see how much we all adore our houseplants when scrolling through social media. You can develop your own indoor garden without a lot of time, space, or even light. Although beginning a home garden can be challenging, but there are many benefits to bringing a little greenery inside your house that may improve your mood and raise your decor at any time of year. In fact, some studies have found that simply being around plants can improve one's mood, focus, and productivity.

Indoor plants which come in many shapes and sizes and have glossy, patterned, and highly textural foliage may give a splash of colour and cheer to any room in your home. However if you do not have a green thumb, you can still grow a lot of low-maintenance plants indoors.

These low maintenance indoor plants are dependable and rewarding whether you're a novice gardener or simply short on time. It takes a lot of work to destroy these leafy beauties since they are resilient and astonishingly tolerant of both over and under watering.

Snake Plant

The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue or sansevieria, is a hardy succulent that thrives in almost any indoor environment. This plant is the ideal centrepiece on a side table or tucked away in a corner thanks to its dramatic striped and twisting sword-like leaves.

They are one of the few plants that can continue to create oxygen in nearly complete darkness despite their relatively modest growth and ability to tolerate low light. These houseplants are low-maintenance and long-lived. Additionally, they are excellent at removing toxic airborne pollutants.

ZZ Plant

Want a houseplant that is nearly invincible? In that case, Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is essential. It has striking zig-zag edges and tall, dark, glossy leaves that look great on a side or coffee table when displayed alone.

ZZ Plant, a succulent that can withstand drought and is indigenous to desert regions is a very low-maintenance plant that will happily grow in both indirect and shaded light. It is also content to remain root-bound, which eliminates the need for frequent repotting.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera plant sap is used to soothe sunburn, heal small cuts, and moisturise skin. It is a plant that serves several purposes and is very beautiful. Aloe plant is a drought-tolerant plant that may require relatively little water, and this plant enjoys bright, indirect sunshine, especially when the weather is cooler. In the same container, an aloe plant can flourish for many years.

Rubber Plant

Rubber plants are undeniably attractive and also very easy going in nature. They can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet (2 or 3 metres) indoors and have enormous glossy leaves. As long as they are kept out of direct sunshine, they are content. These plants do enjoy some humidity, so sprinkle them sometimes with a water spray or place the pot on a tray with pebbles and some water in it.

Spider Plant

It's difficult to picture a home without one of these stunning, striped-leaved houseplants hidden away somewhere. These wildly popular plants are among the easiest and most forgiving indoor plants you can grow since they are simple to grow and take care of. Keep them away from bright, direct sunshine because it will crisp the leaves; they can tolerate low light levels and artificial light. To read more about plants that flourish in low light you can read our blog article:

Indoor Plants for Low Light

The true advantages of having spider plants are that they are effective at eliminating dangerous pollutants from the air and can even assist lower carbon monoxide levels. Every few years, the houseplant may need to be repotted because its roots have a tendency to overflow the container. Carefully remove dangling babies from the mother plant when they begin to grow roots to create additional spider plants. Place the plants in pots and display them in hanging planters or on a high shelf or windowsill. They are also houseplants that get along with pets, unlike many others.

Jade Plant

One of the most well-liked indoor plants is the jade plant. The jade plant, which has thick stems and green, plump leaves, is another simple succulent to cultivate indoors. Even though it can tolerate moderate shade, this houseplant enjoys bright light. It is quite understanding when you temporarily forget to water it, but it doesn't like being overwatered. Additionally, the plant "propagates easily," so if you treat it well, you can receive multiple plants from a single purchase.

Jade plants are very long-lived and simple to maintain, which is why you may find them frequently in shops and eateries. On a shelf, coffee table, or windowsill, they make an impressive statement because they are slowly developing, sculptural, and interesting to look at.

Succulents

Succulents are an excellent plant choice for people who are extremely low-maintenance plant parents because overwatering them can make them rot. Succulents are simple to care for and come in a wide variety of unique varieties, sizes, and hues. You only need to water them twice a month at most to be in good shape. Succulents that require little maintenance can liven up a windowsill or your desk. These trendy plants provide a burst of colour to your house without detracting from its minimalist design.

Pothos or Devil’s Ivy

This sprawling beauty with its heart-shaped leaves is the ideal plant for a dim space or corner and is very forgiving. Ideal for those who sometimes forget to water their plants or who have rooms that aren't very sunny or bright, it will flourish and send forth long, luscious stems. It looks equally at home spilling over the edge of a table or shelf, dangling in a basket, or scaling a plant pole. The pothos plant is a popular option for offices because it cannot be killed. It's one of the most tolerant houseplants. It thrives in both bright and dark environments and is unaffected by low humidity.

If you're taking care of pothos plants, you should be aware that they thrive in humid, warm environments like the kitchen or bathroom and grow in deep shade in subtropical forests in Asia and Australia. There are numerous golden and variegated varieties available.

Dracaena

A significant number of well-known foliage plants belong to the genus Dracaena. The majority have long, strap-like leaves that are heavily variegated in red, white, or cream. You may have seen dracaenas or corn plants in the lobby of office buildings; they grow as a bare cane with green leaves at the top. In low humidity, their leaves frequently develop brown and crispy tips, which you can remove if you'd like. This plant since it's simple to care for—as long as you don't overwater it. Low light is acceptable to the plant as well.

English Ivy

English ivy is a tremendous winner since it spreads rapidly and is content in shaded areas around the house. Its elegant, trailing branches of pointy evergreen leaves, which make it one among the greatest trailing plants for hanging baskets, look stunning draped over the edge of a high shelf, mantlepiece, or in a hanging planter above the stairs. This plant is beneficial for wet, frequently gloomy locations like a bathroom or bedroom.

Aglaonema

This vivid pink and green plant, Aglaonema, is equally beautiful as it is easy to care for. Although it can handle dim lighting, brighter, indirect light will make the colours pop more. They can tolerate the occasional missed watering and prefer to dry out between waterings

Anthurium

When most people think of anthuriums, they picture their waxy, heart-shaped flowers, but certain types are better known for their foliage. They make a wonderful beginning plant in any case.

Peperomia

This plant may recover from occasional missed waterings since its leaves retain water efficiently. Peperomia plants can thrive in almost any environment, so you may keep them wherever you like, whether that's at your workplace or on a sunny windowsill.

Monstera

You might believe that monstera plants are more difficult to care for than they actually are because of their popular tropical appearance. Although it can survive low light, they thrive in environments with medium to high light levels and higher humidity levels.

Philodendron

Split-leaf philodendron, which resembles monstera in appearance, has gained a lot of popularity recently. Large green leaves are present on both of these plants, but monstera leaves have a tendency to naturally develop tiny holes while philodendron leaves do not. All philodendron varieties, including those that trail or climb, are lovely, low-maintenance houseplants.

Air Plants

Air plants are entertaining because there are so many ways to exhibit them, including on stands, in terrariums, and even as refrigerator magnets. Since they get the majority of what they require from the air, they are also quite simple to care for. Simply soak them thoroughly in water for a few weeks at a time, shaking out the extra water afterward, and spray them in between.

Peace Lily

Peace lilies are a low-maintenance indoor plant that are a preferred option for offices because they can withstand intermittent watering, poor humidity, and low light levels. Its glossy, lance-shaped leaves, which can be plain green or variegated, arch gracefully from a centre clump of stems. The white blooms can bloom at any time of year, but they are most prevalent in the summer.

Parlor Palm

This lush palm plant prefers bright, filtered light, while it may tolerate low light if necessary. Avoid overwatering your parlour palm when it comes to watering; it's best to have the soil slightly dry than excessively wet, and you should water even less in the winter. Maintain it in a warmer area and, for extra effect, spray it occasionally.

Money Plant

The money plant's lustrous leaves give any area a tropical feel. The thin trunk of this plant is frequently intertwined. Money plants are believed to bring good fortune and financial prosperity in Asia. This indoor tree is simple to nurture, yet it thrives with regular watering.

Chinese Evergreen

The Chinese evergreen plant, often called the Silver Bay Aglaonema, has lovely painted-looking leaves and needs little maintenance to stay healthy. Let the soil dry out in between waterings to aid in its growth because it needs at least a little light and doesn't need a lot of water.

Calathea

Beyond just having the loveliest name on the list, this striped plant has lovely spherical leaves with appealing patterns and scarlet undersides, is a wise choice for novices. It will flourish if you place it somewhere with plenty of humidity and medium to bright indirect light. This little plant also prefers to be on the moist side, so keep the soil just a little bit damp overall.

String of Hearts

This attractive trailing plant is exceptionally low maintenance, tolerant, and undemanding. Silver-grey leaves in the shape of little hearts have a rose-pink underside. Because of this, the plant looks gorgeous when placed on a shelf or in a hanging planter over a window. It generally prefers damp but not soggy soil and is content at most room temperatures.

African Violets

The fuzzy-leafed plant that gained popularity in the 1970s continues to enjoy iconic status, and with valid reason. African violet  flourish in environments with typical humidity and temperature levels. African violets aren't particular about the source of their light, therefore a fluorescent lamp pointed at the plant is appropriate.

Prayer Plant

The distinctive patterns on the green foliage of prayer plants make them attractive to look at. Of course, it's a really intriguing plant at different times of the day; during the day, the leaves are flat, but at night, the foliage folds up to resemble praying hands. Since they are sensitive to air conditioners and aren't drought-tolerant, prayer plants aren't the easiest to grow and maintain. However, they can survive in shaded areas that other plants would not be able to.

Cast Iron Plant

It doesn't require much care and is difficult to kill, but because to its glossy, deep green leaves, it performs a superb job of enlivening a drab area. The hardy, long-lasting cast iron plant doesn't need much watering and may thrive in dim lighting. It just truly requests that you keep it out of direct sunlight so that you don't scorch its leaves.

Indications Your Plant Is Unhealthy

Although plants cannot communicate with you verbally, they may tell you when they are unhappy. When a plant seems pale, limp, or dull, it will be extremely clear if you are familiar with how it appears when it is healthy and happy. The following are red flags to watch for:

Insufficient drainage or overwatering that keeps roots too damp are frequently indicated by yellow leaves. It might also indicate that your plant needs more nutrients or is receiving too much sunlight.

Wilting and brown areas could be symptoms of root rot or other infections, as well as overwatering.

Stunted growth indicates that the plant is rootbound and has outgrown its container.

Simple Houseplant Care Advice

Examine your environment for elements like light, temperature, airflow, and humidity levels before choosing which plants to purchase. Since many common houseplants originate in subtropical or tropical regions of the world, they frequently favour the same environments as us. That's one of the reasons why growing these plants indoors became so common.

To make up for the dry air, individuals occasionally overwater their houseplants, yet soil wetness doesn't improve the air moisture issue.

Many indoor plants will acquire dark leaf tips if the air is too dry. Keep your houseplants away from any source of forced air or heat, such as vents, heaters, or radiators, to ensure their happiness. Lightly spray indoor plants every day in the winter, when the air is the dry. When the temperature rises above 50 degrees, open a neighbouring window to let in more humid air.

Consider light as well. The majority of houseplants prefer bright, filtered light over direct sunshine because the latter can burn the foliage. Inside, if your hand creates a small shadow, that is what is referred to as brilliant indirect light. Make sure to carefully select a location for your plants.

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