Growing plants indoors can be a soothing, peaceful way to add life to your home. But if you don't have much time or a green thumb, it can also feel like a chore. In this blog post, we will explore the top 10 low-maintenance indoor plants that are perfect for busy homeowners or those with a brown thumb.
The plants listed below require little upkeep and will thrive without special lighting or soil conditions. Plus, they will help purify the air in your home while adding some much needed colour and texture to it.
Here are my 10 favourite easy maintenance houseplants:
1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
The Snake Plant, also known as Sansevieria, is a great option for those looking for a low maintenance indoor plant. It is a succulent with tall, strappy leaves that can grow up to 4 feet tall. It is a great option for low light conditions and can go for long periods without water. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, helping to remove toxins from the air.
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2. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
The Spider Plant is a classic indoor plant that is perfect for those looking for a low maintenance option. It has long, thin leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long. It is tolerant of a wide range of light conditions and can go for long periods without water. This plant is quite effective in cleaning indoor air by absorbing chemicals and carbon monoxide in homes or offices. The Spider plant is the perfect bedroom plant as it emits a lot of oxygen, helping you breath better while you sleep.
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3. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
The ZZ Plant is a great option for those who want a low maintenance plant that can tolerate low-light conditions. It has glossy green leaves that can grow up to 2 feet tall. It can go for long periods without water and is also known for improving air quality, enhancing therefore cognitive functions as such focus, problem-solving and learning.
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4. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Pothos are one of the easiest plants to grow and thrive when neglected. It has long, green leaves with a trailing habit, making it perfect for hanging baskets. It can go for long periods without water, perfect for darker rooms or offices these plants are rated one of the best indoor plant for removing air toxins and eliminate odours.
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5. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
The Peace Lily is well known for being a low maintenance plant and for its air-purifying abilities. It breaks down and neutralises toxic gases as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Peace lily can tolerate low light conditions and requires watering once a week, it's important to keep the soil moist. It has large, glossy leaves and beautiful white flowers that bloom in the spring.
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6. Dracaena (Dracaena spp)
Dracaena has long, green leaves that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is a popular plant known for its decorative value. A part from that, it is also known for several benefits such as purifying the air, increasing concentration and humidity in a room. They don’t need much watering and are adaptable to low- light conditions.
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7. Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia reginae)
The Bird of Paradise flower is another easy-to-grow indoor plant that does well under artificial lights or direct sunlight outdoors if brought into the warm season for a few weeks each year. It produces striking red, orange and yellow flowers that resemble tropical birds with their long curved bills! This plant likes moist soil but will tolerate average potting soil as well as dry air if kept on the dry side during the winter months when it goes dormant (no water until new growth starts).
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8. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
The Boston fern is a hardy plant that loves to be misted and watered, and it will grow in any room of the house. It's also a great plant to have in your bathroom because it makes it feel more like a spa. They grow quickly and can be kept small, making them easy to maintain in a small space. The fern likes moderate light and moderate water, making it a perfect indoor plant.
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9. Money Plant (Crassula Ovata)
This plant is a great choice for beginners. It requires little maintenance, can grow quickly and easily, and it’s an excellent air purifier. The money tree plant is easy to care for because it thrives in both indirect light and direct sunlight. This makes it perfect for people who aren't quite sure where they want to place their plants yet!
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10. Rubber plant (Ficus Elastica)
A Rubber plant not only adds beauty to your interiors with its thick glossy leaves but it also brings amazing benefits like increasing humidity in a room and prevent the pollutants to harm your respiratory system. It also requires very little maintenance, the soil should be slightly moist so watering it once a month would be sufficient. Never place it under direct sunlight.
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There are so many varieties of plants to choose from, so don’t get overwhelmed by all the options. Just remember that any plant will do its job: if you have space in your home and love nature, then go ahead and start with something small. You can always expand later on.
Also remember, plants are good for your body and your mind. They reduce stress, anxiety and depression, improve mood, increase productivity, reduce allergies, help with sleep, improve air quality.
We hope you enjoyed our list of the perfect low-maintenance indoor plants!
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