There are a few items that can add a touch of sophistication to your home and demonstrate that you are a true grown-up. These items are, of course, bookshelves, bar carts, and, perhaps most importantly, indoor plants. Unfortunately, most people are not plant experts and do not know where to begin (admittedly, the first step is to admit it). Many of us simply jump right into plant parenting. We visit our local nursery and purchase whatever looks nice. You may be under the misconception that you simply need a lot of sunlight and green fingers to keep houseplants alive. However, there are many indoor plants that are easy to take care of, forgiving, and tolerant of low-light conditions. If you are still not a full-fledged plant parent because you have not found the right low-maintenance foliage, then you are in the right place. Here, we have compiled a list of the simplest varieties of indoor plants that will not try to compete with your already overcrowded windowsill, or at the very least houseplants that can tolerate being in a shaded corner of your space.
A trailing plant native to Southeast Asia, Pothos is capable of reaching a height of up to 10 feet. It is known to thrive in low light conditions with weekly watering, and can tolerate a wide range of humidity levels. Available in a variety of varieties, Pathos is an easy-to-grow low-light climber. Its sturdy leaves and low-maintenance nature make it one of the most sought-after house plants.
TIPS :
- Air purifier
- Low maintenance
- Grow in water / soil Grow in indoor
- filtered light/ indirect light
- Water when soil is slightly dry, twice or three times per week
- Sansevieria:
It is not only able to survive in low light conditions, but it is also highly drought-resistant, meaning that even if it is neglected, it will not perish. Its name is derived from the wavy striped patterns on its leaves, which resemble those of a snake. It is NASA-approved as an air purifier plant, suitable for any light conditions. It is extremely low-maintenance and can be killed only through overwatering.
TIPS :
- Air Purifier
- Watering once a week indoors
- Can survive in extremely low light
- Different sizes make it suitable for all locations.
- Haworthia:
A small succulent native to southern Africa, the Haworthia is one of the most easy to take care of houseplants. It has an unusual architectural structure, usually solitary columns that form in layers, although this can vary greatly from species to species and even within a single species.A common Haworthia has a rosette-like shape, with tightly packed leafy clumps. Some varieties are firm, tough and dark green, while others are softer and translucent. The firm dark green variety is often dotted with white spots, and can develop a deep purple-red color when exposed to full sunlight.Perhaps the most underrated, but also the easiest to take care of succulent is the Haworthia. It can survive in extremely low light. They are also good for use as tabletops because of their small size.
TIPS :
- Water once a week
- Low maintenance and sturdy
- Perfect indoor tabletop option
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- Aglaonema:
The Chinese evergreen is another low-light, low-maintenance indoor plant. The Chinese evergreen is so low-maintenance that it can survive for up to 3 weeks without water. It does not require fertilizer and can even survive in fluorescent lights. Talk about a hard-to-kill plant! Aglaonema is another popular low light foliage plant. The leaves of this plant are brightly colored and patterned. They are easy to care for.
TIPS:
- Colorful & Patterned leaves
- Well-drained soil, water twice a week
- A bright window location would be ideal.
- ZZ PLANT :
This plant, also called the ZZ plant, is really strong and doesn't need a lot of sunlight to grow. Just make sure you don't have any stagnant water or damp soil around it, and it'll stay healthy!
TIPS:
- Sturdy and Hardy plant
- Watering once top 2 inches are dry
- Indoor filtered light/ Indirect bright light.
- Syngonium :
Syngonium prefers to spread out and extend in all directions. Syngonium cultivars are easy to care for as long as you don’t forget to water them. They are low-light houseplants and can grow almost anywhere in your house. The leaves of Syngonium come in a variety of colors and patterns. Colorful and varied leaf structures make it a popular choice.
TIPS:
- Low Maintenance
- Can be grown in soil/water
- Indoor Filtered light / Indirect light
- When the soil is slightly dry, water should be applied 2-3 times per week.
- Spider Plant:
The spider plant, also known as chlorophytum comosum, is a low-maintenance houseplant. The spider plant is a cascading Southern African plant that grows to a great length. The spider plant flowers! You may be surprised to see small white flowers emerging from the leaves of the spider plant. A great plant for beginners.
TIPS:
Low maintenance
Low light required
