Do you belong to the group of people that adores houseplants, but it seems to you that all your efforts are going to waste? As much as you nourish your plants, water them, they always die, and all you can do is just watch them disappear. You just can not keep them alive. But do not be sad. There are some plants that are very resistant, and will not surrender easily.
Here’re some plants that require low-maintenance and are great for beginners.
1. Aloe Vera
A very easy to grow and maintain houseplant, Aloe Vera is one of the most popular plant species that adorns the interiors of any house. It is a juicy plant whose gel offers instant relief on cuts and bruises. The leaves of an Aloe Vera plant are plump and filled with gel. You can plant Aloe Vera in a pot and can water it every three weeks. Aloe can grow and stay alive even in times of less rain.
2. Norfolk Island Pine
The Norfolk Island Pine is one of the most popular low maintenance houseplants adorning many a houses. The Norfolk flourishes in conditions with good sunlight and humidity. With a soft texture, the plant can grow up-to 10 feet in height. It needs no extra care except that you have to take caution to ensure that its leaves do not turn brown. So, ensure maximum sunlight to be shown to this plant specie.
3. Rabbit’s Ear
The plant Rabbit’s Ear is a very good looking houseplant that grows quite fast and it usually takes about two months for its leaves to grow. It belongs to the Kalanchoe plant family and boasts of leaves that appear hairy. Rabbit’s Ear can survive even in conditions with less water. Its hairy leaves allow it to grow despite water loss.
4. Peperomia
Known scientifically as Peperomia Spp, Peperomia is a small sized plant with colourful foliage. The foliage helps in adding a distinct style to your interiors. It’s leaves are waxy with textured patterns that make it appear quite handsome. There are different varieties of Peperomias like the red edge, baby rubber plant and silver leaf. It needs sunlight in medium doses and can grow 1 foot in height.
5. English Ivy
A perfect houseplant to deck up your bookcases or shelves, the English Ivy is a climber and needs very little care. It can survive in harsh conditions and can be easily grown anywhere. You can simply let it grow to climb your counters and mantels. And it can also be shaped in any design as you like.
6. Chinese Evergreen
Known as Aglaonema Commutatum, the Chinese Evergreen is a sturdy and tough houseplant. It can generally be seen decking up corners of your homes which are dimmer than other rooms. The Chinese Evergreen boasts of attractive looking leaves that bear beautiful grey and silver shadings, thereby lending a stylish look to it. The leaves can make even a dimly lit room or corner appear lively. It needs regular watering to keep it healthy.
7. Red-Edged Dracaena
If you love plants and are searching for easy care houseplants, then you must invest in buying the Red Edged Dracaena, a houseplant that needs sunlight in ample amounts and that’s it! No extra care is required to maintain these. This plant also acts as a cleanser as it helps filter out harmful chemicals from your home like formaldehyde.
8. The Rubber Tree
If you want to add a dramatic accent to your interiors, then plant rubber trees as these are very easy to maintain. A large plant, the rubber tree adapts perfectly to any climate. And it requires fertilizing only a few times a year. You can fertilize this plant in spring and summer. It doesn’t need too much watering either.
9. Arrowhead Vine
With peculiar arrow shaped leaves, the Arrowhead Vine is low on maintenance. The houseplant can lend a distinct appearance to your interiors with its colorful foliage. Its a fast growing plant that needs humid environment to flourish. Its a great container plant needing bright sunlight.
10. Boston Fern
The beautiful and delicate looking Boston Fern is one of the most famous low maintenance houseplants listed today. Though, it looks delicate, the plant actually is quite tough and can survive for a long time provided you water it regularly and show it moderate sunlight. Boston Fern also flourishes well in humid conditions.
11. Zeezee Plant
If there is one plant specie that can go on living for an eternity, then it has to be the Zeezee plant as it is almost an impossible task to kill it. It can go on surviving even when you do not water it or show it sunlight. Its a type of succulent with flashy leafstalk. Its thick leafstalks feel like plastic.
12. Croton
With colorful foliage to add dramatic accent to your house, the Croton is a popular choice with many householders as it is low on maintenance and easy to care. However, you do need to wash the leaves to retain their shine and luster. Croton can survive and flourish even in low light conditions.
13. Crown of Thorns
The Euphorbia milii, also known as Crown of Thorns is a thorny houseplant that needs only one prime thing-sunlight in copious amounts. The plant has stems of grey to green shade and has red flowers. It can survive neglect in your part as long as it receives lots of sunshine.
14. Succulents
Are you looking for buying easy to grow houseplants? Well…if yes, then do consider purchasing succulents as these are tough and have little maintenance requirements. You can simply water these on occasions and let them soak in lots of bright sunlight. Succulents are no fuss plants that need no extra care.