In addition to making any home more beautiful, the houseplants also have the incredible power of purify the air. And the best news? Even if you are not an experienced plant parent, some plants will thrive in normal indoor conditions with the minimal care.
If you’re looking for tougher, harder-to-kill species, check out these 17 plants that go well in any room of the house. How many of them do you own?
1. Ficus lyrata
Ficus lyrata is that reliable plant that will ensure a fresh and modern touch to any decor, even in smaller spaces. A natural light it’s essential for the large leaves to engage in photosynthesis, so it’s important to position it near a window that receives light. Let the soil dry out between waterings.
Light: A lot of light
Water: let dry between waterings
2. Pilea peperomiodes
A pilea peperomiodes matches a minimalist and contemporary environment. The circular leaves are produced abundantly in common soil and indirect light.
Light: indirect light
Water: regular watering
3. Chlorophytum comosum
Chlorophytum comosum has been a popular plant for decades, but this plant is still relevant in any setting you want one for. kind of low maintenance that too purify the air. The arched leaves make these plants excellent for pedestals or hanging baskets.
Light: indirect light
Water: to regulate little by little
4. Peace lily
The beautiful white flowers of the peace lily have long been reproduced on fake plants, but there is no reason to fake it when the live species of spathiphyllum wallisii they are so easy to grow. These lilies do well in low light but need regular moisture. (See how to grow here!)
Light: low light
Water: moist
5. Tillandsia
The genus Tillandsia breathed new life into the hobby terrarium. Although these plants grow without soil, they still need a lot of light and weekly wateringwhich you can achieve with a strong spritz from a spray bottle or by soaking the entire plant in water.
Light: shinning light
Water: weekly spray
6. Aloe Vera
The gel from the cut leaves of aloe barbadensis is widely used in first aid medicine and cosmetics, adding function to the houseplan form. Like most succulents, this plant prefers dry sandy soil and lots of light. Healthy plants will produce pups to replace any leaves you might harvest.
Light: A lot of light
Water: little water
7. Jade
There is no mistake with a Crassula ovata in a bright room: it’s just as beautiful as those flawless fake plants, but the fake ones don’t continue to grow and become more majestic with time like real jade does. Water sparingly and add supplemental lighting if leaf drop occurs.
Light: A lot of light
Water: little water
8. African Violet
Although referred to as a single specimen, the genus saintpaulia covers about 20 species and many more hybrids to bring delicate flowers for your home or office. Use an organic compost to encourage good air circulation, and water moderately at ground level to prevent leaf spotting.
Light: indirect light
Water: light and regular humidity
9. Saint George’s Sword
A sansevieria trifasciata it is as close as you can get to a “plant and forget” plant. It tolerates a wide variety of moisture, soil and light conditions. You can find many different types, and the plants also look great when grown in metal or concrete pots.
Light: from weak to strong
Water: little water
10. Bromeliad
In their native habitat, plants in the Bromeliaceae family grow as epiphytes nestling in trees. That means two things: they like filtered light and good aeration around their roots. The orchid potting method works well with them. Fill your stiff leaves with distilled water to even better replicate what would happen in nature. (See all about bromeliads here!)
Light: filtered or indirect
Water: average
11. Lucky Bamboo
The ability to grow in water and flexible stems make Dracaena sanderiana a great compositional piece in any small space. O lucky bamboo, as the plant is also known, stops growing when you cut off its top, making it easy to manage, unlike bamboo that grows outdoors. Grows in low light or artificial light.
Light: low light
Water: a lot of water
12. ivy
A container of Hedera helix can be a super addition to your kitchen, bathroom or any place where there is bright light and a little moisture. Cooler rooms that remain at or below 21°C also extend the life of these plants native to northern Europe.
Light: medium to high
Water: medium watering
13. Dieffenbachia (Dumb canes)
the elegant Dieffenbachia it displays large speckled and mottled leaves in moist areas with bright light. To grow it, it is important to provide moderate humidity and keep toxic leaves away from children and pets.
Light: medium to strong
Water: average
14. Basil
Your favorite herb just became your favorite houseplant. Basil loves warm temperatures and lots of light. To make the fragrant leaves keep popping, remember to prune the flowers.
Light: strong
Water: make the soil moist
15. Chinese Umbrella
If you like tropical plants, check out the Schefflera arboricola, which can grow up to three meters tall in the jungles of Taiwan. You can check this growth in vasesespecially with slow-growing species such as Gold Capella or Sunburst.
Light: strong
Water: medium watering
16. Croton
Codiaeum plants offer that colorful touch that neutral rooms need. Bright light is essential for good leaf color and plant health. The leaf shape varies from paddle-like to grass-like, but all have yellow, red, orange, or pink stripes or spots.
Light: strong
Water: medium watering
17. Philodendron or imbe
Whether dragging from a basket or growing on a trellis, the philodendron scandens is the classic houseplant of low care what thrives in all light conditions. You can see the heart-shaped leaves growing to gigantic proportions outdoors in frost-free zones, but it’s just as happy in your bedroom.
Light: from weak to strong
Water: medium watering
*Via The Spruce