Who wouldn’t love beautiful plants inside his home? Who wouldn’t love a cute little plant sitting near them on a tabletop as they drink their evening tea? Growing green plants inside one’s home is the biggest trend nowadays. But growing plants indoors comes with a lot of responsibility. You have to care for another living being growing along with you in your home. But no need to worry. If you are a beginner in growing houseplants, here is a little help for you.
Here are the 8 low-maintenance plants for beginners that you can grow in your home without much hassle.
1. Aloe Vera
You might have heard about the incredible benefits of the aloe vera plant, but did you know this plant is the easiest plant to grow indoors? Aloe vera is a low-maintenance plant that grows pretty much on its own. This handsome plant does not need much watering. You should water it only after its soil has gone completely dry, after every two to three weeks. This isn’t much, right? It requires full sun to grow, so you can place it in a windowsill where it receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. And this is pretty much it! No long list of care requirements.
2. Snake Plant
The snake plant is another low-maintenance plant that thrives on neglect. It is said that your snake plant will grow lush only if you completely ignore it. You won’t have to water it now and then. It needs to be watered only when its soil is completely dry after the previous watering. It needs to be watering only thrice every month! This is a great opportunity plant for those who often forget to water. This plant does not fuss about sunlight too. It prefers a shady corner; it can also grow in bright, indirect sunlight. You can place it pretty much anywhere inside a home.
3. Philodendron
The lovely Heartleaf Philodendron looks as it would require its owner to be on his toes every time to care for it and to maintain its shape. But it is not true. Philodendron is one of the most gorgeous houseplants that are also so easy-to-grow. If you know the basics of growing a plant, you can easily grow this greeny-fella. You can water it after 1-2 weeks, and you can place it in an east-facing window for partial light exposure. You can turn your house into a complete jungle with this amusing plant and won’t have to do many care thingies. Just what all plant lovers want!
4. Anthurium Magnificum
Another cool plant to add to your plant collection that is also low-maintenance is AnthuriumMagnificum. It is a breathtaking plant that does not need much care apart from some key elements. You will have to water it only after 2 to 3 days in summers. In winters, do not bother with much watering. Just like its cousin species, Philodendron, AnthuriumMagnificum will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. You can place it near any window inside your home. This is all you have to do to keep this wondrous thing alive and going.
5. Cactus
The indestructible succulent of the plant world is the stunning cactus plant. This robust succulent is known as an indestructible plant because it is so hard to kill. It can face a surprising amount of neglect. This handsome plant lives for more than 200 years! Cool, right? You can grow an indoor cactus plant that will grow old with you! It is an ultra low-maintennace plant that needs to be watered only twice to thrice a month. It is not so fussy about its placement. You can place it in an east-facing window or your bathroom, on your coffee table, or even in your bedroom. It will be happy with you in all spots.
6. Air Plants
Another alluring species that you can grow indoors to beautify your home is Tillandsia or Air Plant. This lovely creature does not need soil to grow, so it does not need much maintenance. It is a low-maintenance, easy-to-care plant that will thrive with regular misting and occasional soaking in water. You should place it in water for two hours after every 10 days for its proper growth. A well-lit spot is perfect for its placement.
7. Pothos
Pothos plant is not only downright gorgeous but also really easy-to-care-for. You can also grow this lovely vine in a glass bottle, half-filled with water. You should replace its water every two to three weeks. If you want to grow this pretty vine in a pot, you must water it every 1-2 weeks once its topsoil gets completely dry. You can place its pot anywhere, where it receives bright, indirect sunlight. This is all that this plant needs to grow vigorously.
8. Bromeliad
Bromeliad is another low-maintenance houseplant that can be grown easily by beginners. This exquisite plant looks like it needs special care and attention, but it does not. You just have to provide it with its basic needs, and after that, this plant will grow on its own. It does not need soil to grow as it has aerial roots, so you can grow it in peat moss. Its needs to be watered only once a week. A bright spot with indirect sunlight is its favorite spot.