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Posted by Chuck Boyd on September 21, 2020 | Last Updated: September 22, 2020 Flowers

Best House Plants for Newbies

Having plants indoors has become a lot more popular over the past decade and for good reason – plants provide a host of benefits to us. From relieving stress to purifying the air and improving mental health, plants should be a staple in everyone’s home. If you’re uncertain about your skills regarding taking care of a plant, then start with tough, hard to kill varieties. Below are some of the most forgiving and easy to care for plants any beginner can handle. Choose several and see how easy it is to maintain healthy plants in your home.

Friendly & Forgiving Plants for New Owners

Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)

For a plant that has a bit of drama, pick up a Mostera, also known as Swiss Cheese Plant due to the unusual holes in the leaves. Large, glossy green leaves give off a very lush, tropical vibe. This plant is easy to manage and requires very little maintenance. Although, it can growt rather large but it’s easy to prune. Just place in a spot that gets indirect bright light and water once a week during spring and summer. Every other week during the fall and winter is fine.

Spider Plant

One of the more popular house plants, spider plants are festive, full, fun plants that are tough to kill. Their long, thin leaves hang gracefully over their pot which makes them perfect for hanging planters. They can tolerate most lighting conditions and infrequent waterings. When they grow they make quite a few spider “babies” that can be planted in pots and grow to maturity. Just place this plant in a bright spot and keep the soil moist and it will thrive.

Peace Lily

Easy to grow indoors, the Peace Lily, is a lush, full plant with curving, rich green leaves. They will surprise you by blooming a beautiful white flower when you least expect it. Exoitc and elegant, the Peace Lily also filters toxins in the air. They enjoy moist soil and bright, indirect light. Keep pets and kids away though as this plant is toxic to them.

Lucky Bamboo

Not actually bamboo but part of the Dracaena genus, Lucky Bamboo is easy to care for and can grow even in indirect light. Keep the soil moist and place in bright, indirect light for it to thrive. Considered to bring wealth and prosperity, Lucky Bamboo is a great starter houseplant and gift for new plant owners.

Jade Plant

A great plant for beginners, the Jade Plant, which is a succulent, grows easily and is not very demanding. Its thick, dark green, waxy leaves retain water so it can go a while between waterings. The Jade Plant can also grow to large size so prune accordingly. Place in full sun and water only when the soil feels dry for this beauty to thrive.

Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant)

As its name implies, this is one tough plant. It can withstand neglect, low light, low humidity, and spotty watering. The large, pointed dark green leaves grow directly from the stem underground which gives this plant a very full and lush appearance. A slow-growing plant, it won’t outgrow its location for a while and can live up to 50 years. The best conditions for this plant to thrive are indirect moderate light and waterings once the soil has dried out.