10 Easy To Grow Houseplants
We all would like to have at least a few green plants in our homes - they freshen up the surroundings. However, some of us do not think we have a green thumb or are too busy to care for plants. I am here to tell you that there are plants on this list that are almost foolproof.
Some plant basics - most plants die from one of two things: Overwatering and/or not enough light. While plants can survive in low light, they will not thrive. Plants need at least moderate access to daylight to survive. Some plants need more light than others.
In regard to watering, let your plants get almost dry before watering them, and make sure their pot has good drainage. Do not let them sit in a saucer of water for extended periods of time.
10 Easy to Grow Houseplants
These houseplants are failry easy to grow, provided they receive ample light and you don't overwater.
Snake Plants like the soil slightly dry, and although it will survive in very low light, it will thrive and grow tall and full in bright light. It’s sword-shaped leaves grow from 6 inches to 48 inches tall, and occasionally will flower. This plant has been a popular house plant since the 1930’s. Do not overwater and it will boost your confidence.
This plant is the mainstay of the potted plant industry, and it’s no wonder as to why. Pothos trails beautifully, grows quickly, and will live in offices, bedrooms, and even bathrooms. It can take a trimming without damaging the plant (in fact, you can root those clipping in a glass of water). Keep above 50 degrees, water thoroughly and let dry out in between watering. Brighter light means more variegation on leaves.
This plant has been around forever and is a symbol of good luck for a new homeowner. It is a succulent with fleshy leaves and an interesting shaped branches that can grow up to 4 or 5 feet tall and wide. This one will literally live forever; it’s not uncommon to have a plant that is 20 years old! Keep at room temperature, fairly dry, and indirect light for best results.
There are a lot of different varieties of Dracaenas, and you can find them from 2 inch post up to medium sized trees. All are very easy to care for. They have long strap shaped leaved that are mostly variegated – either cream, white or red. Dracaenas can grow to be 15 feet tall – very impressive in a home! Care includes medium to bright light (close to a window is ideal), let soil get almost dry between watering, and you can trim any dark tips off leaves with a pair of scissors.
This is another plant that you can water, forget about for a few weeks, and it grows quickly, too!
This plant is easy and fast growing and grows quickly.
This plant is beautiful, has amazing variegation, grows quickly and is perfect in a hanging pot! Philodendrons are some of my favorite plants!
Aloe loves bright light and doesn't need frequent watering. Bonus: Leaves contain soothing gel for minor burns.
Hoyas are gorgeous plants that don't need to be watered often. There are so many kinds of hoya plants, so check them out!
Monsteras are hearty and don't require a lot of attention. They can grow to be big, so make sure you have room for it.
I need to try some more indoor plants - I always want to get an aloe plant, but I never get around to it! Silly me! And I want to try a jade plant too!