If you’re looking for a way to add a natural feel to your home or office design, bringing potted plants into your space can help. In addition to adding color, a few potted plants can supply a wealth of health benefits.
If you lack a green thumb, don’t worry! Anyone can successfully care for these low-maintenance indoor plants.
1. String of Hearts Plants Fit Well on Tall Shelves
The string of hearts plant has long vines that can grow to over six feet. Along each vine, green leaves grow in the shape of hearts. Each leaf has a silver trim along its edges and a rosy, pink underside. Since the vines grow so long, they’re best suited for elevated locations.
The long vines store plenty of water, so forgetting to water this plant won’t be disastrous. Another factor that makes this one of the best low-maintenance indoor plants is that it thrives best in moderate temperatures. Spray it with a light mist and set it in a sunny area.
2. Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants for Prosperity Include the Money Tree
If you have a superstitious friend, get them a money tree. This indoor tree gets its name because it was once thought to bring good luck to the home. Even if that’s not entirely true, caring for this tree is simple. Place it where it can receive indirect sunlight, and water the pot when the soil seems dry.
Did You Know? Money trees thrive best in rooms with high ceilings. They can grow as tall as eight feet as long as they have enough extra space.
3. Get a Cuddly Cactus for Your Sunny Office Space
When you’re creating a sustainable office design, finding the right plant is essential. If you work in a bright office, pick up a few cuddly cactus plants. They need plenty of sunlight, so put these plants close to an east- or west-facing window.
These easy-to-care-for plants are also great for homes with children or pets since they don’t grow sharp spindles.
Want to discover the health benefits of indoor cactus plants? Check out this short video:
4. Snake Plants Add a Splash of Color to Any Room
If you have a habit of forgetting to water your indoor plants, you’re probably looking for indoor plants you won’t kill. The snake plant tops many lists of low-maintenance indoor plants. That’s because it can go for a long period without water. Put off watering this plant until the soil feels dry.
You’ve undoubtedly seen this plant in a friend’s or family member’s home. The green leaves feature traces of bright yellow, and the spear-shaped leaves twist as they grow.
Did You Know? Even in the dark, snake plants produce oxygen and remove toxins from the air.
5. Philodendrons Thrive in Darker Places
If you have cultivated an outdoor self-sustaining garden, you’ve probably gotten into the habit of looking for sunny spots for your plants. That’s not a concern with a philodendron plant. In fact, this plant prefers darker areas. They’re also great as low-maintenance indoor plants because they require only occasional watering.
Water your philodendron once per week and avoid saturating the soil to maintain lush, green leaves. The leaves develop holes naturally, so don’t panic if they look unusual.
6. Got a Sunny Place? Add a Kalanchoe Flapjack
When you’re looking for plants for your bedroom, the Kalanchoe flapjack may not be the best option. While it needs plenty of sunlight, it makes this list of low-maintenance indoor plants because it’s highly drought resistant.
During the hottest summer weeks, wait for the soil to completely dry before watering it. The plant may not need any watering at all during the winter.
Benefits of Kalanchoe Flapjack Juice
Did you know?
This plant’s leaves produce a healthful juice when boiled and cooled. Drinking the cool juice may support your well-being in several areas:
- Fight gum disease
- Ease the discomfort of colds and fevers
- Help heal ulcers
- Limit cancer cell growth
- Reduce inflammation
As with any holistic treatment, it’s important to consult your doctor before consuming Kalanchoe flapjack juice.
7. Choose the Kentia Palm When You Need Easy-to-Care-For Plants
Yes, you can grow a palm tree inside your home or office. You can even include it in cozy bedroom designs. That’s because it thrives in both low light and direct sunlight. It can grow up to 10 feet when there’s sufficient space.
The Kentia palm needs consistently moist soil, but don’t add too much water. Saturated soil will harm this tree. The best method is to feel the soil with your hand. If the soil feels moist, don’t add any water. When the soil feels dry, just add enough water to dampen the soil.
8. The Chinese Evergreen Looks Great on Tables and Desks
You can bring the Chinese evergreen into any room or space, regardless of the amount of natural sunlight the room receives. This is one of those low-maintenance indoor plants that can thrive in either direct or low sunlight. The green leaves develop patterns of yellow, red, or silver.
Water the Chinese evergreen every 5 to 10 days. If the soil feels moist, put off watering the plant for a few more days.
Know the Care Needs of Each Plant
While these are all easy-to-care-for plants, they still need a little attention. As you add a plant to your space, it can help to jot down a few notes about the plant’s care needs.
Refer to your notes until you become familiar with each plant’s needs for water, climate, and lighting. This will help you enjoy their benefits for longer.
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