What Are The Best Low Maintenance Indoor Plants?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Bird's Nest Fern. …
  • Majesty Palm. …
  • Parlor Palm. …
  • Philodendron. …
  • Pothos. …
  • Snake Plant. …
  • ZZ Plant.

What is the easiest indoor plant?

  • monstera. Adaptable to almost all light conditions, and somewhat drought tolerant, the Monstera is a low maintenance, stunning tropical plant. …
  • sansevieria. …
  • zz plant. …
  • spider plant. …
  • philodendron heartleaf. …
  • hedgehog aloe.

Which is the best plant to keep indoors?

  • 4 Aloe Vera. …
  • 5 Monstera Deliciosa. …
  • 6 Pothos. The Sill. …
  • 7 ZZ Plant. The Sill thesill.com. …
  • 8 Spider Plant. Hirt's Gardens. …
  • 9 Bird's Nest Fern. The Sill. …
  • 10 Peace Lily. Hirt's Gardens. …
  • 11 Philodendron Green. The Sill.

What is the healthiest indoor plant?

  1. Snake Plant. The Snake Plant is one of the BEST indoor to have. …
  2. Rubber Plant. The Rubber Plant is a beautiful addition to your home. …
  3. Spider Plant. …
  4. Dracaena Marginata. …
  5. Aloe Vera. …
  6. ZZ Plant. …
  7. English Ivy. …
  8. Majesty Palm.

What is the easiest house plant to keep alive?

  1. Pothos. …
  2. Spider plant. …
  3. Ponytail palm. …
  4. Chinese evergreen. …
  5. ZZ plant. …
  6. English ivy. …
  7. Barrel head cactus. …
  8. Air plants (or tillandsia)

Are coffee grounds good for houseplants?

Coffee grounds (and brewed coffee) are a

source of nitrogen for plants

, which is the nutrient that produces healthy green growth and strong stems. … You can use coffee fertilizer on your potted plants, houseplants, or in your vegetable garden.

What is the most low maintenance plant?

  • Snake Plant. The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue or ribbon plant (Sansevieria), is a succulent with thick, waxy leaves. …
  • Bromeliads. …
  • ZZ Plant. …
  • Chinese Money Plant. …
  • Chinese Evergreen. …
  • Jade. …
  • Pothos. …
  • Rabbit's Ear.

Which plant is not good for home?


Cactus plant

: Cactus plants should not be planted at home. Both Vastu and Feng Shui experts suggest that cactus can transmit bad energy at home. The plant brings misfortune at home and also cause stress and anxiety within the family with its sharp thorns.

How long can indoor plants live?

On average, indoor house plants last

2-5 years

. After that, plants stop thriving and it's best to invest in another plant.

How often should indoor plants be watered?

In general, the majority of houseplants should be fed

every second watering during the growing season

(spring and summer), which is probably every 10 to 14 days. In autumn and winter feed every fourth watering as houseplants will require fewer nutrients.

Which plant gives oxygen 24 hours?


The Peepal tree

releases 24 hours of oxygen and determines atmospheric CO2. No tree releases oxygen at night . We also know that plants mostly produce oxygen during the day, and the process is reversed at night.

Which plant is good for bedroom?


Aloe Vera

. Another plant listed on NASA's top air-purifying plants, Aloe Vera releases oxygen at night making it perfect for your sleep environment. It is also one of the easiest plants to care for, because it can tolerate neglect — meaning you can go three weeks without watering it and it will be OK.

Which plants can be grown inside house?

  • Areca Palm. Photo: www.houseplantsexpert.com. …
  • English Ivy. Photo: Pintrest. …
  • Aloe Vera. Photo: aloeeveragee.blogse.nl. …
  • Indian Basil. …
  • Dracaena. …
  • Ladies' Slipper Orchid. …
  • Spider Plant. …
  • Azalea.

What are the disadvantages of indoor plants?

Because houseplants may not get the optimum amount of light and moisture they need, they may

develop molds on the soil

or a fungus or bacterial infection on their leaves — conditions that can kill the plant. The infections can release mold spores and pollutants into the air you breathe.

What are the benefits of having house plants?

  • Improving your mood.
  • Reducing fatigue.
  • Lowering stress and anxiety.
  • Improving office performance and focus.
  • Boosting healing and pain tolerance.

Which house plant is good for Vastu?


Tulsi

. According to Vastu shastra, one of the most powerful, sacred and auspicious plants that enhances positivity at home, is the Tulsi or holy basil. “This shrub, which has great medicinal value, can purify the atmosphere and keep mosquitoes away.

David Martineau
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David Martineau
David is an interior designer and home improvement expert. With a degree in architecture, David has worked on various renovation projects and has written for several home and garden publications. David's expertise in decorating, renovation, and repair will help you create your dream home.