Houseplants are a welcome addition to any home. They add a tropical touch to interiors and can even purify the air. Some plants are easy to care for and can survive overwatering or underwatering. These plants are described as indestructible and are perfect for those who don’t have green fingers. Discover the 10 easy-care houseplants.
If you like indoor plants but don’t have a green thumb, you can choose easy-care and hardy plants.
What are the 10 easy-care indoor plants?
Here are some easy-to-care-for indoor plants:
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Aloe vera: a resistant depolluting plant
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a succulent plant from the Asphodelaceae family. This decorative plant is undemanding. It is also known to be effective in purifying ambient air and absorbing formaldehyde, thanks to its depolluting properties. Aloe vera is also a heat-resistant plant. It will likely not be affected by the heat radiated by your radiator. The fleshy leaves of aloe vera are soaked in water, and this plant therefore requires little watering. Therefore, water your aloe vera only once a week, even in hot weather. Dilute a little liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water every two months. In winter, stop all fertilizer and water only once a month.
Chlorophytum or spider plant
Chlorophyte
Chlorophytum is a perennial plant with evergreen and decorative foliage. This plant, native to South Africa, is known for being very robust and undemanding. Thanks to its bulbs , chlorophytum can withstand long periods of drought. Even if its leaves wilt, a simple watering is enough to restore vitality to the plant.
Sansevieria: an easy-care plant
sansevieria
Sansevieria, or mother-in-law’s tongue, has the advantage of adapting to any interior. This succulent plant stores water and therefore withstands drought for several months. However, overwatering can damage it. Hence, the benefit of placing a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the vase. This will facilitate drainage and prevent root rot. Also remember to remove any stagnant water from the saucer or planter. Note that you can reproduce your sansevieria with a single leaf.
Haworthia, perennial succulents
haworthia
Haworthias are perennial plants, similar to aloes. These succulents are undemanding and easy to grow indoors. They can survive on little water and won’t die if you forget to water them. In summer, you can only water your haworthia every 2 to 3 weeks, especially when the soil is very dry.
Aspidistra: a hardy decorative plant
Aspidistra
Aspidistra is a perennial ornamental plant with evergreen foliage. This hardy plant can tolerate a lack of light. Even infrequent watering won’t harm your plant. On the other hand, aspidistra needs nitrogen fertilizer to thrive.
Pothos: an easy-care plant
pothos
Pothos, also known as devil’s ivy, is a vine with aerial roots. Depending on the support used, pothos can have a climbing or trailing shape. This houseplant thrives in sunny locations. However, direct sunlight can burn the foliage. Pothos can withstand water deprivation for several weeks.
Crassula ovata: resistant succulent plant
Crassula ovata1
The crassula ovata, or jade tree, is a succulent plant native to South Africa and easy to care for. Like all succulents, it requires only moderate watering. It also tolerates drought better than heavy watering, and for good reason: its fleshy tissues store water. Crassula needs a partially shaded spot to grow well. Also consider mixing the soil with a little sand and adding a drainage layer. Note that the jade tree could, according to Feng Shui, attract luck and money into the home.
Schefflera: an easy-care plant
Scheffler
Schefflera is a plant native to Asia with decorative, evergreen foliage. It is prized for its attractive foliage, but also for its ability to adapt to indoor environments. This vigorous plant doesn’t need much water to flower.
Echinocactus: resistant plant
Echinocactus
Also known as mother-in-law’s cushion, the echinocactus is a variety of cactus. This perennial plant requires little water to thrive. Monthly watering is sufficient, so you won’t have to worry about watering your plant.
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Kentia: decorative plant
Kentia
Kentia is a perennial plant characterized by its decorative foliage, consisting of large, dark green palms. This air-purifying plant can thrive even in dark locations, as it tolerates low light well.
These indoor plants are ideal for decorating your home, even if you don’t have green fingers!
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