The Easiest Houseplants to Keep Alive

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I promise even the least experienced houseplant owners can handle these easy-to-care-for houseplants!

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If you’re looking for houseplants that even the most active houseplant serial killer can handle, these easy-to-care-for houseplants are perfect for you!
Do you love the idea of having houseplants but feel like you don’t have the time or energy to care for them?
Well, you’re in luck! There are a number of easy-to-care-for houseplants that are perfect for busy people. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best options out there. So if you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant to spruce up your home, read on!

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My Top Picks for 8 Easy Houseplants to Keep Alive

  1. Aloe Vera
  2. Cast Iron Plant
  3. Jade Plant
  4. Peperomia
  5. Spider Plant
  6. Tillandsia (Air Plant)
  7. ZZ Plant
  8. Peace Lily

The Easiest Houseplants to Care For & Keep-Alive

These houseplants are classified as easy to care for because they need minimal attention and sparse watering. They are hardy and resilient if they are neglected for too long. There is a huge variety of houseplant species, ranging from tropical to climbing vines, making it easy to find a houseplant that suits any home style and personal preference.

As a houseplant guru, today I am presenting to you some of the easiest houseplants to keep alive. I promise even the least experienced houseplant owners can handle these!

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is one of the most popular plants used in home gardening and decoration, probably because it’s relatively easy to care for. Made up of thick succulent leaves, aloes are well-adapted to surviving water shortages and high temperatures.

They come in beautiful shapes and colors that look great when planted in terracotta planters filled with well-draining soil.

With enough sunlight – about 6 hours each day – a little water every one to two weeks should keep your Aloe thriving. Too much water can cause root rot though, so always check the soil before giving it a good soak! Plus, you’ll know if you’re giving too much if its leaves start getting limp or turning brown.

green aloe vera plant

Cast Iron Plant

The main thing to remember with cast iron plants is to keep them out of direct sunlight—which means the sun’s rays never shine directly on the leaves—and to avoid overwatering them. That’s it! The cast iron plant thrives on neglect, so a light touch works best.

The cast iron plant is one of the most low-maintenance houseplants around. Not only does it require very little water, but it can also survive in near darkness. Just remember to keep it away from direct sunlight (as it may scorch the plant’s leaves), and you’ll be good to go! This hardy foliage is the perfect solution for anyone looking for an easy-to-care-for houseplant that thrives on a light touch.

cast iron plant
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Jade Plant

These lovely succulents are easy keepers, although they’re slightly more finicky than others on this list because they don’t like the rigidity of schedules. Jade Plants require full sun and should be watered when their top layer of soil becomes dry to the touch. Jade also requires fertilizer treatment every six months for the best growth.

Jade Plant

Peperomia

Peperomias are a good beginner plant because they can tolerate low light to direct sun exposure in small doses and only need to be watered once a week. They come in a variety of sizes and colors to fit your style. As an added benefit, their foliage cleans the air. Great news for dog owners! Peperomias are non-toxic for dogs!

Peperomia
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Spider Plant

The spider plant is a great choice for beginners or busy people looking to bring some greenery into their homes. Easy to care for, it thrives in indirect sunlight and moist soil, so don’t worry about getting out the watering can too often – this tough little plant can handle itself.

Plus, with its signature long wispy leaves, it’s sure to bring a touch of exoticism and life into any room!

Tillandsia (Air Plant)

These plants are so named because they get most of what they need by absorbing nutrients through the air around them. Air Plants don’t need soil, they adapt to a wide range of sun exposures or artificial lighting, and their watering requirements are minimal, so even a brown thumb should be able to keep them thriving in any environment.

To care for your Air Plant, soak it for 15-30 minutes once a week and then allow it to dry thoroughly before returning it to its resting place. If the leaves on your plant begin to curl or dry out, increase the frequency or duration of watering.

ZZ Plant

Last but certainly not least, ZZ Plants are another highly-adaptable, willing-to-accept-your-abuse variety of houseplants. They’re drought-resistant, do fine in low-light environments, and are slow-growing. Like Peperomias, ZZ Plants help filter toxins from the air, making them a great companion in your home or office setting.

No specialty soils are required for this contender, but they need a monthly fertilizer treatment to thrive. ZZ Plants should be watered as soil dries out, but they’ll survive even if you forget about them for a while.

The one drawback? They’re poisonous, so be sure to situate these lovelies out of reach of children and pets.

Peace Lily

Peace Lillies can thrive in low light! This plant is a low-light plant meaning that it does not need direct sunlight. They prefer to have bright, indirect light from a window that is nearby. They can be placed in a room with a window, but the farther away from the window they are, the less likely the flowers are to bloom.

They can become “leggy” which means they will have more green leaves and fewer flowers. Peace Lilies are one of my top favorite types of houseplant; I have a peace lily care guide article HERE.

 

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