10 hardy and easy-care indoor plants
Indoor plants are an asset to the home. They bring a tropical touch to interiors and can even clean the ambient air. Some plants are easy to care for and can survive over- or under-watering. In fact, these plants are described as indestructible and are ideal for people who don’t have a green thumb. Discover the 10 easy-care indoor plants.
If you love indoor plants but don’t have a green thumb, you can choose plants that are easy to care for and are also hardy and resilient.
What are the 10 easy-care indoor plants?
Here are the easy-to-care for houseplants:
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- Aloe vera: resistant decontaminating plant
Aloe vera is a succulent plant from the Asphodelaceae family. This ornamental plant is not very demanding. It is also reputed to be effective at purifying ambient air and absorbing formaldehyde, thanks to its decontaminating properties. Aloe vera is also a heat-resistant plant. It is not likely to suffer from the heat radiated by your radiator. The fleshy leaves of aloe vera are waterlogged and therefore this plant requires little watering. Therefore, water your aloe vera only once a week, even when it is hot. Dilute a little liquid fertilizer in the watering water every two months. In winter, stop all fertilizers and water only once a month.
- Chlorophytum or spider plant
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 wither, a simple watering is enough to restore vitality to the plant.
- Sansevieria: easy-care plant
Sansevieria or mother-in-law’s tongue has the advantage of adapting to any interior. This succulent plant stores water and therefore resists droughts of several months. On the other hand, excessive watering can harm it. Hence the interest of placing a layer of clay balls at the bottom of the pot. This will promote drainage, to prevent root rot. Also remember to remove any standing water in the saucer or saucepan. Keep in mind that you can propagate your sansevieria from a single leaf.
- Haworthia, perennial succulents
Haworthia are perennial plants, similar to aloes. These succulents are undemanding and easy to grow indoors. They can live with little water and would not be at risk of dying if you forget to water them. In summer, you can water your haworthia only every 2 to 3 weeks, especially when the soil is very dry.
- Aspidistra: hardy decorative plant
Aspidistra is a perennial ornamental plant with evergreen foliage. This hardy plant can withstand a lack of light. Even infrequent watering will not harm your plant. On the other hand, aspidistra needs nitrogen fertilizer to flourish.
- Pothos: an easy-care plant
Pothos, also called devil’s ivy, is a vine with aerial roots. Depending on the support used, pothos can have a climbing or descending form. This houseplant appreciates sunny locations. However, exposure to direct sunlight can burn its foliage. Pothos resists a lack of water well, and this for several weeks.
- Crassula ovata: a hardy succulent
Crassula ovata, or jade tree, is a succulent plant native to South Africa, and easy to maintain. Like all succulents, it only requires moderate watering. It also tolerates drought better than heavy watering, and for good reason – its fleshy tissues store water. Crassula needs a semi-shaded spot to grow well. Also remember to mix the potting soil with some sand and add a drainage layer. Keep in mind that the jade tree could, according to Feng Shui, attract luck and money into the house.
- The schefflera: easy-care plant
Schefflera is a plant native to Asia, with decorative and evergreen foliage. It is appreciated for its aesthetic foliage, but also for its ability to adapt to interiors. This vigorous plant does not need much water to flower.
- Echinocactus: resistant plant
Also called mother-in-law’s cushion, the echinocactus is a variety of cactus. This perennial plant needs little water to thrive. Monthly watering is sufficient. This way you won’t have to worry about watering your plant.
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- Kentia: decorative plant
Kentia is a perennial plant characterized by its decorative foliage, formed by large, dark green palm-shaped leaves. This decontaminating plant can flourish even in dark places, as it tolerates a lack of light well.
These indoor plants are ideal for decorating your interior, even if you don’t have a green thumb!
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