Houseplants are a wonderful way to bring nature indoors. However, it doesn’t seem easy for everyone, especially those who think they have a “gray thumb.” As someone who’s thumb was also gray once, I’m here to tell you not to worry! There is a houseplant for you out there. If you are looking to become a plant parent, check out the houseplants below. They are easy to care for, and can turn any gray thumb green.
The Snake Plant
Snake plants are very tolerant, making them perfect for beginners. They are easy to care for, and can even handle some neglect at times. Speaking of tolerance, while snake plants do enjoy sunlight, this can range from low to bright, indirect light. They can also survive with little water. Plus, the benefit of owning one is that it is a natural air purifier, which makes it an even better addition to your decor.
The snake plant is beautiful houseplant, with upright, sword-like leaves. The most common variety, Mother-In-Law’s Tongue, typically has deep green leaves with a yellow border. Click here for a care sheet as you get started!
The Pothos Plant
Pothos plants are easy-to-care-for houseplants that are a great introduction to indoor gardening. They add a beautiful touch of green to your home without being demanding. Like the snake plant, the pothos does well in a variety of environments, from low light to bright, indirect sunlight. A weekly watering serves them well enough.
A pothos plant’s leaves are stunning, and are found in an array of colors and patterns. A vine, the pothos’ leaves often cascade over the side of the planter, making it perfect for hanging pots, too!
The ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant is one of the easiest plants to care for. It is tolerant, and will adapts to many environments–even ones with low light and little water. In fact, it only requires water every two to three weeks! The ZZ plant’s leaves are a beautiful, deep emerald green and naturally shiny–a great compliment to any decor!
This beauty has been around for centuries, but it just became a houseplant in 1996! Note: While it’s not toxic to the touch, it is when ingested.
The Aloe Plant
The aloe plant is an easy plant that adds interest to your decor with its thick, green and pointy leaves. As a succulent, the plant enjoys bright, indirect sunlight and doesn’t require frequent waterings, which makes it a great beginner houseplant. When they become mature enough, they can even bloom!
This plant goes back thousands of years and has a lot of history, mostly because aloe plants are very useful! The leaves produce a gel that is used topically to treat scrapes and burns. It is one of the most studied plants on the planet!
Inviting houseplants into your home can offer natural beauty, air purification, and many other benefits–all for little work with these five beginner plants. Try one out!
