Plant culture is thriving on social media and if you’re not part of the club, you can feel a bit of FOMO. However, plants are living things that require attention and care to keep alive. Trust me, I’ve killed plenty of them in my day. I’ve never been much of a green thumb, in fact, I’ve managed to kill a cactus or two. But, I’m getting better. Plus, when you invest in easy and low maintenance plants, the job gets a whole lot simpler.
Not all plants are created equal. Some require tons of direct sunlight, while others will manage in a dimly lit apartment. Some need tons of watering, while others you can leave be for a week or two on end. And some will be finicky no matter how great of care you give to them. Now I know that some of you want to take on the challenge, but for me, I’m all about taking the easy route. Take a peek at 15 of our favorite low maintenance house plants in the gallery below and let us know your favorite plant in the comments section on social media.
Air Plant
Scientific Name: Tillandsia
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: 5-10 minute soak in room temperature water every one to two weeks. Mist thoroughly once a week.
Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe Vera
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water thoroughly every 2-3 weeks in Spring and Summer, less frequently in Fall and Winter.
Bamboo
Scientific Name: Dracaena sanderiana
Light Preferences: Bright, filtered light
Water Preferences: Water with distilled water once a week.
Cactus
Scientific Name: Cactaceae
Light Preferences: Bright light
Water Preferences: Water every week during the Spring and Summer, less frequently during the Fall and Winter.
Cast Iron Plant
Scientific Name: Aspidistra elatior
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water once a week.
Chinese Money Plant
Scientific Name: Pilea peperomioides
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water once a week.
Jade Plant
Scientific Name: Crassula ovata
Light Preferences: Direct sunlight
Water Preferences: Water every two weeks.
Monstera
Scientific Name: Monstera
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water once a week.
Philodendron
Scientific Name: Philodendron
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water once a week.
Ponytail Palm
Scientific Name: Beaucarnea recurvata
Light Preferences: Bright light
Water Preferences: Water every two weeks.
Pothos
Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water every one to two weeks.
Rubber Plant
Scientific Name: Ficus elastica
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water every one to two weeks.
Snake Plant
Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water every two weeks.
Spider Plant
Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water once a week.
ZZ Plant
Scientific Name: Zamioculcas
Light Preferences: Bright, indirect light
Water Preferences: Water every two to three weeks.
