15 Low Maintenance House Plants That are Hard to Kill

Do you have a green thumb or a black thumb?

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.