What Kinds of Plants to Use in Your Home

Arguably one of the easiest ways to spice up your home decor is adding greenery and other houseplants. Whether they are flowering or trailing with vines, plants can add creative decor, purify the air, and freshen up the space. But it can be overwhelming to know which varieties of plants to choose from, what conditions they need, and how to properly care for them if you are not well-versed in the area. Read on for a curated list of six of the easiest indoor plants for all skill levels and environments that thrive from little maintenance.

Rattlesnake Plants, Calathea lancifolia

Rattlesnake plants get their name from the markings on each leaf that resemble those found on rattlesnakes. This green and purple plant can grow up to 30 inches tall and loves humidity, so spritizing it with a squirt bottle every so often will help this air purifying plant to thrive. Besides making sure the soil never dries out, this shade-loving plant doesn’t need much attention.

Radiator Plants, Peperomia

These plants hold water in their stems so they only need to be watered sparingly and thrive in medium to low light settings, away from direct sun. Because of their drought tolerance, make sure the soil is completely dry before watering. These low maintenance plants grow all year long and can grow up to 6-12 inches tall. They are small and compact, perfect for an empty shelf or desk space and can even grow under fluorescent lighting.

Persian Violets, Cyclamen persicum

Cyclamen are popular house plants due to their vibrant flowers, heart shaped leaves and sweet smell. As a smaller perennial it dies down during the summer to only its roots. This is when it needs the least care and watering, and during the winter when it blooms its flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. Make sure to bottom-water this plant when the soil is almost dry, as it can rot otherwise, and store in a cool space with indirect light and good air circulation.

Spider Plants, Chlorophytum comosum

Spider plants are a great first houseplant to build confidence. It is one of the easiest plants to maintain as it can survive in most conditions and its green or striped green and white leaves are stunning. Spider plants can grow up to 12 to 18 inches long and should be watered regularly.

Swiss Cheese Plants, Monstera Deliciosa

These plants have made it to every Pinterest board and Instagram story for a reason, with their dramatic shapes, natural leaf holes and xx for vining, these plants make for the perfect display piece. These easy growing plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight and only need to be

watered every one to two weeks. Make sure to water until excess drains through the drainage holes.

Air Plants, Tillandsia

These unique plants are a great conversation starter as they require no soil to grow. Perfect in a terrarium or for styling on a coffee table, air plants are one of the lowest maintenance houseplants only needing indirect light and a half hour soak in the sink every ten days. Just make sure they dry upside down so they do not rot.