Introduction
Do you have a green thumb? Are you always on the lookout for new plants to grow at home, either because you garden for fun or because you’re interested in interior decorating? Well, I’ve got good news for you! There are so many fantastic plant choices available to the indoor gardener. In fact, there are probably too many great plants out there. And that can be overwhelming. To help narrow down your search, I’ve chosen some of my favorite houseplants—those that are attractive and iconic as well as easy to care for—to share with you. So now it’s time to grab your gardening gloves and get growing!
African violet
African violets are among the easiest plants to grow, and they come in a variety of colors. They’re also low maintenance: once you have an African violet plant, it requires very little care to stay healthy.
You can use African violets as houseplants or grow them in your garden. They’re easy to propagate, making them great for beginners.
Orchid
Orchids are a beautiful, exotic plant that many people enjoy growing at home. Orchid plants come in many varieties and can be grown in a wide variety of conditions. Their care requirements are quite simple, making them one of the easiest plants to grow indoors.
Orchids flower for a long time every year and it is common for an orchid to flower for months on end without needing any special care. It is possible to have an orchid that blooms every month!
Peace Lily
Peace lilies are a popular houseplant that’s easy to grow and maintain. They’re great for beginners because they don’t require much light or water, so you can rest assured that they’ll get enough of both while you aren’t paying attention (or are too busy watching TV).
Since peace lilies thrive in low light levels, you can grow it indoors with normal room lighting without worrying about turning your home into a greenhouse. It will even survive if you forget to water it occasionally!
In addition to their ease of care and beauty, peace lilies are also air purifiers—the flowers collect pollen from the air around them and release it back into circulation when they drop off.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy stems and a rosette of large leaves. It is popular as a houseplant. Aloe vera is easy to grow and care for, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
Aloes have been used throughout history to treat various ailments because of the high content of vitamins A, C, E and many minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium in their sap. The juice from the leaves can be applied directly to wounds or taken internally as a laxative or applied externally as a skin treatment for sunburns or other minor burns (including radiation burns).
Christmas cactus
The Christmas cactus is a popular plant that blooms during the holiday season. It’s also known as “Christmas star cactus” or “Haworthia” and its scientific name is Schlumbergera truncata.
The Christmas cactus is a succulent plant and originates from Brazil where it grows in temperate rainforest environments with high humidity and frequent rainfall. The plants are very easy to care for, making them great for beginner gardeners who don’t have much experience with growing houseplants.
Poinsettia
Poinsettia, or Euphorbia pulcherrima, is a flowering plant that is most famous for its bright and vibrant red color. It’s also known as the Christmas flower or the Mexican flame leaf because of its unique appearance. Poinsettia plants are popular holiday decorations because they can last up to four weeks after being cut if properly cared for.
Poinsettias are hardy perennials that grow best in USDA Zones 10-11 but will survive in cooler areas with some help from you! They thrive in sunny areas and require little watering once established because they can tolerate drought conditions quite well.
Spider plant
The spider plant is a great choice for beginners.
This plant does well in most conditions, and its wide leaves make it ideal for hanging baskets, as well as being able to grow in pots on your coffee table or desk at work. The spider plant is also known to be relatively easy to care for. One of the best things about this particular species of houseplant is that they don’t require much water or light—you can leave them alone for weeks at a time without having to worry about not watering them enough or killing them off with too much sunlight exposure (though you should still try growing them in indirect light).
Jade plant
The jade plant is a succulent with thick, fleshy leaves that grow from a central stem. Jade plants are easy to care for and popular among indoor gardeners. They’re also quite durable, so you can move your jade plant around the house without damaging it too much. You can even propagate your own jade plant by separating a bit of stem from the main plant and letting it sink its roots into some soil in another pot!
Lavender
Lavender is a plant with purple flowers and a woody stem. Lavender can be used as an ingredient in herbal tea, as well as to make perfumes and lotions. You can also use it for aromatherapy by burning lavender oil so that the scent will fill up your room or house.
If you want to grow lavender indoors, you can buy seeds from the store or plants from nurseries if there are any nearby. If not, you can always order some online! It’s important that when planting your lavender plants outdoors you have good drainage because otherwise they are likely to die from root rot due to excess moisture being trapped at their base level (roots).
English ivy
Here are a few things to know about English ivy:
- It’s a great houseplant. English ivy is easy to care for and very forgiving. It’s a climbing vine, so you can grow it on your wall or even on top of another plant if you like.
- You can grow it in the winter or summer, though it’ll do best indoors when temperatures reach above 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). If you’re growing it inside during the winter months, try placing your plant near a window that gets lots of sunlight—that way, they’ll get enough light without getting too much heat from direct sunlight.
Rubber plant
If you have a rubber plant, don’t worry. Rubber plants are easy to grow and will thrive in most environments.
Rubber plants need little light and should be kept moist (but not wet). You can grow it indoors or outdoors, as well as in a pot or in the ground. If you’re looking to make your home feel more tropical, try growing your rubber plant in a hanging basket!
If you’re going for an indoor look with your new rubber plant, consider placing it near an open window where it can get fresh air from time to time. And remember: no matter where you live—whether on the coast of California or deep within the forests of Maine—be sure that your rubber plant doesn’t get too much direct sunlight!
If you love plants, there are so many choices to choose from!
If you love plants, there are so many choices to choose from! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s a plant that’s right for you.
Plants are great because they can:
- Be easy to care for
- Be good for the environment
- Be good for your health (they improve air quality)
- Be fun to grow (and they look beautiful!)
Conclusion
If you love having plants around your home but don’t know where to start, these are just some of the options. They will all make a great addition to any room as long as they have enough light, water, and other nutrients. You can use them in pots or hanging baskets while still maintaining their growth requirements so they thrive indoors. The best part about these houseplants is that they’re easy to care for and don’t require much attention outside of regular watering – this means anyone can enjoy them!