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Whether you have a green thumb—or a brown one—a plant that looks great without needing constant care and attention can add beauty and comfort to any space. It’s easy to choose a plant based on how pretty its flower is or an interesting leaf shape, but those plants could have difficult sensitivities and care needs.
Read on for a list of the best plants for beginners that will be easy to care for and add life to your space.
1. Snake Plant
Also called Dracaena Trifasciata or “Mother-In-Law’s Tongue”, this plant is great in low light and needs little water. With bright green, sword-like leaves it’s a great plant to add height and color to space.
Care:
Snake plants are extremely low maintenance. They just need a little light and water. Water your snake plant when the top two inches of soil are dry.
2. Spider Plant
With long green, white, and cream leaves, the spider plant—also known as Chlorophytum Comosum—is one of the best plants for beginners. This plant loves to hang out or be potted in any bright space.
Care:
Spider plants require no direct sunlight and only need water when their soil feels dry to the touch. This robust plant is highly-adaptable and can thrive in almost any space as long as it is given time to settle in its new home. Plus, happy spider plants will sprout babies giving you more plants to love.
3. ZZ Plant
Also known as Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, this tough, hard-to-kill plant is one of the best plants for beginners. With its sharp, waxy green leaves, the ZZ plant can live almost anywhere and won’t grow taller than three feet.
Care:
The ZZ plant loves bright light, but can thrive in low-light conditions. It’s also pretty tolerant if you forget to water it regularly. To help it flourish, water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch and keep it somewhere in bright in-direct sunlight.
4. Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe vera plants are a great and easy to care for houseplant that doubles as a sunburn remedy! If you get a sunburn, simply snap off one of your plant’s robust leaves and apply the cooling gel to your burn.
Care:
Aloe Vera plants love heat and sun. Keep them warm, in the sun, and water them when the top two inches of its soil get dry.
5. Peace Lily
Peace lilies—with their dark leaves and beautiful white flowers—are great for any space in your home. They’re one of the most efficient plants for purifying air, so they make a great addition to your bedroom or office.
Care:
This plant needs bright light and water. If you aren’t sure when to water, look for drooping leaves or dry soil. Don’t worry; the leaves will perk back up with water! Note: this plant is toxic to children and animals, so keep it safe and out of reach.
6. Palms
Palms are one of the best “plant it and forget it” plants. They need very little attention and are almost indestructible—even for the most notorious plant forgetters. The only thing to watch for is overwatering.
Care:
All palms need is water! When the top two inches of soil are dry, simply add water and watch your palm grow.
7. Monstera
Not only is this plant stylish, it’s also one of the best plants for beginners! With a variety of shapes and sizes, monstera can be great for almost any space.
Care:
Monsteras are slow growers and love medium or bright spots to grow. Water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch.
A beautiful houseplant can brighten someone’s day—whether that’s through sending or receiving one of the best plants for beginners listed above or adding style and comfort to an indoor or outdoor space. Plants have the ability to make and hold memories.
