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I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you – you have a green thumb! You have the ability to take care of houseplants and turn your house into a jungle.
Today I’m sharing a list of the all-time easiest houseplants to take care. I even share care tips so you’re set up for success.
Before we get started, here are important tips for ALL houseplants:
- Typically the larger and more mature the plant is, the easier it will be to care for
- Repotting plants will cause shock and the plant will go through a brief period of sadness
- Plants need fertilizer to get the nutrients it would otherwise get in the wild
- If a plant requires high humidity, it’s probably difficult to care for (example: calatheas!)
Here are the best houseplants that are easiest to take care of in the home.
ZZ Plant
ZZ Plant is seriously the easiest plant to take care of. It’s a set it and forget it kind of plant. This plant can live in variety of elements (from super bright sunlight to almost no sunlight at all) and doesn’t need special humidity either.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Water once a month
Philodendron Brasil
This is that one houseplant that I have several of in my home. I love Philodendron Brasil! They are so easy and don’t ask for much.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Monstera Deliciosa
Are you wanting to turn your house into a jungle? Get a Monstera Delicisosa! Follow my plant tip of getting a larger plant as they are easier to take care of since they’re more matured.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Aglaonema Siam
One of the most underrated, most beautiful plants is the Aglaonema Siam. I mean, look at this thing.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Scindapsus (almost any variety)
One of my all-time favorite plants is the Scindapsus. This is a common houseplant that is beyond beautiful and has the softest, most velvety leaves. Bonus, it’s super easy to take care of.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Begonia Maculata
This is one of those plants that my non-plant friends think is going to be super hard to take care of, but it’s not at all. This plant doesn’t even need special humidity.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Sanseveria
Sanseveria is up there with ZZ Plant in terms of being the easiest houseplant to take care of. This is the type of plant you only need to water once a month.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Water once a month and it’ll be fine
Syngonium Albo
You might take one look at Syngonium Albo and look away because you think it’s hard to take care of, but it’s not at all. This is an awesome variegated plant that is even affordable to own.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 30%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Moth Orchid
Orchids are one of my favorite houseplants. I have three orchids and have had them for 5+ years! They only need a splash of water once a week and a bright sunny window. These plants die back once a year but don’t worry, they always come back.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Water once a week, no more than that
Philodendron Birkin
Birkins have some of the most beautiful variegation and they are so easy to take care of.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Heartleaf Philodendron
You’re probably not surprised to see this one on the list. The Heartleaf Philodendron is a fast growing, easy houseplant that vines beautifully from a hanging basket.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Philodendron Silver Sword
One of the more unique houseplants on this list is the Silver Sword. This plant is absolutely stunning and as the plant matures, the leaves change shape and it is so cool.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright/indirect sunlight
- Humidity: 20%+
- Soil: Well-draining soil mix
- Water: Top two inches should be dry before watering
Houseplants are easy as long as you find the right ones.
If you’re new to houseplants, get started with the plants on this list and have fun!
Read more about houseplants:
- How To Get Free Or Cheap Houseplants
- 15 Creative Ways To Display Houseplants
- Hardest Houseplants For Beginners
- How To Build A Self-Sustaining Terrarium
