Having plants in your home is a great way to change up your décor. It’s also great for your air quality. Many plants will reduce pollutants in the air. If you have a bit of a black thumb, try one of these plants that can thrive indoors—most of them are very low maintenance!
1. Aloe Plant
Aloe is a very resilient and helpful plant. The gel of an aloe plant has a number of healing properties—it can be good for burns, cuts, overall skincare, and it can even help your digestive health. With a lot of sunlight and little water, aloe can easily thrive indoors.
2. Red-Edged Dracaena
To add a little color to your home, try a red-edged dracaena. This vibrant plant can grow to ceiling height and fill a space in any room. It grows best in sunlight, so placing it near a window will help it thrive. The red tipped leaves add a nice touch and make the plant a little more unique.
3. Bamboo Palm
Bamboo plants have a high purifying score and can be one of the best plants for your air quality. These plants can thrive in direct sunlight or shade, so you can place them anywhere in your home. They do need to be well watered to thrive.
4. Spider Plant
Another easy to care for plant—the spider plant thrives indirect light and will remove harmful pollutants from the air, improving your home’s air quality. With some light and little watering, this plant can thrive indoors.
5. Pot Mum
For a little color in your home, add some pop mum. These flowers survive well indoors as long as they get some light and generous watering.
6. Peace Lily
For a beautiful and low maintenance flower to brighten up your home—try out a peace lily. These lilies will do well in shade and cool temperatures, perfect for the indoors. It can also help reduce toxins in your air.
7. Dragon Tree
This tree has a leaf color that ranges from green to purple, making it a beautiful and unique touch to any space. It’s easy to care for plant that can easily thrive indoors.
8. English Ivy
This beautiful house plant is a classic touch to any room. It grows well in shade and sunlight, so placement is easy. With some easy care, it can last for years and effectively remove toxins in the air.
9. Rubber Tree
For a plant that is easy to grow and very low maintenance, try the rubber tree. It can thrive in the shade and cool temperatures—making it a great choice for an indoor plant. Purify your air, add a beautiful accent, and don’t spend too much time on it with this low maintenance plant.
