‘’Wow, how can you manage to have such beautiful plants? I’m so bad with them, even my artificial ones die!’’ The answer is simple: I choose plants that make sense with my gardening level and what I have to offer. Everyone can have a beautiful inside jungle, you just need to make good choices and to not go crazy for a love at first sight plant that risks dying at the same time as your hopes of becoming an indoor plants expert.
If you’re not an experienced gardener, or that your house does not offer ideal conditions in terms of light, here are 10 robust, easy to care for and beautiful plants that will allow you some success and teach you how to love gardening.
Chlorophytum or spider plant
The spider plant is an all-purpose plant that can tolerate almost anything, even a very low amount of light. With its beautiful arching green or variegated leaves, it’s ideal hanging, but works just as well on furniture. The roots can sometimes become really dense in their pot, so it’s more effective to water it by basin when its soil becomes dry. If the leaf tips dry out, simply cut it and spray with water to increase the ambient activity.
Sansevieria or snake plant
It’s the shape of its leaves that gives the snake plant name to sansevieria. Straight and pointed, they rise up high from the ground and may sometimes need to be held up by a stake to keep them supported. It’s immortal: you can forget to water it or water it too much, give it very low light or too much, and even let it stand a few air draughts with no problem. It’s a tough cookie that we love!
Zamioculcas or ZZ plant
Pothos
A classic that never goes out of style! Pothos is a resilient, beautifully coloured plant that brings light to any environment. Its long stems covered with heart shaped leaves, all green or marbled with different shades, pothos is the perfect hanging plant. It can tolerate dry hair and partial light.
Dracaena fragrans
If you love exotism, dracaena fragrans or fragrant dragon tree is made for you. Its beautiful striped leaves emerge from a tall trunk, making this plant perfect to dress an empty corner of your house, especially if it’s well lit. Let the soil dry in between waterings, and do not worry if the lower leaves turn yellow and fall: it’s normal.
Philodendron
The haworthia
Crassula or jade tree
Monstera deliciosa
With its huge, naturally perforated, glossy leaves, monstera deliciosa is certainly a hit with decorators these days. It’s an easy to care for plant, that is mostly sensitive to excess watering. Let the soil dry between waterings, but if possible, spray the foliage with water to increase humidity – it’ll appreciate it.
Aspidistra or iron plant
