33+ Gorgeous Houseplants You Won’t Struggle To Keep Alive

Do you often feel like you have a black thumb, doomed to let every indoor plant perish? It’s time to turn that reputation around. We’ve thoroughly explored the world of horticulture to bring you a list of the most forgiving yet visually appealing indoor plants—perfect for those who might not have the best track record with greenery. These plants are close to indestructible, requiring minimal care but offering maximum benefits in enhancing your living space.

Plant lovers and experts agree that these selections represent the pinnacle of low-maintenance indoor gardening. Gone are the days of fretting over plants that wither away too soon. These robust greens are here to stay, poised to invigorate your home with life and vibrancy. Whether you’ve consistently struggled to keep a houseplant alive or are simply in search of some sturdy, low-fuss foliage, these plants are guaranteed to overturn your botanical misfortunes, bringing enduring green life into your home.

Mother In Law’s Tongue (Snake Plant)

Water: 4-5 weeks
Light: Sunlight

Dracaena Trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo, and it’s commonly now Mother in Law’s Tongue. Don’t be fooled by the name; this indoor plant is both easy to care for and hardy.

The slender snake-like leaves with a light border will provide a splash of color to your space. Because it is succulent, it will need a sandy potting mix, and you should not fertilize it in the winter to give it the best chance of survival. Its plant fibers used to make bowstrings.

Floriana Dieffenbachia Dumbcane

Water: 2-3 weeks
Light: Bright (A little shade)

This tropical flowering plant is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina. It has a straight stem, simple and alternate leaves containing white spots and flecks, making it attractive as indoor foliage. This plant prefers warm, sunny locations and the leaves with a leathery feel.

Use a liquid fertilizer every 2 to 3 months to maintain this plant healthy. During the summer, water once every two weeks. Place it by a window with a curtain to shield fresh leaves from the sun. The showy plant is a happy camper in filtered light.

Devils Ivy

Water: Once a week
Light: Bright (A little shade)

This wonderful plant is tropical, powerful, and also functions as a natural air purifier, with beautiful heart-shaped leaves that are green with gold specks. The Epipremnum aureum is a species in the arum family Araceae, native to Mo’orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.

The species is a popular houseplant in temperate regions but has also become naturalized in tropical and sub-tropical forests worldwide. It is commonly known as the money plant and it rarely flowers without artificial hormone supplements; the last known spontaneous flowering was reported in 1964. As for water requirements, ideally water it once a week.

Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera Deliciosa)

Water:When the soil is dry
Light: Bright (A little shade)

Another popular plant is the Fruit Salad Plant, also known as Monstera Deliciosa, which has enormous leaves and even edible fruit. It brightens up any space and might even help you relax. Its popular name as a houseplant of “Swiss cheese plant” is due to the “eyes” or holes that develop in its leaves, similar to the holes in some Swiss-type cheeses.

The smell of its edible fruit has been compared to a combination of pineapples and bananas. When you initially acquire it, give it a good soak, and then check the soil to keep up with your watering plan.