The best indoor plants for your home

Enhancing your home decor doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. While pieces like a bookshelf, serving cart, and side tables can enhance a room, they can be time-consuming to put together and expensive. An easier way to improve the look of your home is by adding indoor plants.

You don't need to be a plant expert to add some greenery to your space. With a wide range of options available online, it's simpler than ever to find the perfect indoor plants for your lifestyle and living environment. However, before you start shopping, there are a few things to think about.

Are you a dog owner looking for pet-friendly options, or are you looking for plants to purify the air in your home? And if you want something that is visually appealing and low-maintenance for your busy lifestyle, many of these options are also suitable. 

We spent several hours studying the most popular houseplants and compiled a list of the finest indoor plants for different skill levels and settings to make your decision a bit simpler.

What are the benefits of having indoor plants in your home?

Having indoor plants in your home can bring so many benefits to both you and your home. Not only do they add a touch of nature to your living space, but they also help purify the air by absorbing toxins and releasing oxygen. Some of the best indoor plants to consider are those with lush foliage that can trail over the edge of a sill or receive indirect sunlight. These beautiful indoor plants can thrive in bright conditions in your home and create a humid environment that is beneficial for both you and the plant itself.

In addition to their air-purifying qualities, indoor plants are also easy to care for. Most indoor plants for beginners are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance, such as only watering them once the soil is dry. It's important to choose the right indoor plant pots and soil to ensure that your small plants have the necessary plant needs met. With a wide variety of indoor plants available, you can easily find an indoor plant to suit your preferences and the conditions in your home.

The most durable indoor plants 

When it comes to choosing the most durable indoor plants, there are plenty of options to consider. Some popular choices include the rubber plant, which is known for its hardy nature and glossy green leaves. Succulents are another great choice for low-light environments, as they require minimal care and can thrive indoors. Aloe vera and cactus plants also make excellent choices for those looking for low-maintenance options. 

With so many plants to choose from, there's a plant for every type of home. Whether you're looking to buy plants online or at your local garden centre, there are plenty of options to consider, even faux flowers if you are worried about keeping them alive. Discover the best indoor plants from peace lilies to Bromeliad Summer. If you're looking for the best indoor house plants to liven up your indoor space, consider adding some of these most durable indoor plants to your collection. 

 

Peace Lillies

Peace lilies are regarded as among the best plants for beginners due to their low maintenance and abundant visual cues regarding their needs. About once every week, you will need to water peace lilies. However, if you fail to water the plant, it will wilt severely to alert you that it is thirsty and then recover. It can endure low-light conditions, although it is more likely to produce those beautiful white flowers in medium to strong indirect light.

Marble Queen Pothos

The Marble Queen Pothos is one of the simplest houseplants to grow, and its heart-shaped leaves and climbing vines will rapidly cover your plant shelf with beauty. Because it can grow in low-light areas and with less-than-perfect watering, this species is good for novice gardeners and those who are less than meticulous about plant care.

Bromeliad Summer

Air plants, such as this Bromeliad Summer, typically have no roots and absorb nutrients via their leaves, making them a great alternative for people who forget to water their plants or who lack the time to deal with soil difficulties. Air plants such as tillandsia are quite simple to care for; they require indirect light and a fortnightly watering in the sink, However, ensure that they dry upside down so that the water does not rot the base.

Best indoor low-light plants

We already mentioned a few above but indoor low-light plants are the best house plants to grow if you have a small indoor space with minimal sunlight. Some of the best indoor plants for low light include peperomia, swiss cheese plants, aloe vera plants, and the string of pearls. These plants thrive in low light conditions and are easy to care for, making them the best indoor plants to liven up any room. When caring for these indoor plants for low light, it is important to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch and let the soil dry out slightly before watering again. Below are our top two plants that make for great indoor decorations.

The ZZ Plant

The Zamioculcas zamiifolia, sometimes known as the ZZ plant, is an additional dependable houseplant option for novices. It can tolerate a variety of less-than-ideal conditions, such as infrequent watering and dry air. And, most crucially for individuals who live in apartments or other low-light areas, the ZZ plant can readily survive low-light conditions. The ZZ plant is a cheerful alternative for the kitchen or bathroom since it is both attractive as a single plant and when paired with other plants.

The Cast Iron Plant

Cast-iron plants (or Aspidistra elatior, if you want to be precise) can resist a great deal of neglect, much like its namesake. They thrive in low-light places and will not wilt if you fail to water them. They are also rarely affected by illness or insects.

Best indoor plants for bright light

Plants for bright light include varieties such as yucca, succulents, snake plants, and spider plants. These plants thrive in sunny areas and can add a touch of green to any room in your home. When caring for plants that require bright light, it’s important to keep plants near a window where they can receive direct sunlight. 

Yucca Plant

Yucca plants are on the larger side of plant life but these beauties love the sun. So if you have a sunny window or big bi-folding doors this tree-like plant will give any bright room a glow. Another great thing with these plants is they are masters of water conservation, meaning they do not take to much maintenance and you can relax when your away knowing your plant at home is happy and healthy. 

Succulents

With so many to choose from these plants love all levels of light but can thrive in sunlight. They also are a very low maintenance plant that can be watered as often as every other week. So again while you are on holiday soaking up the sun, know your plan is also to enjoy a happy life in the sun at home. 

Best plants for small spaces

We all have a space that looks a little bare but could do with something and often this is where plants can help a beautiful benefit. Plants for small spaces include spider plants, pothos, and peace lilies. These plants are perfect for apartments or homes with limited space as they are small in size but big on impact. They are kept in small pots making them ideal for shelves or windowsills. One of the best indoor plants for small spaces is the snake plant, as it requires very little maintenance and can thrive even in low-light conditions. 

The Snake Plant

This cheerful plant with cool patterns is available in a variety of cultivars and is an excellent choice for persons with limited space due to its vertical growth. Snake plants are also said to filter indoor air, thus some individuals favour them for their purifying properties. In addition, they are extremely drought-resistant, making them great if you frequently forget to water your plants.

African Violets

African violets, which produce bundles of bright blooms multiple times each year, are often sold in 4-inch pots, requiring little shelf space. The trick to caring for these lovely plants is to avoid overwatering them. It is better to allow them to dry out between waterings and to water them from the bottom, rather than pouring water over the top.

Best plants for pet owners

No matter your pet’s habits, there is a plant that can thrive in your space. Whether you’re looking for a statement piece or just a touch of green, there are plants that are best for every pet owner. So go ahead and bring some nature indoors, knowing that your furry friends are safe and sound. With a little care and attention, your indoor plants will flourish and bring joy to both you and your pets.

Birds Nest Fern

Although ZZ plants and snake plants are among the greatest starting plants, they are toxic to animals. If you have an inquisitive cat or dog, you should keep these plants away from them. Choose instead a bird's nest fern, a tropical houseplant with ruffled-edged fronds that delivers a pop of green while being pet-safe.

Pilea Peperomioides

The pilea peperomioides is another non-toxic plant suitable for pet-friendly households. It is aesthetically beautiful (the leaf resembles lily pads, no pond necessary), simple to maintain (the soil needs to dry out completely between waterings, which in some regions might involve watering once every few weeks), and, as an added bonus, self-propagates when properly cared for. When this occurs, little "pups" will appear in the soil surrounding the mother plant.

Best Indoor Flowering Plants

If you want to add a little more than green to your living space then these flowering beauties are our top chose for house plants to have.

Blooming Anthurium

Anthurium, known for its lipstick red or dusky pink flowers, are gaining ground on the list of the finest houseplants. They have a Mad Men-Esque throwback look. And because the flowers are essentially modified leaves, the plant blooms continuously. Use your anthurium as a centrepiece in the entrance or living room, or add it to a collection of greenery for a stunning splash of colour.

Orange Orchid

Few indoor plants are as visually striking as a fully blooming orchid, and this phalaenopsis orchid is a more forgiving type, making it great for novices. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered every few weeks; if healthy, it will produce an annual display of orange blooms that last up to three months.

How to keep indoor plants healthy

Light is plant food. Water and fertiliser provide additional nutrients, but your plant requires sunlight to live. We recommend that you stand near the window of your home or apartment around midday and observe how hot and bright it is. You should be able to evaluate if your apartment's noon sunlight is low, moderate, or high. Assessing your home's lighting conditions will help you choose which plants will thrive on your windowsill (or mantle, shelf or desk).

We compare purchasing plants to matchmaking. We want your plants to compliment your house, aesthetic, and way of life. Start with low-maintenance plant kinds, such as marble queen or ZZ plants, that can survive a small amount of unintentional neglect while you climb the learning curve. 

To flourish, plants require proper care, yet novice plant owners have a tendency to over-care for their plants. The easiest way to destroy a plant is by overwatering it. It is easier to recover from under-watering than over-watering. Some individuals go into diagnosis mode as soon as they observe a browning tip or yellowing leaf, but there is no need for alarm. Just cut it off immediately and keep in mind that shedding is a normal part of the development process.

We advise against routinely repotting plants. Some plant owners believe that a plant should be transferred to a larger pot as it begins to flourish. However, this well-intentioned impulse may backfire. Repotting disturbs a plant's root system, requiring the plant to concentrate on reestablishing its system rather than producing new growth. You are forcing it to work harder than necessary. Allow your plants to thrive in their existing containers. When there is absolutely no growth, especially in the spring and summer, it is time to harvest.

Even while some plants do not require frequent watering, you should not neglect them for too long. Take some time daily to check up on your plants. Creating a routine and ritual is essential. If you get up to inspect your plants while your coffee or tea is brewing, you are on the correct track.

There are several ways to continue educating yourself about the houseplants in your life, including YouTube, gardening books, and in-person conversations with store employees.

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