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Houseplants can improve indoor air quality, leaving rooms smelling purer and fresher. NASA says they effectively filter potentially harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — such as benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene — from the air.
Whether you’re a first-time plant parent or someone who travels a lot, it’s possible to find low-maintenance indoor plants that don’t die quickly and will also work around the clock to keep the air you breathe clean.
When selecting a low-maintenance plant, look for plants with deep green leaves since they perform best in low light and require less water. You’ll know your plant is too thirsty if it has wilting leaves or soil pulling away from the planter’s sides.
We’ve compiled a list of 7 low light plants and low-maintenance houseplants that are best for brownthumbs, new plant parents, or frequent travelers. And since the benefits of plants are endless, you may add all seven to your home.
PEACE LILY:
The peace lily, with its broad, dark green leaves and charming white flowers, fits in every space. Peace lilies are one of the most efficient houseplants for air filtering, so they are great for bedrooms and office spaces. Place in bright light and water when soil is dry or leaves droop. (Don’t worry; they’ll spring right back up.) Beautiful and low-maintenance, the Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum) is an air purifier and classic sympathy gift.
PALMS:
A ‘plant it and forget it’ choice because it needs very little attention. As long as you don’t overwater, this plant is indestructible. It’s a slow grower that’s perfect for just about any room in the home. Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry to the touch.
Look at the pop and texture this palm brings.
SANSEVIERIA (SNAKE PLANT)
Called ‘Snake Plant’ or ‘Mother-in-Law’s Tongue,’ this houseplant has striking sword-shaped leaves that add height and greenery and make any interior feel happier. This hardy indoor plant is extremely low-maintenance and adaptable to almost any growing condition, including low light. Water when soil is dry to the touch.
It is an absolute favorite low-maintenance indoor plant for everyone.
ALOE
Aloe plants love heat and sun but require little maintenance. Bonus: You can soothe a sunburn by snapping off one of the plump leaves and applying the cooling gel directly to your skin. Water when the top 2 inches of the soil is dry.
The healing Aloe Vera plant is air-purifying and looks excellent.
ZZ PLANT
The ZZ plant excels when ignored and will grow in low-light conditions, such as dark corners of offices and homes. A workhorse of a houseplant, the ZZ can tolerate periods of drought, so water when the top 2 inches of the soil is dry.
Two ZZ Plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), both sizes, are available on plants.com to decorate your tabletop or as a floor plant.
MONSTERA
This stylish plant has been touted as one of the easiest houseplants ever. You can find this plant in a range of shapes and sizes. Relatively slow growers, place monstera in medium or bright spots and water when the soil surface dries out.
It is an instant favorite due to those leaves’ lush color, size, and shape. Our Monstera Deliciosa Floor Plant is a best seller for homes, apartments, and offices.
DIEFFENBACHIA
The variegated leaves make it an unusual choice for houseplants, but it is still easy to grow. It likes the warm side of the temperature range, so avoid placing it near windows with cold drafts or A/C vents. Water when the soil is dry.
Dieffenbachia Plant (Dumb Cane) brings extra texture to those two-tone leaves.
Try one of these hard-to-kill varieties of low-maintenance indoor plants – we dare you.
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