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Alyssa Gautieri

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Alyssa Gautieri

27 Beautiful Houseplants That Are Easy for Beginners to Keep Alive6 March 2018 · Updated 4 May 2026

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“Luckily, there’s no shortage of low-maintenance indoor plants and indoor trees for beginners out there. You can make a statement with tall plants (think parlor palms or fiddle leaf figs) or go for beautiful trailing vines to spruce up a bare windowsill.”
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Jason Wilson

Jason Wilson

43 Common Types of Houseplants (With Pictures)28 May 2022 · Updated 16 January 2025

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“If you’re unsure where to begin, consider starting with a tough and easy-to-grow plant like a money tree or a Pothos vine, and expand out from there as you grow more comfortable with indoor plants.”
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Bethany Day

Bethany Day

5 Houseplants With Health Benefits17 August 2021 · Updated 6 February 2024

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“From the healing powers of the Aloe Vera plant to the air purifying qualities of the Peace Lily, here’s our guide to the top five houseplants that will not only bring a little zen to the home but help you breathe easier too.”
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Amanda Hendrix

Amanda Hendrix

10 Best Indoor House Plants for Beginners – Love & Renovations28 June 2021 · Updated 19 June 2024

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“And those, my friends, are aaaaall of the best indoor house plants that I’d recommend for a beginner to get started with. I promise with even the smallest amount of effort, you can make any one of these plants thrive.”
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Nell Foster

Nell Foster

Indoor Floor Plants: 10 Easy Care Large Houseplants30 November 2024 · Updated 29 January 2025

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“I hope you find this list helpful and give at least one of these houseplants a try to add to or start your indoor garden. You’ll be living surrounded by a gorgeous green jungle in no time!”
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Emma Loker

Emma Loker

20 Best Houseplants for Indoors (Trending in 2026)13 July 2023 · Updated 30 December 2023

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“By understanding the needs of each plant, you can create a beautiful, healthy, and thriving indoor garden that not only elevates your mood but also enhances your environment.”
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Jackie Kearney

Jackie Kearney

The Best House Plant20 June 2023

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“Choosing the right variety of house plant can seem overwhelming, but it is also essential to your success in your plant adventure. To help you select that perfect plant, we scored these options on their aesthetics, state of arrival and shipping, maintenance, hardiness, and growth.”
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Amelia Mularz

Amelia Mularz

The 13 Best Indoor Plants for Gorgeous Greenery and Healthier Air17 January 2025

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“I always recommend starting with a snake plant or pothos—they’re nearly indestructible and perfect for beginners,” Barreto says. For anyone who travels often and can’t keep up with demanding watering schedules, Barreto has another recommendation.”
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Emily Gaines

10 Must-Have Indoor House Plants for Gardeners and Plant Lovers30 July 2024 · Updated 22 July 2026

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“Now that you know the benefits of keeping houseplants, let’s discuss ten must-have indoor houseplants you may consider bringing home.”
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Justin Hancock A Guide

5 of the Best Houseplants for Beginners

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“What makes snake plant (also commonly called Sanseveria, mother-in-law’s tongue) one of the best houseplants for beginners is that you can grow it practically anywhere.”
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Rosa Andrade

5 Tropical Houseplants that Bring the Rainforest Indoors16 September 2025 · Updated 12 March 2026

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“Here’s five tropical houseplants that bring the rainforest indoors—and tips on how to care for them!”
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Lisa Bonny

The 7 Best Indoor House Plants11 May 2020 · Updated 6 April 2026

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“The snake plant is perfect for anyone who struggles to keep plants alive. It is very tolerant of neglect, and they survive well in low light levels. In fact, the snake plant does best when it is allowed to dry out a bit in between waterings.”
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Andre Kritikos

Seven Unkillable Houseplants for Novices30 January 2022 · Updated 20 October 2022

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“In fact, it can be very satisfying watching your plant grow and flourish. Plants are a lot easier to care for than it may seem. Actually, the majority of indoor plant deaths are caused by over-care than neglecting.”
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A. D.

Top 15 Best Indoor Plants That Are Easy to Care For16 April 2025

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“Some plants can thrive even when you forget to water them for a week. Others are perfectly content in that north-facing corner you thought was too dark for anything green.”
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Abhishek Rana

10 Popular House Plants for Beginners20 March 2010 · Updated 12 August 2026

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“Resilient and adaptable, the snake plant is a great choice of houseplants for beginners (or anyone who forgets to water their plants). It can survive in various lighting conditions, from low light to bright sunlight, and only needs to be watered every few weeks.”
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Tom Knight

18 Best Large Indoor Plants For your HomeUpdated 16 May 2026

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“If you have low light, look at the Kentia Palm. If you are a beginner, start with the Rubber Plant. If you have limited floor space, the Mini Monstera is for you.”
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Cindy Taylor

Best Indoor Plants for Canadian Homes (That Survive Winter)26 August 2026 · Updated 29 August 2026

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“The best indoor plants for a Canadian home are the ones that match the light you actually have, not the light you wish you had. For a dim north-facing room: snake plant, cast-iron plant, heart-leaf philodendron. For an east window: moth orchid, African violet, Boston fern.”
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