Taking care of house plants can be stressful because without the right amount of attention and care, the plants will die on you.
Without the correct knowledge, you can either go overboard by over-watering your plants or be like me, and neglect them so much that they dry up and die.
This is an issue because plants are a good decorative addition to the home and they can boost your mood, productivity, concentration and creativity. They can also reduce stress, fatigue, and help clean the air in your home.
Those good energies all go out the window though if you let your plants die. Here are some low maintenance plants that will not die on you easily.
Aloe plant
One of the best indoor companions you can get is an aloe plant. The succulent with long pointed leaves is easy to look after and easy on the eyes. It also has medicinal properties which will come in handy if you have a burn or skin irritation.
To take care of it aloe needs a lot of light, even artificial light will do. Normal room temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius, will help keep your plant alive. For the best results avoid frequently watering the plant because it survives better in dry soil.
Jade plant
Continuing with the succulents theme, a jade plant has thick, lush leaves and very interesting branches. It grows slowly and has the potential to live for over 70 years making it the perfect companion for growing families.
Similar to aloe, jade plants don’t require a lot of water, so ensure that the soil is kept somewhat dry. The plant thrives in bright light and ordinary room temperatures. The chances of this plant dying on you are very slim.
Peace lily
This evergreen plant is perfect for those who want to add a splash of colour to their space as this house plant has dark leaves and white flowers. The popular plant can be found in most homes and offices because of how low maintenance it is. It thrives in low humidity and low light, so if you have a humble apartment without a lot of windows then this will be perfect.
Ensure to keep the soil moist and your new friend will live long.
Snake plant
The air filtering plant might be one of the easiest to maintain. Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, the plant has leaves that grow upright and will rarely bloom white flowers.
You don’t need to do much to ensure this plant survives life with you, it survives in a range of lighting conditions. Just ensure that the soil is somewhat dry. The plant will survive at normal room temperatures.
Fiddle-leaf fig
This fiddle or violin lookalike is a very popular house plant, mostly because it is so Instagrammable. The beautiful indoor tree has large, dark green leaves that thrive under bright to medium light.
Luckily for you, if the plant is not doing well you will notice it go pale and when that happens just move it to a less bright spot. It thrives in temperatures between 18 to 23 degrees Celsius and somewhat dry soil.
Heartleaf philodendron
Perfect for homes with bookshelves and high ceilings, the trailing house plant will bring a beautiful element into your home. Similar to the snake plant you don’t have to worry about keeping it in sunlight because it survives in a range of lighting conditions.
For the best results ensure that the soil is dry between watering, do not keep the soil wet constantly. Other than that it will survive normal room temperatures.
This plant, much like the others on this list, is one of those that is really hard to kill so it’s perfect for anyone that struggles with keeping plants alive.
