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Low maintenance, hardy houseplants that can withstand neglect \u2013 perfect for anyone lacking a green thumb!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indoor plants can brighten up a room and help to purify the air in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some houseplants can be tricky to grow, but these 10 indoor plants are low maintenance and easy to care for so they\u2019re perfect for beginner gardeners and anyone that struggles to keep plants alive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10 EASY CARE INDOOR PLANTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Air Plants (Tillandsia spp.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air Plants<\/a> are the ultimate low maintenance plant because they don\u2019t need soil or water to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air plants are able to absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can place them in a terrarium, bowl or on a bed of pebbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air plants may need the occasional misting during hot weather but other than that they\u2019ll grow happily on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peace Lily<\/a> is one of the most popular and easy to care for indoor plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re great for purifying the air in your home and a study by NASA has found that they filter ammonia, formaldehyde and benzene. [1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will let you know when they need water by drooping their leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace Lily like humidity so they do well growing in a bathroom and they can be misted during hot dry weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace Lily can be divided and re-potted to create new plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aloe Vera<\/a> is a type of succulent that has upright fleshy green leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s able to store moisture in its leaves, so it doesn\u2019t need to be watered often. Check the potting mix with your finger to make sure it\u2019s dry before watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloe Vera is a great low maintenance plant that will thrive in a well-lit spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloe Vera can be propagated from the \u2018pups\u2019 (baby plants) that grow around the base of the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Chain of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chain of Hearts<\/a>, also known as Rosary Vine is a beautiful trailing plant with heart shaped leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s perfect for hanging pots and shelves and doesn\u2019t require much maintenance. It prefers to dry out between waterings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chain of Hearts can grow to several metres long so it may need trimming occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jade plant<\/a> also known as the Money plant is a succulent with thick rounded leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re a low maintenance plant that can live for years in the same pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jade plants like to grow in well-lit areas and prefer to dry out between waterings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Mother-In-Law\u2019s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mother-In-Law’s-Tongue<\/a>, also known as Snake plant is a type of succulent that has long, sword shaped leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re easy to care for and can tolerate low light conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mother-In-Law\u2019s Tongue does best in well drained pots and doesn\u2019t like to be overwatered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be propagated from leaf cuttings or by dividing the clumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spider plants<\/a> are fast growing and hardy plants that get their name from the new growth (spiderettes) that hang down from the plant, like little spiders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These low maintenance plants are adaptable to many different conditions and they\u2019re great for humid bathrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spider plants also look great in hanging baskets or placed on a shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spider plants can be propagated from the mini spider plants they produce.  Just place them on top of moist soil, while still attached to the plant and they will form roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 10 Easy To Propagate Houseplants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rubber plants<\/a> are a popular houseplant because they\u2019re low maintenance and fast growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have large glossy green leaves and some varieties have burgundy, cream or pink variegated leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubber plants like bright, indirect light and need to be watered weekly in warm weather but watering can be reduced during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The large leaves attract dust so they need to be wiped or dusted occasionally<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubber plants grow fast, so they may need to be re-potted every few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cyclamen<\/a> has beautiful green foliage and blooms with pink, white and purple flowers during the cooler months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It prefers to grow in a well-lit area but away from direct sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyclamen is susceptible to rot, so try not to wet the leaves or flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to water Cyclamen is by filling a saucer underneath the pot to be drawn up by the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Water Cyclamen Plants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arrowhead plant<\/a>, also known as Goosefoot plant is a low maintenance indoor plant that can be trained to grow up a support and it also looks beautiful cascading over the side of a hanging basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They don\u2019t need much ongoing care and can be kept in the same pot for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potting mix should be allowed to dry out in between watering and they can be misted in hot weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final Thoughts on Easy Care Indoor Plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These houseplants are a great choice for beginner gardeners and anyone that struggles to keep indoor plants alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as these plants have access to natural light and aren\u2019t overwatered, you\u2019ll be sure to enjoy their beauty for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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