Are you tired of killing every plant that enters your home? Try these plants, which are great for the botanically challenged.
If you want to add some live greenery to your indoor space but don’t want to spend every day caring for plants only to have them die, you need plants that are hard to kill. Some plants can withstand serious neglect, changes in temperature, and poor lighting to give you the green look and feeling you want without wilting and dying on you.
Pothos
One of the most popular plants for indoor spaces is Pothos. This plant is viny and green, giving you the look of a fern without the challenges of taking care of other ferns. Pothos is a versatile and hardy plant that’s easy to keep alive. It grows natively in the Solomon Islands and can be a wonderfully decorative plant for any space. The Pothos can help clean the air in your home and thrives in various conditions with minimal watering, making it perfect for most homes.
ZZ Plant
If you’re botanically challenged, you’ll want to add the ZZ plant to your home. This plant is native to East Africa and has waxy leaves that are smooth and glossy. The thick, upright stems and dark green primitive leaves can grow to more than three feet tall. The roots store water, which makes it resilient to neglect. The ZZ plant won’t die just because you forgot to water it for a week, which makes it great for most beginners and those who travel often and don’t have time to care for plants daily.
Ponytail Palm
A small palm tree can be a beautiful addition to your home, and most of these trees grow in traditionally tropical climates where there is plenty of moisture. The Ponytail Palm is native to eastern Mexico and has a bulbous base and long, curly leaves that give it a whimsical appearance. It’s not a true palm tree, but it’s a succulent, which makes it drought tolerant. This can be the ideal plant for you to enjoy in your home when you don’t want the traditional look of succulents but the benefits they bring.
Aloe Vera
The Aloe Vera plant is known for its medicinal properties and is commonly used to relieve sunburn. It’s also one of the most attractive succulents and a perfect plant for those who are botanically challenged. It has a striking appearance with thick, fleshy leaves that store water. This water storage makes it drought-resistant and a plant that you can ignore most of the time. Put the Aloe Vera plant in a sunny spot and water it occasionally to make it look its best.
Zebra Plant
The attractive stripes on the leaves of the Zebra Plant make it a wonderful addition to any home. It is a small succulent that’s native to South Africa. The leaves of the Zebra Plant are thick, dark green, and adorned with white horizontal stripes. This compact plant is low maintenance and ideal for small spaces, giving you the right plant for a small apartment or your desk. It thrives in bright light and doesn’t require much watering. Place it wherever you want and forget about it most of the time.
Jade Plant
The Jade Plant is a great choice if you’re botanically challenged, giving you a beautiful succulent that makes it easy to enjoy a lovely plant at any time of the year. The Jade Plant, also known as the money plant, is native to South Africa and Mozambique, where it is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The fleshy, thick leaves store water, ensuring it can survive drought conditions in the desert or in your home. It can tolerate many lighting conditions and requires minimal watering.
Yucca
The bold, spiky leaves and tree-like stem give the Yucca the look of a palm tree, but it certainly is not a palm. It can tolerate dry conditions and poor soil, which means you can grow it everywhere and enjoy it in your home. The Yucca plant loves bright light and doesn’t require much water to survive, making it the ideal plant for someone who doesn’t want to water their plants every few days or every week. The Yucca gives your home a tropical feeling without the humidity of the tropics.
If you’re botanically challenged, add some of these plants to your home. They are all easy to care for and don’t require much watering or care. Which of these hardy plants will become part of your home?
