People find growing houseplants at home as a way of relieving stress. If you are looking to grow one at home, here are the houseplants that are easiest to care for.

You may not like to grow any plant at home for several reasons. You probably had bad experience in the past in growing indoor plants, or you never want to keep one because you are not good in plants.

No matter what your reason is, never be dismayed because there are lots of houseplants out there that are easy to grow. The key is to find the type of plant that suits your space and your style. If you want a plant that does not require too much attention, or you want one that can tolerate drought or extreme weather, there are plants that are right for you.

Here are the 9 easiest houseplants that anyone can grow:

Monstera

Monstera is a tropical plant that is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It can also thrive well in spaces with different light conditions.

Signs that the plant needs attention: Leaves that suddenly become crispy show that the plant is sunburned or dehydrated. Leaves that are turning yellow show that the plant is overwatered. Monstera plant can easily bounce back.

Sansevieria

Sansevieria is a type of plant that needs more light to grow long and tall. However, it can thrive in all types of light conditions, even in spaces with low to medium light, or in areas where it gets direct and full sunlight. The plant is also drought-tolerant and easy-to-maintain.

Signs it needs attention: Leaves are turning yellow, becoming droopy, and unpleasant smell signal that it is overwatered.

ZZ Plant

ZZ Plants are easy-to-care for because they can thrive well in any types of light and room temperature. They also do not require too much water. In fact, they want dry environment.

Signs it needs attention: Leaves are turning yellow, and this is because of overwatering.

Spider Plant

Spider Plant is tolerant of low to medium light, as well as bright, indirect light. It can also thrive in dry environment.

Signs it needs attention: Leaves are drooping because it lacks water, while yellow or brown leaves show that the plant is overwatered.

Philodendron Heartleaf

Philodendron Heartleaf is an easy-to-maintain plant. It requires low to medium light or indirect light. When exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves become burned. However, it requires plenty of water, but it can tolerate dry conditions once in a while.

Signs it needs attention: Leaves are turning yellow due to overwatering.

Hedgehog Aloe

Hedgehog Aloe, a plant related with Aloe Vera, is a drought-tolerant type of plant. It can thrive in any spots, whether outdoors or indoors.

Signs it needs attention: Leaves dry out when under watered, while yellow leaves show that the plant is overwatered.

Dracaena Giganta

Dracaena Giganta is a type of plant that prefers low to medium light. It does not require too much water, too, making it an ideal plant to grow at home. Room temperature and some humidity benefit the plant.

Signs it needs attention: The tips of the leaves become brown due to low humidity.

Ponytail Palm

Ponytail Palm is a succulent plant, thus it is drought-tolerant. It requires watering when it is only dry, and it loves the direct sunlight.

Aglaonemas

Aglaonemas plant loves the bright light, but not the direct light from the sun. Consistent and regular watering benefits the plant. The plant brightens up any room or spaces because of its attractive foliage.  

Signs it needs attention: Brown spots on leaves or tips of the leaf are because of high iodine content in water.

Houseplants for Your Home

Are you inspired now to give houseplants a try? Learn more about which types of plants are best for every room or space in your home. Don’t forget to read the instructions and tips on how to grow indoor plants and how to prevent them from wilting.