the trendiest indoor plants
Stag fern
the trendiest indoor plants
Stag fern
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This striking houseplant became famous on Joanna Gaines' Instagram in 2022. You can also find giant stag ferns attached to trees for unique and lively wall decoration. In USDA hardiness zones 9 and above, it can be grown outdoors in dappled shade as long as it doesn't freeze.
Related: Here's a guide to caring for stag ferns.
Sun exposure: bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: No
Fun fact: These plants are happiest in warm, humid conditions.
The best indoor plants for beginners
jade plant
The best indoor plants for beginners
jade plant
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Succulents such as the popular Crassula ovata, also known as the jade plant, are perfect for houseplant beginners. It is highly durable, requires little water, and stays green all year round.
Sun exposure: bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: With proper care, this plant can live for decades.
Related: The best pet-friendly houseplants
Ornamental plants perfect for edible fruits
calamandine orange
Ornamental plants perfect for edible fruits
calamandine orange
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It may be small, but it's definitely impressive! This dwarf citrus tree produces fragrant flowers and sweet-tart fruit that can be harvested to make jam or used to garnish cocktails.
Sun exposure: bright direct sunlight
Toxic to pets: Yes
Helpful Tip: If you don't have bright windows and are exposed to direct sunlight most of the day, use a grow light.
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The best “immortal” indoor plants
succulent box paddle plant
The best “immortal” indoor plants
succulent box paddle plant
“This little-known succulent deserves to take over America's living rooms,” says Tovah Martin, author of The Unexpected Houseplant. Puddle plants (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora) boast wavy, red-tipped leaves that look like one giant flower. “It's also virtually impossible to kill,” Martin added.
Sun exposure: bright light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Useful Tip: Place a layer of pebbles and activated charcoal in the bottom of the pot, then fill the pot with potting soil to help with drainage.Then, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Related: Complete guide to growing succulents
Succulent box heart string (Ceropegia woodii)
Succulent box heart string (Ceropegia woodii)
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This trailing houseplant is a favorite of gardener and Instagram influencer Melissa Lalo Johnson (@fancyflowerfarmer). “My heart string dangles over many tiers of bookshelves, hanging freely about five feet below the bottom shelf,” she says.
Sun exposure: bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: Direct sunlight will cause this plant's leaves to burn.
The most Instagrammable houseplant
pearl necklace
The most Instagrammable houseplant
pearl necklace
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This charming succulent looks exactly like a necklace of pearls. The long hanging stems look great on Instagram.
Exposure to sunlight: bright indirect or direct light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: This plant prefers direct sunlight, but it will do well in a room with bright indirect light as long as it's within a few feet of a bright window.
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The best houseplants for the bathroom
air plants
The best houseplants for the bathroom
air plants
As you might have guessed, air plants don't need soil. All you need is bright indirect light. There are over 600 types, so you're sure to find your favorite! Sometimes it needs to be soaked or soaked.
Sun exposure: bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: No
Helpful Tip: Display in a hanging terrarium attached to an ornamental tree or in a ceramic container.
Related: How to care for air plants
best tabletop indoor tree
ponytail palm
best tabletop indoor tree
ponytail palm
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Ponytail palms (Beuacarnea recurvata), nicknamed for their ponytail-like leaves, store water in their roots, so they can be tolerated even if you forget to water them for a week or two.
Sun exposure: bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: No
Useful Tip: To avoid overwatering, wait until the top few inches of soil are dry before watering again.
Related: How to grow and care for indoor palm plants
Indoor plants perfect for low light
ZZ plant
Indoor plants perfect for low light
ZZ plant
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ZZ plants are beautiful to look at and tolerate incredibly low light levels. Water sparingly and only when the top few inches of soil are dry.
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Useful trivia: This plant tolerates low light, but if it seems to be struggling, move it to a brighter area of your home.
Related: How to take care of your ZZ plant
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Ideal for long-lasting flowers
Sil Phalaenopsis
Ideal for long-lasting flowers
Sil Phalaenopsis
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Orchids are easy to grow once you know how to care for them. The flowers are long-lasting and will send out new flower stalks if you are patient and provide the right conditions.
Sun exposure: bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: No
Useful Tip: Feed your plant with orchid food regularly to encourage flowering.
Related: 22 types of orchids that are perfect for houseplants
The best indoor plant with low maintenance
snake factory
Best award for low-maintenance indoor plant
snake factory
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Don't have a green thumb? No problem. Snake plants are virtually indestructible. In fact, we'd be impressed if you could beat this. They prefer medium to bright indirect light, but are also surprisingly adaptable to low light levels.
Sun exposure: low, medium, or bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: The only way to ensure this plant dies is to overwater it. Allow it to dry almost completely between watering.
Related: How to Care for a Snake Plant
The best indoor plants for your home office
Sil peperomia obtusifolia
The best indoor plants for your home office
Sil peperomia obtusifolia
Credit: The Sill
With thick, glossy green leaves, you're sure to have space on your desk for this cute, pet-friendly plant. It can even be used in small bathrooms as long as there is enough light.
Sun exposure: bright indirect light
Toxic to pets: No
Useful Tip: The fleshy leaves retain moisture, so allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
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The perfect indoor tree to fill the corner of your room
The Sill Parlor Palm
The perfect indoor tree to fill the corner of your room
The Sill Parlor Palm
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Although it may start out as a small plant, less than a foot tall, the parlor palm (Chamaedrea elegans) can grow to a size of up to 6 feet tall over time. It has been popular since Victorian times as it is one of the least labor intensive palms to grow indoors.
Sun exposure: moderate to bright indirect light, tolerates low indirect light
Toxic to pets: No
Useful Tip: Be careful not to overwater. Allow it to dry between watering.
Fastest growing indoor plant award
Costa Farm Money Tree
Fastest growing indoor plant award
Costa Farm Money Tree
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Money trees, said to bring good luck, are surprisingly easy to care for. Prefers medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light levels. Rotate the pot weekly to ensure more even growth.
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: No
Useful Tip: If you grow your plants in too dim light, they will stretch and become mushy.
Related: How to take care of your money tree
best colorful indoor plants
Costa Farms Aglaonema
best colorful indoor plants
Costa Farms Aglaonema
Credit: Costa Farm
If you are looking for pretty pink leaves, this plant is for you. It is one of the easiest houseplants to care for and seems to thrive with neglect and low light.
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Tip: Water every 10 days when the soil is almost dry.
Related: How to grow and care for a pink princess philodendron
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American Plant Exchange Monstera deliciosa
American Plant Exchange Monstera deliciosa
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This is a remarkable plant! Monsteras, whose leaves split widely as they grow, are perfect houseplants for rooms with plenty of light. They will be even happier if you let them climb a moss pole.
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: This plant can get quite large in a few years, so give it plenty of space.
best floor plant
Costa Farms Bird of Paradise
Best floor plant
Costa Farms Bird of Paradise
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Forget about fussy fiddle leaf figs. Bird of Paradise is incredibly low-maintenance and makes for a hassle-free (and inexpensive!) houseplant.
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: This plant prefers dry conditions, so be careful not to get it too wet.
Related: How to grow Bird of Paradise plants indoors
Best easy to grow indoor plants
Costa Farms Heartleaf Philodendron
Best easy to grow indoor plants
Costa Farms Heartleaf Philodendron
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Heartleaf philodendrons are one of the easiest plants to care for that you will ever grow. With its lovely heart-shaped leaves, this plant is perfect for a tabletop or bookshelf.
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: This plant can tolerate low light levels, but it won't grow as vigorously.
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Best Large Indoor Plant
Costa Farm's Little Monstera Plant
Best Large Indoor Plant
Costa Farm's Little Monstera Plant
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Little Monstera (Monstera adansonii) is a vine with split leaves that resemble Swiss cheese, which is another common name. Perfect if you don't have space for a full-sized Monstera deliciosa.
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: If you let something climb, the leaves will grow larger and more dramatically.
Best Vining Indoor Plants
pet plants cindapsus
Best Vining Indoor Plants
pet plants cindapsus
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Also known as Silver Satin Pothos, this vine has beautiful silver spots and a vine-like shape (it's not actually a pothos, it just looks like one!). Super easy to grow!
Sun exposure: medium to bright, indirect light
Toxic to pets: Yes
Fun fact: This plant adapts well to low light levels, but its growth is not very vigorous.
Arricca Elin SanSone writes about health and lifestyle topics such as prevention, country living, and Women's Day. She has a passion for gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with her loved ones and dogs.
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