baby rubber plant
Strong Points
make flowers bloomDisadvantages of allowing pets
Must be rotated for uniform growth
Wednesday: once a week
This sweet houseplant has a secret. It produces green spikes and white flowers during spring. However, avoid direct sunlight as too much light will burn the leaves. This is a tropical plant, so the warmer the environment (and less drafts) the better.
Hoya Public Calix 'Splash'
Strong PointsDisadvantages: Low maintenancetoxic to animals
Watering: About once a week to once every 10 days
While most houseplants require plenty of sunlight to grow, this Hoya variety prefers high humidity instead. Keep it moist by grouping it with other houseplants or placing it in a tray with water and pebbles. Lively Root recommends using plant food or fertilizer once a month to ensure strong growth of new leaves.
english ivy
Strong Pointsfollow the vineDisadvantages of air purificationCan become overgrown if not maintained
Wednesday: once a week
Ideal for bathrooms and other high-humidity environments, English ivy does not require bright sunlight to grow and is a low-maintenance plant. This plant grows quickly in the wild, so we recommend placing it in a hanging planter or using vine supports to encourage new growth.
Related: 15 indoor climbing plants that will make your home look luxurious
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Stromante Trio Star
Strong PointsEasy to cleanDisadvantages of air purificationprone to root rot
Wednesday: About once every two weeks
This colorful specimen in shades of white, pink, and green has large variegated leaves. This plant requires little watering and indirect light, making it perfect for houseplant beginners. Plant in a pot slightly larger than the seedling pot to allow the roots to grow.
Philodendron Prince of Orange
Philodendron Prince of Orange
Strong Pointsbeautiful coloringIdeal for north facing windowstoxic to animals
Wednesday: Every 2 weeks from the 10th
This type of philodendron has leaves that mimic the colors of a wonderful sunset. However, over time, the leaves slowly turn a rich green or copper hue. Ideal for indirect light or near a north-facing window. You can tell if this plant needs more sunlight by whether new leaves are growing without bright pigmentation.
Related: How to grow and care for philodendron plants
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Pothos 'Njoy'
Strong Pointsunique coloringSubsequent vine consNeeds more frequent watering
Wednesday: 1-2 times a week
With its stunning variegated leaves and trailing vines, this pothos is perfect for adding different shades of green to your houseplant collection. Give this plant indirect sunlight and hang it high to keep the vines looking pretty.
Related: How to grow and care for pothos plants
large snake black coral
large snake black coral
Credit: The SillProsWater is only needed once a monthDrought resistant Disadvantagestoxic to pets
Watering: Water every 2 to 3 weeks, allowing the soil to dry before watering.
House Beautiful deputy editor Jessica Cherner acquired The Sill's snake plant in July 2020, and it's still thriving in its original upcycled planter. “I bought the plants because I wanted to add a little color and vibrancy to my apartment, but I didn't want to spend more than a few minutes tending to them here and there,” she says. “I literally water it every six to eight weeks and that's all I need.”
If you have pets, you may want to keep them away from snake plants. Snake plants are not fatally poisonous, but they can make your cat or dog sick if they bite even a few times.
Related: How to Care for a Snake Plant
rabbit foot fern
rabbit foot fern
Credit: RootedProsSafe for petsGreat for plant beginners ConsLeaves will burn if exposed to direct sunlight
Wednesday: once a week
With leaves resembling a rabbit's foot (often known as a good luck charm), the rabbit fern grows best in indirect light and humid conditions. If your bathroom has a window, that's an ideal spot for this fast-growing plant. However, avoid placing it near a window as direct sunlight will burn the leaves.
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prayer plant
prayer plant
Credit: American Plant ExchangeProsPets allowedCons of improving air qualityEasy to water
Wednesday: once every two weeks
Prayer plants of varying sizes get their name from the way their leaves open and close as the sun rises and sets. Although changing leaves may seem finicky, caring for this hardy plant is surprisingly easy. Additionally, it acts as a natural air purifier. Water when the top quarter of the soil is dry.
Aglaonema's wish
Aglaonema's wish
Credit: The SillProsA beautiful pot is also included.Grows well in bright indirect light ConsToxic to cats, dogs, and horses
Wednesday: Once every 7-10 days
It is the most durable indoor plant on the market, grows well in low light conditions, and only needs fertilization once or twice a year, making it ideal for novice gardeners. In fact, these plants don't even need natural light to grow. It survives under artificial light as well. It also grows best in dry air, so it's one of the plants you don't want to decorate your bathroom with. Unfortunately, Aglaonema is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, so keep it out of reach of your pets.
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lucky bamboo
lucky bamboo
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Watering: once a week, enough to cover the roots
Said to bring good luck and wealth, this lucky bamboo requires light but will thrive in shady locations. But its best feature is its ability to remove benzene, trichlorethylene, and formaldehyde from the air while also acting as a natural humidifier. It's toxic to cats and dogs, so keep Lucky Bamboo safe by keeping it out of reach.
benjamina ficus tree
benjamina ficus tree
Credit: Brighter BloomsProsReaches heights up to 3 feetGrows well in bright indirect light ConsNo delivery to Arizonatoxic to pets
Watering: 2-3 times a week
This fast-growing tree will liven up any room in your home. Just make sure to give them plenty of water. Fill a deep planter with well-drained soil, and add plenty of water when the top few inches of soil are dry. They do well with indirect light, so instead of placing them next to a window, choose a corner that gets plenty of diffused light. Ficus trees are poisonous to cats and dogs.
bromeliad plant
bromeliad plant
Credit: Daniella Duncan
Watering: Once the soil is dry, about once a week
This houseplant can actually survive under fluorescent light alone and will even thrive in humid environments such as bathrooms. But that's not why we love bromeliads. It can grow on the ground, on rocks, or on other plants or trees. How cool is that? It's also non-toxic to dogs and cats, making it one of our favorite plants.
Related: 10 Best Types of Bromeliads to Grow
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devil's ivy golden pothos
devil's ivy golden pothos
Credit: Jatuphot Phuatawee
Water: 1 glass of water per week
Devil's Ivy Golden Pothos (also known as pothos, which means “longing” in Greek) gets its name from the plant's unique ability to grow vines even in the worst of conditions. Due to its strong power, this plant is recommended to be kept alone indoors rather than grown outdoors with other plants. Outdoor use may kill other plants. Store in bright, indirect sunlight and out of reach of cats and dogs, as ingestion can be fatal.
Maranta's Red Prayer
Maranta's Red Prayer
Credit: The SillProsIncludes free shippingnon-toxic to petsCons Thrives in Low to Medium LightRequires a lot of humidity
Wednesday: once a week
The Maranta red prayer plant prefers bright light, but can handle low light as well. The only downside to minimal light is that the leaves are lackluster, but this does not indicate a problem. It's simply a side effect of low light conditions. These plants can be a bit picky, as they require a lot of humidity to grow. It's also non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you can safely leave greenery on the floor.
madagascar dragon tree
madagascar dragon tree
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Credit: Wayfair
Wednesday: once a week
Its spiky leaves, which grow upwards and have a prominent red outline, make it a very impressive plant, but it can be damaged by too much direct sunlight. Keep the leaves healthy by placing them far away from windows that get the most sunlight. It grows best in areas that receive plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. Madagascan dragon tree is not known to cause problems in dogs, but it can cause drooling, vomiting, weakness, loss of coordination, and dilated pupils in cats.
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spider plant
spider plant
Credit: Williams SonomaProsnon-toxic to petsGrows in bright to moderate indirect sunlight Conssoil must be kept moist
Wednesday: once a week
Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants because they are so adaptable and so easy to grow. As for care, it's very simple. Simply place your spider plant in a room with bright to moderate light at a temperature that is comfortable for everyone, including you. Temperatures that are too hot or too cold can cause early death of your spider plant. One more thing: Always try to keep the soil slightly moist. (You may want to buy a spray bottle.) Finally, these plants are not toxic to cats or dogs, so nothing will happen to your pet if they occasionally munch on the leaves.
wax plant
wax plant
Credit: Houseplant ShopProsnon-toxic to petsDisadvantages of thriving in bright indirect lightLeaves tend to get sticky
Wednesday: once a week
Hoya, or wax plant, is not a picky houseplant. It grows in bright places, but it also grows in dark places without any problems. It's also very easy to maintain, and if you forget to water it for a while, it can come back to life. A word of advice: Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings, as too wet soil will cause the leaves to fall off. Wax plants are not toxic to dogs or cats, so if they fall and your pet eats them, they'll probably live to tell the tale.
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