Best Indoor Plants for Beginners
If this is your beginning to owning indoor-plants, or you’ve accidentally killed a few in the past, here is a list of hardy houseplants that tend to be more forgiving and perfect for beginners. In this guide, we cover some of the best plants for when you are just starting out!
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
The ultimate “hard to kill” houseplant. You could try, but it would probably still live. Snake plants tolerate low light, missed waterings, and temperature changes — ideal for new plant parents. Forgot to water? Been on holiday and neglected it? It’ll most likely live.
Why beginners love it:
Very low-maintenance
Thrives in low light
Excellent air-purifying plant
Not a pet friendly plant - be mindful, keep out of pet’s reach
ZZ Plant
Shiny, thick leaves and almost zero care required. The ZZ plant lives up to its name. This easy plant survives low light and long periods without water.
Very drought resistant - they have tuberous roots
Tolerates all average home humidity levels
Toxic to pets and children (be mindful)
Remove indoor toxins!
Care tip: Water only when the soil is completely dry.
Not a pet friendly plant - be mindful, keep out of pet’s reach
Pothos (Devil’s Ivy)
Fast-growing, trailing and adaptable. A favourite among beginners. Pothos can be styled around the home in many different ways, from climbing upwards, to sitting in a macrame plant hanger!
Beginners love it because:
Grows in low or bright light
Easy to propagate
Very tolerant of inconsistent care
Not a pet friendly plant - be mindful, keep out of pet’s reach
Spider Plant
A classic indoor plant that thrives in bathrooms, kitchens, or bright rooms.
Water when the top soil feels dry
Grows in low lighting (but a little slower)
Moderate to high humidity
This plant is pet friendly!
Peace Lily
Beautiful, lush, and great for improving indoor air quality.
Thrives in bright, indirect light
Can live in low lighting but will produce less flowers!
High Humidity loving plant!
We would recommend misting the leaves occasionally
Care tip: Water when the leaves droop slightly — they’re good at telling you what they need.
Not a pet friendly plant - be mindful, keep out of pet’s reach