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The perfect plants for newbies
If you want to choose beautiful, easy care indoor plants for your home, this article can help. I’m going to tell you
about 29 of the best houseplants for beginners that are easy to care for and will look amazing in your home. I’ve
included some of my all-time favorites that I know you will love.
What are the best houseplants for beginners?
Low-maintenance houseplants that are easy to grow and require minimal care
are good choices for beginners. The best houseplants for beginners include Peperomia, Spider Plant, ZZ plant, and
Phalaenopsis Orchids.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned gardener, you will undoubtedly enjoy a plant that looks great without demanding
too much of your time and attention. You should also look for a plant that doesn’t suffer too many issues and
sensitivities either. Below we take a closer look at some of the best easy care indoor plants.
- Peperomia
The Peperomia is a great feature piece on a table, desk or shelf. There are over 1000 species of Peperomia to choose from and they come with thick waxy drought-tolerant leaves in variegated, solid, or marbled red, purple, gray, or green shades. - Jew Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina)
The Wandering Jew makes for a good beginner’s houseplant mostly because it is considered ‘difficult to kill’. This attractive plant, native to Mexico, has striped leaves and shows growth on the upper surface. Purple growth is new growth whereas green growth is older growth. The easy-to-grow Wandering Jew is a flowering plant that typically blooms purple, pink, and white, in spring or early summer. - Cactus Houseplants
Cacti and succulents make for great starter plants for beginners. As succulents, they have very low-maintenance needs and are therefore ideal for those who forget to water and care for plants. - ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamifolia)
The ZZ Plant is hardy with sharp, pointy dark green leaves that are waxy, smooth and shiny. It is mainly a foliage plant, rarely blooming in mid-summer with small, demure white flowers and never growing more than 3ft tall. For beginners looking for an ultra-tough house plant, the ZZ Plant is a great choice. - Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides)
If you have a shelf or desk that needs a bit of greenery, the Chinese Money Plant or Pilea Peperomioides, often only growing to 10-12 inches in height, is the perfect choice. The Chinese Money Plant is a fairly rare and sought-after plant in the US, so if you are lucky enough to know someone with one, ask for a cutting. Its rarity doesn’t come from the plant being hard to grow – in fact, it’s quite an easy plant to care for.
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