A guide to easy care houseplants

If a prize were available for the most tolerant plant, the snake plant would certainly be one of the frontrunners. Sansevieria care is very straightforward. With up to 70 varieties, these plants can be neglected for weeks at a time; yet, with their strappy leaves and architectural shape, they still look fresh. Additionally, they can survive low light levels, drought and have few insect problems.
NASA research has even shown that snake plants are able to help keep the air inside your home clean, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene. In short, they are the perfect houseplants.

With it's huge, Instagrammable, glossy, dark green leaves the Monstera Deliciosa, also known by its common name “Swiss cheese plant,” is a striking addition to any room. It’s a woody vine that grows in the tropics of North and South America, where it can reach 70 feet tall. But it’s also a popular houseplant because it’s generally unfussy and has few pests or diseases. Its gorgeous leaves, which develop holes that give it its whimsical name, may grow up to three feet wide! It's a great plant for newbies and experienced plant parents alike.

Marantas are grown for their bold and striking foliage. The oval, variegated leaves are intricately patterned in a range of colours and patterns that look like an artist’s brushstrokes. The undersides of the leaves are often dark red. Marantas are nicknamed prayer plants – they close up their leaves at night, like hands in prayer, before opening them up again at dawn. This daily movement is known as nyctinasty and is fascinating to witness.
Although not particular about growing conditions, you will have the best luck if you locate it in a sunny spot with consistently warm temperatures.