When you go on walks, do you find yourself getting happier the longer you’re in fresh air? When you get back inside, do you find yourself realizing how ‘stuffy’ it feels? Don’t just open up a window to get fresh air, buy an indoor plant to make fresh air!
No, we know you may be thinking ‘I am just not a plant person. I can never remember to water anything.’ We get that! Actually-we are that! That’s why we came up with a list of the easiest plants you could take care of, that will in return take care of you! It couldn’t be easier (cue the pun music)! We’ve got an indoor plant that is sure to fit almost every lifestyle! Add these indoor plants into your home and start breathing in fresher air!
Snake Plant
Care Level: Easy
Air-Purifying: Filters chemicals like benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene
Pet Friendly: No
Not only does this plant have leaves that resemble the look of snakeskin, but it is also very easy to care for! This plant is about as low-maintenance as it comes. It doesn’t require much watering and it can survive in lower light levels. If you live in an apartment or somewhere that doesn’t have much natural sunlight, this is the plant for you!
Birds Nest Fern
Care Level: Easy/Medium
Air-Purifying: Filters formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene
Pet Friendly: Yes
These gorgeous plants not only helps remove a lot of harsh chemicals but also thrives in humid and indirect sunlight environments. The preference for humid envirnments can make them seem a little more high maintenance but if you have a bathroom with a window, then you Birds Nest will feel right at home and thrive!
Aloe Vera
Care Level: Easy
Air-Purifying: Filters formaldehyde
Pet Friendly: No
Aloe Vera looks great, is very healing, and is super easy to care for. The ‘juice’ from the Aloe Vera has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are very healing for cuts, sunburns, and skin conditions. Care instructions include putting it in a medium sunlight spot and watering it every so often. Aloe loves to have very very dry soil so if you are someone who forgets to water your plants frequently, this is the perfect plant for you!
Philodendron Green
Care Level: Easy
Air-Purifying: Filters formaldehyde
Pet Friendly: No
This plant is very vine-like and can grow up to ten feet long! It looks gorgeous on a shelf or hanging planter, especially with its heart-shaped leaves! It does not require much sunlight or watering and is hardy compared to most plants.
Spider Plant
Care Level: Easy
Air-Purifying: Filters formaldehyde and xylene
Pet Friendly: Yes
The Spider Plant is a fun, easy-to-care-for plant that makes you feel like you are in the jungle! They sprout spiderettes (baby plants) that you can easily take and replant to start a new one! They like to be in bright light but not direct sunlight so just placing it in a room with windows will make your plant happy!
Rubber Tree
Care Level: Easy
Air-Purifying: Filters carbon dioxide, mold spores, and bacteria
Pet Friendly: No
This tree is so easy to take care of that you may think it’s fake! Despite the name of it being a rubber tree, it is in fact a real plant that is great for filtering the air! These trees are great for new plant parents because they don’t need much water, can thrive in partial sunlight, and can tolerate some degree of neglect compared to most plants. If you travel a lot, are not very good at remembering to water your plants, or you’re just becoming a plant parent for the first time, this would be a great plant for you!