Plants not only add aesthetic value to our homes but also offer benefits like stress reduction and productivity boosts. However, many people avoid indoor plants, fearing they require too much care. Lilylover offers a list of low-maintenance plants perfect for indoor settings:
1. Tillandsia (Air Plant)
Place in bright, indirect light. Water every 1-2 weeks with a 5-10 minute soak in room temperature or rainwater. It doesn’t need soil and will continue to bloom if cared for properly.
2. Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana
Thrives in full sun. Water only when the top few centimeters of soil are dry. It’s low-maintenance and needs minimal water, especially in winter.
3. Christmas Cactus
Prefers well-lit areas away from direct sunlight. Water only when the top of the soil is dry. To encourage blooms for the holidays, place in a dark room for 12 hours a day in the fall.
4. Coffea Arabica
Position near a window with some shade. Water weekly, keeping the soil from drying out completely. This hardy plant might produce coffee beans, though not enough for regular brewing.
5. Prayer Plant
Keep in a bright room but out of direct sunlight. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It thrives in humid environments; use a water container nearby to boost humidity if needed.
6. Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera Deliciosa)
Prefers indirect sunlight or filtered light. Water weekly, less often in fall and winter. It adapts well to indoor conditions and can grow large leaves if well cared for.
7. Moth Orchid
Place near a moderately bright windowsill. Water every 7-10 days. It blooms from late winter to spring and should be in a pot with good drainage.
8. Inchplant
Prefers partial shade but can tolerate sunny spots if the soil remains moist. Water twice a week, less in winter. It’s resilient and suited for average indoor conditions.
9. Bromeliads
Position a few feet from a window, avoiding direct sunlight. Water every 3-4 weeks, less in winter. They are drought-tolerant and adapt well to various humidity levels.
10. Schefflera
Needs a well-lit room with indirect sunlight. Water weekly, less in winter. Also known as umbrella plants, they need balanced moisture; avoid letting the soil become too dry or too wet.
