10 Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Home

Nothing brings a room together quite like a plant (or many a whole lot of plants, if you’re feeling ambitious). Plants have the power to instantly make any space feel more homey and put together, and they’re the perfect solution for when you’re staring at an empty corner, bookshelf, or mantel and aren’t sure what to put there. But in order to enjoy the benefits of plants you have to be able to keep them alive, and for a lot of people, that’s easier said than done. The solution: low-maintenance plants that are just as stunning as their high-maintenance peers but are suitable for beginner plant parents—or just anyone who tends to have more of a black thumb than a green one.

So where should you start? We’ve rounded up some of the best low-maintenance plants for your home, featuring lots of options for when you want something that looks great but doesn’t require a degree in botany to care for.

A quick guide to the houseplants that are easy to love and hard to kill.

Jade Plant

Cast Iron Plant

Aloe Vera

Snake Plant

Pilea Peperomioides

ZZ Plant

Prayer Plant

Spider Plant

Pothos

Monstera Deliciosa

Being a plant lover doesn’t have to mean committing yourself to a round-the-clock care schedule. We love these low-maintenance plants for their relaxed requirements—and the fact that all of them can make a seriously stunning statement wherever you place them.

Looking for more plant advice? Check out our quick guide to choosing indoor plants for your home.