Potted plants bring so much beauty, freshness and life to our homes. But sometimes we love them a little too much, especially when we overdo the watering. Even plants that come from wetter areas of the world can have problems in the drier air in our homes. However, some easy-care houseplants are extremely forgiving and undemanding when it comes to their growing conditions. Below are hardy houseplants that you can't kill - they even survive in your home!
Easy-care plants for your home – ivy
One of the best houseplants for low light, money plant is an easy-care climber with heart-shaped leaves. It feels just as at home in a basket as it does hanging over the edge of a table or shelf. The stems can grow tens of meters long over the years. Money plant is one of the houseplants that you can't kill and is often referred to asPlant for office spacechosen. Well, you could probably kill it if you really tried, but it is one of the most forgiving and hardy potted plants. It can survive for a long time without water, grows in light or dark rooms and is not disturbed by low humidity.
Tough houseplants you can't kill: peace lily
The peace lily (alsoSingle sheetcalled) is another popular choice for your apartment. It is an easy-care houseplant that tolerates low light, low humidity and irregular watering. Its glossy, lanceolate leaves arch gracefully from a central bundle of stems and can be solid green orbe colorfully colored. The white flowers are most commonly seen in summer but can appear at any time of the year.
Easy-care green plants that are indestructible – arched hemp
This little beauty (alsoMother-in-law's tonguecalled) thrives when neglected and can survive without water for about a month. It's perfect if you're a busy or forgetful gardener who still enjoys beautiful things around the house.The green planthas stiff, tall leaves and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. It loves a little sun and only needs watering when the soil feels dry. A good tip is to water around the edges of the pot rather than directly into the center of the plant.
Beautiful houseplants that you can't kill - tillandsias
These clever little plants don't need soil to grow. Instead, they cling to things like trees or rocks. They are perfect for those with limited space because you can place them in a hanging terrarium or place them in a bowl or on an ornament and let them grow. These plants need plenty of air to thrive, so don't overcrowd them. Protect them from direct sun and mist them with a spray bottle once or twice a week. Water the tillandsias every few weeks and then put them back in their place.
Indestructible potted plants – Philodendron
Bring the tropical feeling into your home with this popular plant. Once you find a place for your philodendron, you can almost forget about it. It is one of the longest-lasting houseplants around and can tolerate a little neglect. Water it no more than once a week and keep it out of direct sunlight to ensure it thrives.
Hard to kill aloe vera
Who doesn't love a plant that looks good, is hard to kill, and can even be useful? Tear off a leaf and use the gel on minor burns - you can even put the leaf in a plastic bag and store it in the fridge for up to five days. Avoid leaving your aloe plant in direct sunlight and water it every few weeks.
The amazing foliage of these potted plants will immediately delight you. The purple, green, pink and red leaves are a real eye-catcher. Calathea is not quite as easy to care for assome of the other plantson this list, but with a little TLC it's sure to become a favorite. Avoid direct sunlight (it can bleach the leaf pattern) and try to keep it in a place with high humidity. The soil must be moist, but not too wet. So try to water them in small amounts once a week.
Succulents for your apartment – money tree
You've probably seen these popular succulents on your travels. They are easy to care for and can last a long time with a little love. If the soil feels dry at the top, give your money tree a drink. But be careful not to water too much and to soften the soil. These plants store water in their leaves, so they can tolerate a little neglect. Be careful of the roots, which can easily rot and fall out of the pot.
Easy care potted tree – Calamondin Orange
A beautiful potted tree with dark green leaves, white flowers and golden fruits - the Calamondin orange is damn nice. Place them in a sunny room and water them weekly until summer - then you should let them outside anyway.
Easy-care houseplants that you can't kill - spider plant
The spider plant is an impressive potted plant for beginners. Perfect as a hanging plant or high on a shelf, it has beautiful green and white striped foliage and tends to be a bit thirsty. The spider plant turns pale when it needs a drink and recovers quickly.
