If you love lush indoor scenery and clean air but absolutely hate the idea of heavy-duty maintenance, this list of the best indoor house plants is one you should bookmark. These beauties are a stark departure from your typical outdoor perennials, focused more on air-cleaning greenery and gorgeous foliage.
We found indoor palms, breathtaking low-light house plants, succulents and so many other low-maintenance options. Just be prepared to want them all.
The best indoor house plants 2024:
Several of these plants also made our lists of the best gifts under $30 and the best gifts for men under $50. They’re all budget-friendly and gorgeously low-maintenance.
The Snake Plant
Also called mother-in-law’s tongue, this aptly-named beauty brings tropical vibes to indoor spaces of all kinds. It’s incredibly easy to grow and is ideal for forgetful types and those who travel often. It can go a week or two without water and be just fine, but make sure to keep it warm.
The Snake Plant loves temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, this plant effectively cleans and detoxifies the air. Get a few.
Money Trees
If you’re looking for good luck and good fortune, the Money Tree is just the ticket. We love the chic, timeless braided trunk that requires just a bit of water and sunlight to grow happily ever after. If you have vaulted ceilings, these beauties can grow up to eight feet indoors.
We love this as a fun gift for women in their 20s and beyond because it’s a breeze to care for with just a few hours of sunlight and water once a week. It requires well-drained soil, so don’t oversoak this one.
The best part is that once it grows, it’s incredibly easy to propagate for new money plants to spread around your home and pass to friends as gifts.
Parlor Palms
Have you ever seen a gorgeous indoor palm tree and thought about adding this tropical wonder to your own space? We hope so, because Parlor Palms are some of the easiest indoor house plants to grow. They thrive in humid environments, so consider adding this frondy plant to a well-lit bathroom.
Water once or twice a week and place it near a sunny window—that’s about it. It doesn’t require much fertilizer or maintenance. Just repot it when it outgrows its home.
Fiddle Leaf Figs
You’ve seen Fiddle Leaf Fig plants all over the poshest coffee shops and elegant home interiors for good reason—these tropical stunners add loads of rich green foliage and texture with minimal effort. Be sure to place this one in a sunny corner or directly in a window.
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It loves rich light but the large, waxy leaves can easily withstand warm temperatures with limited water for days at a time. In short, don’t worry about forgetting to water your Fiddle Leaf Fig tree every now and then or taking long weekends away from home. It’ll be just fine.
Aloe Vera
There are so many ways to use aloe for beauty and health, but it’s also a brilliant choice of indoor houseplants. It adds rich tropical scenery to any room, requires very little maintenance or care or actively cleans the air you breathe.
After your aloe plant is established after several months, expect it to give off “pups.” These baby aloe plants can be repotted in vintage containers for brilliant gifts under $30 to share with friends and family.
String of Pearls
We get such a kick out of these draped succulents that are virtually impossible to kill. Seriously, go on vacation for two weeks and don’t look back—succulents thrive on infrequent watering and neglect. When you’re home, just keep the soil a bit moist and carry on with life.
Place String of Pearls plants on a high bookshelf next to a window or directly on the sill—these love several hours of bright light each day.
Monstera
Monstera Deliciosa is a large, towering plant that offers exotic vibes to the nooks and crannies of your home with minimal effort. The oversized leaves have swiss cheese-like holes and often mottled color variations that lend breathtaking texture and ambiance to every room they touch.
Place these in the corner of your dining room, behind the weird little table next to your sofa and definitely around your sun room. Keep the soil most and then mosey along. These are easy-peasy and among the best indoor house plants for novices.
ZZ Plants
Native to East Africa, ZZ Plants are basically indestructible. They thrive in all light conditions, don’t really care about drought (read: you forgetting to water it again). We love the long fronds with thick, waxy leaves and bright green coloring.
When these get large enough, they impress all sorts of onlookers (though they’re easy to keep small if that’s your preference).
Peace Lily
If you love eye-catching flowers and tend to overwater your house plants, the Peace Lily is for you. This one tends to fluff up both vertically and horizontally, so give it a good 18-inches of space in each direction to reach its full potential.
It love several hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. Place it in a well-lit room and watch your plant baby thrive.
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