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Your Guide To: 24 Easy-Care Plants

Discover low-maintenance plants short on effort, high on reward.

Dreaming of an indoor plant-filled oasis but short on a green thumb? No need to fear! At Greendigs, we want growing to work for everyone. So, we've compiled a list of 24 low-maintenance houseplants that thrive on a hands-off approach to growing. Lovers of low-light locations and requiring minimal watering, these hard-to-kill houseplants won't mind a darker spot in your decor and luckily won't perish when life gets hectic and you forget to water them. In fact, many of them actually thrive on the drier side, making care a breeze and making watching the beauty of their growth all the more enjoyable. So, take the plunge into the gratifying growing lifestyle with these easy-care indoor plants ideal for any beginner. It's grow time!


The Dirt on Beginner Plants:

1. Birkin Philodendron Plant

A compact plant with perky, variegated leaves that thrive in indirect light, the Birkin Philodendron Plant doesn’t require daily attention, only needing watered about once a week.

Watering: Once a week

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Birkin Philodendron Plant with our guide to Philodendron Plants.

2. Christmas Cactus

Bringing festive style with cheerful, brightly colored flowers, the Christmas Cactus is anything but fussy. Preferring to get dry between waterings, this plant is low on effort but high on design with its vibrant colors and unique texture.

Watering: Once every 1 to 2 weeks

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Christmas Cactus with our guide to succulents and cacti.

3. Echeveria Succulent

Stunning leaf patterns bring a flair of added design to your decor, and bi-weekly waterings make these low-maintenance houseplants super easy to keep happy.

Watering: Once bi-weekly

Lighting: Bright, direct light

Find more tips on caring for your Echeveria Succulent with our guide to succulents and cacti.

4. Green Peperomia Plant

The compact, vertical look and two-tone waxy leaves of the Green Peperomia Plant lends a distinctive look of living design to small spaces. Needing water only every few days, this beauty requires minimal maintenance.

Watering: Once every few days

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Green Peperomia Plant with our guide to Peperomia Plants.

5. Jade Succulent

The spoon-shaped leaves and tree-like appearance of these unique succulents make them an exciting addition to your plant collection, and bi-weekly waterings make them incredibly easy to look after.

Watering: Once bi-weekly

Lighting: Bright, direct light

Find more tips on caring for your Jade Succulent with our guide to succulents and cacti.

6. Lemon Lime Philodendron Plant

Cascades of large, heart-shaped leaves on the Lemon Lime Philodendron Plant are known for their air-purifying qualities and create a calm, plant-filled environment. They’re a great choice for a low-maintenance indoor plant, only requiring water every 1 to 2 weeks.

Watering: Once every 1 to 2 weeks

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Lemon Lime Philodendron Plant with our guide to Philodendron Plants.

7. Little Warty Gasteria Succulent

Bring fantastic freshness to your space with the green and white coloring of the wide, tongue-shaped leaves on this easy-care houseplant. Low maintenance is the name of the game–just water it every other week and it’ll be a happy plant baby.

Watering: Once bi-weekly

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Little Warty Gasteria Succulent with our guide to succulents and cacti.

8. Marble Queen Pothos Plant

Vibrant marbleized leaves spill out of this minimal-maintenance houseplant, bringing exciting patterning to your decor. Simply water it once a week, when the soil begins to feel dry, and keep it happy in low to bright, indirect light.

Watering: Once a week

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Marble Queen Pothos Plant with our guide to Pothos Plants.

9. Monstera Adansonii Plant

Get your indoor jungle going with the fast-growing, vining leaves of the Monstera Adansonii Plant that offers big impact with little effort, only needing a quick watering every 1 to 2 weeks and flourishing in low light.

Watering: Once every 1 to 2 weeks

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Monstera Adansonii Plant with our guide to Monstera Plants.

10. Monstera Deliciosa Plant

The massive, sturdy leaves of this indoor low-maintenance plant elevate any space with extra greenery and design. Keep it thriving in low to bright, indirect light and just give it a quick drink every 1 to 2 weeks, letting the soil dry out between waterings.

Watering: Once every 1 to 2 weeks

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Monstera Deliciosa Plant with our guide to Monstera Plants.

11. Parlor Palm Plant

Thin trunks and feathery fronds help this minimal-effort houseplant bring laid-back, tropical energy to your space. With a love for low-light conditions and requiring minimal watering, the Parlor Palm Plant brings lush living design with low stress.

Watering: Once every 1 to 2 weeks

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Parlor Palm Plant with our guide to Parlor Palms.

12. Philodendron Hope Plant

Giving off major fancy vibes, the large, low-light loving ruffled leaves of the Philodendron Hope Plant make quite an impact on your space, while having a low impact on your schedule, needing water only once every 1 to 2 weeks.

Watering: Once every 1 to 2 weeks

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Philodendron Hope Plant with our guide to Philodendron Plants.

13. Pilea Plant

The beautiful round leaves of the Pilea Plant create a unique silhouette of shapes within your plant family, elevating the overall design. No need to sweat the care, these low-maintenance indoor plants only require once-a-week waterings and are happy in low-light areas.

Watering: Once a week

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Pilea Plant with our guide to Pilea Plants.

14. Ponytail Palm Plant

Bringing quirky character with its ‘elephant’s foot’ trunk and vibrant greenery, the Ponytail Palm is a welcome addition to any low-maintenance lifestyle, thriving in low light and only needing water once every 2 weeks.

Watering: Once every 2 weeks

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Ponytail Palm Plant with our guide to Ponytail Palm Plants.

15. Pothos Plant

The romantic, trailing vines of the Pothos Plant are something out of a fairytale, bringing dreamy, natural energy to your space. With leaves that love low light and requiring just once-a-week waterings, these houseplants’ low-maintenance qualities are perfect for beginner growers.

Watering: Once a week

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Marble Queen Pothos Plant with our guide to Pothos Plants.

16. Red Chinese Evergreen Plant

Blurring the line between plant and painting, the vibrant leaves of the Red Chinese Evergreen bring added warmth and color to your decor. High on beauty, low on effort, these indoor houseplants only need a drink once a week and flourish in low-light locations.

Watering: Once a week

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Red Chinese Evergreen with our guide to the Red Chinese Evergreen.

17. Round Tail Snake Plant

Infuse dramatic modern style into your space with the bold, sculptural lines of the Round Tail Snake Plant–an easy choice for any beginner. Bi-weekly waterings mean infrequent check-ins and a love for low light offers added versatility in location.

Watering: Once bi-weekly

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Round Tail Snake Plant with our guide to Snake Plants.

18. Schefflera Trinette Plant

Umbrella-shaped clusters of dark green leaves with yellow blotches and streaks instantly brighten any space with added color, helping this large low-maintenance indoor plant make an instant impact. Simply water it about twice a month and display it in low to bright, indirect light to keep it thriving.

Watering: Twice a month

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Schefflera Trinette Plant with our guide to Schefflera Plants.

19. Snake Plant

Tall but compact, the spear-shaped leaves of the classic Snake Plant add a sense of height to any space, elevating your decor. Adaptable and hardy, this easy-care plant loves low lighting and is fine with a bit of neglect, only needing watered about two times a month.

Watering: Twice a month

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Snake Plant with our guide to Snake Plants.

20. Spider Plant

With lush leaves spreading out in all directions, the Spider Plant shines in any space, bringing vibrant energy to your decor. Growing it is a low-stress commitment–simply give it a drink about once a week when the soil begins feeling dry and place it in low to bright, indirect light.

Watering: Once a week

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Spider Plant with our guide to Spider Plants.

21. Variegated Peperomia Plant

The beautifully patterned leaves of the Variegated Peperomia Plant bring a pop of two-toned vibrancy to any space. Added bonus–this low-effort, low-light loving plant doesn’t require daily maintenance, only needing watered once every few days.

Watering: Once every few days

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Variegated Peperomia Plant with our guide to Peperomia Plants.

22. Watermelon Peperomia Plant

Bold striping on the leaves of the Watermelon Peperomia brings your decor to life with eye-catching patterning. Needing water only once every 1 to 2 weeks, this design-boosting plant is easy to care for, leaving all the more time to simply enjoy its beauty.

Watering: Once every 1 to 2 weeks

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Watermelon Peperomia Plant with our guide to Peperomia Plants.

23. Zebra Succulent

Bringing playful personality with charming stripe-covered greenery, the compact Zebra Succulent will stay with you for the long haul. Simply give it a drink about twice a month and it’ll remain a happy houseplant.

Watering: Twice a month

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your Zebra Succulent with our guide to succulents and cacti.

24. ZZ Plant

This vertical-growing houseplant is glossy and graceful, adding dramatic height and elegant energy to any decor style. Known to be quite drought-tolerant and a lover of low lighting, this low-maintenance plant thrives on the dry side, needing watered just once every 2 or 3 weeks.

Watering: Once every 2 to 3 weeks

Lighting: Low to bright, indirect light

Find more tips on caring for your ZZ Plant with our guide to ZZ Plants.