As you will see, the lives of people are very busy nowadays, and it becomes rather difficult to devote time to the treatment of indoor plants. But to have a little green inside is beneficial to improve the quality of the air inside the house, to decrease stress and bring a sense of serenity to any room of the house. Fortunately, there are many ‘no-fuss’ indoor plants that great for people who have lots of other things on their plate or for those who are just starting out with their indoor gardening. In other words, these plants are hardy and can be left to their own devices yet they still do well in many indoor environments.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
Snake plant better known as the ‘mother-in-law’s tongue’ is probably one of the easiest plants to take care of. This makes it ideal for students who often neglect their plants because it is very hard to kill.
Light Requirements:
Snake plants do well in low light but they also prefer indirect light. They are ideal for placing in those areas of your house where need extra lighting at night.
Watering Needs:
Irrigation is done rarely, in fact once in two to three weeks only. One should ensure that the soil gets dry before water is added to avoid rotting of the roots.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
Some of the special characteristics of the ZZ plant include the dark green shiny leaves which the plant has, or rather is famous for; it is also a plant that does not require any special conditions to grow. It is arguably one of the easiest plants to grow making it good for those people that always forget to water.
Light Requirements:
Though it can adapt to low light it also thrives quite well in bright, indirect light. It is ideal for working spaces or buildings which has limited daylight access.
Watering Needs:
The ZZ plant requires water when the soil is dry which may take 3-4 weeks on average. It is very low maintenance, it does not require a lot of water and actually doesn’t mind if you don’t water it at all for some time if you have a drought.
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Ascending could be an idea, too, as pothos is very versatile and quite fast-growing, which makes it a good plant for hanging baskets as well as for hanging down the shelves. This is prized for its heart shaped foliage and its versatility and hardiness in different growing conditions.
Light Requirements:
Pothos can be grown in places with low to medium light conditions; however, it is most effective when it is placed in a place that has indirect sunlight.
Watering Needs:
Some plants need to be watered after 1-2 weeks of application of the fertilizer and when the soil seems to be very dry. Pothos roots are equally sensitive as stems and it is more advantageous to underwater than overwater them.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
The spider plant is very well known for its low maintenance and versatility to grow in different conditions. It is also admired because of its special, the turning-upward leaves that develop ‘babies’ or plantlets that may be used for planting.
Light Requirements:
Indirect, bright light is ideal for spider plants but they can adapt to lower light conditions.
Watering Needs:
It is preferred, however, to water the plant once every 1-2 weeks and make sure that the next water should only be given to the plant once the soil has become dry. Spider plants do not require much care because they can tolerate periods of occasional over watering.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
The plant has attractive white bracts and has the reputation of being a low-light plant. It is one of prettiest plants I’ve come across and does not demand much of a fuss to ensure it produces such an appearance.
Light Requirements:
They can grow in low light conditions but for optimal flowering it is recommended that they be placed in medium to bright, indirect light.
Watering Needs:
Irrigation is best done once a week, depending on the prevailing weather conditions. Some plants, such as peace lilies, will wilt when they are thirsty and are therefore ideal for people with low spatial recognition.
Aloe Vera
Its importance is not just confined to being an ornamental plant, but rather it is a functional entity in the house. It is a plant famous for its gel and very useful when having small burns or skin reactions on the site of a slim.
Light Requirements:
Aloe vera plant requires bright light but it should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. It is recommended to put it close to the window, so it can receive as much light as possible.
Watering Needs:
Water every 3 weeks and any sign of moisture content in the soil to be avoided. It is, however, important not to over water the house plant since this causes rotting of the roots and thus aloe vera needs little water.
Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
The rubber plant is a magnificent piece of plant life to incorporate into the design of a house; the big and dark green leaves make a statement. It is rather robust and it can grow very tall, and therefore can make a very imposing feature in whatever room it is placed in.
Light Requirements:
This plant thrives under bright indirect light but will cope well in low-light conditions.
Watering Needs:
Water once or twice a month, in particular, wait until the substrate is completely dry. It is important to know that rubber plants are a bit happier when allowed to dry out between watering than being waterlogged.
Conclusion
The plants listed above are great for anyone who wants to incorporate plants into his or her home but does not have the time to spend ages pampering the plants. They can adapt to different indoor conditions, they are tough and also easy to pardon.
If you go for indoor plants such as the snake plant, ZZ plant, or the peace lily, you can take advantage of indoor plants without much Striving. From the tired working folks, the forgetful gardener to a simple person who wants a touch of green in their home, these are excellent plants for home with the promise of a success story to tell.
