20 Best Indoor Plants
20 Best Indoor Plants
Spider Plant
Occasional watering and bright, indirect light make the spider plant one of the easiest around to care for. Show off its dramatic curved leaves in a hanging planter or on a pedestal.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera loves the sun and requires water only once a week let the soil dry completely in between. Put your plant in a tall pot that will help keep the leaves off the table.
Jade Plant
These plants require medium light for only a few hours every day and watering every few days after the soil has completely dried. To help the deep green leaves with red tips on this indoor plant pop, put it in a pot that's just as vibrant and striking.
Plumosus Asparagus Fern
Indirect light is best for this fern. You should also give it plenty of water, taking care not to oversaturate the soil. Hang the pot in a modern macramé holder or plant it in a woven basket for a boho feel.
Split Leaf Philodendron
Bright, indirect light and consistent moisture help a philodendron plant thrive. Be sure you have plenty of space to let its large leaves spread out; this one likes to sprawl rather than grow straight up.
Peace Lily
This indoor plant requires medium to low
light and needs to be watered only when
the top of the soil is dry. Juxtapose the
organic shape of the leaves with a modern planter.
light and needs to be watered only when
the top of the soil is dry. Juxtapose the
organic shape of the leaves with a modern planter.
Air Plants
These plants can grow anywhere (though bright, indirect light is best), but you need to soak them in water once a week for at least 10 minutes. Air plants are the perfect addition to any terrarium or mini ecosystem. There are tons of different types of air plants, which is great if you like your indoor garden to have a little variety.
Begonia Maculata
Begonias need their soil to dry out completely between waterings. Oddly enough, this indoor plant responds well even to fluorescent light, which makes it a perfect office plant.
Watermelon Peperomia
Peperomia argyreia, also known as the watermelon peperomia or begonia, is a member of the Piperaceae plant family, native to northern South America. Despite its name, this indoor plant has nothing to do with watermelons or begonias. It loves low to bright indirect light and won't wilt if you miss a watering but it prefers to be well watered when the soil is half dry.
Sansevieria
Indirect light is ideal for sansevieria or snake plants (also called mother-in-law's tongue) and light watering is only after the soil has fully dried. Place it on a plant stand or in an elevated planter to add interest to an empty corner in your hall.
Bird of Paradise
This tropical plant will prosper in a bright, sunny spot, but it can handle lower light levels too. You'll need to fertilize it often in the spring and summer, according to Bloomscape. Otherwise, it's fairly simple to handle so long as you don't overwater it.
Anthurium
Known for its waxy, heart-shaped flowers with a prominent stamen in the centre, this indoor plant needs to be watered every one to two weeks and requires occasional fertilizing—so it's not exactly low maintenance, but it's not high maintenance, either.
Known for its waxy, heart-shaped flowers with a prominent stamen in the centre, this indoor plant needs to be watered every one to two weeks and requires occasional fertilizing—so it's not exactly low maintenance, but it's not high maintenance, either.
Sweetheart Waxplant 
This adorable little heart-shaped plant, also known as Hoya kerrii, can be sold as either a single leaf-cutting or an entire trailing plant. It's a succulent that needs very little care (according to The Sill, watering it every three to four weeks is ideal) and does best in bright, direct light. Consider it a perfect addition to your windowsill.
This adorable little heart-shaped plant, also known as Hoya kerrii, can be sold as either a single leaf-cutting or an entire trailing plant. It's a succulent that needs very little care (according to The Sill, watering it every three to four weeks is ideal) and does best in bright, direct light. Consider it a perfect addition to your windowsill.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Place your fiddle-leaf fig (aka ficus lyrata) in a corner to create a dramatic focal point. Water this indoor plant only when the top inch of the soil is dry, and make sure it gets bright, indirect light.
Pilea
Bright, indirect sun is best for this indoor plant, but be careful with watering: It requires a "drench-and-dry" approach (water it thoroughly, then let the soil dry out) along with weekly misting. The unusual round leaves make a dramatic impression, so it's best to keep the pot simple, like this display from The Joy of Plants.
String of Pearls
You'll quickly have lengthy strands of pearls if you place this cute succulent in bright, indirect light and give it enough water to keep the soil steadily moist. This indoor plant looks great in a hanging pot that allows the vines to cascade over the sides.
Rubber Plant
The rubber plant requires bright, indirect light. You should water it only when the soil is dry. Rubber plants have the added benefit of being one of the best natural air cleaners out there. Place it near your favourite seating area to reap the benefits.
ZZ Plant 
ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) require less water than many other indoor plants. If you tend to neglect yours (rather than overwater them), you'll do well with it. It'll thrive in bright, indirect light, but it can also tolerate low light if you have a less-than-sunny spot you want to keep it in, according to Bloomscape.
Golden Pothos 
You'll love how the leaves of a golden pothos seem to glow when the light hits them. Pothos plants are fuss-free: Keep yours in partial to bright indirect light, and water it when the soil is mostly dry. Pro tip: You can easily expand your plant family by propagating these from cuttings.
Olive Tree 
Not just suited to the Mediterranean, an olive tree actually makes a great indoor plant. It loves a warmer, sunny climate (but not too much direct sun or it will scorch) and plenty of humidity. Prune it seasonally to keep it looking fresh, and you'll enjoy it for years.
The rubber plant requires bright, indirect light. You should water it only when the soil is dry. Rubber plants have the added benefit of being one of the best natural air cleaners out there. Place it near your favourite seating area to reap the benefits.
ZZ Plant ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) require less water than many other indoor plants. If you tend to neglect yours (rather than overwater them), you'll do well with it. It'll thrive in bright, indirect light, but it can also tolerate low light if you have a less-than-sunny spot you want to keep it in, according to Bloomscape.
Golden Pothos You'll love how the leaves of a golden pothos seem to glow when the light hits them. Pothos plants are fuss-free: Keep yours in partial to bright indirect light, and water it when the soil is mostly dry. Pro tip: You can easily expand your plant family by propagating these from cuttings.
Olive Tree Not just suited to the Mediterranean, an olive tree actually makes a great indoor plant. It loves a warmer, sunny climate (but not too much direct sun or it will scorch) and plenty of humidity. Prune it seasonally to keep it looking fresh, and you'll enjoy it for years.
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