10 Easy-Care Houseplants

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Don't worry, be happy. It's a motto we should all try to live by. Matter of fact, there is even a song written about it. Or maybe the song was written and now it's a motto? Either way, it's still a good one.


We think one way to be happier is placing houseplants in your home and office space. The environmental and health benefits are widely known, plus they look really cool!


Of course there are some who think they can't keep a houseplant alive. Anyone else ever killed a cactus? It happens, but that's the fun of it, you just keep trying. To help you out, we've come up with a list of our favorite houseplants that are easy to grow, require little to no maintenance and are great for those with busy schedules:


Aloe

  • Small-medium size
  • Grow in indirect sunlight
  • Creates healing sap for sunburns or abrasions


Spider Plant

  • Medium size
  • Grow in sunny location
  • White/green striped foliage


Rubber Plant

  • Large size
  • Grow in moderate light
  • Striking foliage color


Diffenbachia

  • Several sizes
  • There are different light levels to grow it in
  • Multitude of green/white foliage variations


Peace Lily

  • Large size
  • Grow in indirect sunlight
  • Produces white "hooded" flowers


Snake Plant

  • Large size
  • Grow in indirect sunlight
  • Can go weeks without watering yet still look upright and healthy


Ficus

  • Several sizes
  • Grow in bright light
  • Lacy and delicate appearance


Philodendron / Pothos

  • Medium size
  • Grow in indirect sunlight
  • Great hanging plant


Peperomia

  • Medium size
  • Grow in bright light
  • Grows quickly


Dracena

  • Several Sizes
  • Grow in indirect sunlight
  • Great foliage color


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