Indoor plants add a rich dimension to your home. Many plants can help purify the air in your home, which improves the quality of life for you and your family members. Indoor houseplants also have aesthetic qualities with their vibrant colors and delicate forms, which make them lovely additions to any room.

The following is a list of the most popular, low-maintenance houseplants:

Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) 

The aloe plant is a succulent perennial that forms colonies by sending offshoots or “pups” to grow at a distance from the parent plant. It can be grown outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9b through 11. Aloe vera is a species of succulent plant that has been used for over 3,000 years as a traditional medicinal treatment and has recently become popular in herbal first-aid treatments.

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) 

The cast iron plant, or Aspidistra elatior, is a slow-growing, wide-leafed evergreen perennial native to Asia that thrives in shady areas indoors. If placed outdoors in full sunlight during the spring and summer months, it will go dormant for hotter temperatures. This plant can grow up to 2 feet tall with a spread of 18 inches.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema Modestum)

The Chinese evergreen is a very popular houseplant because of its versatility and tolerance for poor growing conditions. It is not fussy about light conditions and will grow in medium to low levels of light indoors, but does well with full sun outdoors. It is a slow-growing plant that reaches heights between 6 inches and 3 feet.

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) – Fruitful Indoor Plant

The corn plant, or Dracaena fragrans, has broad dark green leaves on the end of long stems with yellowish stripes down the middle. Its corn-like clusters of leaves are very attractive and give the plant a tropical feel. This shade-loving houseplant is relatively easy to grow indoors, but it can reach heights of up to 6 feet.

Devil’s Ivy, Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) – Best Indoor Plants

The devil’s ivy or golden pothos, Epipremnum aureum, is a trailing vine that has heart-shaped leaves with jagged edges. It is best known for the ease of propagation through cuttings in water. The plant can also grow into large vines if left alone over time. Pothos are poisonous to pets and people and should be kept out of reach. It’s also a good idea to keep it away from children and, if ingested, call poison control immediately.

English Ivy (Hedera helix) – Indoor Plant

The English ivy, or Hedera helix, is a fast-growing climbing vine well suited for indoor growing in areas where it will get sufficient light. Plant trailing ivy in a container where it can climb up and out through an open window, or on a trellis that you’ve mounted to the wall near the window. It does well with regular watering once the soil is established; however, it tends to rot if left too wet for long periods of time.

Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) – Beautiful Plant

The golden pothos, Epipremnum aureum, is a trailing vine that has heart-shaped leaves with jagged edges. It is best known for the ease of propagation through cuttings in water. The plant can also grow into large vines if left alone over time. Pothos are poisonous to pets and people and should be kept out of reach. It’s also a good idea to keep it away from children and, if ingested, call poison control immediately.

Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) – Mostly grown in lawns

The palm, or Chamaedorea elegans, grows slowly to heights of around 3 feet and is ideal for low-light areas indoors. The arrowhead-shaped leaves are green on top with yellow or white veins that run the length of each leaf. Its slow growth rate also makes it a great indoor plant for an office setting where there isn’t much space available to accommodate new plants as they grow.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) – Good plant for your room

The peace lily, or Spathiphyllum, is another long-lasting houseplant that can tolerate lower levels of sunlight indoors. It has attractive green leaves and white flowers with a light fragrance that fills the air when in bloom. The peace lily does best in areas where the soil is kept evenly moist and fertilized regularly.

Snake Plant, Mother-In-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)

This is an easy houseplant to grow indoors because it requires little care and low lighting conditions. Known as a mother-in-law’s tongue, Sansevieria trifasciata is a low growing plant with stiff, upright leaves that resemble sword blades. It grows slowly and can reach heights up to 3 feet. The snake plant also has stiff leaves that are grown for use in the horticulture industry and as ornamental specimens.

Indoor plants like the snake plant can be used in landscaping and decorating and indoors as a focal point or just a visual accent.

Importance of Indoor Plants:

Mimic the jungle feel indoors through the use of houseplants and make your home look and feel natural.

It is preferable to use indoor plants that are organic or non-toxic for your noob grow, so there will be no risk of pets or children getting sick if they eat the plant, or suck on it’s leaves when you aren’t looking.