Fifteen Varieties of Greenery to Transform Your Workspace into an Oasis
For those looking to bring a touch of nature indoors, BuzzFeed India has compiled a list of popular and low-maintenance indoor plants that are perfect for beginners. These plants are well-known for their resilience and ability to thrive in indoor environments.
**1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)**
The Snake Plant, or Mother-in-Law's Tongue, is a hardy plant that can tolerate low light and infrequent watering. It is a great choice for those who may forget to water their plants often.
**2. Money Plant (Pothos or Devil’s Ivy)**
The Money Plant is an attractive trailing plant that is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. It thrives in indirect sunlight and requires watering when the top soil is dry.
**3. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)**
The Spider Plant is easy to grow and produces baby spider plants that can be propagated. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and its soil should be kept slightly moist.
**4. Aloe Vera**
Aloe Vera is popular for its medicinal properties and its succulent nature that requires minimal care. It needs bright light and should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely.
**5. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)**
The Peace Lily is a beautiful plant with white flowers and the added benefit of purifying indoor air. It prefers medium to low light and its soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
**6. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)**
The ZZ Plant is extremely tough and drought tolerant. It can survive in low light and with irregular watering.
**Tips for Beginners**
- Avoid overwatering as most indoor plants prefer drying out between waterings. - Place plants in suitable light conditions, most do well in indirect light. - Choose plants that are known for their resilience and forgiving nature.
In addition to these plants, there are several other options available for those looking to add some greenery to their home. A jade plant and ceramic pot cost ₹399, a red moon cactus costs ₹389, an exotic ficus bonsai in a metal pot costs ₹915, a golden money plant costs ₹194, a set of four moon cactii in different colors costs ₹999, a clear pot bamboo plant costs ₹349, a money plant in a smiley cup costs ₹249, a peace lily with a self-watering pot costs ₹345, a double-stemmed Lipstick Aglaonema plant costs ₹499, a jade plant in a yellow ceramic pot costs ₹499, a Fairy Castle Cactus in a ceramic pot costs ₹499, and a Pink Syngonium and a Jade Plant in matching white ceramic pots cost ₹699.
Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or a beginner, these plants are sure to bring life and beauty to your indoor space. Happy planting!
- For beginners exploring indoor plants, the Snake Plant (Sansevieria) is a resilient option, known for its resistance to low light and infrequent watering.
- Another low-maintenance plant to consider is the Money Plant (Pothos or Devil’s Ivy), which has attractive trails and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
- The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is easy to care for and produces baby plants that can be propagated, thriving best in bright, indirect sunlight.
- Aloe Vera, with its medicinal properties, is a suitable choice for those looking for a plant with minimal care requirements, loving bright light and sparse watering.
- Indoor air purification is a bonus feature of the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum), a beautiful plant with white flowers that prefers medium to low light and moisture in its soil.
- The ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), a highly durable plant, can survive in low light and with irregular watering.
For those interested in shopping for plants from the comfort of their homes, Amazon India offers a variety of live plants for home and garden, catering to lifestyles and needs within the indoor plant landscape.
