5 Easy Houseplants for Beginners – Get Green Fingers Without Hassle
Want to green up your home but are afraid of killing your plants? Here's a guide to five of the easiest houseplants that almost take care of themselves. They're perfect for beginners and busy people alike, and fit into any type of home.
These plants require minimal care, and at the same time they contribute to a healthier and more inviting indoor climate.
1. Sansevieria – Mother-in-law’s Sharp Tongue
Light: Tolerates both light and shade
Watering: Every 2 to 3 weeks
Advantage: Air-purifying and very robust
Known for its upright, stiff leaves with beautiful patterns, Sansevieria is a plant that requires minimal attention and yet looks great year after year. NASA has classified it as one of the best indoor air purifiers, and it can thrive in both sunlight and shade.
2. Pilea Peperomioides – Chinese Money Tree
Light: Bright, but without direct sun
Watering: When the surface feels dry
Advantage: Easily produces offshoots that can be replanted
This plant has round, shiny leaves that look like small coins. According to Chinese tradition, it symbolizes luck and prosperity. Pilea is popular in Scandinavian homes and has a reputation for being both decorative and easy to propagate. Many call it the “friend plant” because it is easy to share with others.
3. Monstera Deliciosa – Finger philodendron
Light: Indirect sunlight
Watering: About once a week
Advantage: Becomes large and decorative over time
Monstera is known for its characteristic holes in its leaves, called fenestrations. These holes help the plant survive in rainforests by allowing light and water to pass through the leaves. In the home, it serves as an eye-catching green decoration that quickly grows large and lush.
4. Zamioculcas Zamiifolia – ZZ Plant
Light: Thrives in both light and shade
Watering: Rarely, about every 2 to 3 weeks
Advantage: Very hardy and requires almost no care
The ZZ plant has glossy, dark green leaves and is one of the most hardy houseplants available. It stores water in its stems and roots, making it ideal for those who often forget to water. It fits well in both modern and classic homes and is a popular choice for office decor.
5. Chlorophytum Comosum – Green fern
Light: Thrives best in indirect sun
Watering: Approximately once a week
Benefit: Air-purifying and gets small new plants
Green fern, also known as creeper, is a classic plant with long, narrow leaves and small branches that hang down from the plant. It is known for its air-purifying effect and its ability to adapt to different conditions. An ideal plant for hanging pots, shelves and windowsills.
Get started with houseplants
At Plantepragt.dk you will find a selection of houseplants that are perfect for beginners. All plants come with easy care instructions and are delivered directly to your door in Denmark and Sweden.
See the full selection of beginner-friendly houseplants at www.plantepragt.dk