Spider plants, or Chlorophytum comosum, are easy to grow and survive with minimal care. This plant has narrow leaves and is named for its “small plantlets produced on long trailing stems that vaguely resemble spiders.
The name “peace lily” is calming. These strong plants “flower and are aesthetically pleasing” and may benefit your health over time.
Rubber trees, or Ficus elastica, make fantastic indoor houseplants. They're easy to care for and simply need weekly watering.
To spend more time with your houseplants, Cromer recommends elephant ear plants. These tropical perennials are known for their large, heart-shaped leaves.
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata), often known as “mother-in-law’s tongues,” has vertical leaves. They look great and are low-maintenance.
A 2022 study in Applied Sciences found that Boston ferns naturally removed VOCs from the air best. The plants grow easily and look best indoors in hanging baskets or plant stands with draped fronds.
You probably think of pothos, or Epipremnum pinnatum, as a houseplant. Devil's ivy or golden pothos has bright heart-shaped green or marbled green and yellow leaves.
The multifunctional plant English ivy (Hedera helix) reduces air pollution, carbon dioxide, and formaldehyde. Grow them indoors or outdoors.
Succulents and cactus “thrive on little to no care,” Cromer explains. These drought-resistant plants only need water when the soil is entirely dry.