🌿 Indoor Plants That Require Low Maintenance

Following are some indoor plants that require low maintenance:

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

• Light: Low to bright, indirect light

• Water: Every 2–3 weeks

• Why: Tolerates neglect, air-purifying

2. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

• Light: Low to bright indirect light

• Water: Once soil is fully dry (2–3 weeks)

• Why: Nearly indestructible, drought-tolerant

3. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

• Light: Low to moderate light

• Water: Once a week or when soil feels dry

• Why: Fast-growing vine, very forgiving

4. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

• Light: Low to medium, indirect light

• Water: About once a week, wilts when thirsty (super helpful!)

• Why: Blooms indoors, air purifier

5. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

• Light: Bright, indirect light

• Water: Weekly or when top inch of soil is dry

• Why: Great for hanging, produces baby plants

6. Aloe Vera

• Light: Bright, indirect sunlight

• Water: Every 2–3 weeks

• Why: Medicinal, needs very little attention

7. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

• Light: Low light

• Water: Every 2–3 weeks

• Why: Tough as nails—hence the name

8. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

• Light: Low to medium light

• Water: When soil is dry

• Why: Gorgeous foliage, hardy

9. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

• Light: Bright, indirect light

• Water: Every 1–2 weeks

• Why: Stylish, can grow into a small tree indoors

10. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)

• Light: Bright light

• Water: When soil is dry—avoid overwatering

• Why: Succulent, long-living