Easy Houseplants for Beginners

Have you ever wanted to grow lovely houseplants but afraid you might kill them? These seven beginner-friendly indoor easy houseplants are beautiful, resilient, and perfect for your home. No green thumb required.

Adding greenery to your home or office can instantly elevate the ambiance and make your space feel more inviting.

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In addition to beauty, houseplants offer tangible health benefits. They help purify the air, boost humidity levels, and reduce indoor pollutants. Studies have even shown that being surrounded by plants can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance productivity. With so many easy-to-grow options available, incorporating houseplants into your life is a simple and rewarding way to bring nature indoors.

While I an still using some faux stems in our home; I have been swapping these plastic stems out for the real deal. I love the way houseplants have elevated our home and reducing plastics means we are breathing a little easier too. Plus, they plants are not that hard to care for.

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Why Houseplants?

Incorporating houseplants into your home or office is a simple yet impactful way to enhance both your space and well-being. Plants naturally improve air quality by filtering toxins and releasing oxygen, creating a fresher and healthier environment. They also help regulate indoor humidity, making the air more comfortable to breathe. Adding a few houseplants can help maintain clear air inside.

Beyond their physical benefits, houseplants can positively affect mental health and productivity. Numerous studies have shown that being surrounded by greenery reduces stress, improves mood, and boosts creativity. In office spaces, plants can help reduce fatigue and increase focus, creating a more pleasant and efficient work environment.

What Houseplants Should I Buy?

I get it; bringing home a houseplant can be overwhelming for some perhaps. You might wonder if you are going to kill it, or maybe it’s not safe around your pets or how will you know how to care for it? Not all plants are created equal, but I’m here to help. I’ve had some of those same fears too, but I’ve got a great round up of indoor plants and there’s bound to be one variety just perfect for you and your home.

The Peace Lily – My Favorite Houseplant

The Peace Lily is one of my favorite house plants. I love the color and shape of the leaves as well as its white flowers. The Peace Lily is prized not only for its elegant appearance but also for the many benefits it brings to indoor spaces.

Peace Lily Plant Benefits:

One of the best plants for air purification
Absorbs moisture, making it ideal for bathrooms
Thrives in low to medium indirect light

Easy Care Guide for Peace Lily:

Lets you know when it needs water by drooping its leaves – Watering about once a week and spritzing leaves with water throughout the summer will help keep your peace lily hydrated.
They also tolerate fluorescent lights and are good for an office

NOTE: Peace lilies are susceptible to root rot. Ensure the plant has a chance to dry out between waterings.

Calathea Freddie Houseplant

I love the stunning appearance of this houseplant. The Calathea Freddie is known for its elegant, wavy green leaves with dark green stripes, it adds visual appeal to any space. This indoor plant is a new one for me to grow and incorporate into our home so we shall see how it goes.

Calathea Freddie Benefits:

This plant is air purifying and helps to improve indoor air quality by filtering toxins
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe option for homes with pets

Easy Care Guide for the Calathea Freddie:

Bright, indirect light is ideal
Can tolerate low light but may grow slower, which can be good indoors
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Remove dead or yellowing leaves to encourage healthy growth.

NOTE: Calathea Freddie prefers 50% to 60% humidity or higher which can be tricky, but so far so good.

Lemon Button Fern

I have a lovely Lemon Button Fern sitting at my kitchen sink and it just makes you happy. The name alone; ‘lemon button’ will put a smile on your face. Ferns have always been a favorite or mine both inside and out and this one is so sweet. Its small, delicate fronds with a bright green color make it a charming addition to small spaces and emits a subtle, fresh lemon scent when brushed or crushed.

Lemon Button Plant Benefits:

Helps filter toxins from the air
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
More forgiving than other ferns and adaptable to indoor conditions making it easy to grow

Easy Care Guid for How Lemon Button Fern:

Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates lower light conditions
Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry
Use distilled or filtered water if tap water contains too much chlorine

NOTE: Regular misting can help with its need for humidity. Trim off dead or brown fronds to maintain appearance. Prone to root rot if overwatered.

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Golden Pothos Houseplant

The Golden Pothos, also known as Devil’s Ivy, is a hardy and beautiful vining houseplant with heart-shaped green leaves streaked with golden yellow variegation. It’s one of the easiest plants to care for, making it a popular choice for both beginners and seasoned plant lovers.I have two of these plants; one in our kitchen and on my husband’s nightstand.

Golden Pothos Plant Benefits:

Helps filter toxins from the air like formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene
Can be grown in soil or water, trained as a hanging plant, or allowed to climb
Survives occasional missed waterings

Easy Care Guide for Golden Pothos:

Tolerates neglect, irregular watering, and low light conditions
Prune leggy or yellowing vines to encourage bushy growth
Propagate cuttings in water or soil for new plants

NOTE: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Sensitive to soggy soil, which may lead to root rot.

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Schefflera Plant Houseplant

The Schefflera Plant is easy-growing that can live 25 years or longer and grow best in indirect, filtered light, requiring a rich, well-draining soil. This indoor plant has great aesthetic appeal with beautiful, vibrant foliage adding a tropical vibe.

Schefflera Plant Benefits:

Helps filter toxins and improve air quality.
Low maintenance and resilient and adaptable to various conditions
Can thrive for many years with proper care.

Easy Care Guide for Schefflera Plant:

Select a pot with drainage holes to prevent water logging
Bright, indirect sunlight for optimal growth
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry

NOTE: All parts of the schefflera plant are mildly toxic to humans and seriously toxic to dogs and cats

Bird’s Nest Fern

I love the texture and whimsy of this houseplant. The Bird’s Nest Fern is a striking, easy-to-care-for houseplant known for its wavy, bright green fronds that emerge from a central rosette, resembling a bird’s nest. Unlike many ferns, it has a unique, upright growth habit and is more tolerant of varying conditions, making it a favorite.

Bird’s Nest Fern Benefits:

Is air purifying and helps remove toxins from the air
It is pet friendly; non-toxic to cats and dogs
Slow growing; takes time to reach a full, mature size which is nice for a houseplant

Easy Care Guide Bird’s Nest Fern:

Prefers indirect, filtered light or partial shade
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy
Water around the base, not directly into the center (rosette) to prevent rot

NOTE: Fronds are delicate and can become damaged easily if handled too much.

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Homalomena Selby Plant

A stunning tropical houseplant known for its lush, heart-shaped leaves with striking variegation in shades of green and creamy yellow. The Homalomena Selby plant is appreciated for its low-maintenance nature and ability to purify the air.

Homalomena Selby Benefits:

Easy to care for with basic watering and lighting
Another great plant that helps remove toxins from the air
Can adapt to indirect or filtered light conditions

Easy Care Guide for Homalomena Selby:

Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent root rot

NOTE: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Sensitive to Overwatering: Prone to root rot if kept too wet.

houseplant in planter on kitchen counter

Which Houseplants Would You Chose?

Have I convinced you yet that houseplants are a great addition to your home? Hopefully you plan to add one or even more of these varieties to your living or office space.

This is by no means an exhausted list of easy care houseplants, but it’s a great start if you wan to add some life to your home. These are the seven I currently have in our home and so far they are doing well.

Where to Buy Houseplants

There are so many places you can buy houseplants from Lowes, Home Depot, local garden centers and even on-line. Honestly, I have purchased all these show in the pictures at Lowes on their clearance aisle and they’ve been great. Some I’ve picked up for around $4 and the most I’ve paid for the larger clearance plant has been around $11.

I have gathered great online sources for you to purchase from as well.