Super Cool House Plants for Beginners!

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If you are looking for some easy, common house plants that anyone can grow, look no further! This blog post will give you 11 varieties of house plants that are perfect for novice gardeners.

These are all common varieties of plants and they are popular so they should be easy to find at your local home improvement store or nursery. Most of these have similar care needs making them low maintenance for busy people.

House plants are a great way to bring some greenery into the home to enjoy any time of year but especially in winter. Many indoor plant species can be grown even by beginner gardeners as long as they have a basic understanding of houseplant care.

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House plant tips

Keep in mind that house plants need varying amounts of sunlight, water, and fertilizer. Make sure to do your research before you purchase a plant to make sure it is the right fit for your lifestyle and indoor environment.

Also, be mindful of any pets or small children that may be in your home as some plants can be toxic if ingested.

11 Common House plants that are easy to Grow and Popular

Philodendron:

This house plant is a popular choice for beginners because it is one of the easiest to care for and can thrive in low-light conditions. The philodendron family has a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors.

It’s also one of the fastest-growing houseplants, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for something that will quickly green up an empty space in your home.

This is one of the toxic plants so you may want to elevate it out of reach of children and pets.

Pothos – Epipremnum Aureum:

The Pothos is also known as Devils Ivy. It is a great choice for those who want a low-maintenance plant that still looks beautiful.

Pothos can thrive in indirect sunlight or artificial light and only needs to be watered about once a week. It also comes in a variety of colors, including green, chartreuse, and white variegation.

This easy-to-care-for houseplant has heart-shaped leaves and vines that can get quite long making it perfect for hanging containers.

The Pothos houseplant is native to the tropics but it also does well in dry environments with low light levels. It is fast-growing and durable.

Spider Plant – Chlorophytum comosum:

Spider Plant is another great choice for novice gardeners. It is easy to care for and doesn’t require a lot of water or sunlight. The spider plant is also known for its ability to improve air quality in your home.

The spider plant develops long vines with baby spider plants and white flowers. It is a fast grower and looks great in a hanging container, making it a great choice for apartment dwellers. It also comes in plain green.

Aloe Vera:

This succulent plant is a great choice for novice gardeners. It is easy to care for and doesn’t require a lot of water or sunlight. The only downside is that it can be toxic to pets if ingested.

Give it free draining soil and never let it sit in water. Aloe Vera is a succulent and prefers drier conditions. Aloe Vera is one of the most used medicinal plants on the planet.

English ivy – Hedera helix:

This house plant is very easy to take care of but is considered invasive in many areas if planted outdoors. (I keep mine in pots)

Ivy works well as ground cover and will climb up anything nearby. It is also a wonderful spiller in your containers.

Though troublesome outside this makes it great for houseplant topiaries. This is another choice of plant that works well in hanging baskets or pots.

Peace Lily – Spathiphyllum:

This very common house plant is a good choice for those who want something that will improve the air quality in their homes. Peace Lily tolerates low light and is great for beginner house plant owners as it loves being watered liberally. (the most common death of house plants is overwatering by novice gardeners.)

You can also grow one in just water. Peace Lilies will bloom a beautiful white flower and come in both a solid and variegated leaf. They can grow to be 16 inches tall and make a lovely statement.

Chinese Evergreen – Aglaonema:

This houseplant is a popular choice for those who want to add some color to their home. The Chinese evergreen comes in a variety of colors, including green, silver, and pink. It’s also very easy to care for and can tolerate low light levels.

Though tolerant of many conditions found in your home Chinese evergreen do not like drafts, which can cause browning of the foliage.

Snake Plant – Sansevieria:

Sansevieria prefer bright, indirect light. They will grow decently in dark, low light areas too, just more slowly. Keep out of cold drafts and in temperatures at 50 degrees or above. The snake plant is also known as Mother In Law’s tongue. The upright architectural nature is perfect for narrow spots in a room.

African Violets

African Violets were a favorite of my Grandmothers’ and now they are one of my favorite houseplants. They bloom in an array of colors and are just a lovely plant in general.

Follow a few simple rules and they should reward you with blooms several times a year and low growing foliage the rest. African Violets thrive in warm, humid, and bright conditions.

They bloom best when they get 12+ hours of light and at least 8 hours of dark.

Wandering Jew

Wandering Jew is a name given to many plants in the genus Tradescantia. I have two different types but what we will talk about here today is Tradescantia zebrina.

This beautiful houseplant thrives in bright indirect light, the better the light the prettier the foliage. Water when the top 1/2″ of soil is dry or use the Moisture Meter I have referred to before.

They do like to be kept moist but not wet. (many houseplants prefer this)

This is an easy plant to get started with cuttings and then you can have plenty to use in your outdoor containers as a spiller.

Christmas Cactus (also Thanksgiving Cactus)

The wonderful plants are also called Zygocactus and are fairly trouble-free.

Give them bright light, humidity, and proper water and they are good to go. They are not a true cactus so don’t treat them as one.

Water thoroughly and regularly, letting the top inch of soil dry out between watering. The ones I have in Terra Cotta pots are easy to spot when they need water, you can see where the soil is damp on the outside of the pot.

There are so many more easy-to-grow houseplants that you should be able to find something for your home to green up your space and enjoy!

Happy houseplant gardening!

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