5 Best Indoor Plants for Living Room Gardening with Care Level
If you are new to gardening, here is a selection of plants that will suit you perfectly. All will provide you with lots of greenery, are easy to look after and reasonably priced.
ZZ Plant
Care level: Easy
ZZ plants require less water than a lot of plants, so if you tend to neglect yours (rather than overwatering them) you’ll do well with this one. It’ll thrive in bright, indirect light, but it can also tolerate low light if you have a less-than-sunny spot you want to keep it in, according to Bloomscape.
Coffee Plant
Care level: Easy
A small arabica coffee plant won’t be able to cover your coffee habit, but coffee plants are beautiful and simple to take care of, and you might just obtain enough beans every once in a while to roast and brew your own cup. If they get too dry, they’ll let you know — you’ll see the leaves get super droopy, but they’ll go back to normal once you give them a good water. Coffee plants also like medium indirect light.
Red Aglaonema
Care level: Easy
Not only does this plant feature pretty, bright pink stems and leaves, but it’s also super easy to care for. It’ll grow in low, moderate, and bright light, but you’ll likely notice more color when it’s grown in medium light, according to Costa Farms. It’s a forgiving plant, so if you forget to water it once in a while, it’ll be just fine.
Rubber Plants
Care level: Intermediate
Like most of the other plants on this list, the rubber plant requires bright, indirect light. You should only water it when the soil is dry. Rubber plants have the added benefit of being one of the best natural air-cleaners out there. Place them near your favorite seating area to enjoy fresh air.
String of Pearls
Care level: Easy to Intermediate
You’ll quickly have lengthy strands of pearls by leaving this plant in bright, indirect light with enough water to keep the soil steadily moist. Put yours in a hanging pot that allows the plant to cascade over the sides.
Having plants in your home or office can be a source of pleasure. Indoor gardening relieves stress, boosts creativity, productivity, and focus, and promotes recovery. There’s some evidence that houseplants may positively influence the air quality in your home as well.
Sharing your living or working space with living, “breathing” plant life can make your environment a happier, healthier place to be.
