The idea of adding gardening to the to-do list may seem daunting if you've got a busy schedule, but not all house plants are made equal. Fret not, here are 10 low maintenance houseplants that are just fine on their own.
Also known as 'Donkey's Tail', this trailing succulent is as low-maintenance as they come. Pop it in a southern facing window and forget about it, because this easy to propegate plant only needs to be watered once a month.
Not all Hoya have thick & waxy leaves, but the varieties that do can be treated just like any other succulent. The Hoya plant variety is not only safe for pets, but is incredibly low maintenance as well. Just plop it in a bright windowsill and water heavily 1-2x a month.
This succulent has evolved to thrive in nutrient-poor soil, making it one of the few houseplants that will never require fertilizer. The Aloe Vera plant is low-maintenance and makes for a great introduction to indoor gardening, but can be kept outdoors as well.
This drought resistant succulent tolerates a variety of conditions, making it a wonderful plant for beginners. The Snake Plant has lower sunlight requirements and can be kept in the shadier rooms of the house.
Also referred to as the Pearl Plant, this succulent is the perfect houseplant for those in dry climates. The Zebra Haworthia stays compact in size, thrives in low humidity, and does best when left in a bright southern-facing window.
This stunning succulent grows quickly and resembles a blooming flower. The Echeveria requires bright direct sunlight to maintain it's compact appearance. Take care not to touch the leaves, as this succulent has a powdery finish and oily fingerprints can be left on the surface.
The Graptoveria succulent shares close relation to the Echeveria plant, but their preferences differ when it comes to humidity. This succulent prefers dry climates with a humidity level below 40%. The Graptoveria succulent does best when potted in well-draining soil and placed in a southern facing window.
The Jade Plant is another incredibly low-maintenance succulent with a minimal watering schedule. The Jade Plant will thrive in front of a southern facing window, but it may also be grown in direct sunlight on your back patio if it happens to receive a few hours of shade in the afternoon.
Also commonly referred to as the Dwarf Jade plant, this succulent stays relatively short and bushy when grown indoors.
These funky little succulents are often referred to as Pebble Plants due to their colorful pebble-like appearance. Lithops are incredibly low maintenance and need no water at all during the summer and winter months. Give this succulent a heavy watering 1-2x a month in the fall and spring and they are sure to thrive in a southern facing window.
