10 PLANTS FOR BEGINNERS

Pothos

The ultimate beginner houseplant, pothos are incredibly hardy and easy to take care of, and they’re fast-growing which makes them extra satisfying for beginners!

Snake Plant

Snake plants are also sometimes referred to as “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue,” and they’re honestly one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. They do well in almost any lighting condition, and can grow even in low light.

Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma

While I truly adore my pothos plants, if I had to pick a favorite it would easily be the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma. It is sometimes referred to as a “mini Monstera” because it looks very similar to the Monstera Deliciosa plants, but it’s not actually related at all.

Monstera Deliciosa

If you’re looking for a big, impactful plant that is relatively easy to take care of, Monsteras are your friend. They can get incredibly large, the leaves are so beautiful, and it’s so fun to watch them slowly unfurl over a few days.

Cacti

Cactus barely ever need to be watered – they just like some sun and to be generally left alone. What’s more beginner-friendly than that?!

Swedish Ivy

It grows quite a bit slower than the Pothos, so you’ll need a bit of patience, but the colors are beautiful and it’s very low-maintenance. It likes moderate indirect light and regular waterings and that’s about all there is to it.

ZZ Plant

This is another plant that often gets referred to as more or less impossible to mess up. ZZ Plants are beautiful, really resilient, and so satisfying to watch grow!

Spider Plant

Spider plants are especially fun because they grow little babies at the end of their leaves that can easily be plucked off and propagated into new plants!

Pilea

This can be a harder-to-find plant in a lot of areas, so if you see one it’s a good idea to snatch it up! As long as you have a good spot with a lot of bright, indirect light and you remember to water him weekly-ish, this little guy will do really well for you!

Peace Lily

And finally, if you want a beginner plant that will also produce some flowers, a Peace Lily is a great option. It can tolerate lower light conditions, and it makes it really obvious for you when it needs water – it gets really droopy!