This is a list of the top 10 best Houseplants. I typically define a houseplants into 2 categories.
1. Low water needs
2. Low light
So water a minimum of at least once or twice per week, and can tolerate low lighting. There are some exceptions, like Lucky Bamboo as a good example. It needs consistent moisture, but I still qualify it as a Houseplant. It is grown hydroponically in water and not soil, so it doesn't need constant maintenance. It is very tolerant of low light, and the water only needs to be refilled once every several days, and replaced once every several weeks or so. It is very low maintenance, so it is considered a Houseplant. There are countless houseplants on the market, including common and very rare finds. I could go on forever naming plants, but for the sake of you the reader I have narrowed it down to my top 10 favorite. This is to help amateurs, and new plant growers to start, and help with the best low maintenance plants for their home and or office! 🌿
1. Sansevieria spp.
Light: Low light
Water: Low. Water once every 1-2 months.
Info: Known to be impossible to kill, likely the most low maintenance houseplant in existence!
2. Dracaena fragrans
Light: Low to Moderate
Water: Low. Water once every few weeks to once per month.
Info: One of the most low maintenance houseplants in existence!
3. Dracaena marginata
Light: Low to Moderate
Water: Low. Water once every 2 weeks, or when soil is completely dry a few inches deep.
Info: Extremely low maintenance, in the top most low maintenance Houseplants you can get!
4. Pothos Vine
Light: Low
Water: Low. Water once every few weeks, or when soil s completely dry a few inches deep.
Info: One of the most low maintenance houseplants on the market!
5. ZZ Plant
Light: Low
Water: Low. Water once every few weeks, or when soil gets completely dry a few inches deep.
Info: Extremely low maintenance, and in the top most low maintenance in existence!
6. Schefflera spp.
Light: Low to high
Water: Low. Water once per week, or when soil is dry to the touch
Info: Extremely low maintenance!
7. Norfolk Island Pine
Light: Low to high
Water: Low. Water once per 1-3 weeks, or when soil is completely dry a few inches deep.
Info: Tropical Pine, while not a true Pine, a conifer non the less. Very low maintenance
8. Spider Plant
Light: Low
Water: Low to moderate. Water once per week or slightly longer, or when soil is completely dry to the touch.
Info: A true classic Houseplant, very low maintenance!
9. Parlour Palm
Light: Low
Water: Low to moderate. Water once every 1-2 weeks, or when soils is completely dry to the touch.
Info: A true dwarf Palm tree, only maturing a couple feet tall after many years. Very low maintenance!
10. Lady Palm
Light: low to moderate
Water: Low to moderate. Water once every 1-2 weeks, or when soil is completely dry a few inches deep.
Info: Very low maintenance Palm tree! Somewhat rare in commerce, but a true gem if you can find one!
