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Similar in appearance to the pothos, philodendrons also feature heart-shaped leaves and fast-growing tendrils. These cutie trailers are the perfect hanging basket plant or would look beautiful spilling from an urn. Care for a philodendron as you would a pothos—check the soil every week and water only when it’s completely dry.
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Altman Plants LLC Aloe Vera
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Altman Plants LLC Aloe Vera
Caring for aloe vera can be tricky, but that doesn’t make it any less popular. This popular succulent requires lots of sunlight and very little water. It’s well-known for the cooling, healing gel that can be applied topically to burns. Mature plants can also be propagated to grow your collection.
Perhaps one of the most well-known indoor plants, this tropical flowering evergreen will do best in a room that mimics its natural environment—indirect light, warm air, and moist soil. For a true showstopper with lots of blooms, don’t let the soil completely dry out and give it plenty of sunlight.
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Nearly impossible to kill, sansevieria has flat, sword-like variegated leaves that tolerate any amount of light. For faster-growing stems, place a snake plant (also sometimes called Mother-in-Law’s Tongue) in a bright room. Drier soil is better for this popular plant, so err on the side of underwatering.
Think you’re too busy to be an attentive plant parent? Try a supremely easy-to-care-for ZZ plant. This hardy, low-light tolerant plant can go weeks between waterings and has shiny, waxy leaves.
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Costa Farms Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
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Costa Farms Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
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Notable for its broad, wavy leaves, this sculptural and sprawling tree makes a statement in large, open spaces. While beautiful, this beloved tree can be finicky to care for as it requires lots of light and a warm, humid climate, similar to its native tropical home.
A true classic, spider plants have long been a favorite in the houseplant world for their playful striped foliage and low-maintenance nature. Their slim arching leaves lend themselves perfectly to hanging pots for a charming display. Plus, they produce the cutest little “pups” (aka baby plants) that can be propagated.
While this aggressive grower is typically avoided when planting outdoors, it won’t cause any trouble contained in a pot indoors. Moist soil and bright but not direct light are ideal. Prepare to do some pruning, though, since ivy can climb quickly. Overall, this hardy plant is very easy to grow and, if kept under control, looks exceptional as a lush, trailing vine on a shelf or in a hanging pot.
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Hirt’s Gardens Chinese Money Plant
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Hirt’s Gardens Chinese Money Plant
A great pick for beginners, this whimsical-looking plant doesn’t need very bright light, warm temps, or much water. (Overwatering will cause it to rot.) Because it grows so quickly, you can remove some of the new shoots occasionally and pot them in a new planter, or you can leave them for a fuller look.
Just give this easygoing plant a bright window and adequate watering every few weeks and you’ll be rewarded with a tall, dramatic tree. Its deep evergreen leaves shine against the purple-hued stems. The glossy texture reflects light too, making this tropical varietal a true statement piece in your home.
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Hirt’s Gardens Jade Plant
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Jade plants can last a lifetime if properly cared for. These beloved succulents love bright light (at least six hours), well-draining soil, and frequent watering in the summer months. Their woody stems and plump round leaves are slow-growing but hardy and easy to propagate.
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Terrain Monstera Deliciosa
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Terrain Monstera Deliciosa
Also known as the Swiss cheese plant, this tropical plant can tolerate missed watering sessions and prefers indirect to medium light. Its characteristic holey leaves like to spread out and tend to get leggy. Monsteras are climbers, and once they mature, they benefit from a stake support to keep them stable.
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Hirt’s Gardens Novelty African Violet
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Hirt’s Gardens Novelty African Violet
These sweet little low-growing plants give off spectacular blooms year-round, undoubtedly the reason for their popularity. Caring for African violets does require patience, though. Bright, indirect light is best, and it’s important to keep the leaves dry lest they rot. While there are some quirks to keeping this plant thriving, the vivid purple flowers are well worth the effort.
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Costa Farms Parlor Palm
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Costa Farms Parlor Palm
Sometimes called the Bamboo Palm because of its bamboo-like stems, this palm tolerates low light quite well and isn’t toxic to pets. Its adaptable nature makes it a top pick for beginners. Just put this South American native in a warmer room with indirect light and let its lush, droopy fronds bring a touch of the tropics to your home.
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