The Top 5 Plants For Indoor Spaces

by Raven Halle

We all know why plants are important environmentally: they produce oxygen, filter pollution, offer homes for animals, and many more things. What we don’t all know, however, is how important and helpful it is to have and maintain indoor plants! Not only are they visually pleasing and can add flair and character to your space, but studies have proven that they can also increase productivity, reduce levels of stress, and elevate your mood. Here are the top 5 beginner-friendly plants that can thrive indoors. If you have pets, ensure that your plant of choice is pet-friendly!

1. Snake Plant

The Snake Plant derives its name from its leaves, which are long and grow vertically (not reptilian at all!). Aside from its good looks, snake plants are known to be able to survive long periods without both water and sunlight, making them a good choice for a first time plant parent. They also are known to filter out potentially harmful chemicals from the air.

2. Dracaena

This plant is perfect for those who are always busy and live on-the-go, as they are very low maintenance and are able to adapt to different light environments. These are best for low-light spaces, as they are not recommended to be in direct sunlight.

3. ZZ Plant

ZZ Plants are very drought tolerant and can also survive in low light areas! They have the ability to store water, making them low maintenance in terms of watering frequency, as they can be watered as little as once a month. ZZ Plants are also known to some to symbolize prosperity and friendship, so they make for great houseplants as well as gifts!

4. Rubber Tree

If you tend to forget often about your plants, a Rubber Tree may be the way to go! It is said that they can tolerate a certain degree of forgetfulness, and handle being under-watered better than being over-watered. All it needs is bright light and a bit of room to grow. It is also great at removing excess carbon dioxide from your home.

5. Aloe Vera

This may be the only plant on the list that you recognize, and for good reason! Not only are Aloe Vera plants extremely manageable to care for, but they also have many healing benefits. Aloe from the leaf is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, so it can remedy many issues like sunburns and stomachaches. All it needs is a sunny spot to thrive—its soil likes to get extremely dry before watering is necessary.

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