5 Easy to maintain plants at home

If you love plants and would like to try your hand at them here are 5 easy-care houseplants that you can start with. Learn about These are the best plant for amateurs as they are beautiful and at the same time are hardy and more tolerant of lapses in care.

Plant #1 - Sansevieria

Also called 'mother-in-law's tongue' as the are long and sharp, these plants are the easiest to maintain and require minimal care. The plants need indirect sun light and need to be watered only when the soil is completely dry. Depending on the weather conditions these plants need to be watered once in 8 to 12 days. Do not water the plant if it is likely to be damp near the roots as it is prone to root rotting.

Plant #2 - Monstera

These are easy to maintain plants indoors or in semi-shade areas. Choose a deep pot with good drainage to remove excess water. Water the plants regularly every one to two weeks and wait till excess water drains out of the drainage holes while watering.

"Watch the tips of the plant, if the tips are brown or yellow it is being under watered and if the leaves are wilting it's most likely being over watered." – Sree, The Desert Rose

Plant #3 - ZZ Plant

ZZ plants are easy to grow as they don't need to be watered for long periods of time. Depending on the weather, watering them once in 3 to 5 weeks is sufficient. They are hardy plants and can survive on minimal sunlight. Wipe the leaves once in a while to ensure they are dust free for better photosynthesis.

Plant #4 - Spider Plant

These are low light plants and require minimal indirect sunlight. They need light watering once in 7 to 10 days depending on the weather. One way to check if they need watering is to dip your fingers into the soil up to the second knuckle and if it's damp it does not need to be watered.

Plant #5 - Pothos

These are easy to care plants that tolerate light well. While indoors they can still be placed in window ledges where sunlight exposure for a few hours daily. However, excess sunlight may cause discolouring of leaves. Run water till it starts draining out of the drain holes and ensure the water is drained out completely to avoid root rot.

These are the best plant for amateurs as they are beautiful and at the same time are hardy and more tolerant of lapses in care. While you grow your green fingers, you can get a good sense of what it takes to be a plant parent. Go on and bring in your new green friends home without further delay!

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