30+ Plants That Are Easy to Take Care of at Home

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If you’ve got a reputation for killing plants, you’ve come to the right place. Having a home full of plants is not only trendy at the moment but a great way to add life to your home. From spider plants to red apple plants, these are the most popular house plants that are easy to take care of. By the way, pet safe refers to if the plant is ingested by your furry friend, so if you have a greedy gobbler on your hands, be mindful of this when choosing plants.

Homalomena Selby

This easy-to-care-for plant, native to Southeastern Asia, is so rich in green and yellow colors. It's the perfect plant to liven up your home with no fuss. This may be one of the rarest plants on this list, but if you can get your hands on it, it's a great addition.

These plants prefer to live in indirect bright light with their surrounding temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees. They need to be watered once a week, but only enough water so the soil is moist, not soggy. These plants are not friendly for Fido, and should be kept out of reach of animals that like eating the foliage.

Spider Plant

You can see where this plant got its name, with its dangling leaves that look like spider legs. This is one of the most popular house plants, especially with beginners. It's easy to look after and looks great. Better yet, when your spider plant is thriving, it will grow a 'baby' from the center. You can cut this off and re-pot for a brand new spider plant.

Much like the spiders this plant is named after, they prefer living in indirect light. They are very low maintenance, only requiring watering once per week when the top two inches of dirt has dried out. They aren't picky with temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees. And good news for your pets - they're animal friendly!

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a popular ingredient in hygiene and makeup products, but did you know it also makes a really good house plant? Its spiky and fleshy leaves make a great addition to your home and are so incredibly easy to look after. You can grab aloe vera gel straight from the leaves for sunburn, scars, minor wounds, and much more.

Say aloe, aloe! to bright light with this homeopathic plant - the brighter the better! Aloe vera loves living on balconies when not living it up in the garden. Aloes thrive in temperatures between 55 and 85 degrees. You only need to water them when their soil dries out completely, as overwatering could kill them. While it's not pet safe, it's unlikely your animals will want to eat aloe vera.

Ponytail Palm

Ponytail palms are slow-growing but can eventually become huge tree-sized plants. They get their name because the leaves look like the hair in a ponytail. If you often forget to water plants, maybe even neglecting them a bit, the ponytail palm may be the perfect match. Known as a forgiving plant, it will push through your forgetful phases.

This funky plant likes to be placed in bright sunlight year-round. It doesn't mind temperatures between 60 and 90 degrees and your pets are welcome to make friends. It isn't too thirsty - let the soil dry completely between waterings (weekly in spring/summer and monthly in fall/winter) and remove any excess water in its saucer.