Green plants easy to maintain: selection of 20 species

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The cultivation of potted plants begins in Egypt for practical reasons. It was in China that, for the first time, potted plants were introduced into the interiors for purely aesthetic reasons.

Discover our selection of 20 indoor green plants beautiful and easy to maintain: yes, it exists!

Indoor green plants: a selection of 20 easy to maintain species

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The Chinese currency plant, in Latin Pilea peperomioides, also known as missionary plant, is a highly adaptive succulent plant with evergreen foliage. Its common name is inspired by the shape of its round leaves that look like small currencies.

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If you are looking for a drought tolerant plant, succulents like Coin-du-Pape, Also known as Medal of Judas, and in Latin Xerosicyos danguyi, are the ideal solution for your home. Originally from Madagascar, they ask to be placed in a good planter ceramic or bamboo. They are succulent tomentose leaves that rise so there should be enough space for this purpose. Place them in a sunny place in direct light.

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TheOxalis, family of Oxalidaceae, is an indoor plant native to Brazil, known for its bold and dynamic coloring that can vary from purple to red. It usually grows fast enough and can even bloom in ten weeks. This plant needs several hours of direct sun every day. It is therefore ideal for a sunny corner in the garden too! Like almost all indoor green plants, it is not suitable for animals and you have to be careful. It is better to put it in a place where you can protect it just like your pet besides!

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The Crassula Ovata, commonly called Jade tree, is a succulent plant particularly interesting for its bush structure. Native to South Africa, it can grow up to 3 meters tall in its natural state. If it benefits from adequate contions, it can even bloom. Usually, these flowers are pink or white. When it is very often exposed to the sun, this plant can develop a red or yellowish hue. It requires very little water in summer and even less in winter. It is one of the most common indoor green plants.

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The Plant ZZ, in Latin Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, is a perennial evergreen plant that always impresses with its size and shine. Easy to maintain, she prefers indirect light and she needs small amounts of plant foods.

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The pearl necklace plant, also known as Rowley groundsel, in Latin Senecio rowleyanus, is a small evergreen succulent perennial native to South Africa and Namibia. Delicate, elegant and very beautiful, it is also very easy to maintain. She does not like direct light and does not need a lot of watering.

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Tillandsia – a kind of succulent plant of the family bearing the same name. It is perhaps the most adaptive plant and the easiest to maintain. Thanks to its foliage, it quickly absorbs water and humidity. Another advantage is the absence of a root system, which makes it ideal for creating fascinating arrangements. In the photo, we see a Tillandsia oaxacana, one of the most common types.

Tillandsia: one of the greenest indoor apartment plants easier to maintainView in galleryGreen plants easy to maintain: selection of 20 species | 9/23

The Sedum, Sedum Morganianum in Latin, is a wonderful flowering succulent plant that lends itself to unique planters like those pictured. These plants benefit from direct light, but do not like extreme heat. They require regular watering especially in summer, but never too much water because we risk to kill them.

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Opuntia microdasys, native to northern Mexico, is a beautiful plant that requires a little more care their handling. If you are looking for a low maintenance cactus to enhance your desert themed interior. Remember to provide plenty of sun and water when it is dry.

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In addition to being an ingredient widely used in beauty products, Aloe vera is also a decorative succulent plant that is easy to maintain. It requires a sunny location and is very adaptive. Aloe vera can reach up to one meter in height.

Aloe vera: easy-care succulent houseplant

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The fake philodendron, in Latin Monastera deliciosa, is a perennial that works very well as a hanging plant. You can add a trellis and enjoy its potential as a climbing plant. Avoid direct sun and keep the soil very slightly moistened to see it grow.

The false philodendron: a perennial that can be suspendedView in galleryGreen plants easy to maintain: selection of 20 species | 13/23

Epipremnum aureum is an indoor green plant known for many good reasons. Her other nickname is “Devil’s Ivy”, inspired by its hardiness and the fact that it is almost impossible to kill. Its leaves can grow incredibly long, it is also an excellent choice for those who wish to hang plants on the ceiling. It does not need direct sun and needs watering in its dry state.

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The Dracaena sanderiana, is a very common houseplant, native to Cameroon, which does not even require soil – just place it in the water as a cut flower. You can then add pebbles and shells to decorate, for example. If you put it in the water, remember to change the water every few weeks and avoid tap water if possible.

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The dragon tree is a plant arborescent very beautiful, usually not very easy to maintain. Genre Dracaena marginata, commonly known as dragon or dracena, is an exception to the rule. Originally from Madagascar, she is one of the houseplants asking for the least possible care. You can sometimes wait until the soil is dry to water it, making it ideal for offices. Indirect light and a constant temperature will help it become even stronger and more resistant.

The dragon tree, in Latin Dracaena marginata: a tree houseplantView in galleryGreen plants easy to maintain: selection of 20 species | 16/23

Often, flowering plants are the most difficult to maintain healthy, but this is not the case of the plant Spathiphyllum, originating from South America. In general, it is not very demanding, but it is still better to expose it to bright light. They also need reliable drainage. Put it in a simple design pot to accentuate its beautiful flowers.

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The plant of prayer, in Latin Maranta, from Brazil and Venezuela, is an incredible color and looks very attractive. Its red veins will make a beautiful decorative accent in any interior. A masterpiece of nature … It changes according to the day and the night, it is from here that it takes its name “plant of the prayer”. It does not need direct light or a lot of water.

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Ficus lyrata is a hardy tree that can grow up to 50 meters tall in its natural environment – the rainforest. Grown indoors, it is smaller and makes a beautiful decorative tree. Be prepared to update the size of the planter if you want your Ficus to grow healthy. This plant should be placed in a place with indirect light and should be watered when the soil surface is dry and the leaves soften.

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Dypsis lutescens, also called palm multiplying, native of Madagascar, will make a very nice decorative accent in your interior. This plant benefits from indirect light and partial shade. Preferably, place it in a well-drained pot filled with loamy soil. If you like to water the plants often, this species will prove rather indulgent. Keep the soil moist but avoid over-watering it. If your cat or dog likes to nibble the plants, pet owners can rest because it is not toxic.

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The Calathea orbifolia is with leaves of a very bright green. This plant requires a little more care than the previous ones. The key is to take care of her regularly, to ensure her moist soil, good drainage and low light exposure.

Calathea orbifolia: plant with very bright green leaves View in galleryGreen plants easy to maintain: selection of 20 species | 21/23

The plant Strelitzia, or also known as a bird of paradise with white flowers, grows up to six meters in good conditions. It is also one of the largest plants presented here that impresses with its beautiful scale and sumptuously colorful flowering. While many plants are sensitive to direct sunlight, this plant loves it! Keep the soil moist and fatten every month for best results.

Strelitzia: a sumptuously colorful flowering plant View in galleryGreen plants easy to maintain: selection of 20 species | 22/23

The bonsai, is a small tree well known and widespread in recent times. This versatile and attractive tree, officially known as Schefflera arboricola, is very pretty. It is very adaptive to all light conditions and watering. It is possible to let it grow naturally by placing it in a large pot or to restrict it by placing it in a small pot and installing it as a desktop decoration.

Bonsai: a small indoor tree very widespreadView in galleryGreen plants easy to maintain: selection of 20 species | 23/23

So, have you already chosen your favorite indoor green plants?