Hi Friends!
Whether you are new to caring for houseplants or you’re just looking for some simple, beautiful new plant friends, this is for you!
If you would have told me a year ago that I would be a plant mom, I would not have believed you. For the longest time, plants gave me the creeps. I hated the idea of having a living creature in my house that didn’t move or do anything. It was just creepy to think about for some reason, hahaha.
It wasn’t until I got gifted my first two plants that I started to love them. Not only did they bring life to my home, they looked cute!! (The best kind of bonus). I also noticed my maternal instincts start to kick in. I found that I love to care for them. I LOVE to watch them be happy and grow!! If one starts to look sad, I felt obligated to care for it and bring it back to good health.
And so, my obsession began.
Now I have only had real plants in my home for less than a year, so I would still consider myself a beginner (which could be surprising if you follow me on instagram). The only plant I had before was a small cactus in college, and somehow I killed him.
Which brings me to my first piece of advice: Stay FAR AWAY from succulents and cactuses.
Are you surprised? I was too! People always rave about how easy these plants are to have in your home. And it’s true, they can be easy if you know what kind of care they need. But I have only talked to people who have the most difficult time trying to keep them alive (this includes me), and succulents usually turn people away from having plants. If that’s you, stay tuned — there’s hope!
I only have one succulent right now, and almost killed him about 2 months ago, but he is back stronger than ever. I think that once I show you these other plants, you will see why I love them so much more!
It can be a little overwhelming realizing how many different kinds of houseplants there are and how they may have totally different needs. For me, I enjoy having houseplants that require minimal care, grow fast, and add beauty to my home. These are plants that I have enjoyed since the beginning of my houseplant journey and I’m sure I will enjoy for years to come.
I recommend doing research about specific plants you would like to add to your collection before making the commitment to make sure they are right for you and your space. There are so many great resources on Pinterest and other platforms. Thanks internet! This post is more meant to give you some ideas of easy plants to care for, it will not have full care instructions! 🙂 #iamnotanexpert
Here are my favorite, easy houseplants that I enjoy having in my home:
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Golden Pothos (Devil’s Ivy)
First thing to know about me is that I love vining houseplants. Especially one in a hanging pot or on a shelf!
Not only are Golden Pothos beautiful, but they are probably the easiest plant to care for. This was the first plant that I purchased and I was shocked at how fast it grows!
These plants need watered about once a week and love to be in bright, indirect sunlight.
But regardless of how much you water or where you decide to put it in your home, it will continue to happily grow. I have put pothos in a spot pretty far from a window and it was still happy. We love adaptable green friends.
Like a lot of plants, when golden pothos need more or less water, you will see that they will start to have yellowing leaves. I know, it’s super convenient that underwatering and overwatering have the same symptoms. But here’s a tip that can help you: Check the soil. If it’s dry, it needs more frequent watering. If the soil is still wet, hold back on the water a little more!
2. Philodendron Brazil
Wow, this is probably one of my favorite houseplants ever. The leaves are STUNNING and it grows so incredibly fast, just like pothos.
I have this in a hanging pot in my dining room and I just can’t help but stare at it every time I see it. I love how unique every leaf is and how easy it is to care for.
I care for this plant basically the same way as the pothos as they are very similar plants. They might look very similar to you from a distance because they are both vining plants, but they do have a few differences, especially with the way that they grow. (Google taught me this)
These plants need watered about once a week and also love bright, indirect sunlight.
3. Ficus Audrey
This is a plant I discovered in my process of trying to decide if I could handle a fiddle leaf fig and I am so happy I did! It is very similar to the fiddle leaf fig but not quite as finicky. Their care is much more simple and I don’t feel like I have to tiptoe around it while caring for it.
These plants are technically trees, so overtime they can grow to be really large. I’m talking like, taller-than-you large. (5-10 feet potted, in the wild they grow to be like 100 feet tall EEP)
My ficus Audrey has maybe grown 2 inches since I got him in April so I would love to see that kind of growth happen for him, lol.
But like I said, they are fairly easy to care for. These plants love consistency and for their soil to dry out in between waterings. You can check if the soil is dry by sticking your finger in it or by using a moisture meter. They also love to be in bright, indirect sunlight.
Try to avoid placing ficus’ in a drafty spot, they do NOT like it and will refuse to grow.
Another thing to keep in mind is that this plant likes to establish its roots before it grows new leaves (at least I’m pretty sure, maybe fact check this for yourself, I saw this on a couple of different blogs). So if you’re waiting on growth from your baby Audrey like I was, don’t lose hope! It will come!
4. Peperomia Obtusifolia (I just want all of you to know I spelled that right on my first try)
These plants are so cutie. I love their round little leaves so much! The one I have is variegated, meaning the leaves are not a solid green color, they have more varieties of green throughout.
Surprise! These plants are also so easy to care for.
I water mine about once a week, similarly to others. Like other plants, I check to make sure the top 2 inches of the soil are dry before watering.
They also like to be in a bright spot. But not direct sunlight. I have read on multiple blog posts that putting them in a not-so-bright spot can cause variegation to not be as distinct on new leaves, but haven’t seen this for myself (and do not want to find out because I love variegation).
So there you have it, 4 easy-to-care-for houseplants! I truly believe that everyone can care for plants and be an amazing plant parent! Once you know the type of care a plant needs, they will thrive. In addition, plants don’t need nearly as much care as you might think. I only check on mine once or twice a week and water when the soil is dry. Easy peasy.
I would love to hear your favorite, easy plants! Feel free to leave a comment or message me.
Thanks for reading!
