Plants can add a cheerful and colorful element to any space, but for those of us with a green thumb aversion, buying a fake plant might seem like the more viable option. Well, these five plants would beg to differ! With more vibrant colors and textures, not to mention fragrance, consider trying your hand at these easily manageable botanical friends:
The Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
Also known as the snake plant, this species of flowering plant does not require a lot of light, and is drought tolerant, so even the most forgetful plant parents do not have to fret about not watering it often. In fact, it prefers to be watered every other week.
The Spider Plant
Spider plants produce long, thin, arching green leaves that are sometimes variegated with white. They are idealistic as a hanging plant, and should be kept in bright to moderate indirect sunlight and watered evenly when the soil begins to get dry.
The Peace Lily
This gorgeous plant stands at up to 4 ft. tall and is commonly used as floor décor. It enjoys partial shade and gives its own subtle nudge when it needs to be watered by drooping at the top. Even if it seems at the point of no return, this plant can bounce back with some TLC.
The Devil’s Ivy
Given its name because it’s nearly impossible to kill, this vining plant has heart-shaped leaves and can grow six to eight feet if left unpruned. Preferring for its soil to dry completely before being watered again, the Devil’s Ivy is ideal for a person with a busy lifestyle.
The Succulent
Variating in color and sizes, the succulent is a lovely addition to any surface in your home. Its leaves are fleshy and engorged, typically to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Keep your succulent thriving by placing it in bright but indirect sunlight and watering it at least once a week, being sure to give the soil a good soaking.
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