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House Plants You Can Easily Grow

By Natalie Millier
Home & Food House Plants You Can Easily Grow
NOV 27, 2015 LISTEN

Even if you are no expert gardener, you know that house plants make an interior accessory that is a must for all homes. There is plenty to choose from, but what you need to consider before you actually go on about what you like best is whether or not you can actually look after the plant.

Certain house plants require more than others, meaning that you need to have knowledge and be prepared to invest in garden care. If you are a person who doesn't have a green thumb so to speak, chances are this will discourage you to a great extent. There are certain house plants that require little care, however, and it is these types that you should aim to acquire for your home. Each of the following can be considered highly tolerable in terms of humidity, water and light; get any of them and you will meet your plant growing endeavours with success:

  • Spider plant - you may not like the scary images that this plant brings in your head, but you will fall in love with the fact that it is among the easiest plants to look after. It is very adaptable, and requires little in terms of garden care. Provide medium light, regular room temperature and moist soil and it will be fine. Best part is that it is safe for your pets so that is one less worry to think about.

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  • Boston fern - if you want a lush plant in your home, but you are afraid that you won't be able to look after it, you only need Boston Fern to get your desires fulfilled. It is a no-fuss plant that mostly requires high humidity and a cool place to grow. Add shelter from direct sunlight and you will have the perfect environment for growing Boston Fern.

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  • Aloe - undoubtedly you are aware of the medicinal properties of aloe. If you think a plant like this requires extensive gardening care, you are wrong. Aloe is not only useful for its contents, but is also a beautiful plant that makes great addition to your interior. As a succulent, it will be fine in dry conditions. In order for aloe to thrive, it requires indirect sunlight and that is it.

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  • English Ivy - if you want a plant that not only requires little care, but will also show interesting growth in the form of climbing, despite your poor gardening expertise, then acquire English Ivy. Place a stake in the pot and let it climb its way up.

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  • Pothos - considered by many gardening experts as one of the best plants for beginners. It is well-known plant that can tolerate even low light, making it suitable for your office or even bathroom.

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  • Kalanchoe - this is one option to go for, if you want to have a little colour in your home. This succulent plant will be just fine if you forget to water it, and it will also survive temperature changes. All of this makes for easy gardening service and no worries on your side.

If you have no clue what plants to get for your home, any of these types make a good option. They are all low maintenance and demand little to grow successfully.

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