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The 15 best houseplants for beginner

This is a list of 16 houseplants that are easy to care for and make great choices for beginners. The plants on this list are all relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, making them a good option for people who are new to plant care.

Snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata). This plant is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in low-light conditions. It's also a great air purifier, removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air.

Snake plant  

Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior). Another low-light tolerant plant, the cast iron plant is also very drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for forgetful waterers.

Snake plant  

ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). This plant is also known for its hardiness and ability to survive in low-light and dry conditions. It's a great choice for people who travel frequently or who simply don't have a lot of time to tend to their plants.

ZZ plant 

Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). This plant is known for its air-purifying abilities and its ability to produce plantlets, which can be propagated to create new plants. Spider plants are also relatively easy to care for, making them a good choice for beginners.

Spider plant 

This plant is also known as devil's ivy or golden pothos. It's a very versatile plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including low light and infrequent watering. Pothos is also a fast grower, so it's a great way to add some greenery to your home quickly.

Pothos 

Philodendron (Philodendron spp.). There are many different varieties of philodendron, but all of them are relatively easy to care for and make great houseplants for beginners. Philodendrons prefer bright, indirect sunlight and moist soil.

Philodendron 

African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha). These colorful plants are native to Africa and prefer bright, indirect sunlight. African violets also need to be kept moist, but they should not be overwatered. 

African violet 

(Peperomia spp.). There are many different varieties of peperomia, but all of them are relatively low-maintenance and make great houseplants for beginners. Peperomias prefer bright, indirect sunlight and moist soil.

Peperomia  

Dracaena marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree). This plant is a type of dracaena that is native to Madagascar. It is known for its striped leaves and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Dracaena marginata 

Dracaena marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree). This plant is a type of dracaena that is native to Madagascar. It is known for its striped leaves and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Dracaena fragrans 

Rubber plant (Ficus elastica). This plant is a type of fig tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its large, glossy leaves and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Rubber plant 

Haworthia (Haworthia spp.). These succulents are native to South Africa and are known for their striking geometric leaves. Haworthias are relatively easy to care for and make great houseplants for beginners.

Haworthia 

(String of Pearls). This succulent is native to South Africa and is known for its long, trailing stems that are covered in small, bead-like leaves. String of pearls is relatively easy to care for and makes a great hanging plant.

Senecio rowleyanus  

Haworthia (Haworthia spp.): This succulent plant is known for its patterned leaves. It's also very drought-tolerant and can do well in low light. 

Haworthia 

This is just a small selection of the many great houseplants that are suitable for beginners. With a little research, you can find the perfect plant to add some greenery to your home.