5 Low Maintenance Houseplants

5 Low Maintenance Houseplants that anybody with or without a green thumb can grow and enjoy in their cozy home.

I must admit, I was blessed with a green thumb that seems to get greener with age. Kinda like fine wine or the wrinkles on my forehead…just keeps getting better! 🙂  But I am blessed. I also love to have a house full of pretty houseplants sprinkled around that bring lushness and color to my decor. Today in this months Cozy Living series I am going to introduce you to 5 low maintenance houseplants. Houseplants that will thrive in your home regardless of your own green thumb status. The links for all the other cozy living ideas will be at the end of this post. Special thanks for Jennifer at Town and Country Living blog who organizes this event each month.

5 Low Maintenance Houseplants

The 5 Low Maintenance Houseplants that I am going to share with you have been favorites of mine for quite some time. Reason is simple…they are easy and require little to no maintenance. I think the biggest misconception of many is that in order for houseplants to do well they must be constantly watered. Wrong. Over watering is a reason that kills many houseplants. In fact, some of the plants I will show you today only need to be watered a couple times a month.

Dracaena Marginata

The Marginata is a popular indoor houseplant. It’s one of those plants that require no attention, except if you have dogs and cats…it is toxic to them. Placed in bright indirect light, with 65-75 degree ish temps this plant with continue to grow until you cut it back. Water only when the top soil of the plant is dry and don’t let it sit in water or it will probably not be your friend the next day.

Ivy

The Ivy plant is a staple to most indoor houseplant owners. It’s green, cascading vine is a pretty addition to any home. Getting the proper amount of light is the most important thing to your indoor Ivy plant. When watering your ivy, always check the soil before adding water. The preference for an ivy is slightly on the dry side. Once you give it a good watering, let it dry out before watering again. Like most plants ( and babies too)  ivy does not like to be in sitting in water or in overly wet soil.

Succulents

If you are a newbie just starting out with house plants, you may want to try succulents first. Succulents will not disappoint….nor die, if you give them the occasional nod and a small drink of water. The succulent above and below are almost four years old and were part of an arrangement I got for my birthday. A few years ago when the container got crowded I divided them into other containers and now have multiple plants around the house. (the small bottle in front of the succulent plant above, are cuttings from an asparagus fern that I am propagating)  You can see more of my newly planked wall here.

Succulents are able to survive on limited water resources, such as dew and mist, making them tolerant of drought. Place succulents in sunny locations. If you notice your plant leaning to one side or another it may indicate that it is not getting enough sun. If you have 5 mins you can create your own succulent garden.

Asparagus fern

I was first introduced to the Asparagus fern about 3 years ago. You can see here where I bought a hanging basket and divided the plant up into multiple plants. This plant has done well both inside and outside. When indoors you will want to water or mist more regularly because indoor areas are often dry .  Place in a spot that gets bright indirect sun. If your fern dries out to the point it looks dead and the tiny leaves are dropping, the outdoor springtime temperatures generally revive them.

Snake Plant

If you can kill a Snake plant, we need an intervention. Probably the easiest plant on the planet to grow. It’s a low-maintenance plant that’s known for surviving droughts, making it perfect to live in almost any environment bright light or lower light.

I hope I have provided some good ideas  and care tips for your next houseplant …..and if all else fails there are some amazing looking faux out there!

Linzer Heart Cookies by Sincerely Marie Designs / Vintage Bottle Labels by Vinyet Etc. / Family Pizza Night by Finding Silver Pennies /

Kitchen Pantry Organization by Creative Cain Cabin

DIY Beginner Dishcloth by Making It in the Mountains / Low Maintenance Houseplants by Duke Manor Farm / Chocolate Chip Muffins by Hymns and Verses /

Therapeutic Houseplants by Town and Country Living