10 Hearty, Hard-To-Kill Houseplants Any Aspiring Botanist Will Love

Peace lilies are basically impossible to kill. Take it from me, someone who has sadly failed at keeping many a houseplant. They will droop when they are thirsty, so you'll always know when they need to be watered (about once a week). They don't need much light, and they're gorgeous!

If you're a little scatterbrained or feeling pretty low-commitment, a snake plant is perfect for you. You can forget about it for weeks and it will still carry right along. It will thrive in either low or bright light, and there are many varieties to choose from, ranging from small desk plants to tall, structural beauties.

This hearty foliage plant is so easy to take care of, and it can tolerate low to high light. It likes to live at room temperature and it's easy to propagate, so once you have one, you have as many as your heart desires! You just have to trim a stem of about six inches, place it in water, and wait for a root to grow.

This plant is pretty darn easy to care for. It will need medium to bright light, but no direct sun, and moist soil. For six weeks in the winter, you'll want to water a bit less, so when spring rolls around, it will flower lavishly.

Aloe likes bright light and moderately dry soil, so you probably have a perfect spot in your kitchen. Just keep an eye out, and when the soil looks extra dry, give it a good water, letting it dry out before watering again. Aloe also has lots of medical properties, the most well-known being sunburn relief.

Parlor palms come from rainforest regions, so they like medium to low light. They do well in moist soil, and depending on how big the pot you've planted it in, they can be anywhere from one to eight feet tall at full size. They do like higher humidity, so take that into account when placing your palm, perhaps as an accent in your bathroom where the shower steam will keep it happy.

This succulent will last you basically forever. It only needs water every three weeks or so in the summer, and even less in the winter. I can personally attest to this plant's durability. I've had the same one for over two years, and for me, that is an eternity!

Jade plants are often killed by houseplant moms and dads who love them too much, and try to feed them too much water. You should always let your jade completely dry out before watering again. Also, if you keep it in a small pot and extra dry, it just may bloom. Just make sure she doesn't start to turn brown.

When growing your English ivy, water frequently enough to keep the soil moist. When the foliage reaches the length you desire, you can cut back on watering, and they will still be happy. Medium to low light is best, and hanging from the ceiling or placing on a mantle will give the best cascade effect.

Peperomia, literally meaning "related to the pepper plant," is an easy plant to take care of. It doesn't like direct sunlight or deep shade, so it's perfect for a room with a window on the north or south side of your home that offers plenty of ambient light. Water about once a week, and you're good to go.

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