Modern Homemakers

10 Low-Maintenance Plants To Decorate the Home

by Kevyn Gohu
April 20, 2023

When we need a little green for the home, maybe it’s time to add some ornamental plants that are easy to maintain!

Ornamental plants are useful for two reasons: 1) green is cool on the eyes and 2) it adds a little life to the home. It’s also a common home hack for many interior designers if they want to make the place look bigger. Some people use fake plants but of course, there are more benefits to having real ones. Here are ten plants to have at home that are also low maintenance.

1. Whalefin

Whalefin Snake Plants are a bit on the pricy side, but they are also easy to take care of indoors. They don’t do well under direct sunlight but don’t like being in the dark either, making them the perfect candidate for a window plant. They’re also the kind of plant that doesn’t need to be watered every day and just needs a spritz or two to make sure they don’t dry up.

2. Rubber Tree

Rubber Trees are a little bigger and darker in color but they’re also another plant that does well indoors. So long as there’s a bit of ventilation, the Rubber Tree can last a long time even with little water. Since they grow slow, they don’t need that much maintenance either. They thrive best with indirect sunlight and a spritz of water on the soil every other day. Although, it highly depends on how hot it gets in their spot.

3. Money Tree

Money Trees are easy to maintain so long as the soil stays damp and drained. They’re also one of the few ornamental plants that can add some green to a table setting. Chinese families find joy in keeping a bonsai Money Tree at home to attract good luck. Plus, it adds color to the home’s brown and white palette.

4. Golden Pothos

A low-maintenance plant that cleans the air is what the Golden Pothos is known for. Known for filtering benzene and other toxic air chemicals, the Golden Pothos makes sure that the indoor air is clean. Moreover, the Golden Pothos prefers a warm temperature and can survive with inconsistent watering, and not too much sunlight. It’s perfect for those who live in condos.

5. Aloe Vera

We know how aloe vera is perfect for the skin and they’re perfect for growing indoors. Aloe Vera needs little watering, with most people killing it because they watered it too much. They’re also a cute ornamental plant because of their spiky leaves that add edges to our already cozy and soft-looking rooms.

Bonus: Aloe Vera has sap that serves as a good root hormone if you want to propagate more plants.

6. Monstera Deliciosa

This low-maintenance indoor plant has big green foliage that has filtering capabilities like the Golden Pothos. What makes it easy to maintain is that its watering schedule is only every 1 to 2 weeks. And even then, the water is not supposed to be so moist. As beautiful as this plant is though, it’s not recommended for houses that have a lot of pets. They’re toxic for fur babies!

7. Tillandsia Fuego

The Tillandsia Fuego is an aerial ornamental plant, so it usually grows best in a humid environment where there’s a lot of moisture. They, however, love their bright but indirect sunlight, making them best for the window. As for water, you only need to water them once every week or so. But even then, it’s just a spritz or two to make sure that the soil doesn’t dry up.

8. Snake Plant

This succulent is a cute plant meant for the desk. Especially after straining our eyes in front of the screen for hours, it’s a perfect break from the monitor. Their fresh look is easy to maintain and plant shops often sell them in a size that’s ideal for the desk corner. Although they’ll need a spritz now and then, they don’t need that much light.

9. Pincushion Cactus

A cute centerpiece, the Pincushion Cactus is a beginner-friendly, low-maintenance plant. As one of the few cacti that thrive well in air-conditioned rooms, they’re also one of those that don’t need much water. They only need watering approximately once or every other week and if the room gets too hot, they can tolerate it, too.

10. Echeverias

Floral in appearance but commonly green, the Echeverias is a low-maintenance plant that grows up to 12 inches. They also grow quite slow so, they don’t need many checkups and water. However, they are the prickly kind so be careful when you handle them! They can survive days with little water and nutrients.

Plants can make a home look more breezy and spacious!

Besides being able to filter some of the air particles, indoor plants are a treat for the eyes. But as moms who are always busy, we don’t want to add another high-maintenance thing to care for to our list. Because these plants only need weekly watering, they are perfect to decorate the house with as they won’t add much to our mental load.