Houseplants for Beginners

The absolute easiest, unkillable indoor plants to start your indoor jungle.

Sarah
Sarah
•5 min read
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Quick Takeaway

For a quick answer, check the main steps below. Always ensure proper sanitation and optimal temperatures for the best yield.

Start Simple

If you have a "black thumb", start with these three unkillable plants that thrive on neglect.

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

Tolerates extremely low light and only needs watering once a month. Overwatering is its only weakness.

2. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Looks fake because it's so glossy and perfect. It stores water in underground rhizomes, meaning it can survive weeks of drought.

3. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

A beautiful trailing vine that tells you when it needs water by slightly drooping. Very forgiving and grows rapidly.

Use our Watering Estimator to get a baseline for your specific environment.

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