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Low maintenance plants require minimal care and attention, perfect for beginners or busy plant lovers. These resilient species can thrive despite occasional neglect and inconsistent care routines.

Adelonema wallisii

Adelonema wallisii

Adelonema wallisii

Medium to low indirect light
Water when topsoil dries out; reduce in winter, increase in growing season
Adiantum aethiopicum

Adiantum aethiopicum

Adiantum aethiopicum

Bright indirect light indoors, shaded locations outdoors
Keep soil consistently moist; water when top inch of soil feels dry
Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum

Bright indirect light to low light conditions
When top 1-2 inches of soil dry out (approximately every 1-2 weeks)
Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum

Bright indirect light to low light (cannot tolerate direct sunlight)
Water when top inch of soil dries out (reduce slightly in winter)
Aichryson × aizoides

Aichryson × aizoides

Aichryson × aizoides

Bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sunlight
Every 2-3 weeks during growing season; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Aspidistra elatior

Aspidistra elatior

Aspidistra elatior

indirect light to low light; avoids direct sun to prevent leaf bleaching
irregular watering tolerated; allow soil to partially dry between waterings
Asplenium bulbiferum

Asplenium bulbiferum

Asplenium bulbiferum

Low to partial sunlight
Keep soil consistently moist
Astrophytum asterias

Astrophytum asterias

Astrophytum asterias

Bright, direct sunlight
Sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Begonia venosa

Begonia venosa

Begonia venosa

Bright indirect light, tolerates more sunlight than average begonias
When soil is dry to the touch
Ceropegia woodii

Ceropegia woodii

Ceropegia woodii

3-4 hours of indirect sunlight daily
When soil is completely dry
Chamaedorea metallica

Chamaedorea metallica

Chamaedorea metallica

Low to medium light (avoid direct sunlight)
When top few cm of soil are dry
Chamaedorea seifrizii

Chamaedorea seifrizii

Chamaedorea seifrizii

Bright indirect light
When top 1-2 inches of soil dry out
Coleus scutellarioides

Coleus scutellarioides

Coleus scutellarioides

Bright, indirect light
Keep soil consistently moist; water when top inch of soil dries
Crassula arborescens

Crassula arborescens

Crassula arborescens

Full sun exposure
Crassula ovata

Crassula ovata

Crassula ovata

Bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sun daily; tolerates medium shade
Water sparingly when soil dries completely; reduce significantly in winter
Cyperus alternifolius

Cyperus alternifolius

Cyperus alternifolius

Bright indirect light to full sun
Keep soil consistently moist or grow in standing water
Cyrtomium falcatum

Cyrtomium falcatum

Cyrtomium falcatum

low indirect light to deep shade
moderate, keeping substrate evenly moist but not waterlogged
Delosperma lehmannii

Delosperma lehmannii

Delosperma lehmannii

Full sun
Infrequent watering; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Disocactus phyllanthoides

Disocactus phyllanthoides

Disocactus phyllanthoides

Bright indirect light
Water when top inch of soil dries out; reduce frequency in winter
Dracaena angolensis

Dracaena angolensis

Dracaena angolensis

Bright sunlight
Water every 2 weeks during growing season; reduce to once monthly in winter

Low Maintenance Plant Care

Expert tips for healthy, thriving plants

How to Care for Low Maintenance Plants

While each plant has its own specific needs, most low maintenance plants share some common care requirements. Always check the detailed care guide for each individual plant for best results.

01

Research individual needs

Each plant has unique care requirements

02

Observe your plants

Look for signs of stress or growth to adjust care

03

Adjust seasonally

Care needs change throughout the year

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