Low-maintenance houseplants: our top 10

You don't have the green thumb, but you would like to have green roommates? Then these ten easy-care houseplants are just right for you.

Indoor plants make an apartment really cozy. But what if you are not gifted with a green thumb or simply cannot find the time for intensive care measures? Unfortunately, many plants quickly droop when neglected and transform the apartment not into a green oasis, but into a tragedy. Many therefore prefer not to have plants in their home - but that doesn't have to be the case: In this article you will find ten plants that thrive splendidly without much care.

Would you like a green apartment, but don't have the time or inclination to tend to your plants? Then you should take a closer look at our top ten easiest to care for houseplants.

10. Elephant foot

With its somewhat unusual appearance, it belongs to the Elephant foot (Beaucarnea recurvata) one of the most popular indoor plants in our four walls. Its bulbous, thick trunk and the crown of leaves growing from the tip make the plant really a unique eye-catcher, which is also very decorative. And its easy-care nature is also convincing: the elephant's foot is robust, forgives some care mistakes and actually only needs a bright spot to feel comfortable. Everything else about Care of the elephant foot you can find out in our special article.

9. Bow hemp

For a long time the bow hemp (Sansevieria) than old-fashioned, but nowadays the succulents can also be found more and more in modern apartments. With its long, upright leaves, the bow hemp is a real eye-catcher, which fits perfectly into modern architecture and at the same time even to the air-purifying plants heard. At the same time, it is an extremely easy-care houseplant: in a bright, warm room, the bow hemp hardly needs any attention.

8. Room azalea

The indoor azalea promises magical flowers from September to April and that without much effort (Rhododendron simsii): Their impressive flowers in bright colors only bloom when most of the plants have already faded and are therefore a first-class eye-catcher. In particular, the contrast between the dark foliage and the radiant colors gives the room azalea its impressive charm. It needs a lot of care azalea fortunately not: as a relative of the Rhododendrons you should only pay attention to an acidic plant substrate and lime-free irrigation water.

7. Yucca palm

A true classic among houseplants is and will be Yucca palm (Yucca elephantipes). Yucca, also known as palm lily, is particularly popular because of its robust, easy-care nature. It hardly needs any water or fertilizer and is also forgiving if it is neglected. The palm-like shape with the slender trunk and the dark green leaf cups also contribute to the popularity of the plant - after all, it is wonderfully suitable as a decorative eye-catcher.

6. Christmas cactus

Even if most of the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) combine with grandma's holidays, this is suitable Christmas plant also good as a roommate for the rest of the year. In contrast to other cacti, it does not have pointed spines, but is just as easy to care for as its relatives: Except The houseplant actually needs regular watering and a light to partially shaded location without direct sunlight no maintenance. In addition, the Christmas cactus presents us with great flowers in the cold season, which impress with their bright colors. More information about the optimal location for the Christmas cactus You will find here.

5. Money tree

Although he has Money tree (Crassula ovata) which at least brought fame and fortune, but the houseplant is always decorative. With its thick-fleshed, red-edged leaves, the succulent plant is a great decorative leaf plant that enriches almost every apartment with its charm. The plant is particularly popular as a gift, as it stands for a happy life without financial worries (fitting its name). But also their robust and particularly easy-care nature ensure the great popularity of the money tree - with a little care it survives plant that can hardly be killed often several generations.

4. Flamingo flower

Would you like a colorful tropical beauty without starry airs? Then it is Flamingo flower (Anthurium andreanum) just the thing for you: with its bright red bracts, the houseplant is an impressive eye-catcher. The actual flowers appear in inconspicuous yellow bulbs, which only underline the beauty of the flamingo flower once more. Nevertheless, the plant does not need a lot of care: a location with over 20 ° C and without direct sunlight is often sufficient.

3. Window leaf

Who cut the poor plant to pieces? You could actually ask yourself this question if you did that Window leaf (Monstera deliciosa) sees it for the first time. But don't worry - the decorative leaf incisions were not created with scissors, but quite naturally. It is precisely these unique leaves that are the reason why the houseplant is so popular. In addition, the window leaf is extremely easy to care for and only needs regular water and a larger pot every few years.

2. Lucky feather

There is hardly a plant that is so easy to care for, but at the same time as decorative as that Lucky feather (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is. Extremely frugal and robust, the houseplant can withstand gross neglect without showing signs of weakness and is even suitable for the shade. Irregular watering is also no problem for the lucky spring. Nevertheless, the plant is a real feast for the eyes - with its dark green, leathery leaves, it is one of the most beautiful ornamental foliage plants that exist for the home.

1. Echeveria

Not a single plant, but a whole genus is hidden behind the name Echeveria (Echeveria). The individual varieties can differ significantly in appearance, growth and color: whether in green, Red or even purple, with a fluffy or smooth surface, large or small, there are no limits to the imagination set. However, all Echeveria have one thing in common - they require almost no maintenance.

Particularly easy-care plants for the garden we have compiled for you in a special article.

Even indoor plants that are easy to care for are happy to receive nutrients from time to time. The easiest way to do this is with a liquid fertilizer over the irrigation water. Our Plantura Organic indoor & green plant fertilizer is perfectly tailored to the needs of indoor plants and supplies them sustainably and effectively.