Easy-care indoor plants: Our top 10

You lack the green fingers, but you would like to have green roommates? Then these ten easy-care houseplants are for you.

Indoor plants make an apartment really cozy. But what if you don't have a green thumb or simply can't find the time for intensive maintenance? Unfortunately, many plants quickly hang their heads when neglected and do not transform the apartment into a green oasis, but into a tragedy. That’s why many people prefer not to have plants in their homes – but that doesn’t have to be the case: In this article you will find ten plants that thrive without much care.

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

10. elephant foot

With its somewhat unusual appearance, the elephant foot (Beaucarnea recurvata) to the most popular indoor plants in our four walls. Its bulbous, thick trunk and the crown of leaves growing from the top make the plant 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 location to feel comfortable. Everything else to Care of the elephant foot Find out in our special article.

9. bow hemp

For a long time, the bow hemp (Sansevieria) as old-fashioned, but today you can find the succulent in modern homes more and more often. With its long, upright leaves, the scalloped hemp is a real eye-catcher that fits perfectly into modern architecture and at the same time even with the air-purifying plants belongs. At the same time, it is an extremely easy-care houseplant: in a bright, warm room, the scalloped plant needs almost no attention.

8. indoor azalea

The indoor azalea (Rhododendron simsii): Its impressive flowers in bright colors only bloom when most plants have already faded and thus ensure a first-class eye-catcher. The contrast between the dark foliage and the bright colors gives the indoor azalea its impressive charm. It needs a lot of care azalea fortunately not: as relatives of Rhododendrons you should only pay attention to an acidic plant substrate and lime-free irrigation water.

7. Yucca Palm

A true classic among indoor plants is and remains the Yucca Palm (Yucca elephantipes). The 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 leaflets also contributes to the popularity of the plant - after all, it is a wonderful decorative eye-catcher.

6. Christmas cactus

Even if most of the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergerax buckleyi) with the holidays at Grandma's, this is suitable Christmas plant also good as roommates in the rest of the year. Unlike other cacti, it doesn't have any sharp spines, but it's just as easy to care for as its relatives: Except The houseplant actually needs regular watering and a bright to semi-shady location without direct sunlight no care. In addition, the Christmas cactus presents us with great flowers in the cold season, which captivate with bright colors. More information about optimal location for the Christmas cactus you'll 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 fleshy, red-edged leaves, the succulent is a great ornamental plant that enriches almost every apartment with its charm. The plant is particularly popular as a gift, as it stands (to match its name) for a happy life without financial worries. But its robust and particularly easy-care nature also ensures the great popularity of the money tree - with a little care, it will survive hard-to-kill plant often several generations.

4. flamingo flower

Would you like a colorful tropical beauty without the airs and graces of a star? Then the flamingo flower (Anthurium andreanum) just the right thing for you: With its bright red bracts, the houseplant is an impressive eye-catcher. The actual flowers appear in inconspicuous yellow spadixes, which only underline the beauty of the flamingo flower. 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 window leaf (Monstera deliciosa) sees the first time. But don't worry - the decorative leaf incisions weren't made with scissors, they were created quite naturally. It is precisely these unique leaves that are the reason why the houseplant is so popular. In addition, the window leaf is also extremely easy to care for and only needs regular watering 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 the lucky feather (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is. Extremely frugal and robust, the houseplant withstands neglect without any signs of weakness and is even suitable for the shade. Even irregular watering is no problem for the lucky feather. Nevertheless, the plant is a real feast for the eyes - with its dark green, leathery leaves, it is one of the most beautiful decorative leaf plants that exist for the home.

1. Echeveria

Not a single plant, but a whole genus hides behind the name Echeveria (Echeveria). The individual varieties can differ significantly in appearance, growth and colour: whether in green, Red or even violet, with a fluffy or smooth surface, big or small, there are no limits to your imagination set. However, all Echeveria have one thing in common – they require almost no care.

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Even easy-care houseplants are happy about an occasional nutrient supply. The easiest way to do this is with a liquid fertilizer over the irrigation water. Our Plantura Organic room and green plant fertilizer is perfectly tailored to the needs of indoor plants and provides them with lasting and effective care.