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Whether you are a gardening beginner, that you have a forgetful side (have you watered this plant yesterday or two weeks ago?), Or a lot of travel, it can be difficult to keep your indoor plants alive. But do not let some unsuccessful attempts dissuade you from yourGreen thumb potential. There are many easy -to -treat plants, and we have gathered some of the most recommended varieties regardless of your life situation. Read the rest to hear experts on the 10 most difficult plants to kill.

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The snake plant, or Dracaena Trifasciata, is named because its long slippery leaves resemble the acute tongue of the reptile (that is also why it is victorious as "the language of the mother-in-law"). Aside from the recognizable nickname, it is also one of the most popular interior plants for beginners. Technically a succulent, the snake plant is very little maintained, explainsErin Marino, editorial director at the interior retailerThe threshold.

"You can forget to water it and put it almost everywhere in your home," she said. "That said, if you provide him with the little he needs to prosper - the medium in bright light and water every 2-3 weeks (or when the leaves start to wrinkle) - you will benefit from it during many years to come. " She also notes that he was very classified on the study of the clean air of NASA, so as a bonus, he willPurify the air in your house.

The ZZ factory is another indoor plant which is still at the top of the list of novices. Known for its thick, shiny and smooth leaves, this inside plant can tolerate a very low light, "which makes it ideal for houses that do not have many windows or are in the shade", according toVladan Nikolic, founder of the interior care blogMr. Houseplant.

A native succulent to arid environments, the ZZ plant, or Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, "evolved rhizomes that store water to help the plant survive drought in its natural habitat", explains Marino. Therefore, "can go without water for weeks or even months, so it's great for people who travel a lot or forget watering", explains Nikolic. The only real way to kill this plant is by navigating, and the only concern can be the biggest pot you have to buy because it increases so much.

Pothos "can prosper in almost all types of interior space [because] of his tolerance on conditions less than ideal", explains Marino, which is why he won the nickname "the cabin plant". Although they prefer the average indirect light to brilliant, the epipremnum aureum, as they are scientifically known, can tolerate a weak light and should only be watered every two weeks. If you forget to water them, they are more indulgent than many other plants.

Pothos vines develop very quickly and can reach more than 10 feet. "When the vines become too long, give them a quick size and propagate the cuttings in the water," suggests Marino.George Tandt, founder of the Houseplant blogTeck and terracotta, Explains that for this method, "all you have to do is keep the pot outdated [and] trying to keep the leaves out of the water." Then put the pot in the indirect light and voila!

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How romantic! The Philodendron Hederaceum has gained its common name thanks to its waxy leaves in the shape of a heart. Its rapid growth vines also give off this dream quality. Heartleaf Philodendron "can resist serious abuse", according toRay Brosnan ofGardening of the Brosnan landscape. You just have to water it every two weeks and put it in a place with an average indirect light with shiny (although it can also tolerate low light).AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

In addition, "Philos Racine quite easily so that you can turn a singular plant in a jungle fairly quickly with very little effort," he said. And, like the pothos, "its long lush vineyards can be easily pruned and spread in the water when they become too long", shares Marino.

You can recognize the obtufolia peperomia, the baby rubber plant, for its thick and shiny leaves. This super popular variety of Peperomia "does not need much to prosper, and in ideal conditions, it can flower inside, producing narrow white spikes", explains Marino. It pushes better in indirect light brilliant to medium, although it will tolerate everything, from light light to low light. And that only requires water every one to two weeks. A bonus is that the pépéromies are non -toxic and therefore adapted to pets.

There are several other varieties of Péperome which are also considered good for beginners. If you are looking for a hanging plant, the Puteolata (or the parallel peperomia) and Pereskiifolia "are easy to cultivate"According to the National Garden Bureau, who declared 2022" the year of the Peperomia ".

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In general, interior palms are considered a safe bet for interior plant lovers (although if you areAlso a parent of animals, know that these leafy leafy are fun to play with!). For a smaller table plant, Marino recommends the Palm de Parlor. "It can tolerate a wide range of light conditions, but will be the happiest in the brilliant indirect light with water every 1 to 2 weeks. Unlike the palm trees you see on vacation, it is not suitable for the sun intense and direct. " A fun fact that she adds is that the Palm lounge, or Chamaedorea Elegans, is a popular interior plant from the Victorian era!

If you are looking for something bigger to go to a floor planter, Marino suggests the Majesty Palm, "a robust tropical palm with graceful and feathers [which] grow from the trunk in an erect manner before stopping At the ends forming a large crown. "Scientifically known as Ravenea Rivularis, this palm can reach up to 10 feet high and requires care similar to the living room palm, although it can resist a more direct light.

Although several of the largest plants already mentioned are technically succulents - plants that can store water in their leaves or stems - the majority of everyday gardeners consider them as small desert plants with ultra- leaves thick. As a result, most factory stores or online retailers classify them in the same way. An advantage for those who are not excellent in plant care, the smallest varieties tend to require watering even less frequently, sometimes only every two to three weeks.

Kelly Martin, founder ofGardening Gardery Garden Site, particularly likes Jade plants (Crassula ovata), which are affectionately called silver plants for their thick rooms in the shape of rooms. "Jade plants prefer to dry between watering, so it doesn't matter if you forget to water them for a few days!" Martin also notes that they can spend years without having to be repotted.

Sedum Morganianum, a succulent dragging known as the Tail of Donkey, is a favorite ofJen Stark,,Founder of Happy Diy Home. She says that these are "plants resistant to drought [which] thrive in a well -drained container". They should not be too much water (once every two weeks, it's normally good), and they are perfect for hanging baskets.

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The aloe plant is another succulent, but due to the unique advantages of frost in its leaves, it deserves its own category. The use of the most common households for aloe vera gel is to treat burns or sunburns, but according to Healthline.com, it can helpEverything from heartburn to prevention of the plate. It is also a very generous plant that is difficult to ruin. "They only need to be watered once a week, or even less when the temperature is cool," said Martin. ""To check if your aloe vera needs to water, glue your finger in the ground to make sure it is dry before watering. "Nikolic adds that it is a large plant for frequent travelers and that it can manage everything low light in full sun.

Another advantage of aloe is that you will end up drawing more than one plant. "Aloe vera is also easy to propagate" puppies "(baby plants) that grow around the base of the plant," explains Martin. "Just separate them from the mother plant and put them in place."

Air plants, or tillandsia, are so easy to take care of that they don't even need a soil, making it a good choice if your children or pets tend to enter dirt. Brosnan explains that these plants survive in the wild by "focusing on the bark of a tree and catching the pieces of rain they can stay alive". Therefore, the amount of water they need are also minimal. "Air plants are capable of absorbing humidity and nutrients through their leaves, so they only need an occasional mist," said Martin.

As for the way of "pot", Martin suggests placing them in a bowl, on a pebble bed or in a terrarium. Or, you can hang themSpecial glass globes who imitate their natural state.

If you are looking for a flower plant, the Lily Peace is difficult to kill. "This plant actually love Being a submarine, you can therefore wait until the top of the thumb or two ground drying before watering, "explains Toby Schulz, CEO and co-founder of Lawn.com.au . "Peace reads can tolerate partial shadow but do not succeed well in cold areas, because they are tropical plants," he adds. This plant is also not sensitive to pests, another advantage if you are looking for something little maintenance.