This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SAU chapter.
- Lucky Bamboo- These are really easy plants to take care of. They can either be grown in water with decorative rocks or in soil. Place your lucky bamboo in a location that recieves bright to low light and change the water every couple of weeks to prevent algae growth.
- Hoya- They require a fair amount of light in order to thrive. Hoyas are hardy plants that can withstand a little neglect. Most species of hoya are known for being drought-tolerant.
- Succulents- If you are looking for a small, attractive plant that you can set and forget, succulents are the perfect choice for you. In order to grow healthy succulents, you will need a window that receives full sun, or you can set up a small grow light. Succulents do not require very much water.
- Snake Plants- They are the ultimate low-maintenance plant. While they are slow-growing, they are also pretty hard to kill. Place it in bright, indirect light for best growth. Snake Plants only need watered once the soil is fully dry.
- ZZ Plant- They grow well in low-light which makes them perfect for dark dorm rooms. They also require very little water.
- Pothos- These attractive trailing plants are extremely low-maintenance and resilient, and they come in lots of different colors. They thrive in a variety of different light conditions, from low-light to full sun, and they are highly drought-tolerant.
- Philodendron- They are very popular as houseplants, thanks to their low-maintenance nature. They do well in locations with low-light and are drought-tolerant. You only need to water once the top inch of soil feels dry.
- Bromeliad- These are low-maintenance houseplants that come in a variety of stunning colors and textures. They are fantastic foliage plants, and although they do flower – it is often difficult to get them to do so indoors. Place your bromeliad in front of a window that receives bright, indirect light and it will be happy. They shouldn’t need more than one watering a week.
- Aloe Vera- These are easy to grow and care for and can adapt well to a variety of different lighting conditions. Generally, they should be provided with moderate to direct light if possible. Aloe’s do not need to be watered regularly. In fact, overwatering can quickly lead to root rot, so ensure that the soil is fully dry before watering. Plus, the juice from the leaves of aloe vera plants can be applied topically to treat burns and scrapes on the skin!
- Money Tree- Place in a location that receives bright, indirect light and water when the top 2-4 inches of soil are dry. If you are prone to over-watering, money trees are a great option as they are fairly immune to overwatering.
