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The following are some of our favorite easy-care houseplants that even a novice gardener can grow.

Sansevieria (Snake Plant)

Sansevieria - Snake Plant

As one of the most popular and hardy houseplants, the Sansevieria (Snake Plant) is an easy to grow and care for houseplant. Almost indestructible, they thrive in bright light or very dark spots in your house. The Snake Plant's sword-like leaves vary in color and size, ranging from 6" to 8' tall with variegated green banding and yellow borders.

COMMON NAME Snake Plant
BOTANICAL NAME Sansevieria
MATURE SIZE 6" to over 8' tall.
LIGHT Bright indirect to Shade.
SOIL Well-drained potting mix.
WATER Water sparingly. Too much water can cause the plant to rot.
FERTILIZER Feed with a 1/2 strength succulent fertilizer during the growing season.
TOXICITY Toxic to cats and dogs.

Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)

Spathiphyllum - Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) is a popular, easy-to-care for houseplant with large glossy leaves and long flowering stems that produce beautiful white flowers. The Peace Lily thrives in bright filtered light but will also grow in low light to shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and average house temperatures.

COMMON NAME Peace Lily
BOTANICAL NAME Spathiphyllum
MATURE SIZE 1' to 3' tall
LIGHT Filtered light. No direct sunlight.
SOIL Well-drained, organic potting mix.
WATER Prefers being underwatered. Water when it's dry  1" below the soil surface.
FERTILIZER Feed using a slow-release fertilizer in the summer.
TOXICITY Toxic to cats, dogs and humans.

Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

Aglaonema - Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema is an incredibly tough and easy to care for houseplant. It thrives in medium to low light conditions or filtered sunlight. Varieties include rich green leaves tinged with silver, white pink and red. If you're a beginner, this plant is for you.

COMMON NAME Chinese Evergreen
BOTANICAL NAME Aglaonema
MATURE SIZE 1' to 2' tall by 1' to 2' wide
LIGHT Partial to full shade. Filtered light.
SOIL Well-drained, organic potting mix.
WATER Prefers moderate watering. Let the soil dry out some between watering.
FERTILIZER Feed using a slow-release fertilizer twice a year.
TOXICITY Toxic to cats, dogs and humans.

Epipremnum (Pothos)

Epipremnum (Pothos)

Extremely popular and easy to grow, Pothos tolerates low light and the occasional missed watering. It has a trailing, vining habit which makes it perfect for a shelf. If you're just starting out with houseplants, Pothos is an excellent choice.

COMMON NAME Pothos
BOTANICAL NAME Epipremnum
MATURE SIZE Trailing over 20'
LIGHT Partial to full shade. Filtered light.
SOIL Well-drained, organic potting mix.
WATER Prefers to dry out between watering.
FERTILIZER Feed using a slow-release fertilizer twice a year.
TOXICITY Toxic to cats and dogs.

Peperomia (Radiator plant)

Peperomia plants

With so many varieties to choose from, what's not to like about the Peperomia plant. With it's unique foliage available in various colors and textures, peperomias require very little attention. There are selections for both high and low light locations and all only need water when the soil is dry. They are also relatively pest and insect free.

COMMON NAME Peperomia, Radiator plant
BOTANICAL NAME Peperomia
MATURE SIZE 6 to 12" tall and wide
LIGHT Bright, indirect to full depending on variety.
SOIL Well-drained, organic potting mix.
WATER Prefers to dry out between watering.
FERTILIZER Feed using a slow-release fertilizer once a year.
TOXICITY Non-Toxic

Zamioculcas (ZZ plant)

Zamioculcas (ZZ Plant)

Zamioculcas is an incredibly tough, easy-care and low-maintenance houseplant requiring very little care for the novice gardener. Don't worry if you forget to water the ZZ plant as it grows from rhizomes that store water under the soil. All they need is adequate light and a good watering every few weeks.

COMMON NAME ZZ Plant
BOTANICAL NAME Zamioculcas zamiifolia
MATURE SIZE 3' to 4' tall
LIGHT Low, indirect to part shade
SOIL Well-draining potting mix
WATER Prefers to dry out between watering.
FERTILIZER Feed using a slow-release fertilizer once a year in it's active growing season.
TOXICITY Mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and humans

Succulents

Succulents

Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves, helping them to survive in arid climates. As such, this makes them an easy-care houseplant requiring only a bright location and very infrequent watering. With thousands of choices in various textures and colors, they will forgive the forgetful gardener and keep on keeping on.

COMMON NAME Succulents
BOTANICAL NAME Succulents
MATURE SIZE Varies based on type.
LIGHT Bright light
SOIL Fast-draining succulent/cacti potting mix.
WATER Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering.
FERTILIZER Feed during the growing season with a succulent fertilizer.
TOXICITY Most Non-Toxic

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