Most Durable House Plants – Undemanding Nature

by Paul Ciocoiu · December 1, 2015

Nature has its own way to arrange things so that to survive regardless of the circumstances: plant that do well in the sun or in the shade, in arid or humid environments, plants that filter toxins in the atmosphere or plants that give awful smells so that, believe or not, attract some pollinators and keep pests away. In this context, there are some plants that make a fine presence in indoor spaces and which can go on for a long time even if the owner is either negligent or away for a while. Here are some of the most durable house plants you can rely on for a little care natural ornament.

The first on the list is Aechmea or Bromeliad, a plant that delight with flowers and leaves alike. It is a subtropical plant that easily adapts to indoor spaces and it only needs moderate temperatures and some light. It also multiplies very easily, producing pups and side shoots that can be planted in separate pots.

Most durable house plants – Bromeliad

Another option is the Christmas cactus, a thick glossy leave plant. Like many other succulents, the Christmas cactus can be easily propagated from a stem cutting and despite its scary name poses no risk to children. Unlike other plants, they bloom November through January, bringing much needed color to the winter home. It only needs to be watered once a week to keep it going.

Most durable house plants – Christmas cactus

They call it the Jade plant is definitely one that catches eyes. With its out-of-the-ordinary leaves and pink flowers that bloom during the winter, the jade plant can make a good addition to your home. Because it only requires a little bit of sunlight and doesn’t need a lot of care, it’s the perfect plant that won’t die easily, no matter how much you neglect it.

Most durable house plants – the jade plant

Aglaonema or the Chinese evergreen is another fine addition to your home, with its beautiful light to dark green and white splashes in the middle. This plant is cold tolerant and doesn’t require a lot of attention to keep it alive. However, it is important to make sure that the plant isn’t over-watered, so making sure that the pot is well drained is a necessity. It is a slow growing plant, so re-potting isn’t a big issue until about a year or so.

Most durable house plants – aglaonema

Bring some more color inside by choosing the African violet, another hardy plant. African violets are among the easiest to grow flowering houseplants. They bloom year-round with little effort. Choose from hundreds of varieties and forms, some with variegated foliage or ruffled or white-edged blooms. African violet likes warm conditions and filtered sunlight. To start a new plant, just cut off a leaf and root it in a pot.