5 of the Best Indoor Plants for Beginners
So you want to become a plant parent? Avoid plant murder and watch your Frondship flourish with this handy guide of the best indoor plants for beginners.
1. Zanzibar Gem
Rugged and resilient, the Zanzibar Gem or ZZ Plant is known to thrive on neglect.
Able to survive in a range of different light levels and with low watering needs, this botanical bestie is the perfect starter plant for beginners, forgetful waterers or those who don't have much time on their hands.
Light
Thanks to her highly adaptable nature, the Zanzibar Gem is a great option for beginner plant parents who are feeling a little unsure about finding the right spot for their indoor plants.
Just be sure to avoid any direct sun rays for this botanical beauty, otherwise she's good in any spots from bright, indirect light to low light.
Water
This clever little plant pal originally hails from East Africa, where she uses her rhizomes (little potato shaped growths under the soil) to store water during times of drought, allowing her to stay hydrated longer than the regular houseplant.
So only water this botanical bestie once her soil has almost completely dried out.
Plant Food
All indoor plants need to be fed to keep them happy & healthy, and since the Zanzibar Gem doesn't get watered as frequently as other indoor plants, we like to use a slow release fertilizer like
We The Wild Support Pellets to ensure she gets all the nutrients she needs.
A sprinkle of these powerful pellets provides 6-8 weeks of nourishment at a time, making them a perfect set and forget option for busy babes.
Care
The Zanzibar Gem is the ultimate easy-care indoor plant, and doesn’t need too much to shine - just a little wipe of the leaves every so often to remove dust.
2. Snake Plant
Another easy-care plant superstar; adaptable is this beauty's middle name. The unique and architectural Snake Plant or Mother in Law's Tongue can live just about anywhere, as long as she doesn't get over hydrated.
Light
Put simply, this unique indoor plant can tolerate just about everything when it comes to lighting. Her preference is bright, indirect light, but she'll do just fine in lower light levels too.
She can even adapt to full sun conditions, but be mindful of how she's been raised. If she's come into your life as an indoor plant, it's likely she'll prefer to be out of the sun's rays for most of the day.
Water
This unique houseplant is native to tropical West Africa, and is another houseplant hun partial to less frequent waterings.
In the cooler months, a good monthly watering usually does the trick, and in the warmer months, she'll dry out a little quicker. Just be sure to check the soil feels almost completely dry throughout.
If you're unsure, err on the side of under-watering with the Snake Plant. Yellow leaves usually indicate too much water.
Food
As another indoor plant that requires less frequent waterings, we like to use a slow release fertilizer like
We The Wild Support Pellets with this plant pal too, particularly over the warmer months when indoor plants are in their growth phase.
Care
Another easy-going indoor plant, the Snake Plant will appreciate a regular spray with
We The Wild Protect Spray and a wipe to remove any dust, and protect from any nasties.
3. Peace Lily
A great communicator - the Peace Lily's lush green leaves will droop when she needs some hydration. And coupled with her ability to cope well in a variety of light levels, she makes a great pick for a first-time plant parent.
Light
As with almost all indoor plants, this plant pal will do best in bright, indirect light.
But thanks to her adaptable nature, the Peace Lily will do just fine in most indoor settings - just make sure she's not spending time in the sun's direct rays.
Water
Unlike our first two picks, the Peace Lily likes her soil moderately moist - not to wet and not too dry. So it's best not to let her dry out completely, but to let only the top few cm dry out before watering.
The best thing about this clever houseplant is that she will let you know if she's thirsty. Her lush leaves will start to droop, letting you know she's overdue a drink.
Plant Food
Since the Peace Lily gets a regular watering, we recommend an easy-to-use liquid fertilizer like
We The Wild Grow Concentrate to keep her strong and healthy.
While some fertilizers can burn a plant's roots through over use, our range of We The Wild plant care products are safe to use year round, and are impossible to overdose - making them perfect for plant parent newbies.
Care
A regular spray with
We The Wild Protect Spray and a wipe to remove any dust will keep the Peace Lily's leaves looking their best, along with a quick prune of old leaves or a trim of browning leaf tips.
4. Devil's Ivy (Pothos)
A beginner's bestie, the Devil's Ivy or Pothos is a true easy-care indoor plant that will tolerate some lapses in attention. Get the ultimate satisfaction watching how quickly this happy houseplant grows.
Light
Another happy houseplant that can be placed in most areas indoors; the Devil's Ivy will do best in a bright, filtered spot with no direct sunlight, but will also be OK in a lower light spot.
Water
The Devil's Ivy is a great pick for forgetful waterers or busy babes as she prefers to have her soil dry out almost completely between waterings.
Plant Food
Care
A regular spray with
We The Wild Protect Spray and a wipe to remove any dust will keep her vines looking tip top, and working to filter the air.
5. Parlour Palm
Famed for her air-purifying qualities and ability to cope well in air-conditioned environments, the Parlour Palm gets along with almost everyone, including furry friends.
Light
This easy-going indoor plant is another option suited to a range of light levels from bright, indirect light, to medium and low light.
Water
While the Parlour Palm prefers her soil moderately moist, she can also be a little sensitive to over watering. So best to err on the side of caution, allowing the top few cm of soil to dry out.
Plant Food
Care
A regular spray with
We The Wild Protect Spray and a wipe to remove any dust will keep the Parlour Palm's fronds looking their best.
And since this plant pal can be a little sensitive to overwatering, a
Moisture Meter makes a great investment for beginner plant parents to get a better understanding of what's going on beneath the soil.
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