1Ferns
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Searching for a lush plant to enhance your space? Look no further than ferns. Popular types, like the Boston Fern, only need bright, indirect light and regular waterings to survive indoors. On the other hand, the Maidenhair Fern isn’t a top pick for indoors due to its need for tons of moisture.
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2Majesty Palm Plant
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Bring a dose of the tropical life into your home with the Majesty Palm plant, an air-purifying option that requires between four to six hours of bright, indirect light every day.
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3Birds of Paradise
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If you favor a more-is-more design approach, you’ll appreciate this plant’s distinct disposition that can enliven the dreariest of spaces. Just be sure to water them regularly and keep them in a bright spot.
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4Monstera Deliciosa
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An island adventure might not be on your calendar, but the Monstera Deliciosa is the next best thing. Its leaves—with unusual hole formations and ridges—have given it the nickname Swiss Cheese plant. The perfect conversation starter for any room in your home, this climbing plant does well with bright, indirect light.
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5Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
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Don’t worry if you can never remember to water your plants. The fiddle leaf fig tree can thrive without water for up to two weeks.
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6Olive Tree
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Plant parents love trendy olive trees for their sophisticated flair, but keeping them alive doesn’t come easy. They do best when placed near a south-facing window with loads of sun, and they thrive with soil that drains easily.
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7Cactus
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Most cacti only need to be watered about once a week, which is perfect if you tend to be forgetful. And while you can find many floor options, there are a slew of tabletop plants that are ideal for small spaces.
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8Rubber Plant
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Add style to your space in an instant with a low-maintenance rubber plant, which has broad, glossy leaves. Give it bright, indirect light and keep its soil moist (but don’t overwater it).
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9Lemon Tree
Victoria Pearson
If patience is one of your strong suits, a lemon tree is for you. They never fail to energize a room but do require some work—mist them with water regularly (let the soil dry completely between waterings) and provide them with a great deal of sunlight.
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10Calathea Plant
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The Calathea plant’s reptile-like, two-tone leaves will add interest to any tabletop. What’s more, this popular low-light plant is also known to be pet-friendly.
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Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
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