11 Easy Houseplants for Seniors | Indoor Plants for Elderly People

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Here is a list of 11 Easy Houseplants for Seniors. All of these are pretty forgiving, super easy to grow, and thrive on neglect.

1. Ponytail Palm

It looks good, needs low light, requires less watering and maintenance! All these attributes make it perfect for seniors who cannot look after a plant daily.

2. Snake Plant

It is easy to maintain and is also one of the best air purifiers! An abstract of the study published in Harvard University Extension rates it as one of the most oxygen-producing houseplants, making it excellent for aged people.
3. Pothos

According to a Japanese study, it has a high air purification capacity when it comes to removing formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene, making it a good pick for seniors for the bedroom as it will help them to sleep better.
Pothos can thrive in both sun and shade with minimal requirements.
4. Spider Plant

Spider plant is hard to kill, thrives on neglect, and adapts to various conditions easily. It helps to breathe better, remove pollutants, and looks great!
5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is an excellent choice for older people as it has minimalistic needs and stays green for the entire year without too much maintenence.
6. Lucky Bamboo

This good luck houseplant is admired for its indestructible nature. It will be fun for seniors to grow lucky bamboo in homes as it doesn’t ask for attention and grows without the mess of soil. It also has many benefits.
7. Rubber Plant

According to the NASA Clean Air Study, some houseplants absorb indoor air pollutants, and the rubber plant is one of them. It also has no allergic properties and is safe for seniors.
8. Jade Plant

With Jade plants, the seniors will have their own little ‘tree’ that looks like bonsai! It will be more than happy to dwell in any bright corner of the room without asking for much maintenance, other than watering once in a few days.
9. ZZ Plant

This versatile plant with minimalistic needs is an apt choice for elderly people! It not only removes pollutants but also improves cognitive function. The ZZ plant is also a great feng shui option that brings purifying and protective energy to the home.
10. Air Plants

Air plants are easy to propagate and maintain, hence are a good option for seniors. This decorative plant grows on other surfaces that improve creativity in elderly people. It also reduces stress and purifies air in the home.

11. Syngonium

This feng shui plant cleans the air and reduces stress and anxiety, which makes it a good choice for seniors. Also, Syngonium is easy to grow, and aged people can also grow this versatile plant in water without the mess of soil.

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