5 Best Indoor Houseplants

Did you know that adding a few indoor houseplants to your home can make working from home less stressful? Studies show that having plants around reduces stress, improves mental well-being, and even boosts productivity. Plus, they’re an easy way to brighten up any space! With so many sizes, types, and colors to choose from, plants are anything but boring. Here are 5 of the best and most popular indoor houseplants perfect for any home.

01. Spider Plant

Long, grassy, green-and-white striped leaves characterize Spider plants. The leaves can be pure green or variegated with white or yellow streaks. Little white star-shaped flowers grow in scattered clusters on stems up to 6 feet long. Spider plants thrive in hanging baskets, corner shelves, or tables where the leaves and stems can spread freely.

Reasons why it can be an ideal houseplant:

• Care level: Easy. Spider plants are simple to grow and flourish in various environments, including low light and partial sunlight.
• Removes hazardous substances such as carbon monoxide, xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene from the air.
• Produces humidity, helping reduce common airborne infections like colds, coughs, and flu-like symptoms.
• Pet-friendly: Yes, non-toxic to pets.

02. Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is a succulent with scalloped, dark green leaves. It is a small flowering plant, usually 2–4 inches tall, with flowers in yellow, orange, or red umbels. The thick leaves are waxy or hairy and arranged in opposite directions. Most species originate from Madagascar.

Reasons why it can be an ideal houseplant:

• Care level: Easy. Thrives in dry climates and requires minimal watering.
• Oxygenates the air at night, removing harmful carbon dioxide.
• Removes harmful substances such as carbon monoxide, xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene.
• Pet-friendly: No. Kalanchoe contains cardiac glycosides and can cause stomach distress in pets.

03. Peace Lily

Peace lilies have silky, dark green oval leaves that thin to a point. They produce beautiful white flowers resembling calla lilies, which bloom in low light conditions. They originate from South America.

Reasons why it can be an ideal houseplant:

• Care level: Easy. Removes toxic fumes from household products.
• Promotes relaxation and peaceful sleep.
• Removes hazardous radiation from electronics.
• Pet-friendly: No. Peace lilies are toxic to dogs and cats.

04. Jade Plant

Jade plants, also called "lucky plants," have small tree-like forms, oval leaves, and woody stems. Indoor blooms are rare, but flowers are pale-pink, star-shaped clusters. They originate from South Africa.

Reasons why it can be an ideal houseplant:

• Care level: Easy. Removes VOCs such as acetone and toluene.
• Considered lucky according to Feng Shui and Vaastu Shastra.
• Brightens interiors year-round with minimal maintenance.
• Pet-friendly: No. Toxic to pets and can irritate skin on contact.

05. ZZ Plant

ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) have broad, dark green, shiny leaves and thrive in low-light conditions. Flowers are rare. Native to Eastern Africa’s arid regions.

Reasons why it can be an ideal houseplant:

• Care level: Easy. Removes xylene, toluene, and carbon dioxide from indoor air.
• Thrives in drought conditions and requires minimal watering.
• Dark green leaves absorb low light, ideal for indoors.
• Pet-friendly: No. Poisonous if ingested. Avoid contact with pets and children.

5 Unique Ways To Decorate With Houseplants

Choose Different Sizes

Group plants of varying widths and heights for a natural look. Use complementary plant holders in different materials and colors to create an orderly arrangement.

Go Vertical

Use brackets or hanging planters to display small ferns, spider plants, and succulents. Woven baskets work well for tall trees, while brass hanging planters add a touch of glamor.

Surround Seating Areas With Plants

Create centerpieces for tables by combining greenery and flowers. Mix real, dried, or faux flowers with candles and vases for a textured, cohesive aesthetic.

Consider the Shapes of Leaves

Combine squat trailing plants, fountain-like plants, and tall upward-leafed plants for visual variety and a harmonious design.

Welcome to the Jungle

Adding greenery in your foyer or entrance instantly makes it feel more inviting. Plants bring color, purify the air, and add natural fragrance.