"Beginner plants" are plants that aren’t too picky about their care and environment, don't require much looking after, and can bounce back after some neglect. In general, these plants don't require as much time or effort.
Snake Plant
- Can tolerate low light but prefers bright light
- Many varieties
- Often killed by overwatering; leave them alone to really dry out
- Slow glowers
Pothos
- Can tolerate low light but prefers medium light
- Often used in offices with only fluorescent light
- Many varieties that can climb or trail
- Let you know it needs water when the leaves droop
- Can easily be trimmed
- Easy to propagate
Spider Plant
- Can tolerate low light but prefers medium to bright light
- Safe for pets
- Often grows plantlets that can be removed and rooted
Philodendron
- Prefers bright indirect light
- Many varieties that can climb or trail
Dracaena
- Prefers bright indirect light
- Many varieties that can brighten up a room
ZZ Plant
- Can tolerate low light but prefers medium to bright light
- Extremely hardy and tolerant of neglect
- Drought tolerant (bulb-like rhizomes help to store water during dry periods)
Aglaonema
- Can tolerate low light but prefers medium to bright light
- Sturdy and tolerable
- Many varieties
- Slow grower
Mini Monstera
- Can tolerate low light but prefers bright indirect light
- Fast grower and a climber
- Good alternative to a Monstera Deliciosa if you don't have the space for it
