Best six indoor houseplants

DIEFFENBACHIA

The leaves of dieffenbachia can grow up to a foot long and provide a tropical-looking accent to home decor. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide medium or low-lighting conditions for the best result.

POTHOS

This indoor plant has an air-purifying quality that can absorb and strip toxins (such as formaldehyde) from materials in the home (carpet, curtains, etc). It has trailing stems and works well in a hanging basket. Pothos can produce stems that trail eight feet or longer, so just cut them back when they get too long and your plant will continue to look full and healthy.

ALOE VERA

This succulent plant with long, pointed leaves has medicinal properties. As you might expect for a succulent, aloe vera prefers dry soil, so avoid frequent watering for best results.

SPIDER PLANT

Spider plants have been shown to reduce indoor air pollution such as formaldehyde. They add visual interest to a room. They are easy to grow, as the plants can thrive in a wide range of conditions.

They grow best at temperatures between 18 and 32 degree Celcius. There are a number of spider plant varieties and they work better as hanging plants. You can place them just about anywhere, but most would leave them hanging in the living room, dining or kitchen.

JADE PLANT

Jade plant care is easy and simple. A jade plant offers thick, lush leaves and visually interesting branches. It grows slowly and has the potential to live for many years if well cared for. It doesn’t require a lot of water, so keep soil somewhat dry. It also prefers bright light and ordinary room temperatures.

FICUS

Ficus has shiny leaves to add cheer to any indoor space. Many like to braid the plant’s stems for a tidy topiary effect and leave them in the corner of the living room or near the dining table. This plant is easy to manage. Most varieties prefer several days of dry soil in between thorough watering.