12 Beautiful Indoor Plants You Probably Won't Kill

Indoor houseplants aren't just fun decor ideas (although they are). They're also actually good for you. It helps to have a living thing in your home besides yourself. They remind you that they are alive and that you, too, are alive. They remind you that they need taking care of. That you, too, need taking care of. They need attention and sunlight and water. You get the picture.

Anyway, plants do more than just suggest goodness. Certain plants can actually purify the air of the space they are in. They also add oxygen into the air, making your room not only prettier to look at but easier to breathe in.

But not all plants are the same. Some need to be planted in the backyard while others can get away with low sunlight and sporadic watering. There's a range of difficulty, depending on how comfortable you are with plants and how much time you're willing to dedicate to figuring them out. Maybe start with one easy one and build your way up. Some people basically live in indoor jungles, which is probably smart. Aren't we meant to be in nature, after all?

However, you don't need to make your space feel like the inside of a Rainforest Cafe quite yet. Start here, with a few indoor plant options that are pretty to look at and easy to take care of.

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