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- 1/23
Amazon Users Are "Blown Away" By This $30 Money Tree Plant
If you want to invigorate just about any room, pick out one of these best indoor plants to liven up the space. Not only are indoor plants brilliant for decorating purposes, you can also rely on them to upgrade your health, provide clean air and boost your overall wellbeing. Plus, many of our houseplant suggestions below, like the spider plant, are fairly low maintenance, making them perfect for beginners.
You can take your pick of low-light options, including the snake plant and ZZ plant, which would look great in a living room. Browse plants for the office (we like peperomia or peace lilies) as well as go-to choices for the bedroom. There are even tons of tall indoor plants such as Monstera Deliciosa that tend to be a breeze to maintain. And if you like the idea of manifesting good luck, health and wealth, you'll be delighted by feng shui plants.
So, say goodbye to intense care routines and go for one (or more) of these affordable and popular houseplants — indoor trees included — that can easily be ordered online. You'll be surprised how stress-free being a plant parent can really be.
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Money Tree
Costa Farms
amazon.com
$33.99
This eye-catching tree, boasting a braided trunk, can grow up to eight feet indoors. It's a popular office gift idea, since it's believed to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Aim to expose your money tree to bright, indirect sunlight six hours a day, and only water it when the soil is dry.
RELATED: How to Care for Your Money Tree to Help It Bring You All the Luck
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Philodendron
JM BAMBOO
amazon.com
$24.00
What's not to like about philodendrons? Their name is derived from the Greek words philo-, which means "love," and dendron — the word for "tree." Most types of Philodendron can tolerate dark corners and very little watering. "They like to be on the dry side," says Sharon Nejman, Senior Horticulturist at Chicago Botanic Garden, so don't fill the watering can more than once per week.
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Chinese Evergreen
California Tropicals
amazon.com
$16.99
Also known as Aglaonema, the Chinese Evergreen is a great pick if you're looking for a trouble-free houseplant, providing you follow proper growing conditions. It only needs watering every 5 to 10 days (watch out for soggy soil) and low to bright indirect sunlight to keep it intact. You can find varieties with green leaves adorned in bold stripes ranging from silver to red.
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Spider Plant
American Plant Exchange
amazon.com
$27.53
What's better than one spider plant? Multiple spider plants. The fast-growing shoots produce little "babies" that you can re-pot for added greenery elsewhere. Just stick to well-lit spots, and don't forget weekly watering.
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String of Pearls
THE NEXT GARDENER.COM
amazon.com
$10.59
Bring the beauty of this unusual plant into your home and you won't be disappointed. Keep it happy with a watering schedule of two to three weeks — soil that's kept lightly moist is best. Aim for bright, indirect sunlight several hours every day.
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Staghorn Fern
Hirt's Gardens
amazon.com
$19.99
The staghorn fern's antler-shaped fronds can add a unique touch to your home. With moderate moisture and low to medium light (not direct), your staghorn fern, which is native to Australia and Asia, can thrive.
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Orchid
Urban Stems
Urban Stems
$65.00
When it comes to low-maintenance flowering plants, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than an orchid. Don't overwater them (once a week will do) and give this popular pick bright, indirect light. We especially love them for offices!
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Peace Lily
Hirt's Gardens
amazon.com
$5.49
Peace lilies or Spathiphyllum are ideal for those who tend to overwater plants. Give it sufficient light, and you'll see their spade-shaped flowers flourish over time. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Monstera Deliciosa
American Plant Exchange
amazon.com
$34.05
Also known as the Swiss Cheese plant, Monstera Deliciosa are native to Mexico and Central America. This tropical plant features leaves with holes, which lend to their exotic vibe. It needs moderate watering and indirect light (bright to medium is best). Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Snake Plant
Costa Farms
amazon.com
$34.65
One of many sansevierias, the snake plant is tough to kill. "Those can go for a month without water," says Nejman. The leaves are typically stiff, sharp and spikey. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Jade Plant
Hirt's Gardens
walmart.com
$7.99
Jade retains water in its round leaves, so it can sometimes survive more than a month without any attention whatsoever. "If they do get water, they start to rehydrate and grow," says Neil Mattson, an associate professor in the horticulture department at Cornell University. Position it in a sunny window (south- or west-facing, preferably) and water when the soil feels dry. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Asparagus Fern
amazon.com
$16.99
Purchase an asparagus fern, and you'll find that it can handle much more abuse than its counterparts. That's because it's really not a fern after all. Asparagus setaceus can thrive in bright spaces as well as corners with very little light. Keep this fluffy plant's soil moist at all times. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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String of Hearts
The Succulent Cult
amazon.com
$18.99
If you're partial to trailing plants, you'll appreciate the beauty of the String of Hearts. They're native to South Africa and have heart-shaped leaves that add to its charm. It's common for their vines to grow up to 12 feet long.
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Calathea Ornata
BubbleBlooms
amazon.com
$15.99
If stripes is one of your favorite patterns, here's a pick for you. Calthea ornata, often referred to as the pinstripe, prayer or zebra plant, has large, striped leaves, making them popular for indoors. Keep soil lightly moist and provide it with indirect light.
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Rubber Plant
Hirt's Gardens
amazon.com
$24.99
You can't go wrong with this low-maintenance plant that's native to Asia. With consistent pruning and low indirect light area, you'll witness its beauty. When it comes to watering, it should only be done when the soil is on the dry side (about once a week). Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
RELATED: How to Keep Your Rubber Tree Plant Looking Its Best Indoors
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Dracaena Marginata
walmart.com
$28.15
Save some room on your windowsill and tuck this low-light variety in an unloved corner. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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ZZ Plant
thesill.com
$138.00
Officially named Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the ZZ plant is native to East Africa. Called "the king of the indestructible plants," the species tolerates the dangerous trifecta of plant-killers: drought, low light and really low humidity. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Air Plants
ragnaroc
amazon.com
$18.99
You can keep the potting soil in the shed for this one. Tillandsia grows without dirt altogether. "Just dunk them in water for about two or three hours every 10 days or so," says Tovah Martin, expert gardener and author of The Indestructible Houseplant.
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Yucca
United Nursery
lowes.com
$44.48
The recipe for a happy yucca is easy: sun, sun and more sun. Plant in a container deep enough to balance the top-heavy woody stems and water sparingly. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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English Ivy
American Plant Exchange
amazon.com
$20.08
You could let the long tendrils hang from mantel or shelf, but the climbing plant is also game for topiaries (or stadium walls, like at Wrigley Field). Chicago Botanic Garden recommends Cascade, Domino, and Irish Lace as some best potted varieties. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Peperomia
Optiflora
walmart.com
$19.99
These colorful plants grow great indoors. They also hold water in their stems and leaves, making them drought tolerant. When watering, make sure not to over water and check to see if the soil is completely dry in between watering sessions.
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Pothos
Costa Farms
amazon.com
$16.99
Calling all black thumbs: This trailing vine has earned the nickname "devil's ivy" for its ability to withstand nearly pitch-black conditions, as well as under- and over-watering. Take note: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
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