Please note that the specific plants you choose to grow may depend on your personal preferences, lighting conditions, and the level of care you are able to provide. Here are 50 plants that are commonly grown indoors:
- Pothos – A trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that comes in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Spider Plant – An easy-to-care-for plant with long, narrow leaves that grow in a rosette. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Peace Lily – A tropical plant with glossy, dark green leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Snake Plant – A hardy plant with upright, sword-shaped leaves that can tolerate a variety of light conditions and infrequent watering.
- ZZ Plant – A low-maintenance plant with waxy, dark green leaves that grow in a zigzag pattern. Prefers low to bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- English Ivy – A trailing vine with small, green leaves that can be grown in a hanging basket or trained to climb a trellis. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Aloe Vera – A succulent with thick, fleshy leaves that contain a gel-like sap that is used for medicinal purposes. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Rubber Plant – A tall, tree-like plant with large, glossy leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Monstera Deliciosa – A tropical plant with large, perforated leaves that are often used in interior design. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Philodendron – A trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Boston Fern – A classic fern with delicate, feathery fronds that can be grown in a hanging basket or on a plant stand. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Chinese Evergreen – A low-maintenance plant with variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers low to bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Fiddle Leaf Fig – A trendy plant with large, fiddle-shaped leaves that is often used as a statement piece in interior design. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Areca Palm – A tropical plant with feathery, green fronds that can grow up to 6 feet tall. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Dracaena – A tall, tree-like plant with long, sword-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Golden Pothos – A trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that have yellow variegation. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Bird’s Nest Fern – A fern with crinkled, dark green leaves that grow in a rosette. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Calathea – A tropical plant with variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors and patterns. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Croton – A colorful plant with variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Jade Plant – A succulent with round, fleshy leaves that are often considered a symbol of good luck. Prefers bright, direct light and infrequent watering.
- Peperomia – A small, low-maintenance plant with succulent leaves that come in a variety of colors and shapes. Prefers bright light.
- Ponytail Palm – A unique plant with a bulbous trunk and long, thin leaves that resemble a ponytail. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- String of Pearls – A trailing succulent with small, round leaves that look like pearls on a string. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Prayer Plant – A tropical plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night as if in prayer. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Maidenhair Fern – A delicate fern with feathery fronds that add a soft, graceful touch to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Christmas Cactus – A low-maintenance plant that blooms in the winter with festive pink, white, or red flowers. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Yucca – A spiky plant with sword-shaped leaves that can tolerate a variety of light conditions and infrequent watering.
- Bromeliads – A tropical plant with brightly colored flowers and variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors and shapes. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- String of Hearts – A trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that is perfect for hanging baskets or cascading over a shelf. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Dumb Cane – A tropical plant with variegated leaves that can grow up to 6 feet tall. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Swiss Cheese Plant – A tropical plant with large, perforated leaves that are often used in interior design. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Arrowhead Plant – A trailing vine with arrowhead-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- English Rose – A classic plant with fragrant, pink or red flowers that add a touch of elegance to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- African Violet – A small plant with delicate, purple or pink flowers that bloom year-round. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Ficus – A tree-like plant with small, shiny leaves that can grow up to 10 feet tall. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Anthurium – A tropical plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and brightly colored flowers. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Tradescantia – A trailing vine with colorful, variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Maranta – A tropical plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night as if in prayer. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Umbrella Plant – A tall, tree-like plant with umbrella-shaped leaves that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Chinese Money Plant – A small, easy-to-care-for plant with round, coin-shaped leaves that are often considered a symbol of good fortune. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- String of Bananas – A trailing succulent with small, banana-shaped leaves that is perfect for hanging baskets. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Golden Barrel Cactus – A spiky, low-maintenance plant with a bright golden-yellow color that adds a pop of color to any space. Prefers bright, direct light and infrequent watering.
- Echeveria – A small, rosette-shaped succulent with thick, fleshy leaves that come in a variety of colors.
- Ponytail Palm – A unique plant with a bulbous trunk and long, thin leaves that resemble a ponytail. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- String of Pearls – A trailing succulent with small, round leaves that look like pearls on a string. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Prayer Plant – A tropical plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night as if in prayer. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Maidenhair Fern – A delicate fern with feathery fronds that add a soft, graceful touch to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Christmas Cactus – A low-maintenance plant that blooms in the winter with festive pink, white, or red flowers. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Yucca – A spiky plant with sword-shaped leaves that can tolerate a variety of light conditions and infrequent watering.
- Bromeliads – A tropical plant with brightly colored flowers and variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors and shapes. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- String of Hearts – A trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that is perfect for hanging baskets or cascading over a shelf. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Dumb Cane – A tropical plant with variegated leaves that can grow up to 6 feet tall. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Swiss Cheese Plant – A tropical plant with large, perforated leaves that are often used in interior design. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Arrowhead Plant – A trailing vine with arrowhead-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- English Rose – A classic plant with fragrant, pink or red flowers that add a touch of elegance to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- African Violet – A small plant with delicate, purple or pink flowers that bloom year-round. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Ficus – A tree-like plant with small, shiny leaves that can grow up to 10 feet tall. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Anthurium – A tropical plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and brightly colored flowers. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Tradescantia – A trailing vine with colorful, variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Maranta – A tropical plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night as if in prayer. Prefers medium to low light and regular watering.
- Umbrella Plant – A tall, tree-like plant with umbrella-shaped leaves that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Chinese Money Plant – A small, easy-to-care-for plant with round, coin-shaped leaves that are often considered a symbol of good fortune. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- String of Bananas – A trailing succulent with small, banana-shaped leaves that is perfect for hanging baskets. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Golden Barrel Cactus – A spiky, low-maintenance plant with a bright golden-yellow color that adds a pop of color to any space. Prefers bright, direct light and infrequent watering.
- Echeveria – A small, rosette-shaped succulent with thick, fleshy leaves that come in a variety of colors.
- Purple Waffle Plant – A small, low-growing plant with textured leaves that resemble a waffle. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Croton – A tropical plant with colorful, variegated leaves that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Bird of Paradise – A tropical plant with large, bird-shaped flowers that add a touch of drama to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Baby Tears – A trailing vine with small, teardrop-shaped leaves that is perfect for terrariums or as a ground cover. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Ming Aralia – A tree-like plant with delicate, lacy leaves that add a touch of elegance to any space. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Red Aglaonema – A tropical plant with striking red and green variegated leaves that is perfect for adding a pop of color to any space. Prefers medium to low, indirect light and regular watering.
- Norfolk Island Pine – A tree-like plant with soft, feathery branches that can grow up to 10 feet tall. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Purple Passion Plant – A trailing vine with fuzzy, purple leaves that add a unique texture to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Hoya – A trailing vine with waxy, star-shaped flowers that bloom year-round. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Zebra Plant – A small, tropical plant with striking, zebra-like leaves that come in a variety of colors. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Snake Plant – A low-maintenance plant with long, upright leaves that come in a variety of colors and patterns. Prefers low to bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Spider Plant – A trailing plant with long, narrow leaves that produce baby spider plants that can be propagated. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Dracaena – A tree-like plant with long, narrow leaves that come in a variety of colors and shapes. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Pothos – A trailing vine with variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors and patterns. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Calathea – A tropical plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night as if in prayer. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Chinese Evergreen – A popular houseplant with variegated leaves that come in a variety of colors and patterns. Prefers low to bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Moon Cactus – A small, colorful cactus with a bright, rounded top and a spiky base. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Prayer Plant – A tropical plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night, resembling hands in prayer. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- String of Pearls – A trailing succulent with round, bead-like leaves that is perfect for hanging baskets. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Aloe Vera – A succulent with thick, fleshy leaves that are known for their healing properties. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- ZZ Plant – A low-maintenance plant with shiny, dark green leaves that can grow up to 3 feet tall. Prefers low to bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Spider Plant – A classic houseplant with long, slender leaves that drape over the sides of its container. Produces small, white flowers and plantlets that can be propagated. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Golden Pothos – A trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors and patterns, including variegated gold and green. Easy to care for and grows quickly. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Nerve Plant – A small, low-growing plant with colorful, veined leaves that are often pink, green, and white. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Croton – A colorful plant with variegated, leathery leaves that come in a range of colors including red, orange, and yellow. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Ti Plant – A tropical plant with colorful, glossy leaves that can be used for decoration or in floral arrangements. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Calathea – A group of tropical plants with patterned leaves that fold up at night, including varieties like rattlesnake, peacock, and zebra plants. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Dragon Tree – A tree-like plant with long, narrow leaves that are often striped in shades of green, yellow, and red. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Bird’s Nest Fern – A tropical fern with broad, crinkled leaves that resemble a bird’s nest. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Peace Lily – A popular houseplant with large, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. Known for its air-purifying qualities. Prefers medium to low, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Lipstick Plant – A unique plant with tube-like, red flowers that grow in clusters among dark green, glossy leaves. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Maranta – A tropical plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night, often referred to as the “prayer plant” or “arrowroot”. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- African Violet – A small, flowering plant with fuzzy leaves and delicate purple, pink, or white flowers. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- String of Hearts – A trailing succulent with small, heart-shaped leaves that are often variegated. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Jade Plant – A succulent with thick, fleshy leaves that are often shaped like small, round coins. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Snake Plant – A low-maintenance plant with tall, upright leaves that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Known for its air-purifying qualities. Prefers low to bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Swiss Cheese Plant – A tropical plant with large, holey leaves that add a touch of drama to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Bromeliad – A tropical plant with colorful, exotic flowers that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Fiddle Leaf Fig – A tree-like plant with large, violin-shaped leaves that is popular in modern home decor. Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Monstera – A tropical plant with large, glossy leaves that come in a variety of shapes and patterns. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Ponytail Palm – A palm-like plant with long, thin leaves that grows from a bulbous base. Prefers bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Weeping Fig – A tree-like plant with small, glossy leaves that is popular in office settings. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Rubber Plant – A tree-like plant with glossy, oval-shaped leaves that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and moderate watering.
- Philodendron – A popular houseplant with heart-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors and patterns. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
- Peperomia – A small, low-growing plant with textured leaves that come in a variety of colors and patterns. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Baby Rubber Plant – A small, low-growing plant with glossy, round leaves that is perfect for terrariums or small spaces. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- English Ivy – A trailing vine with small, variegated leaves that is perfect for adding a touch of green to any space. Prefers medium to bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Chinese Money Plant – A small, round plant with flat, pancake-shaped leaves that is said to bring good luck and prosperity. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Staghorn Fern – A unique plant with antler-like fronds that is perfect for mounting on walls or in baskets. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular misting.
- Boston Fern – A popular houseplant with frilly, green fronds that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any space. Prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.