Not everyone has a green thumb, but everyone can be a plant parent.
There’s plenty of plants that are low maintenance and resilient – perfect for those who struggle to stay consistent in their plant care routine or have had issues with more demanding plants.
If this describes you, try one of these more easy-to-care for, but still beautiful, plants below:
Philodendron
Philodendrons don’t like to be overwatered, making them a good choice for those who sometimes forget about their plants or someone who travels a lot.
They can handle regular indoor temperatures as long as they aren’t placed near vents. Philodendrons prefer medium to bright indirect light, but certain types can handle low light. For other care, it is suggested to fertilize Philodendrons during the spring and summer and to prune them as needed.
We currently offer many different types of Philodendrons including Stenolobrum Narrow, Golden Girl, Paraiso Verde, Prismacolor Philodendron – Ruby RipCurl and “Fozzie” Philodendron Nangaritense Fuzzy.
Dracaena
Dracaenas are very resilient.. They can handle different light conditions, varying amounts of water, within reason, and don’t require fertilizer. They can also be placed outside during the warmer months because of their tolerance.
They are a perfect starter plant for those new to owning houseplants.
Royer’s currently has a couple Dracaena plants available, including Dracaena Hawaiian and Janet Craig Dracaena Compacta Care.
Cactus
Cacti are made to survive in the desert, so chances are they will be fine in whatever environment your home or office offers. Because of their ability to store water, they can handle going a very long time without water in case you forget.
They only need to be watered when the soil is completely dry, so it’s actually somewhat beneficial if you forget about them. As long as they have bright, direct light they should thrive.
We currently offer two different types of cacti: Cactus Spineless and Cactus Cereus Jamacaru
Succulents
Succulents only need water when the soil has completely dried out. They will also alert you that they have been overwatered, if that is your concern, by their leaves turning yellow.
They are also easy to rescue. If you happen to overwater them they can be transferred out of the over-saturated soil and pot, placed in the sun to dry and then placed back in a clean pot with less soggy soil.
As long as a succulent has good drainage, they should be able to thrive.
We have a wide collection of succulents with varying fun containers to add brightness to your space.
Air Plant
Air plants don’t have any soil, which makes them easier to care for for beginners. Most air plants just need to soak in distilled water for 20 to 40 minutes every week or every other week.
Air plants thrive in bright to medium indirect light. Be sure not to expose them to direct light as it can burn their leaves.
Air plants are also unique because they can be displayed in many different ways since they aren’t confined to a pot. We have a Tillandsia air plant that hangs in the middle of a metal circle, making for a sleek and modern living decoration.
Terrariums
Although not a singular plant, terrariums are possibly the easiest way to add greenery to your home or office. The contained ecosystem is self-sustaining. They require no watering or fertilizing for up to a year.
Terrariums are fool-proof and perfect for someone who has little time to care for a plant but appreciates their beauty and health benefits.
We currently offer the Greene Mountain Terrarium, which is perfect for new plant parents.
Begonia
Caring for begonias requires consistency, but not perfection. As long as you give them water, ensure their environment doesn’t have extreme temperatures and expose them to bright, indirect light they will thrive.
Begonias are mostly able to handle drought-like conditions; the top two inches of soil actually need to dry out before it gets watered.
We currently offer the Begonia Criss Cross plant for those looking to test their skills.
Sansevieria
Commonly called snake plants, Sansevierias are unique, but simple to care for plants. Sansevierias store water, so they don’t require lots of watering. They can go weeks without watering; be sure not to water them until the soil is completely dry. Snake plants prefer indirect light, but are able to adapt to most conditions.
We have a variety of Sansevieria plants for those who want to add the plant to their collection.