Houseplants that require little care – ideal for beginners

• Posted on 22 October 2025
• By Annelies
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Would you like to make your home greener with ease?
Then choose houseplants that require little care – perfect for beginners or if you don’t have much time. Plants such as Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, Cactus, Peperomia, and Spider Plant need little water, tolerate shade, and still create a cozy atmosphere. Start small and discover which plant suits you best. In this blog, you’ll learn about 5 easy-care houseplants.

Houseplants That Require Little Care – Ideal for Beginners

Would you like to make your interior greener without having to water your plants every day? Then houseplants that require little care are exactly what you need. These low-maintenance plants are not only stylish but also incredibly easy to keep alive — ideal if you lead a busy life or are not yet an experienced plant lover.

In this blog, we list the 5 best easy-care houseplants for you.

Why Choose Easy Houseplants?

Houseplants that require little care:

• Are perfect if you don’t (yet) have a green thumb

• Need little water, light, or attention

• Can handle being forgotten every now and then

• Still bring a cozy, green atmosphere to your home

Whether you’re looking for a plant for the office, bedroom, or a shady corner — these plants thrive almost anywhere.

Top 5 Low-Maintenance Houseplants

1. Sansevieria (Snake plant)

One of the toughest houseplants there is. The Sansevieria easily survives weeks without water. It also purifies the air and adds a stylish touch to any interior.

Care:

• Water: Every 2–3 weeks

• Light: Sun or shade – both are fine

Check out our Sansevieria collection in the webshop.

2. Zamioculcas (ZZ Plant)

This robust plant thrives in darker spots and needs very little attention. Because it grows slowly, you rarely need to repot it.

Care:

• Water: Once every 2–3 weeks

• Light: Partial shade to shade

Discover our Zamioculcas plants.

3. Cactus

The champion of easy-care plants. A cactus loves sunny spots and requires almost no maintenance — perfect if you often forget to water your plants.

Care:

• Water: Once a month

• Light: Full sun

Browse our cacti.

4. Peperomia

Compact, colorful, and simple to care for. Peperomia is perfectly at home on a windowsill or shelf with indirect light.

Care:

• Water: Once a week (let the soil dry out in between)

• Light: Indirect sunlight

Shop our Peperomia plants.

5. Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)

A true classic: air-purifying, easy to propagate, and fast-growing. Fun and practical!

Care:

• Water: 1–2 times per week

• Light: Bright light, no direct sun

See our Spider Plants.

Tip: Start Small and Grow Along

You don’t need to fill your entire living room with plants right away.
Start with one or two easy species — you’ll quickly discover which plants best match your lifestyle and space.

Discover Our Collection of Easy-Care Houseplants

Looking for a plant that suits your rhythm and interior? In our webshop, you’ll find a wide selection of houseplants that require little care – carefully chosen for everyone who loves both convenience and a touch of green.

View all our low-maintenance houseplants here.