Best indoor plants for novice gardeners

Aloe Vera is a very forgiving plant, requires little water, just plenty of sunlight and it has myriad uses both topical and ingested. Alexandra Tran/Unsplash)

Not all of us were born with a green thumb, or perfect memory. We forget to water our plants, or we get so busy and we might lose a few innocent plants —but don’t fret, there are plants out there that are more durable, more hearty and more forgiving of forgetful beginners.

If you’re looking for house plants that survive in low to indirect lighting, loves household humidity, and grows well in conventional potting soil, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the strongest plants that will survive long periods of neglect for the low-maintenance ones.

Here are a few varieties of forgiving plants

The lucky bamboo plant is easy to maintain. While it thrives in strong light, it can also thrive in low light, but it will grow at a slower rate. Rotate your plant frequently to ensure that the light is equally distributed and that the roots are completely submerged in water. Lucky bamboo is usually planted in a pot of water or among pebbles. You can water it every seven to ten days. Replace it more frequently if you notice a bad smell. This is a great addition to any indoor plant collection.