Best Indoor Flower Plants For Beginners
Blooms For Beginners: These Houseplants Basically Take Care of Themselves
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Give your home a taste of the outdoors with beautiful, easy-to-care-for flowers. Keeping plants alive doesn't have to be a full-time job, and these plants make sure you don't spend too much time tending to them. They are self-sufficient enough that even the most inexperienced gardener can look after them, and the best part about these houseplants is that they'll add a breath of fresh air to any room in the house. Whether they require little watering or are easy to pot, these buds will make being a plant parent extra rewarding. Nothing says warm weather like budding and blossoming plants, so get your green thumb ready to take things indoors. Read ahead to see which plants are the easiest to take of care now.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Gardenia
With an aroma like no other, Gardenias ($40) are the perfect houseplant for more reasons than one. They're easy to care for, and their bright green leaves offer a natural pop to any space in the house.
Gardenia
Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant
This Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant ($35) has an essence of pure simplicity with its slim stems and dainty white blooms. This is one of the easiest to varieties of orchids for growing indoors — it's even nicknamed the "beginner orchid."
Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant
Believe it or not, this Pink Orchid ($60) naturally absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen into the air, meaning you'll be breathing easy with this pick.
Paperwhite Narcissus Inbal
This Paperwhite Narcissus Inbal ($24) plant can produce a number of small, white flowers on multiple stems growing up to 18 inches tall in just a few weeks, if kept in a cool location.
Paperwhite Narcissus Inbal
These Paperwhite Narcissus Inbal Bulbs ($25) produce flowers so cheery, you can't help but smile when looking at them.
Pink Anthurium
With glossy, green heart-shaped leaves, this Pink Anthurium ($20) is as pretty as can be.
Pink Anthurium
The phrase "pretty in pink" applies to this Pink Anthurium ($68), wouldn't you say? (Available on waitlist.)
Peace Lily
Not only is this Peace Lily ($24) hard to miss, but it also helps purify the air.
Peace Lily
The big, bright leaves on this Peace Lily ($32) makes the delicate white flowers stand out even more.
Red Anthurium
Vibrant and lively, this Red Anthurium ($44) will add an eye-catching colour to any space.
Red Anthurium
This Red Anthurium ($32) has blooms that can last all year if it's under optimum growing conditions.
Curly Lipstick Plant
During the growing season, this Curly Lipstick Plant ($50) flowers with bright red lipstick-shaped blooms.
Curly Lipstick Plant
The Curly Lipstick Plant ($25) Prefers bright, diffused light and a slight period of dryness between watering.
Amaryllis
This gorgeous Amaryllis ($55) can be planted in a small pot, but still produces large flowers.
Amaryllis
Notice the two-toned leaves on this Jumbo Double Amaryllis Dancing Queen Bulb ($16).
Bromeliad
Known for its colourful blooms and modern foliage, the Bromeliad ($60) couldn't be easier to grow.
Bromeliad
Looking for a big, tall flower to add some colour into your space? This Bromeliad ($32) plant is exactly what you need.
Kalanchoe
Available in a variety of bright colours, the Kalanchoe Plant ($19) is a great housewarming present for anyone.
Kalanchoe
Chenille Plant
This fuzzy-looking Chenille Plant ($15) is available in vibrant blue, violet, green, and yellow hues. It's bright and lively and will add the perfect pop of colour.
Chenille Plant
It's easy to see why the Chenille Plant ($58) is named after the French word for caterpillar!
Christmas Cactus
Cacti are cute, but the Christmas cactus ($20) is even better because it blooms!
Christmas Cactus
Flowering Cacti
Extremely easy to care for and also extra cute, this Flowering Cacti ($7) will add little bits of colour to any space.
Flowering Cacti
This drought-tolerant Flowering Cacti ($9) doesn't require much from you besides some light watering.
Flowering Maple
Intricate and uniquely shaped, this Flowering Maple ($9) plant will dress up any room in the house. It's tolerant of most soil types and requires fertilization in spring before new growth can occur.
Flowering Maple
You can plant multiple pots with this Flowering Maple ($8) seed pack. It does best in spring, summer, and autumn, but can also be planted in the winter.
Begonia
Begonia
Start planting this Begonia ($12) indoors in late February if you want to enjoy earlier summer blooms!
