The easiest houseplants to look after
The top 3 according to 44 votes from people: Snake plant (Sansevieria) · Pothos · ZZ plant. (Updated Apr 10, 2026.)
For those who forget to water or live in a dark flat: the toughest houseplants, from the snake plant and ZZ plant to pothos and monstera. Which one do you have at home?
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Top 12
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1
Snake plant (Sansevieria)
It copes with little light and little water: almost impossible to kill.
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2
Pothos
It grows fast, trails from any shelf and forgives neglect.
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3
ZZ plant
You can forget to water it for weeks.
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4
Rubber plant
The rubber tree, with large shiny leaves.
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5
Monstera deliciosa
The one with holey leaves, best with plenty of indirect light.
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6
Moth orchid
The most common orchid, watered by soaking now and then.
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7
Aloe vera
A succulent that needs hardly any water.
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8
Cacti
Sun and very occasional watering.
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9
Peace lily
It droops to tell you when it is thirsty.
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10
Bromeliad
A tropical bloom that lasts for months.
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11
Rhipsalis
An easy-care hanging cactus.
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12
Ivy
An evergreen climber that tolerates shade.
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Comments (1)
La zamioculca es indestructible, confirmo. Llevo un mes sin regarla y como nueva jaja