Introduction 

 The use of indoor plants has grown not only as aesthetic ornaments, but as integral parts of visual and physiological well-being of homes and buildings. Apart from their beauty, indoor plants help remove pollutants from the air, help to reduce stress levels, and even improve people’s abilities to focus. To anyone, taking care of a small indoor garden has a soothing and recalling of the nature effect, which can only be an ideal for those who have no time for meditation and a slow pace. However, the challenge that many homeowners face is the lack of time and sufficient knowledge about the proper way of taking care of these plants, and as a result have withered plants all over the house and frustration. 

 This guide is designed with the audience that wants to enjoy the advantages of growing indoor plants but do not have time or knowledge about gardening. They explain the concept of easy-care indoor plants which are those types of plants that do not require much attention before they can be made to produce wonderful results. Still, anyone can create an indoor garden by choosing plants that do not require much attention and care, but at the same time, makes everyone’s dream of having a green home come true. This ultimate guide will cover all about these low maintenance plants including their advantages, how to choose them and how to take care of them in order to keep your home stunning and peaceful throughout the year. 

 1. Advantages of Decorating Your Home With Low Care Indoor Plants 

 Indoor plants that require minimal attention from the owner are great not only for the so-called ‘indoor-gardener’ who has very little time on their hands, but also for health and well-being in general. Scholarly researches have confirmed repeatedly that to have plants inside the house can help enhance the quality of the indoor air to a very large extent indeed because plants are able to filter out dangerous gases and give out oxygen in return. This has a natural implication of purification that is essential most especially in the regions experiencing pollution and chemical composed indoor environment which have detrimental effects to human health. Additionally, these plants help to set up natural humidifiers which can inhospitably raise water content within the air and help to overcome respiratory diseases and skin problems caused by climatic rooms filled with artificial watering vessels. 

 Aside from the physiological effects, the plants may also help improve the psychological aspect of people. The sight of trees and plants relaxes the mind thus lowering stress levels, blood pressure and even boosting up ones mood to felt satisfaction and clearer thinking. People having working, family and other responsibilities, find the indoor plants calming, changing the general feeling of the space.To the busy, working parents and homeowners with lot of responsibilities to attend to, the calmness that comes with indoor plants helps turn a cluttered home into a sanctuary. Low maintenance plants give these advantages with less work, they are perfect for people who wish to create a caring atmosphere for plants without the addition of a lot of plant care. 

 2. Characteristics of Low-Maintenance Plants 

 Such plants can be described as those which can grow in conditions that are unfavorable or detrimental to other less hardy specimens. Another interesting feature of these plants is that they are drought resistant which implies that you should not water them frequently. It is highly helpful especially to those who may at times forget the right time to water their plants. There are certain kinds of plants for example Succulents, Cacti and certain types of Ferns are very good in terms of water conservation; they hold water in the leaves or the stem so that they can sustain themselves for some time without you watering them. 

 Another unique feature that can be attributed to them is their ability to operate in low light environment. Most apartments, and other kinds of housing available in densely populated areas receive very little natural light, a condition that hinders the growth of most regular indoor plants. However, there are some varieties of plants that can grow without direct sunlight, for instance, snake plant and ZZ plant they are well suited to be placed at the office, bathroom and any room which is not exposed to the sunlight. Moreover, these plants require a long time to mature which adds to the fact that the are not easily pruned or transplanted thus relieving those in charge a lot of stress. 

 3. Top Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants 

 The Snake Plant (Sansevieria) Also known as the ‘Mother-in-law’s tongue, snake plants are easy to care for making them a darling for any indoor gardener. It has an upright structure, and its leaves are an eye pleaser since they have green and yellowish colours on them. Another thing that makes snake plant very special is its ability to adapt to low light conditions,infrequent watering and occasional neglect, all of which are quite beneficial for people who do not have a green thumb or find themselves with little time for gardening. Further, it primarily used as an air purifier as it can eliminate bad chemicals such as formaldehyde and benzene from the indoor environment. 

 Equally magnificent is the ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) which has bright shiny green leaves which are slightly waxy to the feel. The plant is almost immune to dying, it can grow well under low light conditions and this plant demand little water for its growth to survive. It has a variety of uses for water storage in the thick section of the rhizomes, meaning that the plant can survive through the extremely dry periods of the year and anyone who tends to forget the necessity of watering their plants occasionally. That is why both snake plant and ZZ plant are perfect for those who don’t want or can’t spend much time on plant care, making their home look greener and more refreshing with perennial and unpretentious accessories. 

 4. Simple Guide on How to Provide Proper Care For Them. 

 Few showers are best showers when it comes to watering low-maintenance plants because they retain water for long. One of the biggest mistakes which most first-time plant owners make is watering the plants too much; as a result, the plants develop root rot and even the strongest types will not survive. The general principle is that the soil should be allowed to get dry before the next watering especially in the case of plants such as the succulents and cactus. For the plants like the snake plant and ZZ plant, it becomes advisable to water only once every two to three weeks. Maintaining good drainage with pots that have this holes also prevent water from building at the bottom and damaging the roots. 

 Irrigation and lighting are two factors that need to be given particular attention in plant care since they will determine the welfare of the indoor garden. Nonetheless, where it concerns the lighting condition, the low maintenance plants though they can survive in any condition if placed in their optimal lighting condition then they are likely to survive and grow. However, plants that can endure low light conditions include snake plants and ZZ plants, but they will prefer bright, indirect light. The plants should be rearranged every now and then to allow all angles of the plant to get the necessary amount of light as the plant may grow towards the light source due to naturally occurring phototropism, and the plant’s leaves must be cleaned often as dust makes it difficult for the plant to get its necessary amount of light to perform photosynthesis. Little fertilization is done on this plant, but when done, it is preferable that a diluted nutrient solution be used which is usually applied during the growing season. 

 5. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 

 Another common mistake of the busy plant owners is over watering which will actually drown the root system of the plant and cause root rot which is a sure death for the plant. Every plant should be watered in a different manner and should not be watereed according to a set timetable. Rather, try the moisture content of the soilby feeling the soil with a finger at about an inch below the surface; if the soil is dry the plants need to be watered. Also, make sure all the pots have good drainage so that water is not still stagnant in the pot and continue to worsen the plant’s condition. 

 Other problems that affect plants include improper lighting, in that it can adversely affect the growth as well as the overall health of the plants. As for the lighting, many low maintenance plants are advertised as low light plants and while this does not mean they are no light plants at all. It is as important to note that if the plant is grown in a totally obscure location, or a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight, then the growth of the plant will be affected and the leaves will be pale and develop a droop. To this, simple behavioral changes in the plant, such as if it seems to be stretching toward the light, may tell you it is positioned incorrectly, perhaps too far away from a window. Finally, neglecting pests which may include spider mite or aphids earns the organism infestations that harm and or kill plants. look for insect eggs on the lower surface of the leaves and on the surface of the soil and control appropriately using a very mild insecticide such as an insecticidal soap or neem oil in order to prevent and deal with infestations that may hinder the growth of your indoor plants. 

 Conclusion 

 Introducing low maintenance indoor plants into your home is one of the easiest and yet highly effective methods of improving the quality of your home as well as improving the quality of your life. These plants have many virtues; they clean the air and lift spirits; provide a calm, natural environment. Such low maintenance plants are perfect especially for those who seek to have access to the benefits of having indoor plants with little to no commitment to caring for them. So with the right kind of plants and the minimal rules on their maintenance it would be very simple to grow an indoor garden of your own. 

 It is high time you begin your journey of ‘going green’ in your homes. As you can see no matter which of the plants described in this guide you decide to bring into your home, the benefits definitely outweigh the work that you will have to put in. It’s best for its growth to visit any local plant nursery or any online plant stores for the right plants for the home. It is surprising how with a bit of pre-planning and a few key decisions you can turn your home into a verdant oasis that changes your mood for the better with every day.