Plants in the home serve different purposes; they can be used for beautification, air purifying, or as a source of nutrients. Whatever might be your reason for deciding to purchase house plants, seeking an expert’s opinion either online or in-person is essential.
What determines if a plant will die or continue to live after your purchase is the type of plant, the environment it will be placed in, the amount of water and sunlight it requires, and other maintenance cultures needed.
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As a beginner, the first step to purchasing any plant is to determine if what you want is an indoor plant or an outdoor plant. For a house plant (depending on your schedule), you should pick plants that require little maintenance, lights, and water. Below are some of the best in houseplants you can begin with as a beginner.
8 Best Plants for a Beginner
1. Snake plant
The snake plant is one of the favorite indoor plants for beginners with its green-on-green bands on sword-like leaves. It is from the same family as the dracaena and liriope. The snake plant is a tough plant that loves lots of sun, but can manage alright without it; they are also not particular about watering.
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2. Cactus houseplants
If you will most likely forget to water your plant, this houseplant is a great choice as the plant can thieve on its own. The succulents and desert cacti plants come in dozens of varieties that you will easily find at the nursery. These speci...