These hardy plants will help green up your space even in the lower light, colder months.
(But then again, who says plants aren’t real pets?)
Living in Vermont, winters are long and days are short, making it tough to keep plants alive.
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Unfortunately, a lot of indoor plants have varying degrees of toxicity.
Snake Plant
I love my snake plant.
Not only does it have a cool look and grows impressively tall, but it is nearly indestructible.
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Forget to water it or going away for a few weeks?
Snake plants are totally fine with low light and infrequent watering.
In fact, overwatering is pretty much the only thing that makes these guys unhappy.
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Check the soil and see to it it is dry to the touch before giving it a drink.
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How sweet is that?
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They are happy in moderate light and with slightly damp soil, so weekly watering should be sufficient.
Ocean Spider Plant
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Philodendron
My philodendron is my biggest plant by a long shot.
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They don’t need much attention and can tolerate shady environments with indirect light.
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It grows naturally slowly, so you won’t need to repot it often, either.
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Jade Plant
My jade plant grows pretty much as fast as I can repot it.
Only water it when the soil feels totally dry, as the leaves retain water.
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If any leaves fall off, you might simply lay them in the dirt and they will take root.
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For a tropical plant, it is impressively hardy to cold and dry environments.
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see to it to pot in something that drains well, as this plant doesn’t tolerate overwatering well.
Wipe off the leaves regularly to help prevent bugs, like spider mites or aphids, from latching on.
American Plant Exchange Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen
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It has gotten popular enough that they even carry it at some Costcos!
It can even purify the air and help absorb nasty odors in your home.
Hirt’s Fiddleleaf Fig Tree
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It holds water in its thick leaves, so it can go long stretches between watering.
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Christmas Cactus
Christmas cactuses are frequently given as gifts during the holiday season.
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Part of it is because of the beautiful ruby red flowers it grows when it is in the sun.
Another reason is that they thrive when they are a bit neglected.
Though they flower in the sun, they can withstand full shade and dry rooms.
Be sure to only water when the soil is completely dry since it cannot tolerate frequent watering.
Christmas Cactus
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Succulents
Succulents are some of the most fun and versatile plants around.
Keep these plants in a dry room on the windowsill.
In the colder months, succulents don’t need much water at all.
Just feel the soil every month or so to check.
