10 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants

Should you be locked up for being a repeat houseplant murderer? We’re gonna let you off the hook. There are plenty of houseplants tolerant of homeowners who lack green thumbs. Here are 10 of our favorite hard-to-kill houseplants (often found in the PG greenhouses), so you can put your plant murdering past behind you.

1. Pothos

Lighting: Bright, indirect light to low light.

Watering: Poke your finger about an inch into the soil. If dry, water. If wet, wait to water.

2. Spider Plant

Lighting: Bright, indirect light.

Watering: Allow to dry out between waterings. Water when soil is dry to the touch.

3. Peace Lily

Lighting: Place in a semi-shady area.

Watering: Keep soil moist.

4. Bromeliads

Lighting: Bright, indirect light.

Watering: Water at the base of the plant where the foliage meets.

5. Philodendron

Lighting: Bright, indirect sunlight.

Watering: Allow to dry out between waterings. Water when soil is dry to the touch.

6. Dracaena

Lighting: Bright, indirect sunlight.

Watering: Poke your finger about an inch into the soil. If dry, water. If wet, wait to water.

7. Diffenbachia

Lighting: Bright–moderate filtered light.

Watering: Allow to dry out between waterings. Water when soil is dry to the touch.

8. Snake Plant (Mother-in-law’s Tongue)

Lighting: Bright, indirect–low light.

Watering: Allow to dry out between waterings. Water when soil is dry to the touch, give it a good soak.

9. Catus

Lighting: Bright, filtered light.

Watering: Allow to dry out between waterings. If the soil is dry, give them one good soak. During dormant season (winter) water less.

10. Jade

Lighting: Moderate Light

Watering: Allow to dry out between waterings. Water when soil is dry to the touch. Can water less during the winter months.


Houseplants Available at Prairie Gardens in Champaign Only

Selection constantly changes. Please call ahead for availability, we’ll be happy to help.

(217)356-6532


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