If 2020 has taught us nothing, it definitely made us understand how important it is to love the place you live. Our intimate environments are so imperative to our overall mental, emotional, and even physical health. Making your house a home can be accomplished through something as simple as a new fragrance or as involved as renovations. But most people would agree that nothing quite changes the vibe of a home-like bringing in something green. Plants are a great way to bring life into a space and one of the easiest ways to refresh the airflow too. Now, we are not all born with green thumbs. So, here is a quick list of the plant babies that are easiest to keep alive for new plant mamas. 

Snake Plants

You can get these fast-growing and visually pleasing babes at any stage and have a really great time watching them grow. They can go for quite a while without water making them super forgiving should you forget to hydrate them or find yourself out of town. 

Peace Lily

This lovely plant is definitely a great place to start. Not only can they practically grow in a fish tank, if you give them enough sunlight, they will also sprout the white spade-shaped flowers that make your space look gorgeous! And don’t worry when they wilt. They’ll bloom throughout the year more than once. The gift that keeps on giving! 

Jade Plants

With a lot of sun and only worrying about water when the soil is completely dry, Jade plants are nearly indestructible. Their leaves retain moisture, making them easy to maintain while you’re still getting the hang of this plant life. They rehydrate and grow with every drop of water they get. 

Pothos

Better known as a “hanging plant,” these are confidence boosters for all first-time plant mamas. You can under or over water these fast-growing green babies and keep them in relative darkness without losing any sleep. They are very low-maintenance and are great for testing out whether or not the plant life is actually for you. 

Aloe

Let this easy to nurture gem work double duty for you. With a good soak every two weeks, aloe plants will definitely keep growing strong. They can also be a great addition to your overall self-care by cutting open the leaves and scooping out the insides for a face or hair mask. These are perfect for a bedside table or work desk because they don’t need direct sunlight. 

Starting with these easy to manage and hard-to-kill green friends will help create a routine for plant care that you can use to graduate, eventually, to more temperamental plants that need extra attention. Enjoy!!