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6 Easy To Grow Houseplants

By Sneha

You always tend love the jobs that are easy for you to do. Even in the case of your hobbies you seek some relaxation. So, if gardening is what you love to do and yet do not have enough time for it, then here are some easy to grow houseplants.

Snake Plant- A snake plant is one of the easiest plants to grow in your home. These houseplants do not need much tending and growth. They have long leaves and can thrive in both sunlight and shade. You also do not need to water them regularly. The leaves of this plant are beautiful and even shorter varieties are available. It is better if you do not over water the plants or else the roots might rot up.

Snake Plant

Snake Plant

A snake plant is one of the easiest plants to grow in your home. They do not need much tending and care.

Aloe

Aloe

An aloe plant has a multiple health benefits. So, grow this in your home and reap its benefits.

Spider Plant

Spider Plant

This is one of the most widely grown plants. Usually the leaves are of a green and white shade.

Rubber Tree

Rubber Tree

With big and wide green leaves, this is one of the best houseplants to be grown.

Croton

Croton

This plant is available in a multitude of colours like red, yellow etc.

Jade Plant

Jade Plant

Want to grow a plant that needs less water? This might be the right option for you.

Aloe- Grow an aloe plant in your home as it will provide you multiple benefits. It is very good for the skin and has other medicinal benefits also. And the best part in growing one of this most awesome houseplants is the fact that it requires very low maintenance. You may either plant it in the garden or in your balcony. Do overwater the plant or else it will die.

Spider Plant- You must have seen this plant in many homes. And to add to your interest, this plant is available in many more colours other than just green. Usually the leaves are of a green and white shade. They look beautiful even as hanging plants. Keep the soil moist but do not over water the plant for it.

Rubber Tree- With big and wide green leaves, this is one of the best houseplants that is grown in most of the households. You can prune the long stems and then keep it as a small plant in the pot. Keep it either in the bright sunlight or in your balcony. Water it on a regular basis. Grow a rubber tree at home as this is also considered as one of the ornamental plants.

Croton- This plant is best grown outdoors. Many varieties of the plant is available in a multitude of colours like yellow, red etc. and the hues shine and come out best in the sun. Croton too is a low water and easy to grow plant.

Jade Plant- If you want to grow a low water plant, then this is the right option. The leaves are small and watery. This is one of the houseplants that can thrive in shades areas and low water regions.

Grow these plants at home and make your gardening job an easy one.

Story first published: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 17:47 [IST]
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