The Ideal Houseplant

A plant with tropical origins does not make it a guaranteed “success” as a houseplant. What “features” make for the ideal house plant?

• Tolerates or handles dry indoor air
• Easy to propagate
• Can maintain or tops out at ceiling height
• Requires minimal pruning
• Looks good all year round
• Resistant to disease or insects
• Handles the occasional abuse or neglect - like forgetting to water
• Perfect conditions are not needed to survive

What plants would/could pass these requirements?

• ZZ Plant
• Sanseveria
• Aglaonema
• Aspidistra
• Pothos

These are some of my picks. What houseplants do you find the best?

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