Firstly, even the best plant parents kill a plant from time to time. The first step to create an indoor jungle is to choose the right plants. There are two types of people: The ones that are often at home find it relaxing to care for their babies and give them very much attention. On the other hand, some people are never at home and travel frequently. That doesn’t mean that you cant have houseplants. It just means that this person needs a hardy and forgiving plant that is low-maintenance.
As anyone can see – it all depends on how much time and attention someone is willing to give and how the light conditions are.
Plants, much like humans, have different characters and preferences. Some plants like their soil moist, not wet or dry, moist. Some plants love the direct sunlight while other plants instant get burned leaves because they prefer the indirect and lower light.
There are a few plants that are great in dealing with unsteady watering, uneven or bad light, and even, changing temperatures.
1. Golden Pothos
The Golden Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum “Aureum”) is one of the most popular hanging plants. The plant grows aggressively with minimal care. With better care large, mottled and mature leaves develop. It can grow in low light and loves moist soil.
2. Snake plant
The Snake plant (Sansevieria) likes plenty of light but can also handle less if necessary. The same applies to watering.
3. Lucky Bamboo
The dracaena species is the persistant office plant. They can grow in awful conditions, such as sporadically watered with bad lighting and poor air quality. Many people believe they enhance the energy of their surroundings. This plant loves fertilizer in the summertime.
4. ZZ plant
One of my favorites – the ZZ plant. Also called “Glücksfeder” (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). It’s super-tough and highly resistant to adverse conditions, such as drought and low light and less water.
I hope this inspired you to also buy some plants. Feel free to ask me for plants that fits to the conditions in your apartment.
Yours,
Pauline
Planthoarding 
Hey Pauline,
Just like you, I am a big plant lover. I really enjoy taking care of my plants. They do not only look very beautiful, they also make me smile every time I see them. Moreover, they are super decorative and bring color to your apartment. I think it is great that you write your blog about indoor plants, and that you give tips. Because of that, I can learn more about plants and especially how to take care of them in the right way. My apartment is very light flooded, so I have not had problems with any of my plants. Fortunately, the winter is back, and I started heating again. Because of the dry air I feel like some plants are not doing so well. Do you have any tips or tricks for me that I can use, so that the plants are doing better?
Lovely greetings,
Leonie
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Hey Leonie,
I was very happy about your comment!
Luckily there are a few easy solutions for your problem. You can spray your plants with a fine mist of water. Try to use rainwater, because it does not contain chemicals or lime. Move your plants in the bathroom. The humid and warm air after showering. You can also buy a humidifier. There are some cheap ones available on Amazon.
I hope I was able to help you.
Kind regards,
Pauline
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Dear Pauline,
Thank you for your amazing blog! I´m really motivated now to start to plant my own plants . Since a few months I was afraid of having plants in my new room in Erfurt. In the past I wasn´t a good plant mother and unfortunately almost all of my plants died. I think I´m more that kind of person that go out a lot and forget about the babies. Now I know that there a plants for people like me and what I can do better. I think about to buy a Golden Phothos for my room, maybe it could be hard in the beginning not to forget to give her water but I really regret what I`ve done in the past and will try to make up for my mistakes.
Thank you,
Anita
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Hey Anita,
Thank you so much! As you I had my problems with watering at the beginning of my plant journey. The best advice I can give you: Stick your finger in the soil. It really helps 🙂 There is also a great gadget that shows you if your plants needing water: a soil moisture meter.
I wish your plants all the best! It is so worth it to become a plant parent.
Best wishes,
Pauline
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