30 plants ranked by ease — from “almost-impossible-to-kill” to “needs patience.” Match plant to your window + your habits.
Tier 1: Almost-impossible-to-kill (10 plants)
- Pothos · water when top 2 inches dry
- Snake Plant · water 2-3 weeks
- ZZ Plant · water monthly
- Spider Plant · bright indirect
- Heartleaf Philodendron
- Cast Iron Plant · low light
- Chinese Evergreen · colorful low-light
- Lucky Bamboo · water-only
- Jade Plant · monthly water
- Aloe Vera · bright sun
Tier 2 + 3
20 more plants from Monstera, Rubber Plant, Peace Lily, Pilea, Boston Fern (Tier 2) to Anthurium, Calathea, African Violet, Orchid, Hoya (Tier 3).
The 5 plant-care rules
- Underwater, not overwater. Most deaths from overwatering.
- Light first. South = bright direct. East/west = bright indirect. North = low light.
- Drainage holes essential. Root rot kills 60% of houseplants.
- Repot every 2-3 years.
- Fertilize spring/summer only. NO fertilizer in winter (dormancy).
Full 40-page PDF + 30-plant Notion database + Excel watering schedule: V15 Indoor Plant Care on Gumroad.
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