Easy to care for houseplants that look after themselves

We love the striking Peace Lily and, trust us, they are hard to kill! Look after them just a little and you'll be rewarded with white flowers amongst their dark green foliage. Not only that, but they are powerful plants that work to purify the air in your home environment making them a great all-rounder. You can't go wrong with this one.

The Monstera, or Swiss Cheese plant, has soared in popularity in recent years, as they look incredible, clean the air, are fast-growing, and are said to be a sign of luck. Buy small and watch your monstera grow before your eyes with not much care at all. Just make sure the leaves are supported by moss poles as it thrives much better when it grows upwards instead of outwards. This is a fantastic statement indoor plant for your home office, and not too hard to care for either.

Punky, with spiky foliage, this Snake Plant or ‘Mother-in-Law’s Tongue’ is happy to be placed in the sun. However, it could work in a dark bathroom or hallway, also. It could brighten up any space. And – another plus – it can be watered every one or two months, ideal for those of us who forget to water. An added bonus is that the waxy leaf surface will attract dust, removing it from the air and making it a great plant for allergy sufferers.

Spider plants are one of the easiest to maintain indoor plants on the market. Due to their cascading nature, they can be grown from hanging plant pots or displayed high up. They love sunlight but not too much as it scorches the leaves. They do well in the shade, too, but they might not grow as much as they would in the sun. Spider plants like moist soil and don't like being overwatered.

Trailing plants like English Ivy look great indoors, as they can be popped high up on bookshelves or mantlepieces. A tough and adaptable plant, which when young, will look great spilling over the edges of seasonal pots and baskets. They're incredibly easy to look after - just be sure to check to see whether they have outgrown their pots and report them if need be. It's an excellent choice for a wildlife garden or Urban Jungle.

As well as being lucky and bringing positive energy into your home, Money Trees are a unique houseplant with a knotted trunk, with many choosing to give them as presents or housewarming gifts and are easy to care for houseplants. The carefully braided stem alone makes the money tree a stunning feature – but it is also heralded to bring good luck and fortune to your home.

Aloe Vera is one of the best indoor plants for skin health with its sap providing instant relief for a number of skin issues. It'll tolerate being forgotten, making it an exceptionally low-maintenance plant that's ideal for your home. It'll also filter benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon dioxide out from the air, proving its weight in gold for creating a healthy atmosphere. Heads up - it requires lots of sun so make sure it's located near a sunny window.

Succulents are notoriously easy to please and very low maintenance, making them indoor plant superheroes even for the most forgetful. Small enough to fit on your bookshelf or desk so it's always in view, the Jade Plant is a favourite of ours. Known as the money plant, this new friend is said to bring good fortune and prosperity so is often given as a housewarming gift. Jade plant is the perfect houseplant for beginner growers as it’s almost unkillable and requires very little care. Though it's not very pet-friendly, it requires very little watering.