Five No-Fail Houseplants

LOW-MAINTENANCE STANDOUTS THAT DON’T REQUIRE (MUCH OF) A GREEN THUMB.

What’s not to love about houseplants? These pops of greenery bring a touch of the outdoors in, livening up a room, while helping to lift your mood.

But maybe you’re notorious for forgetting about watering? Or maybe you’re garden savvy, but don’t want to spend a lot of time nurturing your charges?

Then the following five houseplants are for you. Undemanding, these picks require only the basics of houseplant 101: the right light and watering when the top inch or two of the soil is dry.

English Ivy
Jade Plant
Peace Lily