10 houseplants that can survive in your kitchen

It’s important to remember that there is no one plant that will thrive in every kitchen, because each space has its own unique light, humidity and temperature conditions. However, these 10 houseplants are a great place to start.

• Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

  Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) are truly some of the easiest houseplants to care for. They adapt well to a variety of different light conditions and are considered relatively drought tolerant. Plus, they make great hanging plants, so there’s no need to waste precious counter space!

• Philodendron

  Philodendrons are another low-maintenance houseplant that looks great in hanging baskets. Similar to pothos, they are considered relatively drought tolerant and can grow in bright to medium indirect light. These foliage plants come in a wide variety of shapes and colors and are renowned for being excellent air purifiers.

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  Growing herbs in your kitchen may seem like an obvious choice, but there’s really nothing better than cooking with fresh, organic, homegrown herbs year-round. As long as your kitchen has a location that receives direct sunlight most of the day, herbs will grow easily. Alternatively, you can also grow herbs with the help of a grow light. Plant varieties that are easy to grow indoors include chives, parsley, mint, thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, and coriander.

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  If your windowsill is bright and sunny, succulents are a great option. The term “succulent” is used to describe plants that store water in various structures, such as leaves and/or stems, making them drought-tolerant and generally low-maintenance. There are hundreds of different types of succulents, available in an amazing variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Popular succulent species include echeveria, haworthia, aloe vera, crassula, kalanchoe, sedum and many others.

• Planta paianjen (Chlorophytum)

  Spider plants (Chlorophytum) are among the easiest to care for. They make excellent hanging plants and when happy they flower and send out prolific branches. Avoid exposing the spider plant to direct light, as the leaves will burn.

• Snake plant (Dracaena spp.)

  Snake plants (Sansevieria), also known as “mother-in-law’s tongue,” are among the most popular houseplants and for good reason. They come in a variety of different colors, shapes and sizes and generally require little maintenance. There’s no need to take up valuable window space with these tropical plants – they grow well in bright or low light.

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• Rubber tree (Ficus elastica)

  If you’re looking for a large plant for the kitchen, rubber trees (Ficus elastica) are a great choice. These relatives of the fiddleleaf fig are adaptable to a wide variety of growing conditions and can grow to full-sized trees in their natural habitat. When grown indoors, regular pruning keeps their size and shape in check. Choose from several varieties to match the tree to the colors and design of your kitchen.

• Coffee plant (Coffea arabica)

  Whether you are a coffee lover or not, the coffee plant (Coffea arabica) is a great addition to any kitchen. While you’re unlikely to be able to harvest coffee beans from a houseplant, the glossy leaves and compact growth habit of the coffee plant still make it attractive. Coffee plants require strong, indirect light and frequent watering to develop.

• ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

  If you’re looking for a low maintenance kitchen addition, look no further than the ZZ system, also known as the “jewel of Zanzibar”. These impressive houseplants are extremely adaptable and can thrive in low light and bright light conditions. Plus, since they grow from rhizomes, they hardly need watering!

• African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha)

  For those who love having cut flowers in the kitchen, African violets (Sauntpaulia) are the perfect substitute for houseplants! A happy African violet will bloom almost all year round and come in many beautiful colors. These compact houseplants enjoy bright, indirect light and frequent watering.

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