What indoor plants are easy to grow?

[#1]

I like bromeliads. There are lots of different varieties and they are tough and grow well indoors. This Guzmania is an example. - greygardener

Peace lilies are my favourite indoor plant! They have beautiful green leaves and a pure white flower but the best part is as soon as they start looking a little droopy you water them and they perk up within minutes. Oh, and my advice: use a self watering pot so you don't end up with desk puddles. - Mammasalt

Anyone grow any of these?

• Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) seemed to lose favour after their 1970s boom, however they’re making a comeback. They’re hardy plants with attractive ribbons of variegated foliage and make a great hanging basket plant. They even enjoy being pot bound!
• Dieffenbachia, which has the unfortunate common name of ‘dumb cane’ (due to its potential to cause speaking and breathing difficulties if ingested) has large green and yellow patterned leaves and brings a tropical feel indoors.
• As it name suggests, the ‘Cast Iron Plant’ (Aspidistra elatior) is a neglect-loving plant with large, upright glossy green leaves.
• Peace lily (Spathiphyllum), has lovely long dark green leaves combined with elegant white flowers and makes a great potted indoor plant. - Kellie

Everyone loves Monstera. It's the most popular indoor plant in Australia. - Isobel

[Jason]

@Noelle,

This topic has been popular with the community. Could you add some of your expert advice? What are some easy-to-grow indoor plants that you recommend?

Many thanks,

Jason

[Noelle]

Hi @Jason 

Here's a few of the most popular and easy-to-care-for indoor plants to keep you occupied when it's too cold or wet to garden outdoors!

• Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis varieties)
• Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
• Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
• Golden Pothos (Epippremnum aureum)
• Fiddleleaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
• Zanzibar Gem (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
• Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana)
• Calathea / Maranta varieties
• Arrowhead (Syngonium podophyllum)
• Chain of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
• Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

There's a heap more available in Bunnings. Search the array of indoor plants here. 

[Jason]

One of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts Mitch has just shared a guide How to choose low-maintenance indoor plants that recommends 10 easy plants that almost anyone can grow in their home or office. 

I hope you find it a useful guide.

Jason