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8 plants that don't require much care to have indoors

Ferns, snake plants and tillandsia are some simple and ideal plant options for you to have indoors without worrying about their care. Check them out!

By Marina Pires

Submitted at Jun 21, 2022, 12:00 PM

08 min de leitura
Wheat Studio, by Renato Mendonça- CASACOR SP 2019

Wheat Studio, by Renato Mendonça- CASACOR SP 2019 (Felipe Araújo)

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(Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)

Time and dedication are the two words most associated when it comes to keeping plants healthy and thriving, but it is not always possible to take this care due to the rush of everyday life. So, below, we have selected 8 species of plants that require little care and that you can have indoors without worrying!

1. Fern


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Watering just once a week is all a fern needs. They can easily withstand dry spells – and the lack of sunlight in the environment is not a problem for them, since direct sunlight can burn their leaves.

2. Snake Plant


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Whether indoors or outdoors, in full sun or partial shade: Snake Plants are a plant that adapts to any environment . Their care is very simple and easy. The tip is to water them once a week. and do not leave it with excess water , especially in winter.

3. Cactus


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Cacti are plants that also require little care , as they are very resistant and need little water to survive. However, there is only one requirement: they must be in a well-lit environment, with plenty of natural light throughout the day.

4. Hibiscus


In addition to being a plant that is easy to care for, hibiscus has beautiful and resistant flowers, which usually appear in late winter or early spring. They are not picky about soil types and can withstand a lack of water, surviving with occasional watering .

5. Adam's Rib


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With its large, green leaves, the Adam's Rib will add a delicate aesthetic to your home decor ! It is a type of plant that likes light – so don't forget to place it in a favorable space. Environments with Indirect lighting and partial shade are great places for it. Avoid letting sunlight hit its leaves directly.

6. Tillandsia


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Tillandsia only has one requirement when it comes to its care: it must be kept out of the sun . Indoors are the best place for this species. They do not need constant watering, as they absorb moisture from the air.

7. Boa constrictor


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Beautiful, resistant and ideal for complementing the decoration of a space, the snake plant requires little maintenance: just water it once or twice a week and ensure some natural light.

8. Elephant's Foot


Zanardo Paisagismo - Alameda das Artes, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

Zanardo Paisagismo - Alameda das Artes, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (Evelyn Müller/CASACOR)

A key plant to have in your garden! Elephant's feet are easy-care plants, as they survive and grow with little water. They require virtually no maintenance and can withstand long periods of drought by storing water in their trunk.