Gardening tips: 10 easy tips to maintain indoor plants, add aesthetic vibes to your living room

Best indoor plants: Pothos, Snake Plants, and ZZ Plants are perfect for beginners and the occasionally forgetful. They are low-maintenance, and hard to kill (Image: Canva)

You're drawn to indoor plants because they make your space feel more alive, adding fresh energy, making corners feel warm, and giving your home some green space. But if you do not have the time to take care of high-maintenance plants that need constant attention, you have the option of  low-maintenance plants that can brighten your space.

Here’s how to keep having indoor plants stress-free, stylish, and thriving:

• Start with the easiest plants, not the prettiest ones: If plants had personalities, Pothos, Snake Plants, and ZZ Plants would be the introverts; calm, low-maintenance, and hard to kill. Perfect for beginners and the occasionally forgetful.

• Always choose pots with drainage holes: Looks aren't everything, especially when it comes to pots. No drainage results in soggy roots and sad plants. Therefore let your plants breathe.

• Water on a schedule, not randomly: Set a weekly reminder. Plants thrive on consistency, not neglect or love-bombing. Keep it simple and regular.

• Wipe down the leaves: Yes, they need skincare too. A gentle wipe with a damp cloth keeps leaves dust-free and photosynthesis-friendly. Bonus: they’ll look glossier.

• Rotate your plants regularly: Plants lean toward light, give them a little spin every couple of weeks to keep their growth even and aesthetic.

• Don’t freak out over yellow leaves: It’s normal for older leaves to yellow and drop. Check the soil, not your anxiety. One yellow leaf isn’t the end.

• Group your plants together: They create a mini humidity zone when placed close, and look like an intentional jungle corner. Practical and pretty.

• Use a pebble tray for extra humidity: Set the pot on a shallow tray filled with pebbles and water. The slow evaporation boosts moisture without making a mess.

• Keep a stylish watering can nearby: Buy a cute and fancy one, you’ll actually use it. Let your tools double as decor, it’s functional and aesthetic.