10 unpretentious indoor plants for those who don't have time

Flowers that do not require special care are an ideal solution for those who do not have the opportunity to take care of them often due to employment or laziness. We have collected 10 indoor plants that are lenient to the forgetfulness of the owner, they are patient, not capricious and almost do not require special care.

Succulents are perennial plants with fleshy juicy leaves or stems. They are easy enough to keep at home, as they adapt well to indoor conditions. For successful cultivation of succulents, you need to water them several times a week, keep them close to the light, it is advisable to make a small drainage.

Ficus is the most popular mini—tree among indoor plant lovers. It does not need continuous care, but in order for its crown to acquire a beautiful juicy green color, constant sunlight is needed. During the period of intensive growth, it needs a lot of water. From spring to autumn, the plant needs to be watered regularly. In early September, watering is gradually reduced, and in winter it is enough to water 1 time in 10 days.

Mother-in-law's tongue is considered an absolutely unpretentious plant. It can be even in a dry, dusty room. Although the plant is light-loving, it feels good in partial shade. Mother-in-law's tongue does not like abundant soil moisture. Watering it in spring and summer should be extremely moderate, in winter — no more than 1 time a month.

Spathiphyllum is a favorite of florists and flower growers. This indoor flower is not demanding of lighting. Spathiphyllum can be a wonderful decoration for office space and living rooms in which there is little light. The plant makes demands only on humidity. It likes abundant constant moisture, it should be watered as the topsoil dries.

Balsam is a houseplant that has long been firmly established on the windowsills of plant lovers. The flower loves moisture, it is better to water it than to forget to water it. For this, he received a funny nickname — "wet Vanka". Balsam blooms better in small pots. If you plant it in a large pot, it will spend all its strength on growth, and flowering will have to wait a long time.

Ivy is used for vertical gardening, it is an ideal plant for hanging baskets. Ivy care at home is not difficult. It grows successfully both in bright light and in shaded areas, tolerates dry air, dust, short daylight hours at high temperatures in winter. Ivy is watered abundantly, spraying will not be superfluous.

These are evergreen and resilient plants that, it would seem, can exist in any conditions. They only need a little soil, sunlight and a little water. Some cacti, especially young ones, bloom very often. The first flower may appear after reaching the age of 3-4 years.

Chlorophytum is one of the most popular indoor plants that is found in almost every home. It grows well in any light, in almost any kind of soil, pots of any size are suitable for it. If you accidentally forgot about watering, then it will just fade or fade a little, but it will not dry up in any way.

Quite often you can see this plant in the halls, corridors, on the stairs of office centers, grow aspidistra and at home. Aspidistra is a shade—tolerant plant. It must be protected from the bright sun. It grows well away from the window, but it is not recommended to "push" the plant into deep shade. In indoor culture, domestic aspidistra rarely blooms.

Useful properties of kalanchoe have been known to people for a long time. The plant has an anti-inflammatory, wound-healing effect. In addition to their medical properties, many species have excellent decorative qualities. Kalanchoe does not require much effort from the owner. It has the property of accumulating water in leaves and stems, regulating moisture reserves. Thus, a prolonged absence of water is not critical for him.