What indoor plant would you recommend?

Danielle G. · Jul 9, 2025

What indoor plant would you recommend?

Hello there, fine folks! I hope Wednesday popped in like a fresh bloom.

I’m in need of some advice, especially from our green thumb members. I know it’s not the most ideal time, but I’m thinking of getting indoor plants. What's best for beginners? I'd love to see some greens fill our home, so I’m looking forward to reading all your recommendations. Send them here.

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SirExton · Jul 9, 2025

Plastic ones!

Terese · Jul 9, 2025

China doll, mother in-laws lounge. . Monstero, ferns voilets

Littleboy8 · Jul 9, 2025

None if you have a cat

Susan Philp · Jul 9, 2025

plastic ones are great for beginners, mine look great

sylfield · Jul 9, 2025

This one is thriving in our bathroom. I definitely don't have a green thumb!

Craftylady · Jul 9, 2025

Ask your friends if they have ones they love then take cuttings, you can put these in water in bottles or jars , then when they’ve taken root you can either leave them there or plant up . Remember all living plants need to go outside at least once a week for a dust off and fresh air .

Julie1946 · Jul 9, 2025

A Madonna lily is a fabulous indoor plant, you can’t kill it , just keep it well watered and it will reward you with glossy leaves and white flowers.

Still Ebby · Jul 9, 2025

Tomatoes and lettuce are easy to grow and all the herbs etc. lf you have any problems dip the roots in hormone powder or use Seasol which is seaweed so good for the garden.

Nonna Linda · Jul 9, 2025

Orchids are very easy care if you have filtered light, Madonna Lily is another. They both thrive on neglect I sometimes think in my house! Haha

MKaye · Jul 9, 2025

Calathea Insignis( the jungle collection) Easy to grow & looks great

Still Ebby · Jul 9, 2025

Still Ebby said:
Tomatoes and lettuce are easy to grow and all the herbs etc. lf you have any problems dip the roots in hormone powder or use Seasol which is seaweed so good for the garden.

Not a plant lover l would rather grow something you can eat.
Someone gave me some cactus plants and l felt they needed water so of course they all died

Clancieblue · Jul 9, 2025

Please be careful putting uncovered potting mix in the bathroom. My friend died from Legionnaires disease due to potting mix and steam in the bathroom.
It caused him to inhale the spores from the potting mix.

Clancieblue · Jul 9, 2025

Danielle, try a Parlor Palm, I have had one for over 35yrs. A little filtered light, water once a week in summer and fortnightly in winter, Feed with seasol.

icaniwillendofstory · Jul 9, 2025

SirExton said:
Plastic ones!

hehe

icaniwillendofstory · Jul 9, 2025

Do you have pets?
This might be something to consider when choosing your plants.
Animals are not good with some plants, could be allergic or they might eat/shred them

Still Ebby · Jul 9, 2025

icaniwillendofstory said:
Do you have pets?
This might be something to consider when choosing your plants.
Animals are not good with some plants, could be allergic or they might eat/shred them

Our G.Shepherd uprooted one of Davids tree's five times.
l prefer cats to dogs l don't like being licked and slobbered over

icaniwillendofstory · Jul 9, 2025

Are you looking for indoor or outdoor plants?
Yeah I don't like being slobbered either hehe

icaniwillendofstory · Jul 9, 2025

Craftylady said:
Ask your friends if they have ones they love then take cuttings, you can put these in water in bottles or jars , then when they’ve taken root you can either leave them there or plant up . Remember all living plants need to go outside at least once a week for a dust off and fresh air .

I shower mine

icaniwillendofstory · Jul 9, 2025

Julie1946 said:
A Madonna lily is a fabulous indoor plant, you can’t kill it , just keep it well watered and it will reward you with glossy leaves and white flowers.

lily's are death plants, I will not have those in my house

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