20 Super-Easy Houseplants You'll Love

Aloe (Aloe spp.), an easy-care succulent, has distinctive elongated leaves that fan out in a vase shape from a central base. Try smaller varieties such as Aloe vera on a sunny kitchen window. Aloes work nicely in dish gardens and in rooms with Southwestern decor. Keep the spiky leaves away from high-traffic areas.

Size: To 3 feet high and 3 feet wide
Growing conditions: Bright light; 65 - 75°F; moderately dry soil

Pictured: Aloe (Aloe vera)