20 Super-Easy Houseplants You'll Love

This durable foliage plant (Philodendron spp.) has long been the backbone of indoor gardening. The popular heart-leaf philodendron has slender stems with leaves up to 4 inches long. Philodendron is easy to grow, easy to propagate (just root from stem tip cuttings) and adapts well to almost any indoor setting. Try small specimens in dish gardens and mixed baskets. The plant's low light tolerance makes it a good choice for bookshelves and for draping over the sides of a large piece of furniture. Note that leaves are poisonous to pets and people if eaten in large amount.

Size: To 1 - 10 feet high and 1 - 6 feet wide
Growing conditions: Low to bright light; 60 - 80°F; moderately dry to evenly moist soil

Pictured: Heart-leaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum oxycardium)