The Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants for Busy People (Because We’ve All Got Things to Do)

The Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants for Busy People (Because We’ve All Got Things to Do)

Listen, I get it. You love the idea of lush greenery in your home, but between work, social life, and maybe the occasional binge-watch session (no judgment), remembering to water a plant feels like too much. Lucky for you, there are some incredible houseplants that basically thrive on neglect.

These are the best low-maintenance indoor plants for busy plant parents—whether you travel often, forget to water, or just want something that doesn’t throw a fit when you skip a week. Oh, and because I love a good aesthetic moment, I’m also pairing each one with the perfect modern planter from PoweredByRosebud.com so your new plant looks just as good as it grows.

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria) – The Ultimate Survivor

🌱 Why It’s Amazing:

The snake plant is basically the houseplant equivalent of that one friend who never complains. It tolerates low light, thrives on neglect, and actually helps clean the air by removing toxins like benzene and formaldehyde.

💡 Care Tips:

• Water once every 2-3 weeks (yes, really).
• Thrives in low to bright, indirect light—it’s not picky.
• Practically impossible to kill unless you drown it.

🪴 Best Planter Match: The Nordic Bow Pot in Black – Its sleek, curved edges complement the sharp, upright leaves of a snake plant for a perfect modern touch.

2. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) – The “Water Me When You Remember” Plant

🌱 Why It’s Amazing:

This beauty has thick, glossy leaves that instantly make a room feel polished, and it survives in low light with minimal watering. Basically, it’s perfect if you want a plant that looks like you actually have your life together.

💡 Care Tips:

• Water once every 2-4 weeks—it stores water in its rhizomes.
• Thrives in low, medium, or bright indirect light.
• Avoid overwatering (if in doubt, let it dry out).

🪴 Best Planter Match: The Rorqual Planter in Green – The modern, pleated design adds texture that complements the smooth ZZ plant leaves.

3. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) – The Cascading Queen

🌱 Why It’s Amazing:

Pothos is the easiest trailing plant you will ever own. It grows fast, can handle different lighting conditions, and will forgive you if you forget to water it. Plus, its vines make it perfect for hanging planters or shelves.

💡 Care Tips:

• Water once a week or when the soil feels dry.
• Low, medium, or bright indirect light—it adapts easily.
• Trim it when it gets too long, and it will grow even fuller.

🪴 Best Planter Match: The Mid-Century Ribbed Planter in Ivory – A chic and timeless design that highlights the beauty of cascading pothos vines.

4. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) – The Underrated MVP

🌱 Why It’s Amazing:

The Chinese Evergreen is a stunning, low-maintenance plant with vibrant green and silver patterned leaves that brighten up any space. It can handle low to medium light and only needs occasional watering, making it ideal for beginners or busy people.

💡 Care Tips:

• Water every 1-2 weeks, letting the topsoil dry out between waterings.
• Prefers low to medium indirect light—avoids direct sun.
• Wipe the leaves occasionally to keep them dust-free and looking fresh.

🪴 Best Planter Match: The Elevated Planter & Stand in Charcoal – The height and structure of this planter give the Chinese Evergreen the spotlight it deserves while providing airflow for its roots.

5. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) – The Drama Queen That’s Actually Easy

🌱 Why It’s Amazing:

Peace lilies are so dramatic—if they need water, they’ll wilt dramatically, and then pop right back up once you quench their thirst. They also bloom beautiful white flowers and help purify indoor air.

💡 Care Tips:

• Water once a week (or when it starts drooping).
• Prefers medium to bright, indirect light but tolerates low light.
• Keep it out of direct sun to prevent leaf burn.

🪴 Best Planter Matches:

• Humidity Pebble Tray in Soft Taupe – Helps maintain the right moisture levels for peace lilies that love humidity.
• Ring of Pearls Planter in Sage Green – A unique, textured design that adds a bold yet elegant touch to your peace lily display.