But you want to try again! There goes that indomitable human spirit. Perhaps you should forgo the orchids for an easier challenge this time. Here are some of the hardest houseplants to kill off:
Spider Plant
A staple of middle-aged British households, this hardy plant thrives no matter what you do to it. They grow to be pretty reasonable in size too, which is rare for low-maintenance species. Unfortunately, the off-putting name means I can’t look at them without feeling a tad queasy, maybe not a good gift for the arachnophobe in your life.
These guys also propagate freakishly easily, so if you’re looking to spawn your own plant army from one purchase then these are cost-effective too!
Monstera Deliciosa
Affectionately dubbed the Swiss Cheese Plant, the holes in their leaves mean that they need minimal light exposure. You can also disguise any ailing leaves as part of their edgy, torn design. I’m personally a big fan of the way the leaves can dapple the light and add a unique silhouette to your green collection
Be warned that these plants can get annoyingly leggy if they’re in a bad mood.
Succulents
The snake succulent in particular is known to be one of the hardest to neglect. They don’t care about humidity, light levels, or infrequent watering. Probably a suitable plant for cat lovers, these things essentially hate your attention and want to be left alone. They can grow to over a meter tall, rewarding your laziness with a pretty sizable piece of room décor.
Dragon Tree
If you’re looking for an easy floor plant, the Dragon Tree is probably the way to go. It gets its name from the diamond patterns up its stem, and adds a spiky, exotic touch to a room. Fair notice, the leaves on these do tend to yellow when ignored. But, being a tree, it does not care at all when you just rip those off and pretend it didn’t happen. A fun compliment to a uni room without taking up precious desk space.
English Ivy
Ivy has a tendency to grow so rabidly that a lot of people consider it a weed outdoors. Perfect for someone who doesn’t want to worry about actually helping a plant spread. Just adopt a colonising pest. These plants look especially good hanging from baskets or off bookshelves.
