House Plant Ideas

Although house plants are typically uniform across most climates since the house stays the same temperature, knowing your USDA growing zone can help you pick the very best houseplants. The USDA growing zone is a measure of the low temperatures that a plant can withstand, with higher growing zone numbers being able to handle exposure to extreme cold.

There are many places to find your USDA growing zone online. I recommend The Plant Guide Online where you can enter your state and town to find out about recommendations for your climate. They've got listings for both indoor and outdoor plant ideas that will work well in your growing zone.

All of these house plants below will grow good in the home without an excessive amount of attention and care.

Golden pothos vine

This vine makes an awesome first house plant for your home collection. This vine grows extremely quickly so it is very rewarding right away.. The vine is great for low light environments because it is native to a rainforest floor where it would not receive much light naturally. Keep the soil moist and mist daily for a great plant that will grow up to a foot per year, giving you a great house plant that will turn into a great hanging basket over the years.

Snake plant and mother-in-law's tongue

The snake plant is unique because it is so different in appearance from other house plants. This plant features thick, waxy leaves that come to a rather sharp point at the top. More of a native desert plant, this plant also does well with lower amounts of light and requires seldom watering. The snake plant (also called a mother in law's tongue depending on color) will grow for decades and the leaves can get up to several feet long after many years of love and attention.

Growing hydroponic gardens are great if you are trying to grow vegetables or herbs inside your home. Hydroponic setups can give you the max amount of growth and results because they are able to provide the right amount of light, nutrients and water for your plants. Check out my guide on beginning your hydroponic garden project.