Unkillable House Plants

How to choose the best unkillable house plants

Whether you’re decorating your home office or adding greenery to your home, there are plenty of plants that will tolerate a little neglect. If you’re looking for something dainty, try Actiniopteris australis, a miniature tropical fern. For something to make a statement, the Kentia Palm has elegant, arching foliage.

Which unkillable house plants need the most water?

Dieffenbachia, Actiniopteris australis, Maranta leuconeura ‘Fascinator’, and Dracaena fragrans ‘Tornado’ all need regular watering.

Which unkillable house plants get the tallest?

Yucca elephantipes eventually matures to a sizeable 10m tall and spreads to 4.5m.

Which unkillable house plants tolerate shade?

Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’ will tolerate low light levels. Other plants that dislike direct sunlight include Scindapsus pictus ‘Trebie’, Maranta leuconeura ‘Fascinator’ or Ficus elastica ‘Abidjan’, although they won’t do well in deep shade.