Houseplants

If you don't have an outdoor space, you can always have houseplants. Even if your home has low light conditions, there are plants you can grow.

Philodendron

Philodendron are popular houseplants for their tendtrils. They are often grown for a wild look.

Succulents

Not great at remembering to water your plants? Succulents are a great solution. Often, you can purchase small ones for only a few dollars and make your own dish garden from a variety of beautiful succulents.

Dracaena

Daylilies feature yellow or orange trumpets. They do well in full sun or part sun. Their grassy foliage appears in spring, and they will bloom consistently throughout summer. They are more drought-tolerant than some other plants, making them lower maintenance. After a few years, they can be dug up and the roots divided to create more plants. Their cousins, asiatic and oriental lilies grow from bulbs.

African Violets

These medium-light lovelies are a bit high-maintenance, but if you care for them well, they'll continue blooming reguarly throughout the year. They're inexpensive, so they're worth trying.

Peace Lily

No houseplant is tougher than the Peace Lily. You can put this plant in a dark corner and forget about it. Then, when it starts to droop, plunk the pot in the sink and run the water. Give it a soak, and it's happy again. If you actually take good care of your Peace Lily, you'll be rewarded with these waxy white flowers.

Snake Plant

Actually a type of succulent, snake plants grow up to 4 feet tall, and it's an easy way to get some height and variety into your plant collection. Snake plants are also called Mother-In-Law's Tongue and are spikey at the top.