Top 10 Houseplants for Beginners

Here are 10 carefully selected hardy houseplants that even beginners can keep alive.

1. Pothos Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 300-1,000 yen One of the hardiest houseplants. Grows in shade and easily propagated by water cuttings.

2. Monstera Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 1,000-5,000 yen Large split leaves create a tropical feel. Fast-growing and rewarding to cultivate.

3. Pachira Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 500-3,000 yen Stylish braided trunk. Keep in a bright indoor location. Also popular in feng shui.

4. Sansevieria (Snake Plant) Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 500-3,000 yen Excellent air-purifying properties. Requires very infrequent watering. Extremely drought-tolerant.

5. Ficus microcarpa (Ginseng Fig) Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 500-3,000 yen Distinctive aerial roots. Also known as the "Tree of Happiness." Hardy and beginner-friendly.

6. Dracaena Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 1,000-5,000 yen Popular as the "Tree of Happiness" for gift-giving. Grows vertically, saving space.

7. Ficus umbellata Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ / Price: 3,000-10,000 yen Stylish large heart-shaped leaves. High interior appeal.

8. English Ivy (Hedera) Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 200-800 yen Trailing vine suitable for hanging baskets. Grows both outdoors and indoors.

9. Schefflera Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 500-3,000 yen Palm-shaped leaves. Excellent shade and cold tolerance.

10. Peperomia Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ / Price: 300-1,500 yen Small enough for a desk. Rich variety of species with diverse leaf patterns to enjoy.