Keeping houseplants can prove to be more difficult than you would think. Like animals, there are many different kinds of plants that come from different parts of the world and have very different care requirements. It's important to know what type of environment our home offers before considering the types of plants we bring in --that is, if we don't wish to keep killing and replacing our beautiful houseplants. Whether you're new to keeping plants or you don't have a lot of time to dedicate to care, consider the following easy-to-please and forgiving plant species that make excellent additions to any home:

  

      10. Ficus elastica, Rubber Plant

9. Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane

8. Dracaena trifasciata, Snake Plant
7. Aloe barbadendis, Aloe vera

6. Monstera adansonii, Swiss Cheese Vine

5. Crassula ovata, Jade Plant

4. Chlorophytum comosum, Spider Plant

3. Zamioculcas zamiifolia, ZZ Plant

2. Philodendron hederaceum, Heartleaf Philodendron

1. Epipremnum aureum, Golden Pothos