Plants for Beginners

At Naturalbox you can find ornamental, medicinal, edible, and carnivorous plants. There are over 70 species to choose from. Perhaps, if you have never taken care of plants before, choosing from such a wide variety can be a bit overwhelming. Therefore, here are some of the friendliest plants for those who don’t have much time or have little knowledge of how to take care of plants.

Succulents

Succulent plants are known because they can grow in environments with adverse conditions, such as very hot, arid, or dry environments. Succulents have an adaptation that allows them to store water in their stems, leaves, or roots. They also have a type of metabolism that helps them lose less water during photosynthesis.

With this in mind, these plants require simple care. For example, their watering should be sporadic (at intervals of approximately every 15 days), as they have water reservoirs and can absorb moisture from the environment. Therefore, watering the plant too much can cause root rot. This is why it is also important to ensure that these plants have high drainage by using a simple, low-mineral substrate. On the other hand, these species should receive plenty of light. Some of the succulents that you could acquire are:

Cactus

The bishop’s hood, the chin cactus, and the columnar cactus, like most cacti and succulents, require very simple conditions to survive, as they have thickened stems, leaves, and roots that serve as water reservoirs. As explained above, this means that they must be watered infrequently and can survive in dry and hot environments. For most cacti, it is recommended to water them every 15 days, to avoid waterlogging. Their substrate is simple and low in nutrients, so it is easy to obtain, and they are easy to transplant, as long as you use gloves to avoid getting hurt by the thorns. In addition, they can be placed in terraces, rooms, halls, or places with plenty of natural light.

Monsteras

This climbing plant is one of the easiest plants to care for, even though it needs to be watered weekly. This is because it can be placed indoors or outdoors, it is only necessary to make sure that the plant is not exposed to direct light. Although it is a tropical plant, it is more successful in humid environments with temperatures between 14 and 25 ° C. Another aspect that makes this plant highly recommended for beginners in gardening is, by cutting a mature stem with a developed leaf, and putting it in water, you can propagate the plant.

Snake plant

This plant requires the least amount of care, as it needs to be watered 1 or 2 times per month. This plant can be positioned in outdoor or indoor environments, just make sure that the plant always receives natural light. In addition, this plant is not very susceptible to pests or diseases, but it is important to check if there are discolorations on the leaves or for the presence of insects. So, if you have very little spare time, this is the right plant for you.