Areca Palm

Palm trees are famously very easy to care for, and they require very little plant maintenance - but they still look pretty awesome. This is the case with the areca palm, which is famed for its large, fan-like leaves and its care requirements. To help this easy houseplant thrive, you just need to water it every few days (ideally with low-salt water) and give it some bright, indirect sunlight to enjoy.

As this palm tree is native to tropical landscapes, it's also a good idea to mist the leaves with water every few days to maintain the high humidity it loves so much.

Jade Tree

A no-nonsense and easy-to-care-for houseplant that everyone will love is the jade tree. With its thick, luscious leaves and its delicate flowers, this plant will make a great addition to your home. But don't worry; you don't have to have a strict watering schedule for this houseplant. You just need to water it when you notice that the soil is fully dry, as you want to avoid waterlogging at all costs.

The jade tree is also perfect for those in low-light apartments or homes, as it's extremely adaptable. Sure, it would love a bit of indirect sunlight, but it won't grumble too much if it doesn't get that.

Brighamia Insignis

As you've probably already noticed, many of the easiest houseplants on this list have many different names - and this one is no different. The Brighamia insignia is also called the Hawaiian palm or the Alula, so it's up to you what you want to call it. It's also up to you to create your own plant maintenance schedule for this plant, as it needs to be watered every 7-10 days.

The aim is to only water this plant when the soil is dry, so it may even be that you can wait even longer than that. You should also aim to keep it in bright but indirect sunlight.

Rattail Cactus

Everyone knows that cacti are the easiest houseplants around, right? These plants are used to living in the desert, so you could get away with not watering the rattail cactus for weeks before it shows any signs of dryness. However, it's still a good idea to water it every so often, making sure you only water it again when the soil is fully dry. Of course, its desert history also means that the rattail cactus needs a very bright home.

But if you can give this easy houseplant a good home, it'll certainly thank you for it. The tendrils are super unique, and look really cool as they spill down the side of the pot.

Dracaena Fragrans

You may not have heard of Dracaena fragrans, but we're going to go out on a limb and say that you have heard of this plant's moniker, the corn plant. Although you might be disappointed to see that it doesn't look like corn on the cob, this easy houseplant is still beautiful to look at - and you don't have to water it very often. Once every two weeks should do the trick.

This plant is perfect for those who want to steer clear of strict plant maintenance, as it's very adaptable. It'll thrive in low light or bright light, so it all depends on what you can offer it.

Red Apple Plant

With its pop of red and stunning leaves, it should come as no surprise to learn that the red apple plant is a popular choice for those looking to add houseplants to their home. It's also one of the easiest houseplants, too. You don't need to stick to a strict watering schedule with this plant, as you should just water it when the soil is dry. It also loves full sun!

If you pop this houseplant in direct sunlight, you'll be greeted with these beautiful red flowers. But if you give it shade, the flowers won't have enough energy to grow.

String of Pearls

Many of the houseplants on this list are named after the thing or things they look like, and we think you'll agree with us when we say that's the case for the string of pearls plant. This plant quite literally looks like many strings of pearls - but you'll be happy to know that they're not as expensive to look after as real pearls. To keep this houseplant happy, you just need to water when the soil is dry.

This plant is very drought-tolerant, though, so you don't need to be too strict with this rule. Especially if you keep it somewhere it can have bright but indirect sunlight and a little bit of shade.