Snake plants stand out with their erect, spear-like dark green leaves with golden or silver edges.Needs water: about once a month
String of pearls is a creeping succulent that produces strings of fleshy, spherical “leaves” that resemble mismatched beads on a string or peas.Needs water: once every two weeks
Pothos has beautiful, brilliant green foliage with pale green to white splotches that require little watering. It is resilient to drought and hardy.Needs water: every two to three weeks
Ponytail palms are succulents that are robust and drought-resistant. This houseplant stands out with its strong wooden stem and thin, “messy” curling leaves that sprout from the top.Needs water: once a month or less
Aloe vera is a popular houseplant that is hard to kill. It is highly valued for its medicinal qualities and grows swiftly.Needs water: every two to four weeks
Burro’s tail is a cute little succulent that produces interesting, trailing fleshy stems that look like pale green tails.Needs water: once a month
Devil’s backbone has alternate, lance-shaped leaves on tall, wiry stems.Needs water: every two to four weeks
The rubber plant has big, glossy rounded leaves that have a waxy, rubbery appearance.Needs water: every seven to 10 days during summer; once or twice a month in winter
The cast-iron plant has distinctive glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves that curve downward from pale green stems.Needs water: when the soil dries out
Air plants can grow literally anywhere—no soil needed.Needs water: water them every 10 days and let them dry out