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The Best Easy Care Plants for Busy People
Published on September 23, 2025
Life is full: work, travel, family, and all the unexpected in between. If you love greenery but don’t have the time to fuss over a high-maintenance plant, these easy-care favorites are perfect for you. Each one thrives on minimal attention while still adding beauty and life to your space. Keep reading to discover our Plant Stylists top picks for easy-care houseplants for any space.
1. Zanzibar Gem
Why we love it: Stores water in its roots, and as such can go long, long stretches without watering.
The ZZ plant is famous for its glossy, dark green leaves and no-fuss personality. It grows happily in low to bright indirect light and can go weeks without a sip of water. This hardy beauty even bounces back from neglect with surprising ease.
2. Snake Plant
Why we love it: Incredibly resilient and can easily survive weeks of drought
A timeless favorite, the Snake Plant is known for its ease of care. It thrives on neglect, tolerates low light, and only needs occasional watering. With its bold, upright leaves, it brings instant sculptural style to any room. Plus, it’s one of the best plants for improving indoor air quality.
3. Cast Iron Plant
Why we love it: Virtually indestructible, can thrive in both tough conditions (cold temps, dim light) and also with sporadic or minimal watering.
True to its name, the Cast Iron Plant is practically unbreakable. It tolerates low light, poor air quality, and inconsistent care, making it a favorite for busy homes and offices. Its wide, deep green leaves bring a lush, elegant feel to any corner.
4. Dracaena Lisa
Why we love it: Minimal care, maximum style. The Dracaena Lisa is one of few XL statement plants that can do well with little to kno upkeep.
Sleek and modern, the Dracaena Lisa features tall, cane-like stems topped with lush green foliage. It’s incredibly low-maintenance, needing only moderate light and watering every couple of weeks. Its slim shape makes it perfect for tight spaces and urban living.
5. Dracaena Compacta
Why we love it: Space-saving and slow-growing.
This cousin of the Dracaena Lisa has denser, more compact foliage that creates a striking, architectural look. It’s slow-growing and highly forgiving, tolerating both low light and minimal watering. A true set-it-and-forget-it plant.
6. Cascading Pothos
Why we love it: Fast-growing, flexible, and will show you when it's ready for water by drooping.
The Cascading Pothos is a classic trailing plant known for its heart-shaped leaves and easy-going nature. It thrives in a variety of light conditions and only needs water when the soil dries out. In fact, it will heavily droop when thirsty, but no worries! It can survive for weeks like this and will perk up after a good deep watering.
7. Silver Evergreen
Why we love it: Gorgeously variegated foliage is alot hardier than it looks, doign well with minimal light and water.
With silvery, patterned foliage, the silver evergreen brightens up any corner. It does well in low light and only requires occasional watering. This plant is as beautiful as it is resilient, perfect for those who want style without stress.
8. Cacti
Why we love them: Sun-loving, ultra-low water needs, and bold architectural style.
If you want plants that practically take care of themselves, cacti are unbeatable. Desert cacti come in all shapes and sizes, thriving on sunlight and infrequent watering. The Mexican fencepost cactus, with its tall, columnar form, adds bold vertical drama indoors or outdoors. Both are slow-growing, drought-tolerant, and thrive on neglect—ideal for anyone constantly on the go.
Beautiful Plants for Busy People
Every plant from Léon & George is hand-selected for quality, paired with a premium pot, and delivered ready to thrive with minimal effort. We make it simple for busy individuals to own beautifully thriving greenery:
- Low-maintenance selections perfect for any lifestyle
- Flexible delivery options across the US
- Pet-safe choices for homes with animals or small children
- Lifetime Plant Doctor support for peace of mind
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This article was written by the expert plant stylists at Léon & George, a team dedicated to curating greenery that enhances everyday spaces. With years of experience in pairing premium plants with timeless planters, our stylists specialize in creating living pieces that bring beauty, meaning, and joy to any environment.