No green thumb? No problem.
The aloe plant is another succulent, but because of the unique benefits of the gel within its leaves, it deserves its own category. The most common household use for aloe vera gel is to treat burns or sunburns, but according to healthline.com, it can aid in everything from. It's also a very hearty plant that's hard to ruin."They only need to be watered once a week, or even less when the temperature is cool," says Martin.
To check if your aloe vera needs watering, stick your finger into the soil to make sure it's dry before watering." Nikolic adds that this is a great plant for frequent travelers and that it can handle everything from low light to full sun. Another benefit of aloe is that you're likely to end up getting more than one plant out of it."Aloe vera is also easy to propagate from the 'pups' that grow around the base of the plant," explains Martin."Just separate them from the mother plant and pot them up."Air plants, or Tillandsias, are so easy to care for that they don't even require soil, making this a nice choice if your children or pets have a tendency to get into the dirt.
As for how to"pot" them, Martin suggests placing them in a bowl, on a bed of pebbles, or in a terrarium. Or, you can hang them inIf you're looking for a flowering plant, the Peace Lily is a tough one to kill."This plant actuallybeing under-watered, so you can wait for the top inch or two of soil to dry before watering again," explains
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