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      5 Easy-Care Houseplants from Costa Farms

      Houseplants add beauty, improve air quality, and bring a calming presence to any space. If you're looking for low-maintenance plants that thrive with minimal effort, Costa Farms offers several options perfect for beginners and busy plant lovers.

       

      Here are five of the easiest-care houseplants they sell, along with simple care instructions.

       

      Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

      Why It’s Easy:

      Snake plants thrive on neglect! They tolerate low light, irregular watering, and dry indoor air. Their upright, architectural leaves make them a stunning addition to any space.

      Care Instructions:

      ✅ Light: Low to bright, indirect light (all houseplants do best in bright but indirect light but some plants will do fine in medium to low light---this is one of them).
      ✅ Water: Every 2–3 weeks; allow soil to dry at least halfway down the pot between waterings.
      ✅ Humidity: Low to moderate; no extra humidity needed.
      ✅ Soil: Quality houseplant potting mix that is well-draining.
      ✅ Bonus: Air-purifying plant.

      ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

      A large ZZ plant in a two tone weave basket, set against a bright yellow background. A medium 6in Raven ZZ plant sits on a light wooden table with a bright pink backdrop. The plant has amazing dark green & black foliage. It is in a white self-watering decor container. A Chameleon ZZ plant sits on a white coffee table with a Costa Farms glass & gold mister to its' right. The plant has stunning green and light green leaves showing an array of green shades. It is inside a white self-watering decor container.

      Why It’s Easy:

      The ZZ plant is nearly indestructible, making it perfect for forgetful waterers. It stores moisture in its rhizomes, so it can go weeks without water. And Costa grows 3 different varieties so if basic green isn't your thing the Raven has a deep purple color and Chameleon has new growth that is chartreuse. 

      Care Instructions:

      ✅ Light: Tolerates low to bright, indirect light but like others will do best in bright light.
      ✅ Water: Every 2–4 weeks; let soil dry out more than halfway down the pot before watering.
      ✅ Humidity: Adaptable to low humidity.
      ✅ Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
      ✅ Bonus: Highly drought-tolerant and resistant to pests.

      Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

      A medium 6in Lemon Meringue plant sits on a light-wooden table with a bright pink backdrop. The plant has small green and yellow leaves. Marble Queen Pothos

      Why It’s Easy:

      Pothos, is a fast-growing vine that thrives in a variety of conditions. It’s truly great plant because it is one of the easiest plants to not only care for but to propagate as well. If a vine breaks off simply put the end that was connected to the plant into some water and wait...in a few weeks you'll see it growing roots.

      Care Instructions:

      ✅ Light: Low to bright, indirect light. Like any other houseplant it will do best in bright but will do fine in medium to low light.
      ✅ Water: Every 1–2 weeks; let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out before watering.
      ✅ Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is fine.
      ✅ Soil: Any quality, well-draining potting mix made for houseplants.
      ✅ Bonus: If you grow the plant up a moss pole or something similar the leaves will get much large.

      Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

      A medium Peace Lily sits on a light wooden table with a yellow backdrop. The plant has white blooms and green foliage. It is inside a 6in diameter blue and white ceramic container.

      Why It’s Easy:

      Peace lilies are great communicators—when they need water, their leaves droop dramatically but perk back up after watering. Plus, they thrive in low light.

      Care Instructions:

      ✅ Light: Low to moderate, indirect light. The plant will bloom best in bright but indirect light. 
      ✅ Water: Every 7 days in most homes; water when the top inch of soil is dry.
      ✅ Humidity: Prefers higher humidity; group with other plant or use a humidity tray.
      ✅ Soil: High quality well-draining potting mix made for houseplants.
      ✅ Bonus: Filters air pollutants and produces beautiful white blooms.

      Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

      large silver bay aglaonema plant in a two tone weave basket.A Siam Aurora plant sits on a light wooden table with a bright yellow backdrop. The plant has green & red foliage and is in a white self-watering decor container.

      Why It’s Easy:

      Aglaonema is hardy, adaptable, and thrives in low light. With its variegated foliage, it brings a pop of color to any space.

      Care Instructions:

      ✅ Light: Low to bright, indirect light.
      ✅ Water: Every 7 to 10 days; let the top 2 inches of soil dry out before watering.
      ✅ Humidity: Medium humidity preferred, but tolerates dry air.
      ✅ Soil: High quality well-draining potting mix made for houseplants.
      ✅ Bonus: Tolerates occasional neglect and cleans the air.

      Final Thoughts

      If you're new to houseplants or just want low-maintenance greenery, these five plants from Costa Farms are perfect choices. They require minimal effort yet offer big rewards in beauty and air purification.

      Where to Buy: You can find these plants in stores at major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Costco, and online through those same retailers and Amazon, Wayfair, and costafarms.com and several others.

      If you need more plant recommendations please reach out to our team of plant science experts and they'd be happy to guide you: questions@costafarms.com  -- Attn: Plant Science Nerds

       

      emerald beauty aglaonema in two tone white and cream pot set against a bright yellow backgroundPearls and Jade® PothosA large snake plant in a two tone weave basket, set against a bright yellow background.