Every plant on Hardy Houseplant has earned its spot here by one simple standard: it survives imperfect owners. These are the species that tolerate forgotten waterings, low-light apartments, overzealous repotting, and the general chaos of a life that does not revolve around mist bottles.
Each plant page covers what it actually needs, the varieties worth knowing, the mistakes that will kill it, and the problems you will probably run into. No exotic ferns. No moisture-obsessed calatheas. Just plants that want to live.
What you will find here
- Species-by-species care guides for hard-to-kill houseplants
- Watering schedules, light requirements, and soil recommendations
- Troubleshooting for the specific problems each species runs into
- Propagation methods that work for beginners
New plant guides are published regularly. Start with the species you already have, or browse the full list to pick your next one.
Currently Published
Published plant-specific care guides. New species added as we finish them.
- Peace Lily: The Complete Care Guide for Beginners
- Pothos: The Complete Care Guide for People Who Kill Plants
- Snake Plant: The Complete Care Guide for People Who Kill Plants
- ZZ Plant: The Complete Care Guide for People Who Kill Plants
Related reading: For the wider context, see the complete hard-to-kill houseplants guide, indoor plant watering fundamentals, beginner’s guide to indoor plants.