11 Hard-to-Kill Indoor Plants That Clean Air and Thrive on Neglect

Houseplants bring vibrant organic energy and filter indoor airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde and benzene. If you've accidentally killed delicate fiddle leaf figs in the past, these 11 low maintenance indoor plants that clean air are virtually indestructible and forgive irregular watering and dim light.

11 Unkillable Houseplants

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria): The king of resilient plants. It releases oxygen at night, filters toxins, and only needs watering once every 3 to 4 weeks.
2. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Features glossy, emerald-green leaves with underground rhizomes that store water. Thrives in dark windowless offices and fluorescent lighting.
3. Golden Pothos (Devil's Ivy): Fast-growing trailing vine that tolerates any light level. Water only when leaves gently droop.
4. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior): Earned its name by surviving extreme neglect, drafts, low humidity, and deep shade.
5. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Safe for cats and dogs, highly efficient at filtering carbon monoxide, and produces charming baby plantlets.
6. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum): Deep green foliage and elegant white blooms. Clearly tells you when it is thirsty by dramatic drooping, then perches right back up after watering.
7. Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica): Broad, thick burgundy leaves that remove airborne mold spores. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry.
8. Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant): Iconic split leaves that grow rapidly in medium to bright indirect light.
9. Dracaena (Dragon Tree): Tall, palm-like architectural silhouette that filters xylene and trichloroethylene.
10. Philodendron Heartleaf: Beautiful heart-shaped trailing foliage that looks stunning spilling over high bookshelves.
11. Aloe Vera: A sun-loving succulent that cleans indoor air and provides soothing gel for burns and cuts. Water every 3 weeks.