Plants are a great addition to any apartment. They look great and add a more natural feeling. Apartment plants can actually make you more healthy too! Many of the plants we’ve listed below help to clear nasty toxins out of the air which is better for your lungs and a healthy lifestyle. Here’s our pick of the top 8 apartment plants:

Cacti

There are a number of reasons why cacti make quite possible the best apartment plants you can buy. One reason is that there is an enormous variety of cacti. They come in different all shapes, colors, and sizes so no matter how big or small your apartment space it’s easy to find one that will fit. Another reason, arguably the most popular one, is that cacti are really, really easy to keep alive. A little sunlight and the occasional watering at your cacti will thrive.

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Succulents

Succulents and cacti are very similar. They are both need very little to keep growing. Succulents also have a wide variety of different types. Some people call them fat plants because they typically have big leaves or areas used to store water. This type of plant is very trendy for apartment style at the moment.

Lucky Bamboo

This is another very easy plant that requires very little effort. Lucky Bamboo doesn’t even need soil to survive, you can simply place it in water and it will grow. It also doesn’t need light to continue growth, you can keep it in the shade or even in your darkest room of your apartment if you would like.

Ficus

These are really good looking and fun plants to have in your apartment. When they are young you are able to braid and twist the various trunks of the little ficus tree and they will grow into a permanent braid. They are often used in bonsai. They need a little more sun and water than the others, but are relatively easy to maintain.

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Aloe

While this plant is technically a succulent, we wanted to mention it separately as it’s one of our favorite apartment plants. Aloe Vera not only helps to clear the air in your apartment, but the gel inside can be used to heal burns or cuts. Aloe is also very easy to grow and simply planting some of the plantlets can make a whole other plant.

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Golden Pothos

Golden Pothos

The golden pothos also clears the air of nasty toxins and looks good doing it. It’s a vine and grows quite quickly. It’s very common to be hung from the ceiling or a high point in your apartment so the plant can cascade down. It’s sometimes referred to as the Devil’s Ivy, but don’t worry it’s not because it’s evil! It’s simply because it can stay green even in the darkness…

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Chinese Evergreen

This apartment plant is a very well rounded choice for your living space. It’s nice and leafy with unique looking leaves. It helps to clear the air in your apartment. And it can tolerate a variety of different amounts of light to survive. It only requires moderate watering and it’s pretty easy to keep alive and healthy for many years.