No matter what season we’re in, there are many benefits to having fresh house plants in your home. They add dimension and texture, help filter the air of toxins, as well as adding bright and happy color.

Here are six of our favorite house plants, along with care tips for each:

Peace Lily: Outstanding green foliage with elegant white spathes, this plant excels at removal of air toxins. The peace lily is hardy and forgiving, making it a very beautiful go-to house plant.
– Light: Moderate light; no direct sun (an east or west-facing window).
– Water: Keep soil lightly moist.
– Fertilizer: Monthly Spring to early Fall with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer. 

Pothos: A popular plant for low light, low humidity and cooler temperature conditions, pothos come in a variety of foliage types. They are rated as one of the best house plants for removing all indoor air toxins. Occasionally, the plant likes pruning, but prune selectively. This promotes new growth.
– Light: Low light.
– Water: Water weekly – avoid overwatering.
– Fertilize: Three or four times per year with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer.

Corn Cane Plant: With variegated and spikey foliage, this plant is another low maintenance plant that will also remove toxins from the air. It has pretty, shiny and good looking leaves.
– Light: Prefers direct bright sunlight; will tolerate low light.
– Water: Allow soil surface to dry out between waterings. Don’t allow to sit in water.
– Fertilize: Monthly spring to early fall with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer.

Chinese Evergreen: The variation of dark green and an almost mint green color give the leaves of this plant dimension and texture. Easy-to-care for and beautiful variegated foliage, the Chinese evergreen can filter out a variety of air pollutants and remove more toxins as time and exposure continues.
– Light: Medium light (a north, east or west-facing window).
– Water: Keep soil evenly moist. Water about once per week. If under watered, older leaves will turn yellow.
– Fertilize: Three times per year (spring, summer and fall) with balanced water-soluble fertilizer.

Snake Plant: An exotic plant also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, snake plants are perfect for low-light and humid conditions. The plant can also be neglected for weeks at a time, yet, with their strappy leaves and structured shape, they still look fresh.
– Light: Grows best in direct sunlight, but tolerates all light conditions.
– Water: Allow soil to partially dry between thorough waterings.
– Fertilize: Monthly spring to early fall with balanced water-soluble fertilizer. 

Lady Palm: This easy-to-grow plant is almost tree-like. The lady palm may take a while to start shooting upward, but once it does, its fan-like patterned leaves will add charm to any spot.
– Light: Low light tolerant.
– Water: Enjoys moist well-drained soil. Water generously, but avoid over-watering.
– Fertilize: Three times per year (spring, summer and fall) with balanced water-soluble fertilizer.

Boston Fern: This plant has been a popular choice since the Victorian age. They feature pretty feather-like leaves and are well suited for indoor hanging baskets. It’s considered by some as one of the most efficient air purifiers.
– Light: Bright indirect light.
– Water: Provide constant light moisture. Prefers humidity. May be misted daily.
– Fertilizer: Monthly spring to early fall with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer.