For beginners, it’s hard to go wrong with money plant (pothos) or snake plant, depending on your taste. Pothos can grow in soil or just water, survives in indirect light, forgives irregular watering, and tells you when it’s unhappy by slightly drooping – then it perks up again once you water it. It’s like a friendly starter plant that teaches you basic care.
Snake plant is even more tough. It tolerates low light, doesn’t mind if you forget watering for a while, and stays upright and neat in corners. For kitchen herbs, mint is another easy option, as long as it gets some sunlight and the soil doesn’t dry out completely.
The trick for beginners is to pick plants that don’t die if you make small mistakes. Once you gain confidence, you can move to fussier varieties. Start with one or two hardy plants, understand how they react to light and water in your specific home, and build from there.
