Best First Houseplants for Low-Light Condos

For a low-light condo and zero experience, start with these nearly unkillable plants:

Top Three

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria): Survives in a closet. Water when bone dry. Spikey, architectural.
2. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema): Tolerates low light and drought. Lush, variegated foliage.
3. Pothos (Epipremnum): Trailing vine, low light okay. Water when dry. Easy to propagate.

Reference Book

Houseplants for Dummies (Larry Hodgson) — at Costco, Amazon. Covers selection, care, problems.

Buying Tips

• Inspect for pests: check undersides, soil surface.
• Assess store care: are other plants healthy?
• Grocery stores often have great deals on healthy plants.

Start with one, learn its rhythm, then add. Success builds confidence.