If you've never owned a houseplant, a peace lily is a terrific place to start.
Spider plants are another beginner-friendly choice that will liven up your living space and purify your air.
This air-purifying plant has large potato-like rhizomes for roots, so it stores up lots of water—in fact, you really only need to water it once a month or so.
It has heart-shaped leaves with shimmery silver markings that glitter in the sun. A philodendron also makes a perfect hanging plant, as it will grow long strands of leaves over time.
Check! You can add a pop of color to your home with a lovely anthurium, which has waxy flowers that come in red, white or pink.
erns are especially good at removing impurities from the air in your home, and a bird's nest fern is a quirky variety that will do great indoors.
Speaking of fronds, the parlor palm is another lovely leafy plant that will help purify your home and make it feel like a tropical oasis.
If you're looking for a hanging plant—always a good idea if you have curious pets—a golden pothos will grow long strands of heart-shaped leaves.