The best kind of plant is the one that suits your lifestyle the most. It’s not recommended that you just get plants because you find them pretty or you just want one on a whim - think of the poor little leaf friends! 

If you seriously want one, though, get a philodendron! The genius behind this is that they thrive with little attention, making them perfect for busy people!

Green Sweetheart Plant

A great example of a low maintenance philodendron, if you keep this away from direct sunlight and give it just the right amount of water, you’ll have a happy and healthy plant that will live a long life. 

Philodendron Scandens 'Brasil'

Going for a jungle vibe? Hung high or hung low, these make great decorative plants. When hung, the Scandens leave a trail of leaves. When potted, the leaves can crawl up and climb if given proper support. If you can’t make floor space for plants, the Scandens should 100% be on your radar.

Philodendron Birkin Plant

The Philodendron Birkin is a wonderful decorative plant that grows beautiful leaves. They grow dark green leaves with white pigments. If you click the link above, you’re getting a plant with self-regulating roots. That means they only take in the water they need and won’t be as susceptible to overwatering. 

Generally, just soak these plants with water every week. Watering will also vary depending on the seasons and summer will dry out your plants even more. Just a quick soil check will do wonders. If the topsoil is dry, maybe give it a bit more time to dry. 

If you planted them outside, remember that they won’t thrive under direct sunlight. Indirect sunlight and moderate lighting is generally the way to go.

If you want to go into this a little more, why not check out this care guide?

If they’re getting out of hand, trimming is advised. When these plants are given love and care, it’ll show. Because of the general nature of the Philodendron, they tend to ‘bush’ up and show growth horizontally. They don’t get too tall, though. Also, if you have hanging plants and don’t want them to get pawed on by pets or grabbed on by baby hands, you need to trim them. If they get too long, it’ll easily get pulled down.

If your furry friend doesn't interact with plant life in general, yes! But do note that this plant contains some properties that are toxic to cats and dogs. If that’s the case, hanging philodendrons are the way to go. But, even a bigger note to take, philodendrons should not be ingested by humans as well. That’s just a general rule for a handful of plants, though.