25 Best Small Indoor House Plants That Will Fit in Even the Tiniest Apartments

The Rubber Tree, otherwise known as Ficus Elastica (pretty isn't it?!), is an evergreen tropical tree...which is just a fancy way of saying it makes for one heck of an easy plant to take care of. Plus, it has great air-purifying properties.

Fine, the Zs in this plant’s name technically stand for “Zamioculcas zamiifolia,” but I like to think they’re here to remind you that you could literally take care of this plant in your sleep.

Although the anthurium plant can grow to be about a foot tall, it can still easily fit on the edge of any desk or bookshelf, and it’s so dang pretty that it’s kind of like having fresh flowers in your apartment at all times.

You must post a photo of this greenery on your feed; I don't make the rules. Also, the sunlight will look oh-so dreamy peeping through those leaves.

If you’re not obsessed with these leathery, zig-zagging leaves, I don’t think we can be friends. It may not look like a cactus, but this fast-growing plant is technically a cute lil cactus (sometimes called a Fishbone Cactus), and it hails from the rainforests of Mexico. In addition to being easy to grow, one of its best features is that it’s pet and kid-friendly through and through. I’ll take one for every room!

Pothos will grow pretty fast under nearly any conditions—it just doesn’t like intense direct sunlight. Put this guy on a bookshelf, and its long vines will make your space look extra lush without spending extra cash.

Fun fact: Snake plants may may help filter out certain chemicals from the air (like benzene and formaldehyde) by releasing oxygen into the air and improving the overall surrounding air quality. This means your apartment is about to become a hell of a lot fresher.

Not only are the leaves stunning here, but the philodendron green is super easy to care for. Just avoid direct sunlight and make sure the soil doesn't get overly soggy.

Hoya kerrii—or as they’re affectionately known, hoya heart plants—love bright, direct light and only need to be watered every three to four weeks. Easy-peasy!

These aren’t your grandma’s pearls. This easy-to-care-for cutie is one of the most eye-catching plants I can think of (that’s probably why I bought two). Pop one in a hanging planter by a window, keep ‘er moist, and soon you’ll have an overflowing bouquet. (Is it bad that I think they look like delicious little peas and I always want to eat them?)

This plant is great for small spaces, as the leaves grow at a verrry slow rate and tolerate any lighting conditions. Plus, what's cuter than something this tiny with the name "watermelon" in it? Nothing!

These plants thrive in any type of light, but they do require a lil more watering than most. Btw, the holy name is thanks to the fact that the leaves tend to fold in at night, resembling 🙏.

The peace lily will add an element of zen to your space, even when it’s surrounded by a week’s worth of laundry. (Hey, we've all been there before.)

How's this for cool? The leaves of the peacock plant actually move up and down throughout the day (trust, it's only creepy for the first few days), so it'll give you something else to stare at during the commercial breaks of your Love Island marathon.

Do you have one or two windows that simply don't see the light of day? Welp, this guy can tolerate any type of indoor condition, including low light, bright spots, and even fluorescent lighting.

According to the practice of feng shui, bonsai trees bring good luck—and I have a good feeling about this mini guy. Make sure you trim it regularly, and it'll be growing for years to come.

The best things in life are edible, and these fast-growing herbs are no exception. This kit of popular kitchen herbs includes everything you need to grow basil, cilantro, and mint—three hearty plants you can keep on your windowsill and use to season your dishes (or, better yet, garnish your cocktails).

TBQH, the name “air plant” is mildly misleading—these little guys require more than air to survive, but they are pretty simple to look after. All they need is a good watering every one to two weeks and they’ll be happy as clams. Cute too.

If you want to buy a ton of plants but can only afford to spend money on one, make it a peperomia (all about the name too). They're versatile and easy to propagate—aka snipping off part of the plant to re-pot and turn it into TWO plants. Magic!

Jade plants can live for a suuuper-long time—I’m talking more than a decade. They love bright, direct light, and only need to be watered every three to four weeks.