13 Houseplants for Beginners: What You Need As a First-Time Plant Owner

If you’re big on decorative plants, check out the dark-green leaves on the Dracaena warneckii, which is also great for air purification. “A Dracaena warneckii, aka ‘Ulysses,’ is an easy, low-maintenance indoor plant that will thrive and adapt in almost any environment,” says Joyce. “Its striped leaves are naturally shiny and gracefully drape from each of the canes—and the canes themselves are quite sturdy, lending an unexpected architectural element to the whimsical foliage. Plus, NASA lists it as an excellent plant for removing harmful chemicals from the air.”