So you like gardening, but your flowers keep on dying, huh? Don’t worry, I’ve sent a good number of plants to the grave too, but this hasn’t stopped from improving my gardening skills. The truth is, some plants are much harder to maintain than others, but there are also plenty that won’t complain much if you forget to water them every now and then. Here is a list of the hardiest indoor plants to help you practice your gardening abilities.

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia or a ZZ plant will not only survive major neglects, but it is also very resistant to various plant diseases. It is happy with low to bright light, but keep it out of direct light. Once watered wait for the soil to dry completely before watering again. If you notice that the leaves are getting yellow, this is probably because it is watered too much. Usually the ZZ plant can get massive if you cut back the leaves regularly, but it will grow slowly.

Rubber Tree

Known also as a ficus elastica, this plant looks great with its dark green, oval leaves. Blackburn based gardeners point out that rubber trees can grow very big (as the word “tree” suggests), but as long as you trimmed them often you can keep them small. They tolerate sun light, but are comfortable in the shade too. Once again, though, you should wait for the soil to dry out in between watering, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow.

Snake Plant

This is perhaps one of the hardiest indoor plants ever. Known also as mother-in-law’s tongue. This plant feels best under bright sunlight, but it doesn’t mind other light levels, including darker places. In the winter you can water it only once every 1 or 2 months, while during the warmer seasons, do it in every 10 days or so. Be cautious, though — over watering can kill it (probably that’s one of the very few things that can), so allow the soil to dry completely between watering.

Pothos

This is a great plant for those who want to purify the air in their homes. The pothos, or devil’s ivy can absorb toxins such as formaldehyde and you can both planted in a hanging basket or let it climb. It can produce steams that will grow up to 2 meters, but you can always cut them back without really harming the plant. It feels okay in various light conditions, but if you leave it in a darker area, its leaves might lose their variegation.