How To Choose An Indoor Plant

Step 1: Select a Spot

Before you purchase your plant, it is advisable that you decide on its ultimate location in your home.
Find a space in your home that receives the best amount of natural light. Survey the surroundings in the home, making note of window positions (north, south, east and west). Obviously, most rooms in the house are going to be considered low light compared to the light outside so you'll want to designate a spot that gives you the most light as well as space for the plant you plan to purchase. Also consider the temperature of the rooms in which your plant may live and the amount of humidity.

Step 2: Know Your Plants

There are many common houseplants to choose from. If you are someone who likes to see fairly instant results and not spend too much time caring for your plant, it may be better for you to stick to plants belonging to the palm family. Another excellent choice would be dieffenbachia. Money plants and rubber plants are other all-time favorites.
Other plants which are easy to take care of include corn, jade and aloe vera.

Step 3: Find a Healthy Plant

Purchase houseplants that look as if they have been well cared for and have all green leaves.
Look for new buds and leaves as this shows the plant has a vibrant, healthy future.
Check out the soil and leaves for spots or insects. You should pass on plants that have wilted, brown or crunchy leaves.
Sturdy and compact in build is a good quality in a houseplant.