6 Houseplants You Can't Kill

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6 Houseplants You Can't Kill: No green thumb? No problem! Here are six botanical best bets that can survive some neglect.

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1 Asparagus fern. (asparagus setaceus) Even if its soil is bone dry, this vigorous relative of the edible stalk won't go into a permanent swoon.

2 Cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) Vacation plans? Don't fret. This plant will be healthy upon your return - even if it's neglected for weeks.

3 Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) It actually prefers the soil to dry between waterings and needs little light to thrive in your home.

4 Grape ivy (Cissus species) A handsome vine with tendrils resembling those of grapes, this plant adapts easily to limited light and soil that's a bit on the dry side.

5 `Janet Craig' dracaena (Dracaena deremensis `Janet Craig') This shrublike plant with broad leaves adapts to low light and favors moderately dry soil.

6 Ponytail (Beaucarnea species) This succulent requires little grooming and does best when not kept too wet - just give it lots of sun and let the soil dry between waterings.

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