Living in an apartment has its perks, but anyone with a green thumb knows certain plants take to apartment life more than others. When purchasing plants for your space, it is important to choose those that work with your home's features. The following are several plants you should consider when looking to add life to your apartment.

ZZ Plant

The ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia) is a common green-leafed houseplant that thrives even in low light. With its tenacity allowing it to live through drought and neglect, the ZZ Plant is perfect for a new plant owner. As a bonus, ZZ Plants are famously useful for filtering toxins out of the air, though the plant is toxic when ingested. If you keep the ZZ Plant away from pets and babies and wash your hands thoroughly after handling it, you can enjoy this beautiful plant in nearly any type of apartment.

Aloe Vera

On the other hand, if your apartment is full of direct sunlight throughout the day, you might find Aloe Vera is the perfect plant for you! Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) is a light-green succulent made up of several pointy (but not sharp) leaves. If you have ever had a sunburn, you may know the healing power of Aloe Vera. The gel found in the leaves has soothing properties which help alleviate the pain from sunburn and other skin irritations. Aloe Vera is toxic when ingested, so it should be kept safely away from pets and children. A high windowsill with lots of sunlight or a balcony or patio are the perfect places for an Aloe Vera plant to thrive.

Watermelon Peperomia

The Peperomia variety of plants is much loved by new plant owners for being low-maintenance and providing several varieties to choose from. One of the most beautiful options is the Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia Argyreia). This plant, which resembles its namesake watermelon, can grow up to 12 inches tall and 8 inches wide. It is a non-toxic plant, so parents (of pets or babies) can safely keep their Watermelon Peperomia anywhere throughout the house.

Plants can bring a room together, adding life to a home while improving the air quality of your living space. Thankfully, these plants are compatible with apartment living, allowing anyone to care for their own plant. Next time you visit a greenhouse or think about changing your decor, consider bringing home one of these beautiful plants!