I love houseplants; I think they add so much life and character to a room. It is important to know what type of plant will be best suited to your home. You should be aware of how much sunlight your room is getting; for example, north facing windows get no direct sunlight, windows facing east get direct sunlight the first half of the day, while west-facing windows get sunlight during the second half. Southern exposures get the most direct sunlight.
Since many New York City apartments have few or no windows or are in the shadow of another building, it is important to get houseplants that require little sunlight. Here are some plants that do well in low light:
The lucky bamboo is simple to take care of and needs little to no light. They also need no soil to thrive, simply place in water or add rocks for decoration and structure. Water about twice a week, or when water gets low.
Ivy is a lovely plant on its own, but it can also be shaped around wires to give it a new and interesting appearance. They need water once or twice a week.
Zebra plants should keep their beautiful yellow flower all year round. I water mine about 3 times a week.
Hostas do well indoors as well as shaded outdoor areas. If you live in a wooded area, you should be aware that deer love to eat hosta. They need water about twice a week.
You should always buy your plants at a reputable plant store and if you are not sure what kind of light a plant requires, ask! It is tempting to buy the prettiest plant in the store, but if your house or apartment does not have the ideal conditions, it will quickly die. Avoid a headache and buy a plant that will thrive in its new home.
I think that I’ve managed to kill every plant type you’ve listed here.