Snake plant, or Sansevieria is one of the best plants for beginners. Easy to grow and hard to kill, it can be grown in low light and can be watered infrequently. Snake plants remove toxins from the air making it a perfect houseplant for beginners.  

Ivy is very hardy and easy to grow. Keep the pot in a spot that receives bright indirect sun and plant it in a container that is wide and shallow rather than narrow and deep.

The spath is among the easiest plants to grow indoors. It can tolerate a wide range of lighting conditions, and needs only moderate watering. With graceful curving leaves and white flower that rise up from the dark foliage, peace lily looks exotic and elegant.

Another great house plant for beginners is Peperomia. Peperomia is a small striking houseplant that is available in different colors and shapes. Peperomia likes slightly moist soil and humidity, but watering should be reduced in winter.

Bromeliad is a perfect plant to grow indoors, most of the varieties of this plant thrive easily indoors. Although it is difficult to make it bloom, there are many varieties that have beautiful foliage that makes an attractive display.

The spider plant is considered one of the most adaptable of houseplants and the easiest to grow. This plant can grow in a wide range of conditions and suffers from few problems, other than brown tips. The spider plant is so named because of its spider-like plants, or spiderettes, which dangle down from the mother plant like spiders on a web. Available in green or variegated varieties, these spiderettes often start out as small white flowers.

Philodendron scandens is extremely easy to grow and great for beginners. It needs a moderate amount of light and prefers the soil to dry out between watering spells.

Cacti are highly-adaptable and tend to survive even in difficult environments. They simply need to be positioned in a bright or sunny spot and watered infrequently and prefer well drained soil.  

This beautiful houseplant needs occasional pruning and regular watering. Keep the plant away from direct sun and avoid overwatering.

Succulents are ideal for those who forget to water and care for plants. They are very adaptable and can survive many adverse conditions.

They need to be placed on a bright spot and a well-drained soil with little water.