The Best Houseplants for Beginners

They'll Help You Earn Green-Thumb Status [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] Presented By A few spritzes a week and an occasional soaking are all an air plant needs. Photo courtesy of The Bouqs. Who among us has never fouled up a fern, killed a cactus, or offed an orchid? I've definitely been guilty of wanting to have a fancy-looking plant in my home only to realize when it's too late that I have no idea how to care for it. Hindsight being 20/20, I see now that I'd have been better off learning the basics of plant care with some easy-to-care-for greenery. This week [the gardening team has some suggestions]( (now you tell me!) for good plants to start out with if you're new to plant parenthood. These greens will add to your home's ambiance but won't take too much maintenance time out of your life. Plus, they're difficult to kill, a bonus for those of us who aren't sure we can face another pot full of dried twigs. [So pick up a few off our list]( and enjoy your journey toward green-thumb status. Happy growing! —Your weekend editor, Nicole These Are the Best Beginner-Friendly Houseplants—No Green Thumb Required Set yourself up for success with these plants. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( SPONSORED You May Be Overlooking the Most Interesting Bay Area City Oakland’s arts and culture offerings rival those of a certain larger, more famous city across the San Francisco Bay. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( This Foo Fighter's Family Home Is Colorful, Modern, and Perfect for the Kids A smart and stylish remodel adds much-needed square footage for the growing family of Foo Fighters bassist Nate Mendel. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   Hold the West in Your Hands: Subscribe to Our Print Edition Get the best of the West delivered to your mailbox. You'll get all the great content and beautiful photography from our print editions plus access to every web-exclusive article at no extra charge. Bonus: A smartphone app and access to the Sunset Western Garden ebook are free, too! [It's all just $24.95 annually](. [I Want a Print Subscription!](   15 Fast and Fresh Dinner Ideas That Will Be Your Fall Go-Tos These meals will save your weeknights. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( A Builder-Grade Kitchen with No Personality Gets a Fresh and Vibrant Upgrade It’s now colorful and full of personality. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( This Is the Latest 'It' Color for Bathrooms (Hint: It's Not White) File this for your next bathroom reno. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( Las Vegas's Sphere Is the Future of Immersive Entertainment. Here's How to Visit the Groundbreaking Venue. The anticipated opening of the theater has finally arrived, causing global fanfare. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now](   [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( [Mastodon]( [Post.news]( [Bluesky]( Copyright 2023 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.