Think youve got a black thumb?

Try these plants, which are guaranteed easy to grow:

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1.

Aloe

No kitchen should be without one of these hardy succulents.

Black Thumb? No Problem! 7 Plants Anyone Can Grow

The gel inside the long spear like leaves is wonderful for minor burns and cuts.

Zonal Geranium

These hardy plants will flower year round on a sunny windowsill.

3.Swedish Ivy

This plant is extremely hard to kill.

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All it needs is moist soil and bright indirect light.

It roots in water almost overnight and can grow in it quite happily.

It makes a gorgeous hanging plant and will tolerate a far amount of neglect.

Black Thumb? No Problem! 7 Plants Anyone Can Grow

Strawberry Begonia

Despite its name, this plant is not related to either strawberries or begonias.

The runners have baby plants on them, which can be rooted to make new plants.

Cast Iron Plant

Like its namesake, this plant can stand up to just about anything.

Aloe vera

It has dark strap like leaves with cream variegation that grow on short stems.

It even tolerates infrequent and/or erratic watering.

Philodendron

This plant is the most popular of all houseplants, and for good reason.

Zonal Geranium

It grows quite happily in moderate indirect light and can tolerate a fair amount of direct.

It does prefer moist soil and appreciates having its leaves dusted every so often.

All they need is bright indirect light and regular watering (let the soil dry out between waterings).

Swedish Ivy

Give one of these plants a try and watch your black thumb turn green.

Share your experiences in our comment and let us know of any other plants you find easy to grow!

Strawberry Begonia

Cast Iron Plant

Philodendron

Tradescantia

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