15 Easy Plants to Take Care of for First Time Plant Parents On 4/10/21 at 7:00 AM EDT Houseplants are a beautiful addition to any home—but with all their various needs and demands, caring for an array of plants may seem daunting to first-time plant owners. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that do not require much care. In fact, there are even plants that thrive with minimal attention and can withstand high levels of neglect. When getting a new plant, it is worth reading up on their care, such as how much light they need or how frequently they need to be watered, for example. But if you're not sure that you'll be able to keep up with the care perfectly, there are plenty of plants that will forgive a little neglect.