Houseplants that thrive with little water and minimal sunlight

Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

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ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

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Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

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Philodendron

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Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

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Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

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Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

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