Transform Your Home for the New Year with These 3 Houseplants

Whether you're feeling the spirit of renewal for Rosh Hashanah or just want to add a bit of greenery to your home, we've found three plants you can grab today at the nursery. Perfect for indoor growth even without a balcony, these plants adapt quickly to home conditions and are surprisingly beneficial. They energize your space, ease depression (research-backed!), and purify the air you breathe – all for the small investment of a few dollars per pot. Worth it.

Pothos

Let's start with Israel's most beloved houseplant. So humble that no matter where you place it or what you do with it – it will thrive. On top of the bookshelf – happy. On a middle shelf – content. Windowsill – absolutely delighted. Give it a shot and see. The pothos prefers a well-lit spot but will get by just fine in your somewhat dim living room. It doesn't require much care, just a watering once or twice a week if your home is particularly warm. Most importantly: it's known for being an air-purifying plant!

Spider Plant

The Spider Plant got its name for a good reason. It loves to send its shoots everywhere, even tiny offshoots into the air, hoping you'll plant them in new soil – because what's a plant without posterity? It can handle low lighting but prefers a brighter setting. However, it definitely doesn't like direct sunlight, as it can scorch its leaves. While it loves watering, don't overdo it. If you stick your finger in the soil and it comes out dry – it's time for a drink.

Aloe Vera

Who isn't familiar with the fleshy, medicinal, and therapeutic plant that anyone can grow at home? Place your Aloe Vera on a sunny windowsill and water only when the soil is bone dry. Its thick leaves mean it doesn't need water often. When you do water, ensure the soil absorbs and drains all the water completely. Is the air in your home dry? No problem, Aloe thrives in it. Despite its known cosmetic properties, don't think about eating it. And if you plan to use it for skincare, make sure to consult a reliable guide first.

Do you know of any other plants happy to grow in your home? Share your experiences in the comments.