10 Best Indoor Plants in Singapore | Best of Home 2023

You might think that the easiest way to spruce up a lonely space is to add some faux plants here and there. That is actually true. After all, you don’t have to bother yourself about learning the ropes of plant care, and do some trial and error based on what you read from plant experts. While that is okay, we still don’t want you to miss out on the wonderful advantages of having real plant babies in your home. First of all, not all plants are too needy of your time, care, and attention. In fact, there are indoor plants that can thrive with easy care and maintenance while showering you with much physiological, psychological, and aesthetic benefits in return.

Plus, they don’t require much space in your home. You only need a few lovely pots as their home, a healthy soil, water, and other basic gardening essentials. Even if you have zero experience, a lot of helpful blogs and videos out there are going to give you the basic knowledge to start with. Ready to get your hands dirty with indoor gardening? We’re giving you a nifty list of the best indoor plants in Singapore to add life to your space, and help you maintain good indoor air quality.

This article was last updated on 7 January 2023.

1. Snake Plant

You’ve probably seen snake plants everywhere—in your neighbour’s home, your mother-in-law’s living room, your workplace, and elsewhere you can think of. No doubt, this indoor plant is everyone’s favourite, and it’s not hard to see why. Never mind feeling guilty over neglecting that watering schedule you’ve set—this tough baby is admired by plant lovers for surviving droughts. Also, its versatile nature allows it to thrive in low light conditions even if it loves the other way around. The best part is that having a collection of snake plants will keep your home free from harmful chemicals like benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and trichloroethylene.

Why buy this:

• Low-maintenance indoor plant
• Excellent in filtering air
• Great for beginners

2. Aloe Vera

A potted aloe vera won’t just look pretty on your dining table, you’ll also thank it later for its first aid wonders. This amazing plant contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which makes its extract a popular ingredient in many skincare and haircare products. Got sunburns from your recent beach trip? That aloe extract is an effective remedy that won’t cost you a cent. Want to dry that pimple fast? Aloe gel to the rescue! Worried about hair fall? It can help too! If you don’t want to spend dollars on skincare, use aloe vera as moisturiser to keep your skin soft, smooth, and plump. Pretty awesome, right?

What’s more, it gets rid of formaldehyde in the air, keeping the indoor air you breathe fresh and clean. It’s also a low-maintenance plant that can thrive with minimal care. Just be sure to place it in a bright, sunny area in your home, and check if its soil is thoroughly dried up before watering.

Why buy this:

• Easy to care for
• Can be used as first aid for sunburns, pimple, and other skin issues
• Great air purifier
• Picture-perfect on the table or shelf

3. Monstera Deliciosa

Perfectly complements Singapore’s tropical vibe, who’s not in love with Monstera Deliciosa’s gorgeous leaves? This superstar is all over Instagram and Pinterest—a favourite subject of artists and photographers. Maybe, you yourself have even contemplated about buying that aesthetic monstera wall art from a shop that sells interior decors. And so, who would believe this beautiful indoor plant isn’t too demanding to flourish? You only need to water it once a week or every two weeks to keep it growing its vibrant green leaves. It thrives in warm season too, so it’s truly a gift for Singapore homes. Place it in a spot that gets bright to medium indirect light, and it’s going to love it there while getting rid of nasty air pollutants including benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.

Why buy this:

• Easy growing especially in warmer season—perfect for Singapore climate
• Needs watering only weekly or every after two weeks
• Effective in getting rid of some air pollutants
• Instagram-worthy leaves

4. Peace Lily

Unlike other indoor plants listed here, Peace Lily isn’t for complete beginners. But once you’ve gained some knowledge and experience in indoor plant care, reward yourself with a Peace Lily right away! I don’t know about you, but I find its stunning flowers and sophisticated leaves irresistible. Plus, it will keep nights cool and fresh inside your bedroom as it releases oxygen at this time of the day. It also purifies ammonia, benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde in the air, so who doesn’t want such benefit?

To keep it alive and beautiful, put it in a bright but shady spot in your bedroom. See to it that the soil is constantly moist but be careful not to overwater.

Why buy this:

• Postcard-perfect gorgeous blooms
• Perfect plant for the bedroom as it produces oxygen in the night
• Removes nasty air pollutants

5. Pothos

Don’t lose hope nor feel too guilty when you look back on those times when plants died under your watch. Who wants that after all? You’ve probably tried your best as a plant lover. But if you think you’re the total opposite of what a green thumb is supposed to be, shop for pothos instead. You don’t have to sweat a bucket to grow this gem. Also, you literally don’t have to get your hands dirty as it effortlessly propagates in water. Despite less favourable conditions like low light and dry air, this survivor can start out small but can grow as a little forest right inside your home—imagine its lovely vines trailing down your wall. For the minimal care you provide, it’s going to repay your family with amazing air purifying benefits, effectively filtering out benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene.

Why buy this:

• The easiest indoor plant to care for even for those who are self-proclaimed black thumb
• Survives even environment with low light and dry air
• Can be an aesthetic wall décor once the vines grow longer
• Keeps indoor air clean

6. Spider Plant

If you have fur babies that have gone into the habit of biting just about anything they find interesting, know that some plants could be hazardous for them. That’s why you have to be a bit pickier when choosing your indoor plants. Our suggestion? A spider plant! This pet-friendly plant can peacefully coexist with your fur babies. As a lover of both creatures, it’s a win-win for everyone.

Spider plants need bright light to thrive but don’t place it under direct sunlight. It’s also easy to propagate, so you can have as many as you want to give away as a gift to your friends and family. For sure, they’re going to thank you later for its strong air purifying properties that effectively remove xylene and formaldehyde.

Why buy this:

• Very easy to care for—great pick for beginners
• Can be easily propagated
• Strong air purifier
• Exudes fresh tropical vibe
• Pet-friendly

7. Sweetheart Plant

For the sweet and thoughtful husbands reading this: If your lovely wife is a certified plant lover, she’ll surely give you the warmest, most affectionate hug when you surprise her with this adorable heart-shaped succulent. The bonus is that it doesn’t require much tending and maintenance—it only needs watering every three to four weeks!

Why buy this:

• Super adorable—perfect gift for your wife or girlfriend
• Needs watering only every three to four weeks
• A cute display on the desk
• Needs very little care and maintenance

8. Begonia

If you’re looking for the best indoor plants for your office, one of your best picks would be begonia. Its elegant leaves thrive even under fluorescent light which makes it perfect even for the indoor space that doesn’t receive much sunlight. To give it proper care, check to see whether its soil has dried out completely before watering.

Why buy this:

• Gorgeous leaves
• Responds well to fluorescent lamp
• Great addition to your home office plants

9. Jade Plant

This famous succulent is in-demand whether in the workplace or people’s personal home offices. Not surprising, it’s picture-perfect on any desk or shelf—the vibrant oval-shaped leaves surely inspire creativity. We love that this work buddy is never the demanding kind of officemate as it only needs watering every few days after its soil has completely dried. Put it on the spot that receives medium light, and it’s going to call it its home.

Why buy this:

• Easy to care for
• Only needs medium light every few hours per day
• You’re only required to water it every few days

10. Fiddle Leaf Fig

Who says only homes with spacious outdoor space can grow trees? Well, perhaps, you can’t call it a tree but close enough, the Fiddle Leaf Fig can grow into a graceful gentle giant that you can think of as your very own indoor tree. Place it on a boring, lonely corner so that its gorgeous huge leaves can instantly brighten the space.

You’ll want to take really good care of this indoor treasure, because the bigger it grows, the more it shows off its exceptional air purifying properties. With a fiddle leaf fig, you’re not only making your home instantly aesthetic and lively, but fresh and clean as well.

Why buy this:

• Eye-catching leaves brighten up a lonely corner
• Can grow really big—think of it as your indoor tree
• Has exceptional air purifying properties

I hope that this article has helped you to pick the perfect indoor plants for your home. Be sure to share this with fellow indoor gardening enthusiasts out there!