Verve Reveals the best houseplants for beginners 

With National Indoor Plant Week, celebrated during the third week of September, Verve shines a spotlight on the benefits of indoor plants while encouraging people to incorporate greenery into their homes. With more people looking to create calming, inviting living spaces, Verve is using this moment to highlight how even the simplest houseplants available at B&Q can transform interiors, boost wellbeing, and bring a touch of nature indoors, no matter your level of experience. 

Benefits of houseplants

Houseplants offer a range of benefits beyond simply enhancing a room’s appearance. Caring for indoor plants can help reduce stress, providing a calming and therapeutic activity that supports overall wellbeing. They can also help improve indoor air quality, contributing to a fresher and more comfortable living environment. Together, these benefits make houseplants an easy and effective way to create a healthier, more relaxing home. 

Verve's top 3 houseplants for beginners

Snake Plants (Dracaena trifasciata), also known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, is a hardy houseplant with upright, sword-like leaves. Ideal for bedrooms, hallways and offices, it thrives in both low light and brighter spots, making it perfect for beginners with very little maintenance. simply allow the soil to dry out completely before watering and feed occasionally during the growing season. Its resilience and ability to tolerate neglect make it a top choice for first-time plant owners.  

Peace Lily's (Spathiphyllum) is a popular indoor plant known for its elegant white blooms and glossy green leaves. Well-suited to living rooms, bedrooms and offices, it thrives in low to bright indirect light and prefers evenly moist soil. Easy to care for, it will even signal when it needs water by drooping slightly. Regularly removing faded blooms and wiping leaves will help keep it looking its best, while occasional feeding during the growing season supports healthy growth.  

The ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a tough, low-maintenance houseplant recognised for its glossy, dark green leaves that grow upright on thick stems. Highly tolerant of low light and infrequent watering, it’s ideal for busy households or those new to plant care. It prefers soil to dry out completely between waterings and benefits from occasional feeding during the growing season. Its durability and adaptability make it a reliable choice for beginners.

Everything Your Plant Needs to Thrive 

Pair your houseplant with the right essentials to help it flourish. 

Verve Peat-free Houseplant Compost has been specially formulated to support healthy growth, making it ideal for repotting and refreshing the top layer of established plants. With a blend of coir, wood fibre and bark, it helps create the right growing conditions while supporting more sustainable gardening choices. 

Verve Liquid Houseplant Feed is a fast-acting, nutrient-balanced formula enriched with seaweed to promote healthy growth. Suitable for a wide range of houseplants, it’s easy to apply using a watering can during the growing season from March to September. 

Verve also offers a huge range of houseplant pots, from small designs for shelves to larger statement pieces. From sleek ceramic styles to classic terracotta pots, there’s something to suit every space while helping houseplants thrive. 

As National Indoor Plant Week approaches, Verve encourages everyone to discover just how easy it is to get started with houseplants. With the right plants and simple care essentials, even beginners can create a greener, more relaxing home environment and enjoy the lasting benefits indoor plants can bring. 

 About B&Q  

B&Q, part of Kingfisher plc, is the UK’s leading home improvement and garden retailer, with over 300 stores and a wide online presence offering more than 40,000 products. Committed to helping customers create better homes and gardens, B&Q combines in-store expertise with digital innovation and sustainable solutions.