This past weekend I went to the Hammer Museum and stumbled upon a really cool exhibit.  It’s called Houseplant Vacation. It’s where museum visitors are invited to drop off their houseplants for a month long vacation at the museum (waiver required LOL).

Think about it. We all take vacations, even our animals get vacations, but the concept of a plant getting a vacation or even moving locations within our homes is overlooked.  So if you are in the area check out this exhibit. And for those of you who can’t make it, here are a few pictures. Go ahead and “move” a houseplant today. Enjoy.

And for all you wannabe plant enthusiasts, here is a list of a few plants you can grow that need little-to-no attention (meaning they won’t die easily).  I Dare You To Be Domestic!

1. Ponytail Palm

Is a succulent that stores water in its base. So if you forget to water every now and then, you will be okay.

2. Cactus

It’s the obvious and needs little to no water.  Just give ‘em some light and enjoy.

3. Jade Plant

Jade is easy because they do well year round and grow slowly. They don’t need too much water because they too are succulent ( get the hint).

4. Spider Plant

This hard-to-kill long-leafed plant prefers bright, but indirect light.

5. ZZ Plant

Needs little water – check.  Tolerates low light – check.  Rarely needs fertilizer – check.  Yeah I think this one makes the list.  I highly recommend adding it to your collection.