Houseplants are a great way to freshen up your home during winter when the air can feel stale and stuffy from all that central heating.

More than just being lovely to look at, house plants also give off oxygen, making your home a healthier, happier place to be.

They clean the air, boost humidity and can even absorb toxins, all without any effort on your part besides a bit of watering.

That said, some indoor plants need a little more love and care than others to keep them alive during the cold winter months.

But luckily for the less green-fingered of us, there are some incredible varieties of house plants that need very little looking after.

Studies have shown that houseplants offer physical and emotional health benefits, such as decreasing anxiety and depression and even improving focus.

With so many great benefits, adding plants to your home could make a big difference to your day to day life.

The make plant ownership as easy as possible, the experts at Palmstreet have shared five of the very best plants to share you home with.

1. Snake Laurentii 

Snake plants are a beginner’s dream plant, even in the winter. They are extremely low maintenance and can even thrive in a windowless room.

The experts say: “Snake plants also do extremely well with warm, dry weather as well as drafty areas in the house. Originally found in dry climates, snake plants also do exceptionally well with little water.”

ZZ Plants 

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia - more commonly known as ZZ plants - don’t thrive in the winter as much as snake plants do, but they will be able to handle the wintry conditions.

They can tolerate low light and little water and according to the experts they “are actually the most drought resistant plant next to cacti.”

Pothos 

Pothos can handle low light areas like a champ. In addition to not needing direct sunlight, pothos plants only need to be watered every one to two weeks.

“It is actually recommended to let the soil dry out completely before their next watering, so pothos owners have some flexibility with watering,” the experts advise.

Haworthia 

Haworthia is a succulent traditionally found in the desert, making it a hardy succulent that thrives in low water and humidity, needing only plenty of sunlight.

It can tolerate drafty windows and cold weather, making it ideal for various conditions, and it's safe for pets.

Peperomia 

Peperomia are a dream houseplant for a fun, tropical feel with minimal upkeep. Similar to succulent-type plants, peperomia is adaptable and does well with little watering and less sunlight.

Better known as string of turtles here in the UK, the experts add: “Like the Haworthia, peperomia is also safe for curious pets - both cats and dogs - who may want a nibble.”