Beautify your space with these indoor plants you can buy online

First, let us blow your mind. Those pink blooms aren't actually blooms — they're modified leaves. That doesn't lessen their cheeriness, though, and the pink anthurium is an ideal choice for people who want an extra pop of color on their windowsill (and a photo subject that isn't already in every Instagram pic ever). 

The anthurium thrives in humid conditions, so it's a great choice to spruce up a bathroom. (Alternatively, place it close to a humidifier.) Be sure to keep it away from radiators, air conditioners, heaters, and fans. 

This particular option from The Sill comes in a pretty ceramic planter, so you won't have to repot from a grower's pot when it arrives in the mail. 

The fiddle-leaf fig is notoriously finicky, so much so that it has a dedicated subreddit. But if you're brave enough to join the club, this plant will reward you in steady growth, bright leaves, and, above all, a sense of superiority. The key to keeping it happy is consistent care: regular watering, lots of bright but indirect light, and just-frequent-enough rotations.

If your fiddle leaf fig's leaves are dropping, don't panic. This is its way of communicating an unaddressed need (we know, very passive-aggressive). You might want to try moving it closer to the window, checking the room for drafts, or inspecting its leaves for pests.

If possible, it's often good to find a fiddle-leaf fig at a local plant shop — the shipping process can be jarring. But if you must order one online, get it from The Sill: Its packaging is reliably protective.

You've probably seen your fair share of pileas in clean, white, stereotypically "millennial" apartments on Instagram. It really is a great little plant, though, even if your vibe isn't particularly Scandinavian-chic.

For one thing, it's a self-propagator, which means it grows new plants from itself without direct action from humans. This makes it a great choice for a gift, especially among friends: Pileas are also commonly known as "friendship plants."

Care-wise, they'll do just fine with some indirect light and watering every 10 or so days, Eckvahl says, making them a fairly easy-care option.

Note: We're featuring The Sill's "extra small" size, which comes in the widest variety of planter colors, but the Pilea also comes in "mini" and "small" varieties, which cost $24 and $35, respectively.

The Sansevieria laurentii is the queen of the "easy to care for" list, and with good reason: It can survive under pretty much any conditions. Like any other living thing, though, it has preferences. While it'll do perfectly fine in low indirect light, it actually prefers a slightly brighter environment. 

If you're ordering plants online, its thick, hardy leaves are particularly beneficial, since they'll likely hold up well to shipping. Though all plants are natural air filters to some extent (they're plants!) snake plants are particularly good ones, according to NASA.

This type of snake plant is pretty ubiquitous, but remember you don't have to display yours solo. "A single snake plant can be a bit boring, so I always recommend putting several varieties like a cylindrica, moonshine, or samurai snake plant in a neat arrangement," Eckvahl says.

The bird's nest fern gives a lot without asking for much in return. It's pet-friendly, visually unique, and fairly easy to care for — all you need to do is keep it moist, which is best done by displaying it in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. In fact, the higher the humidity, the longer the fern's trademark rippled fronds will grow. (In the wild, the fronds can grow up to five feet long, but you probably won't get such results in your apartment.)

The Sill offers the bird's nest fern in a variety of planter colors and shapes, so you'll be able to pick the look that's right for your space. We think it looks good in mint, but that's just us.

Giving a plant as a gift can feel a little like assigning homework, but the money tree is easy enough to care for that you likely won't freak out your recipient. They require infrequent watering, aren't super finicky, and need only about three hours of indirect bright light per day — just be sure not to put them in too much direct sun, says Eckvahl, or their leaves might scorch.

In the practice of feng shui, money trees are associated with wealth and prosperity, so they're a great way to wish someone well. In fact, Eckvahl reports that she's seen them gifted frequently to people starting a business or embarking on a new chapter in their career.

This particular money tree from Bloomscape will arrive not only already potted, but also already 32-40 inches tall. Now that's a gift.

One of the best parts of joining the plant care community is propagation: using a cutting from a "parent plant" to grow an entirely new one that can then be replanted in another pot or gifted to a friend. And pothos are particularly easy to propagate: "You simply cut a vine at the 'node' or where you can see a small nub protrude and you stick the vine in water," Eckvahl says. "In a few days or weeks you should see a root begin to grow."

In addition to that particular superpower, pothos are also just fun to grow. In time, their leafy tendrils will become long and drape-y, making them a good choice for hanging planters, bookcases, and high shelves. You might even have to secure some tendrils to the wall (gently, of course) to guide them along.

If you want a dramatic-looking plant without the dramatic attitude, the Monstera is a good choice for you. Its trademark hole-y leaves — which inspired its nickname, the "Swiss cheese plant" — are frequently reproduced as artificial stems, but the real deal is even cuter if you're willing to put in some work. (Plus, it has strong Animal Crossing vibes.)

Bloomscape's Monstera offering isn't the least expensive Monstera out there, but we do think it gives you the most bang for your buck — it's already quite tall and will likely already sport several extra-big cheese leaves when you receive it. Yum.

Care-wise, they're easy: Though they prefer bright indirect light, any kind of indirect light will likely keep them in fair shape. Per Bloomscape, they're "somewhat drought tolerant," meaning it's not the end of the world if you forget to water them for a bit. When you do water yours, you should make sure the pot drains well — this will help avoid root rot.

One issue: they aren't pet-friendly, so if you have furry friends you'll want to opt for a fake version or another plant.

The orchid has a reputation for being difficult to care for outside a greenhouse setting, but that doesn't mean you can't pull it off. You might have to change your thinking about what orchids are supposed to look like, though: Despite being famous for their bright blooms, each bloom lasts for only about two to three months. If your orchid drops its flowers, it doesn't necessarily mean you messed up — it's possible that they just ran their course.

That said, orchids do require a bit more attention than the easy-care options on this list. They like bright indirect light, but not direct light, so be sure to keep them out of the direct sun. You'll also need to water them every week, so set an alarm. (According to The Spruce, you can cut watering back to every other week while they're in bloom.)

This option from The Sill is a Phalaenopsis orchid, which is also called a "moth orchid." It's known for being a fairly easy variety to grow in your home, which makes it a great option for beginners. Plus, look at that purple!

The ZZ plant, which is also called the Zanzibar gem, is a true beginner's plant. In fact, Eckvahl says it's one of her favorite recommendations for people seeking low-light plants: Not only does it thrive in indirect low to medium light, but it also requires water only about once a month. (It's a succulent!) Even if you have a black thumb, you won't touch this thing enough for it to matter.

This particular ZZ plant from Home Depot comes in a six-inch grower's pot. If you'd like to repot it in a true planter, be sure to choose one with adequate drainage.

While we maintain that half the fun of a plant is nurturing it and watching it grow, it's also fine to want a fully-grown option that's healthy and ready to place. If that's you, this burgundy rubber tree from Bloomscape might be for you — it's a finicky ficus, so starting with an already-strong specimen will be to your advantage. Bloomscape's care guide will also be useful here, as the rubber tree is a bit particular.

This plant is sensitive to over-watering, so it's important to water it only when the top inch of soil becomes dry, according to Bloomscape's dedicated guide. And try not to splash the leaves, as they stain easily. Occasional misting, however, is a go. (Yes, this tree is a drama queen just like its fellow ficus, the fiddle-leaf fig.) It also loves light, so make sure it's getting plenty of bright, indirect sun.

If you're kind to your rubber tree, though, it will reward you with strong, glossy leaves and consistent growth.

This package deal from The Sill includes one string of pearls plant and one succulent called the ghost echeveria.

Succulents are common beginner plants, and they're certainly easy to care for, but it's also important to understand the conditions under which they thrive. They're drought-tolerant and won't like ultra-wet conditions, so keeping them in a dry room (i.e. not a bathroom or a room with a humidifier) is a good move. And since they are desert plants, they love bright light — direct or indirect.

This two-for-one deal is especially good for The Sill, where prices skew high. Even if your succulents don't make it (unlikely!), you'll be left with two adorable little planters for your next plant care endeavor.