Nothing looks better than seeing sunbeams on your houseplants, showcasing their lush green beauty. If you struggle to find that special plant for your windowsill, here are a few ideas for plants to get you started.

Cactus

Sun-loving cacti are some of the best options for your windowsill. These stunning plants don’t require much attention and can be left alone with little maintenance. Place them on your windowsill where they’ll get some sunlight and they’ll show their appreciation through their growth. The more direct sunlight they receive, the happier they are.

small plant and cactus in a pot on a window with sunlight peeking through

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Jade plant

They are true indoor window plants and appreciate a sunny window. Jade plants need at least 4 hours of sun a day to thrive. As a succulent, they require little water as they store water in their chunky succulent-like leaves. Jade houseplants are slow growers so you don’t have to worry about your window space being overtaken.

Jade plant tree in a white pot in front of a window on a rainy day,

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Dracaena

The dracaena plants are the best indoor windowsill plants to add freshness and beauty to a spacious room. These houseplants love direct sunlight and may even lose some eaves if they don’t receive enough sun. It is easy to care for and doesn’t require much water. Dracaena have green spiky leaves with stripes on them giving them the name dracaena dragon plant.

Four dracanea indoor plants in flowerpots on window sill

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Snake plants

These classic and beloved houseplants are so easy to care for. Since they can handle darker spots, snake plants grow well on windowsills that don’t always get much sunlight. They will also grow well in partial shade.

Snake houseplant on a windowsill

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Polka Dot Begonia

With its striking polka dot leaves, this plant tolerates full to partial sun, making it a great option for windowsills. However, as tropical plants, they need watering at least twice a week.

Home potted plant begonia maculata polka dot leaves decorative deciduous in interior on table of house.

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Venus Flytrap

As a bug-eating plant, the Venus flytrap prefers to be where its prey is. This is why placing on a windowsill makes the most sense. Place your Venus plant in a pot with a small dish of water.

A carnivorous plant known as Venus flytrap

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Whether you have a small window with little sunlight or are flooded with direct sunlight, you can find a plant or two that will share the love of the sun with you.

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