"A good houseplant can purify the air, help relieve stress or simply liven up an empty corner. But choose the wrong species and routine maintenance quickly becomes a chore — especially in the winter, when dark days compound with busy travelschedules. The good news is that not every houseplant requires daily, or even weekly, attention. There are plenty of handsome, low-effort species ready to tackle the long winter ahead — forgetful thumbs be damned."