Ten indoor plants that actually last in Karachi homes

Indoor conditions in Karachi are particular: strong light near windows, deep shade a few feet in, and air conditioning that dries the air for months at a time.

## Reliable choices Snake plant, ZZ plant, areca palm, money plant, peace lily, rubber plant, monstera, philodendron, aglaonema and spider plant all cope well with these conditions.

## Placement matters more than the plant Most indoor plant failures are light problems. A plant two metres from a window is in far less light than it looks. Move plants closer to glass, or rotate them outdoors to a shaded balcony every few weeks.

## Watering indoors Indoor plants need far less water than outdoor ones. Let the top of the soil dry before watering again, and always use pots that drain.