Know thyself, know thy space

 Invest in plants that suit your lifestyle. A busy person doesn't want to buy a plant that needs to be watered every other day. Different plants require different care regimens.

Plant newbies should consider starting with indestructible plants, such as the spider plant, the ZZ plant or the dracaena. However, anything that is alive can be killed, even indestructible plants that can take a lot of abuse and forgetfulness.