When college is back in session, there may be one thing your dorm checklist missed: plants. Hear us out. Dorm rooms are stuffy, often shared, and are your legitimate home for (at least) a whole semester. Owning a good plant reaps so many benefits, like cleaning the air, lifting your mood, and even reducing stress. This all improves your late-night study sessions, sleep sessions, and everyday wellness. Pretty dang cool, am I right? Even if you're no plant expert, these easy-to-care-for greens are equipped to handle some occasional neglect, so don't stress yourself out if you forget to water it one week, it'll be OK. If we've convinced you to pick up a green companion of your own, we've gathered the best dorm plants that can be delivered to your doorstep or found at your local Home Depot. It's never too late to add a plant to your list! Read ahead to see the very best air-purifying suitors for you.
The variegated leaves on the Philodendron: Silver ($35) are so unique.
Pick up this Veronica ($12) plant and use her magical powers to heal your skin.
The Potted Red Prayer Plant, Maranta ($35) can handle low and bright light conditions — perfect for dorm rooms!
Water the Flounder ($15) houseplant once every couple of weeks and keep him in direct light, and he'll be happy.
The wooden stands that the Air Plant Trio in Andes Stands ($50) come in are so cute.
Water the Snake Plant: Zeylanica ($44) once a week for best results.
The pink pot that the Philodendron: Green ($40) comes in contrasts with its leafy greens wonderfully.
This Bey ($25) plant does not like direct sunlight, in fact, it prefers low indirect light — like in your dorm room!
The Oscar Hanging ($25) plant tells it like it is. If he's thirsty, his leaves will hang low, which makes him super easy to take care of.
The Gabriel Hanging ($25) plant is actually called a prayer plant. Gabriel's leaves fold up at night, as if he's saying a prayer.
The pale red color on the pot of this Bird's Nest Fern ($28) is so adorable.
This Portia ($35) plant only needs watering once a month, and if she's really happy, she'll start to bloom.
The Howie Hanging ($35) plant is a climbing plant that loves to attach to surfaces like poles or even other plants. In the Summer, Howie blooms beautiful flowers.
The marble design of the Marble Pothos Plant ($40) makes it stand-out from other leafy greens.
Yes, you guessed it! Joyce Hanging ($25) is another pothos plant. Joyce, in particular, grows slower than other pothos and her leaves remain small, making her a great dorm mate.
The Jane Hanging ($35) plant loves bright, indirect sunlight. She's also super easy to propagate, in case your friends want one, too.
The Brock ($15) plant sort of looks like broccoli, but he's not, he's a cactus that prefers bright sunlight.
The glossy leaves on this Ella ($12) plant are so shiny, they're hard to resist.
Succulents are super easy to take care of, and they're typically small in size. Pick up this Collection of 20 Succulents ($44) and place them on all your dorm window sills in cute planters.
The powder-coated metal stands on this Air Plant Trio ($35, originally $50) come in a variety of colors.
The heart-shaped leaves on the Philodendron: Green ($7) look gorgeous hung over any pot they're in.
Wowza! The Extra Large, Potted Bird of Paradise Indoor Plant ($195) may be big, but it's low maintenance, so that's a plus.
Wherever you place Tina ($12), she will adapt perfectly fine. Tina's easy going.
Pick up the Sansevieria Zeylanica Plant ($28) and choose which pot you think would accent its high growing, snake-like leaves best.
The Snake Plant Zeylanica ($56) comes in this pink planter with lava rocks on the bottom for adequate drainage.
Fun fact: Leo ($12) produces white sap that was used to create rubber back in the day, which is how he got his nickname as a rubber plant.
Watch the Ponytail Palm Bush Form ($23) develop its classic trunk as it grows under your care.
We love the silver spotted leaves on the Silver Philodendron ($19).
How cute is the blue pot that the Snake Plant Zeylanica ($60) comes in?
The rippled leaves on the Potted Bird's Nest Fern Indoor Plant, Crow's Nest Fern ($35) are one of a kind.
Save a few dollars and pick up the unpotted Fernie ($29) bird's nest fern and choose a pot of your own.
The Potted Dracaena Colorama Indoor Plant ($150) has many other names like madagascar dragon tree, rainbow tree, rainbow plant, tricolor dracena, and more.
The Philodendron: Green In Small Terracotta Grant Planter ($36) is small enough to fit on top of a dresser or desk without taking up too much space.
The rose-colored leaves on the Potted Calathea Medallion Indoor Plant ($65) are so pretty to look at.
Don't water Jade ($9) too much, she only likes a watering once every couple of weeks.
This Benjamin ($15) plant has a popular name called money tree, and it's believed that as long as he lives, he will bring you good fortune.
The Bonnie Hanging ($25) plant is a great air purifier and will remove any unnecessary toxins.
Little Gabriel ($12) is a miniature prayer plant, and his small size is great for dorms.
The Potted Kimberly Queen Fern Indoor Plant ($65) complements a number of decor styles with its wispy leaves.
The bright foliage on the Potted Calathea Misto Indoor Plant ($65) goes great with a colored pot.
Don't worry about Ginny ($12) growing too big, this particular plant remains small throughout her life.
This Chiquita Hanging ($35) plant has banana shaped leaves that make it so unique.
The Zee-Z ($15) plant is nearly impossible to kill, and it only requires watering once a month.
Make sure not to hang the George Hanging ($25) plant too close to a window! Its leaves will burn if they're exposed to too much sunlight.
The Snake Plant: Laurentii ($11) is the perfect size for a nightstand or desk.
Transform your dorm into a tropical paradise with this low-maintenance Large Potted Majesty Palm Indoor Plant ($195).
The Paul M. ($12) plant is slow growing and loves low-light environments. If your dorm doesn't get a lot of sun, then this plant is for you.
The ribbed look of the Jade Pothos ($57) baby blue planter is so cute.