Money tree plants (Pachira aquatica) are known for their braided trunks, and delicate looking umbrella shaped leaves. They look like they’d be difficult to grow, but they’re actually easy to care for and make excellent houseplants.

Dypsis lutescens grows 6–12 m (20–39 ft) in height. Multiple stems emerge from the base. The leaves are arched, 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in–9 ft 10 in) long, and pinnate, with 40-60 pairs of leaflets. It bears panicles of yellow flowers in summer. Offsets can be cut off when mature enough, as a propagation method.   CARE: The care of areca palms indoors isn't difficult, but the plant won't tolerate neglect. Water them often enough to keep the soil lightly moist in spring and summer, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings in fall and winter. Fertilize areca palm plants with a time-release fertilizer in spring.

Portulacaria afra, commonly known as mini jade or elephant's food, is native to South Africa. It's a tough, easy-to-care-for succulent that does best when grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 through 11. Mini jade is commonly grown indoors.