Having plenty of plants around your home is great for making your space look more alive. Thankfully, you don't need to be an experienced gardener to enjoy them, since many are fairly low-maintenance and don't require a lot of care. 

Even in the kitchen, where there may not be a lot of space or natural light, you can still inject some greenery in the form of houseplants. Debra Hutt, kitchen specialist at Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms and horticultural expert Dr Suzanne Lux have lifted the lid on some of the best low-maintenance plants for your kitchen. They're easy and practical to look after and will instantly bring that natural vibe right into your home. 

Geraniums

This pretty flowering plant, with vibrant clusters of rounded flowers, look beautiful when they're planted in the garden - but they can also thrive indoors too. 

Suzanne said: "Geraniums and pelargoniums as perfect indoor plants, thriving with a bit of sunlight, good soil, and regular care. Plus, they add a pop of colour and charm to any space."

It's best to avoid placing these in direct sunlight, so somewhere like the kitchen is perfect. 

Basil 

This leafy green herb, used for adding a punch of flavour to many dishes, is excellent if you're short on space in the kitchen. 

The plants are small and compact, meaning you can simply keep them on the windowsill, where they'll get enough sunlight to thrive. And whenever you need to use it for cooking, all you need to do is snip off a few leaves. 

Mint 

Similarly, mint - a staple ingredient in many cuisines and cocktails - can also be grown on your kitchen windowsill. You can often find these potted herbs, and many more, in your local supermarket for cheap. 

Just make sure to water them regularly, as they can dry out quickly in the sun. 

Ivy 

For those who really don't have a lot of space or natural light to work with, then English ivy could be the way to go. These beautiful plants thrive in low light, making them perfect for those nooks and crannies in your kitchen. 

They can be placed on top of shelves or cabinets and trail down, instantly adding a bohemian touch to your space. It keeps its leaves all year round, and it needs to be watered when the top two inches of soil are dry. 

Snake plant 

Finally, the popular snake plant isn't just great for adding colour to your kitchen. It also has impressive air purifing qualities, and can survive for weeks without being watered. 

According to The Spruce, they need eight to 10 hours of indirect sunlight per day, and they can tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight. Placing them at a window is best if you want to encourage those distinct spiky leaves to grow.