I know having a plant in your apartment/dorm seems pointless, but there are actually heath benefits to caring for your own mini-garden. They decrease dust, help with air circulation, negate cigarette smoke, decrease carbon dioxide, act as natural humidifiers, and even relieve depression and anxiety.

Saying this, only certain plants are hardy enough to survive college life...

1. Cacti

Just don't touch the spiky part...

How to keep your new cactus alive!

2. Succulents

Succulents and cacti can be planted together!

How to keep your new succulent alive!

3. African Violets

This plant needs a bit of light, so make sure you have a place in mind before committing.

How to keep your new African violets alive!

4. Azaleas

Unlike Iggy Azalea, these flowers do not appropriate black culture nor do they rap incoherent babbling.

How to keep your new azaleas alive!

5. Peace Lilies

These plants are sometimes placed in bowls with betta fish. Super cool.
(pictured below)

How to keep your new peace lilies alive!

6. Snake Plants

This plant is so hard to kill it's nicknamed "the perfect bachelor plant."

How to keep your new snake plant alive!

9. Asparagus Ferns

These plants can grow HUGE if they are not kept under control in a lil' mini-pot.

How to keep your new asparagus ferns alive!

10. Avocado Trees

These are my favorite because they are super easy, and if you do not want to have a huge tree, you can easily plant your pit and keep trimming. I am currently growing an avocado tree, his name is Ned (pictured below).

How to keep your new avocado tree alive!