Consider bringing one of these plants into your kitchen. They’re all pretty easy to care for, which means you can’t really mess this up.
Referred to as the “plant of immortality,” aloe vera is one of the most difficult plants to kill, even if you keep it in your kitchen. A beautiful and distinctive-looking plant filled with vitamins and minerals that are great for your skin, having a potted aloe vera is like having 24/7 access to a pharmacy.
Why it’s great for the kitchen: Keep it next to the stove and it’ll come in handy the next time you inevitably burn yourself. Just cut off a lower leaf near the stalk, remove any spines along the edge, split the leaf lengthwise, and score the gel-filled interior. Rub the gel right on the burn and you’ll feel almost instant cooling effects.