If you’re a fan of succulents, you’ll love the aloe vera, especially considering how long they last. Hewitt has had one for 30 years that she inherited from a fellow florist. Even cooler, “their leaves can be used for skin care, and if they’re really thriving they’ll bloom the most incredible flowers,” she says.

Because the aloe is a succulent, it prefers drier soil. “Water is only necessary when the soil has completely dried. Also, aloes really thrive in bright direct sunlight, but ironically, they can get sunburned,” she points out. Try to put yours in a spot where it isn’t getting too much direct sunlight throughout the day.