Variegated ivies climb and cascade indoors year-round, their cream-and-green leaves brightening dim corners that would stop most houseplants cold. They're nearly indestructible if you don't overwater them—let the soil dry between soakings and give them what indirect light you've got.

Train them up a moss pole, trail them from a shelf, or let them creep along a mantel. They're available most months and take to a pot with ease, making them a reliable pick for anyone learning the houseplant rhythm.