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Aloe vera, chives and parsley are only a few houseplants to bring indoors.

It's no secret that greenery helps to brighten your mood and elevate a space. Houseplants are a great way to add a pop of color to your home, especially if you opt for a stylish pot or planter. They also evoke a relaxing feeling in the bedroom and can even refresh your living room. And no matter how far you are from being an expert in the world of plants, shrubs or florals, there are plenty of indoor plants that are easy to care for and almost impossible to kill. You might even consider low-light plants if your home has some shady spots that could use a bit of personality. That said, we're sharing the best kitchen plants to help surround your cooking space with the calming power of nature.

Plants have a variety of health benefits — so it only makes sense that you'd want to include them in parts of your home you'll be in the most — kitchen included. It's been shown that they help to reduce stress, sharpen your focus and increase productivity (all aspects that are important when it comes to making food during hectic mornings). Plus, a popular 1989 NASA experiment found that indoor plants can cleanse the air of cancer-causing compounds. What's more, they can be placed in a number of different spots in your cooking area. If your kitchen has sunny windows, you can rest your plant baby on the windowsill. However, if your kitchen doesn't have windows, you can install LED lights under your cabinets for small herbs.

So if you're looking to bring the great outdoors into your kitchen, here are a few low-maintenance options you may want to incorporate.

Beginners will find growing and caring for this plant to be incredibly easier than others. Plus, the leaves make beautiful foliage. Keep them in bright, yet indirect sunlight and repot infrequently.

This succulent thrives in semi-dry conditions, so place it on the floor near your kitchen's entrance. If you forget to water it, no worries, as it can survive long periods without it.

This plant is famous for bringing luck and positivity. According to Vastu experts, it can help with balancing out the negative energies that come with incorrectly placing the gas burner or stove.

With its feathery-foliage, asparagus ferns grow well indoors under indirect light and slight humidity.

Low-maintenance and beautifully adorned with heart-shaped leaves, this greenery grows well in pots and hanging baskets.

Known for their elegant blooms and colorful leaves, begonias come in a range of colors, including salmon, white, yellow, apricot and red. Because they grow well in humidity, the kitchen is the best part of the house to place them.

Due to its thick stems that cascade downward, Swedish Ivy is another ideal plant for hanging baskets. Make sure to keep the soil moist and the light moderate.

This almost impossible to kill plant requires minimal attention other than watering. Keep it in a pot with proper drainage and mist the leaves if you feel your kitchen isn't producing enough humidity.

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ZZ is short for Zamioculcas zamiifolia. The waxy leaves can survive in dark corners of the room. If the top of the soil is dry, that's a sign to add water.

These greens are unique for their arrowhead-shaped leaves, making them eye-catching additions to your kitchen counter or island.

With a light scent and fresh taste, parsley can be used for your soups, vegetable and sauces. Keeping the plant in your kitchen gives you easy access to the herb.

Because mint grows in bright locations, a kitchen with windows is the ideal fit. Use it to add flavor to your food and drinks, or allow its fragrance to refresh the room.

Also known as aglaonema, Chinese evergreens are beautiful kitchen plants for their long leaves and silvery tinge. If you're unable to place it by the window, keep it in another part of the kitchen, as it can tolerate low light.

This plant is a climber and can filter gaseous toxins from the air. It can trail up to 10 feet long, with leaves expanding as far as four to eight inches.

If you're new to plant care, air plants are a great first pick due to their ability to grow without soil. Get rid of any excess water at the base, as it can lead to rot, and remove it from your terrarium or globe for proper watering.

Keep your chives alive by placing them in a spot in your kitchen that gets at least six hours of light. Water frequently and use it as seasoning.

The long leaves of the cast iron plant (also named aspidistra), grow upright. Direct sunlight can bleach or burn the leaves so always be wary of where you place it.

Aloe thrives in bright light, so they grow best in kitchens with windows. If you burn yourself while cooking, take a piece of the leaf and squeeze the gel-like substance on the wound for healing.

Featuring glossy green leaves, these tropical evergreens can live in low light, yet you might find them growing more in brighter conditions. The leaves collect dust, so wipe them down if seen.

Train these hardy plants to grow as a topiary or place them in hanging baskets or pots. The vines may grow at a slow pace in the beginning, but they eventually can extend up to 50 feet.