Many families have grown up with an aloe vera plant in the kitchen.  This succulent plant

is great for indoor gardening as it is hardy and easy to care for.  Moreover, they are great

for skin care and minor cuts and burns that can happen in the kitchen while cooking. 

When you are choosing a house plant you need to go beyond the appearance of the plant

although that is a good place to start.  If there is a certain kind of plant that you want to

have look into the care instructions first.