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I'm looking for a house plant that's easy, for my first time. It will go in my home, somewhere in the kitchen. Maybe a small tree or something would be cool. Any ideas of what to start with? This is my first experiment.

My first plant was an ivy....easiest thing to grow.

OH My goodness Plantguy Once you start experimenting with plants You'll Be hooked
Philodenderons are very easy.. you can have them in a pot on the counter or in a hanging basket,, they don't require direct light and water when the top two inches of soil is dry,, Also Snakeplants/motherinlaw tongues same plant same requirements..

You mentioned a tree in your kitchen. If you would explain what direction your windows are facing and how big the windows are , and how much room you have,, We could better guide you on a house plant tree!

I think you would like the Philodenderons as well. very pretty plant--easy care---

If you want a tree in your kitchen, maybe you could try a small rosemary bush? Or try growing herbs, you can pinch them to cook with and keep them bushy at the same time. Again, we need to know small things like the direction of the window, high/med/low light, space etc.

Rosemary will not do well inside during winters. They tend to dry out and get fungal problems.
Light levels in the kitchen will dictate what you can grow. Phils are good, zz plant, Ivy, chinese evergreen,
Pothos.