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African Milk Tree
Central Africa
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The African Milk Tree may have spiky edges and a tall, column-like shape, but it’s a succulent, not a cactus. The key difference? Unlike cacti, it doesn't grow areoles (those little bump-like structures where spines emerge), proving looks can be deceiving!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaf Drop
Normal as leaves can be deciduous. New leaves will grow back as the plant adapts to its environment
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Aglaonema
Southeast Asia, China
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
The colorful, patterned foliage and easy going nature of Aglaonemas have made them popular among collectors.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty, underwatered
Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:
Root rot, overwatered
Aglaonema Lucky Red
Southeast Asia, China
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
The colorful, patterned foliage and easy going nature of Aglaonemas have made them popular among collectors.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty, underwatered
Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:Root rot, overwatered
Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor
Asia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty, underwatered
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Stunted growth, leaf drop: Not enough light
Aglaonema Siam
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low light conditions. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The colorful, patterned foliage and easy going nature of Aglaonemas have made them popular among collectors.
Sad Plant Signs
Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:Overwatering
Drooping, leaf curl, dry potting mix: Underwatering
Leaf drop: Low light, moisture-stress
Aglaonema Silver Bay
Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
The beautiful silver pattern on its leaves is more pronounced when the plant receives bright, indirect light. Too much or too little light can fade the variegation.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty, underwatered
Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:
Root rot, overwatered
Aglaonema Wishes
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low light conditions. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
Yellow leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatering
Leaf drop: Low light, moisture-stress
Drooping, leaf curl, dry potting mix: underwatering
Air Plant
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Keep smaller air plants out of intense, direct sun.
Water
Soak weekly in a bowl of room temperature water for 15-30 minutes. Shake excess water off afterward. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Tillandsia are called 'air plants' due to their ability to grow without soil. In their native environment, they can be found growing on trees, cliffs, and even telephone wires.
Sad Plant Signs
Soft, darkened base: Plant rot
Curled or shriveled leaves: Low humidity, underwatered
Not green when wet: Dead plant
Alocasia
Southeast Asia, Australia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Alocasia can go into a dormancy phase and dieback during fall and winter. Increasing light and humidity can help deter this.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Alocasia can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
Alocasia form bulbs called corms underground from which new Alocasia babies can grow.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting leaves and stem, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base: Root rot, overwatered
Alocasia Amazonica
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light conditor full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing half of the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf Drop:
Not enough light or unstable environment
Alocasia Bambino
Southeast Asia, Australia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Alocasia can go into a dormancy phase and dieback during fall and winter. Increasing light and humidity can help deter this.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Alocasia can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
Alocasia form bulbs called corms underground from which new Alocasia babies can grow.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting leaves and stem, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:
Root rot, overwatered
Alocasia Black Velvet
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sun or low light. Alocasia can go into a dormancy phase and dieback during winter. Increasing light and humidity can help deter this.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Alocasia plants can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
The leaves on this plant are black because they have evolved to absorb light across the entire visible light spectrum; while their white veins do the opposite and reflect most light.
Sad Plant Signs
Yellow leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatering
Drooping, leaf curl, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light
Alocasia California
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun in the morning. Not suited for low light conditions or direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing about half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
Yellow leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatering
Drooping, leaf curl, dry potting mix: underwatering
Leaf drop: low light or dormancy
Alocasia Polly
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing half of the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black stems: Overwatered
Drooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop: Not enough light or unstable environment
Alocasia Reginae
Borneo
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Alocasia can go into a dormancy phase and dieback during fall and winter. Increasing light and humidity can help deter this.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Alocasia can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
Alocasia form bulbs called corms underground from which new Alocasia babies can grow!
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting leaves and stem, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:
Root rot, overwatered
Alocasia 'Stingray'
Southeast Asia, Australia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light conditions or full direct sun. Alocasia can go into a dormancy phase and dieback during fall and winter. Increasing light and humidity can help deter this.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing half of the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Fun Fact
Alocasia form bulbs called corms underground from which new Alocasia babies can grow.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf Drop:
Not enough light or unstable environment
Alocasia 'Tiny Dancer'
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light conditions or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing half of the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Fun Fact
This delightful plant won the prestigious Retailers' Choice Award at the Tropical Plant International Expo, celebrated for its one-of-a-kind appearance and compact size.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf Drop:
Not enough light or unstable environment
Aloe
Africa, Egypt, Madagascar
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You can extract and use the gel from your Aloe vera at home. We recommend picking a mature bottom leaf to extract the gel from.
Sad Plant Signs
Wrinkled plant: Underwatered
Blanched center: Not enough sunlight
Blackened, mushy base: Overwatered, root rot
Aloe Christmas Carol
Hybrid (doesn’t naturally occur in the wild)
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal. Consider grow lights in Fall/Winter.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks allowing soil to dry out completely between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Tolerates normal room humidity or dry conditions.
Fun Fact
This plant self-propagates by creating offsets, which are side shoots emerging in the soil from the parent plant. These baby plants can be replanted.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy stem, wet potting mix: Overwatered (err on the side of underwatering for a succulent)
Wrinkled succulent, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Pale foliage, or slow growth: Not enough light
Aloe 'Delta Lights'
Madagascar
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Like most aloe plants, the Aloe Delta Lights is highly drought-resistant, storing water in its thick leaves, meaning it can go weeks without watering.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Blackened, mushy base
Overwatered, root rot
- Etiolation, stunted growth:
Not enough direct light
Angel Wings Begonia
South America
Light
Thrive in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from high humidity.
Fun Fact
If kept in an ideal environment, the Angel Wings Begonia can flower during the summer growing season.
Sad Plant Signs
Brown leaf edges: Underwatered, or low humidity
Black leaves: Direct sun, or overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection
Anthurium Plowmanii
Brazil, Peru
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to some morning direct sun, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Not suited for harsh afternoon sun or low light conditions.
Water
Water weekly, allowing half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
Unlike many other anthuriums that climb or vine, plowmanii grows in a rosette form — meaning the leaves spread out in a circular pattern from a central point. It kind of looks like a green, leafy birds nest!!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaf elongation:
Not enough light, or too far away from the light source
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, or too much direct sunlight
- Browning leaves:
Underwatered, or low humidity
Anthurium 'Veitchii'
Colombia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to some morning direct sun, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Not suited for harsh afternoon sun or low light conditions.
Water
Water weekly, allowing half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
In its native habitat, Anthurium 'Veitchii' often grows as an epiphyte on trees. This means it lives perched on branches, using its roots to absorb moisture and nutrients from the air and debris around it, rather than from soil.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaf elongation:
Not enough light, or too far away from the light source
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, or too much direct sunlight
- Browning leaves:
Underwatered, or low humidity
Apoballis lavallaei
Indonesia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
Crispy or curling leaves: Underwatered or too much direct sun
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Stunted growth, leaf drop: Not enough light
Apple
Kazakhstan
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. In areas with high humidity or extreme heat, some afternoon shade can protect the trees from sunburn. Suited for hardiness zones 3-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water your apple tree regularly, especially during dry periods. Young trees need weekly watering, while established trees require less frequent but deeper watering.
Fun Fact
There are over 7,500 different varieties of apple trees worldwide, each with its unique flavor, texture, and color, making apples one of the most diverse fruits!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, or heat stress
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
- Poor Fruit Development:
Inadequate light, poor pollination, or nutrient deficiency
Apricot
Europe, Asia
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. Too much shade can lead to weak branches, poor flowering, and fruit development. Suited for hardiness zones 4-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week, especially during their first few years and during dry spells. Once established, they become more drought-tolerant, but consistent watering will help ensure juicy, healthy fruit.
Fun Fact
Apricot trees are not only prized for their delicious fruit, but their springtime blooms of delicate pink and white flowers make them a beautiful ornamental tree in any garden.
Sad Plant Signs
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, frost damage, drought
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Cracked or Gummy Bark:
Fungal infection
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
Arrowhead Confetti
Mexico & Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low light conditions. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Asparagus Ming Fern
South Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black stems: Overwatered
Leaf drop, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop, moist potting mix: Not enough light
Brown, crispy leaves: Low humidity
Autumn Fern
East Asia, Japan & China
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sunlight.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Fun Fact
New fronds come up as a copper-red color and then mature to a deep green with age.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black stems: Overwatered
Leaf drop, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Brown, crispy leaves: Low humidity
Arabica Coffee Plant
Africa and Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The occasional pruning will help the leafy Coffee Plant branch out into a bushier specimen.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves, mushy blackened base:
Overwatered, root rot
- Wilting and curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered, thirsty plant
- Brown tips and edges of leaves:
Low humidity
Areca Purifying Palm
Madagascar
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
In Feng Shui, the Areca Palm is believed to bring positive energy and is often associated with long life and prosperity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy edges, browning leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
B
Begonia Jurassic Dino
Hybrid, does not naturally occur in the wild
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full sun conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black stems: Overwatered
Drooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light
Begonia Jurassic™ Silver Point
Hybrid, does not naturally occur in the wild
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full sun conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black stems: Overwatered
Drooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light
Bird’s Nest Fern
Southeast Asia, Polynesia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Do not water directly into the center of your fern, but instead, water around it. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The roots of the Bird’s Nest Fern form dense root balls. This plant cannot be propagated and will remain as a single rosette indefinitely.
Sad Plant Signs
- Pale green leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- New growth browning:
Overwatered
Black Olive Tree
Central America, the Caribbean
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows are ideal indoors, and consider grow lights in Fall/ Winter.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. Tolerates normal room humidity levels.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Yellow leaves, leaf drop:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Black ZZ Plant
Zanzibar, Kenya, Eastern Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might spot large potato-like rhizomes under the surface of the ZZ Plant's soil. These store water to help the plant survive drought in its native habitat.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Wrinkled leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Blackberry
North & South America, Asia, Europe
Light
Thrives in full sunlight, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. Too much shade may produce fewer berries and weakened growth. Suited for hardiness zones 3-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Increase frequency during hot weather or when the plants are fruiting.
Fun Fact
Blackberries are technically aggregate fruits, meaning they are made up of numerous small drupelets, each containing a seed. A single blackberry can have up to 100 tiny seeds!
Sad Plant Signs
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, poor pollination, temperature stress
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, nutrient deficiency
- Wilting or Drooping:
Underwatered, stress from pests or disease
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough sunlight or poor soil conditions
Blueberry
North America
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production. Too much shade may produce fewer flowers and weaker fruit. Suited for hardiness zones 3-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Increase frequency during hot weather or when the plants are fruiting.
Fun Fact
Blueberry bushes can live for many years, often producing fruit for 20 years or more with proper care. Some well-maintained bushes have been known to produce fruit for over 50 years!
Sad Plant Signs
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, poor pollination, pest or disease - Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered - Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, nutrient deficiency
- Poor fruit development:
Boston Fern
South America & Mexico
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing half of the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black bases: Overwatered
Drooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop: Not enough light
Boston Fern Fluffy Ruffles
South America & Mexico
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing half of the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black stems: Overwatered
Drooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop: Not enough light
Bromeliad
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Mist the plant regularly (2-3 times a week) and water the soil every 1–2 weeks, allowing it to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. If your Bromeliad has a water tank, the center area created by overlapping leaves, fill it with water every week. As water cups tend to collect debris, empty out each week and add new water. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3-6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth.
Sad Plant Signs
Crispy or curling edges: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Browning, stunted growth: Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bromeliad Antonio Pink
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Mist the plant regularly (2-3 times a week) and water the soil every 1–2 weeks, allowing it to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using. For best results, provide an additional source of humidity like a pebble tray or humidifier.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3-6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth and future pups.
Sad Plant Signs
Crispy or curling edges: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Browning, stunted growth: Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bromeliad Guzmania Hope
South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun from an East or West facing window. Not suited for low light or full direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Make sure the central cup of the plant has water within it at all times. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
Yes, this plant is pet-friendly!
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3–6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth.
Sad Plant Signs
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Browning, stunted growth: Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bromeliad Guzmania 'Marsha'
South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun from an East or West facing window. Not suited for low light or full direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Make sure the central cup of the plant has water within it at all times. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3–6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Browning, stunted growth:
Underwatered or not enough light
Bromeliad Splenriet
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water the soil every 1–2 weeks, allowing it to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Each week, add water to the leaf cups (water tank), the center area created by overlapping leaves. As water cups tend to collect debris and insects, empty out each week and add new water. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3-6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth and future pups.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling edges:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Bromeliad Vriesea Albertina Maroon
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Each week, add water to the leaf cups (water tank), the center area created by overlapping leaves. As water cups tend to collect debris and insects, empty out each week and add new water. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using. For best results, mist weekly and provide an additional source of humidity like a pebble tray or humidifier.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3-6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth and future pups.
Sad Plant Signs
Crispy or curling edges: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Browning, stunted growth: Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bromeliad Vriesea Evita Yellow
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Each week, add water to the leaf cups (water tank), the center area created by overlapping leaves. As water cups tend to collect debris and insects, empty out each week and add new water. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using. For best results, mist weekly and provide an additional source of humidity like a pebble tray or humidifier.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling edges:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Browning, stunted growth:
Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Orange
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Each week, add water to the leaf cups (water tank), the center area created by overlapping leaves. As water cups tend to collect debris and insects, empty out each week and add new water. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using. For best results, mist weekly and provide an additional source of humidity like a pebble tray or humidifier.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3-6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth and future pups.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling edges:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Browning, stunted growth:
Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Red
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Each week, add water to the leaf cups (water tank), the center area created by overlapping leaves. As water cups tend to collect debris and insects, empty out each week and add new water. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using. For best results, mist weekly and provide an additional source of humidity like a pebble tray or humidifier.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3-6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth and future pups.
Sad Plant Signs
Crispy or curling edges: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Browning, stunted growth: Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bromeliad Vriesea Vogue
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Each week, add water to the leaf cups (water tank), the center area created by overlapping leaves. As water cups tend to collect debris and insects, empty out each week and add new water. Bromeliads can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using. For best results, mist weekly and provide an additional source of humidity like a pebble tray or humidifier.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
Bromeliad blooms can last anywhere from 3-6 months. Cut back blooms after they are done so the plant can focus its energy on new growth and future pups.
Sad Plant Signs
Crispy or curling edges: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered
Browning, stunted growth: Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Bunny Ear Cactus
Northern Mexico, Arizona
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
Despite its soft, fuzzy appearance, the Bunny Ears cactus has tiny spines that can easily get stuck in your skin, so handle with care!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy stem, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, under watered
Button Fern
New Zealand
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Not suited for low light conditions or direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more oftern in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from higher humidity but can tolerate normal room humidity levels.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
Drooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Leaf drop: Not enough light
Mushy leaves or black stems: Overwatered
Crispy, brown leaves: Low humidity
Boobie Cactus
Cultivar, does not naturally occur in the wild
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light. During the summer months, be cautious of hot windowsills which can scorch the stem.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to thoroughly dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
The Myrtillocactus geometrizans "boobie cactus" is made through a process called grafting, where parts of a normal cactus are combined with another plant to create unusual growths. This manipulation causes the cactus to develop rounded, breast-like protrusions. The result is a playful, unique plant that wouldn’t occur naturally!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy stem, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, under watered
Blue Watercolor Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
C
Coral Anthurium
Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
The Anthurium's blooms aren't actual flowers, but modified waxy leaves known as spathes. After about a month, spathes will start to fade with age.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves:
Too much direct sunlight
- New flowers are green instead of red or pink:
Too much sunlight
- Flowers are turning pale green:
Underwatering, or temperature stress
- Leaf elongation:
Not enough light, or too far away from the light source
Cacti Assortment with Planters
The Americas
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Aeroles, surface bumps in which spines grow out of, are what distinguishes cacti from succulents.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing and mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Cactus
The Americas
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Aeroles, surface bumps in which spines grow out of, are what distinguishes cacti from succulents.
Sad Plant Signs
Wrinkled, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwatered
Blanched center: Needs more sunlight
Yellowing and mushy leaves, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwatered
Calamondin Tree
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/ Winter.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Fun Fact
A unique citrus tree that is highly popular in the Philippines which produces fruit that is a tart combination of lemon and lime.
Sad Plant Signs
Leaf drop, moist potting mix: Not enough light
Yellow leaves, moist potting mix: Overwatered
Leaf drop, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Calathea
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Burle Marx Hanging Basket
South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sun, but can tolerate lower light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black base:
Overwatered
- Leaf spots:
Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Dottie
South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Dottie's bright pink stripes are au naturel.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Freddie
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Makoyana
Eastern Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sun, but can tolerate lower light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Also known as Peacock plant due to the leaves resembling the shape and colors of peacock feathers
Sad Plant Signs
Curling leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Mushy stems, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwatered
Leaf drop, loss of pigment: Low light
Calathea Medallion
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black base:
Overwatered
- Leaf spots:
Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Musaica
Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Orbifolia
Bolivia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Ornata
South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low light conditions. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out about halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Drooping and curling leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered
Mushy stems, yellowing, wet potting mix: overwatered
Calathea Pinstripe
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Rattlesnake
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black base:
Overwatered
- Leaf spots:
Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Rosy
Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Vittata
South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea Wavestar
Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base: Overwatered
Leaf spots: Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea White Fusion
Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base:
Overwatered
Leaf spots:
Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calathea 'White Star'
Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base:
Overwatered
Leaf spots:
Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
Calla Lily
Southern Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
Calla Lilies have modified roots known as rhizomes that store water and nutrients during their dormancy periods.
Sad Plant Signs
Discoloration or leaf tip burn:
Too much direct light
Mushy stems and yellowing leaves, wet soil:
Overwatered
Dead flowers:
End of the current bloom cycle. Cut the dead foliage and let the plant go dormant for two months. After, place it in bright light and water normally to help restart the bloom cycle. If you don't mind your Calla not reblooming, continue with regular care.
Camellia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia
Light
Thrives in part sun to part shade, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade, but some species can tolerate more direct sunlight in cooler zones. Suited for hardiness zones 6-10, depending on the variety.
Water
Camellias prefer consistent moisture, especially during their first growing season, so it's important to water deeply and regularly, allowing the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry between waterings.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Depending on the species, camellias can bloom from fall through spring, providing a splash of color in gardens during the cooler months when many other plants are dormant!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, mushy stems:
Overwatering
- Sparse, No Blooms:
Not enough light or extreme temperatures
Cardboard Palm
Mexico
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Not suited for low light. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/Winter.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out at least halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can tolerate normal to higher humidity levels.
Fun Fact
Not a true palm, this cycad plant gets its common name from its palm-like silhouette and love of sunlight.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Crispy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered, or low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Not enough light
Cherry
Europe, Asia
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. While they can tolerate some light shade, too much shade can lead to reduced flowering and fruiting. Suited for hardiness zones 4-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water weekly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, trees need less frequent watering but may require extra during prolonged dry periods.
Fun Fact
There are over 1,000 different varieties of cherry trees, with two main types: sweet cherries (Prunus avium) and sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), each offering unique flavors.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydration or stress from extreme temperatures
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, poor pollination, or stress from pests
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
- Bark Cracking:
Rapid temperature fluctuations
Christmas Cactus Hanging Basket
Brazil
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity when in bloom. Christmas Cacti can be sensitive to water with a high calcium content. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
With proper care, a Christmas cactus can live for over 20 to 30 years. Some people even inherit their plants, passing them down through generations. Its longevity makes it a cherished family heirloom for many!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blooms dropping:
Fluctuations in temperature, cold drafts, or roots drying out or becoming water-logged
Coffee Plant
Africa and Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The occasional pruning will help the leafy Coffee Plant branch out into a bushier specimen.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves, mushy blackened base:
Overwatered, root rot
- Wilting and curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered, thirsty plant
- Brown tips and edges of leaves:
Low humidity
Cordyline Maria
SE Asia, Eastern Australia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions but can tolerate normal room humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, stunted growth:
Not getting enough light
- Curled leaves, browning edges:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Cordyline Pink Diamond
SE Asia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions but can tolerate normal room humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, stunted growth:
Not getting enough light
- Curled leaves, browning edges:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Cordyline Red Sister
SE Asia, Hawaii
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions but can tolerate normal room humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, stunted growth:
Not getting enough light
- Curled leaves, browning edges:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Corkscrew Rush
Japan
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1 to 2 weeks. This plant loves consistently moist soil so do not let the soil dry out completely. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting leaves and stem, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing and browning stems + dry potting mix:
Underwatered
Creeping Fig
East Asia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Browning, stunted growth:
Too much direct sunlight
Croton
Malaysia & Pacific Ocean Islands
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/Winter.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant can benefit from higher humidity but can tolerate normal room humidity levels.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Loss of color:
Not enough light
Croton Corkscrew
Malaysia
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/Winter.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant can benefit from higher humidity but can tolerate normal room humidity levels.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Loss of color:
Not enough light
Ctenanthe Lubbersiana
Central & South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate lower light. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Ctenanthe are also Prayer plants and exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Leaf drop, loss of pigment:
Low light
Cuddly Cactus
Central & Eastern Brazil
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun. Not suited for areas with low light. South & west facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in fall/winter.
Water
Water every 2 to 3 weeks, allowing soil to thoroughly dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light. Tolerates normal room humidity or dry conditions.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy stem, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, under watered
Cyclamen
Mediterranean
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions but can tolerate normal room humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling edges:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Browning, stunted growth:
Too much direct sunlight
Chinese Fan Palm
East Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light to some direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from higher humidity but can tolerate normal room humidity levels.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant but spines on stems can be harmful.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop:
Not enough light
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Crispy, brown leaves:
Low humidity or underwatering
D
Desert Rose
Africa & Arabian Peninsula
Light
Thrives in bright direct to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light. This plant tends to drop its leaves after transit. Upon arrival, help by gently pulling off yellow leaves, giving the plant back energy for healthy growth.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Cut back on watering frequency in the winter months, when the days are shorter.
Fun Fact
The Desert Rose is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant succulent. It may go dormant in the winter due to less available sunlight, and lose its foliage until spring arrives. If given proper care, new growth should emerge in the spring and brightly colored blooms in the summer.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or black stems or base, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing or dropping leaves:
Overwatered, or entering winter dormancy
- Wrinkling base, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Dieffenbachia Star Bright
Central & South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Dieffenbachia 'Star Bright' gets its name from the its vibrant variegation that resembles a stars radiance.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil)
- Elongation, stunted growth:
Not enough light
Dieffenbachia Sublime
Central & South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil)
- Elongation, stunted growth:
Not enough light
Dracaena
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central Americ
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficincy
Dracaena Fragrans ‘Sol’
Madagascar
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon".
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficiency
Dracaena Giganta
Canary Islands & Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
"Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. "
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Stunted growth, leaf drop:
Not enough light
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity, underwatered
Dracaena Lemon Surprise
Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficiency
Dracaena Marginata Braided
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficincy
Dracaena Marginata Tricolor Cane
Madagascar
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon".
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficiency
Dwarf Banana Tree
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to direct light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
Pet friendly
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Dark Purple Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
E
Echeveria
Arid regions of the Americas
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Most echeverias are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
The drought tolerant succulent Echeveria is known for its iconic rosette-shape and fleshy water-storing leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing, mushy leaves:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil)
- Etiolation (weak stems, smaller leaves, pale color):
Not enough direct light
Echeveria Garotto
Arid regions of the Americas
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Most echeverias are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
The drought tolerant succulent Echeveria is known for its iconic rosette-shape and fleshy water-storing leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing, mushy leaves:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil)
- Etiolation (weak stems, smaller leaves, pale color):
Not enough direct light
Echeveria Lola
Arid regions of the Americas
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The drought tolerant succulent Echeveria is known for its iconic rosette-shape and fleshy water-storing leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing, mushy leaves:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil)
- Etiolation (weak stems, smaller leaves, pale color):
Not enough direct light
Echeveria Preta
Arid regions of the Americas
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The drought tolerant succulent Echeveria is known for its iconic rosette-shape and fleshy water-storing leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing, mushy leaves:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil)
- Etiolation (weak stems, smaller leaves, pale color):
Not enough direct light
Elephant Bush Prosperity Plant
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling or wrinkling, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
English Ivy
Europe, Western Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low light conditions.
Water
Water weekly, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing, leaf drop:
Overwatering
- Brown leaf edges:
Low humidity, Underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Low light
Eucalyptus Hoop
Australia
Light
Thrives in full sun conditions. Preferably south-facing windows, or use grow lights. Not suited for low light areas.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. Tolerates normal room humidity levels.
Fun Fact
Hang a few fresh or dried eucalyptus stems in your shower—the steam releases the plant’s natural oils, turning your bathroom into a calming, eucalyptus-scented escape!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Yellow leaves, leaf drop:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
F
Fairy Castle Cactus
Temperate Regions of the America
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The fairy castle cactus gets its name from its unique growth pattern, which resembles the turrets and towers of a fairytale castle!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Fatsia Spiders Web
Southern Japan
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Lower leaves will drop if soil is allowed to dry out completely.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Leaf drop:
underwatering, low light
Fern
Southeast Asia, Polynesia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
Most ferns are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
Ferns are older than the dinosaurs. They have shown up in fossils over 350 million years old.
Sad Plant Signs
- Pale green leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Ficus
Tropical Asia, Australia, and throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun depending on the species.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Ficus are all known to have white, latexy sap within their stems - handle them with care when you clean their leaves (grooming they benefit from).
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Cripsy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
Ficus Altissima
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Crispy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Low light
Ficus Altissima Yellow Gem
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Crispy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Low light
Ficus Audrey
India, South Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Ficus Audrey, or Ficus Benghalensis, is the national tree of India. It is believed Buddha reached enlightenment under a Ficus tree.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Cripsy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
Ficus Audrey Bush
Tropical Asia, Australia, and throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun depending on the species.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Ficus are all known to have white, latexy sap within their stems - handle them with care when you clean their leaves (grooming they benefit from).
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Cripsy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
Ficus Burgundy
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Gets its common name from the pigmented, burgundy colored leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Ficus Chloe
Tropical Asia, Australia, and throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Ficus 'Ruby'
South Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Crispy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Low light, not enough light
Ficus Tineke
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Ficus elastica plant is used to make living root bridges in its native habitat.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Crispy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Low light, not enough light
Ficus Triangularis Variegated
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light but can tolerate morning direct sun. Not suited for low lights areas or harsh full sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from high humidity but can tolerate normal indoor humidity.
Fun Fact
This plant gets its name from its triangular-shaped leaves that resemble hearts.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Crispy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered, or low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Not enough light
Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
Western Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
In its native environment the Fiddle Leaf Fig, or Ficus lyrata, can grow over 40 feet tall.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Cripsy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Western Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
In its native environment the Fiddle Leaf Fig, or Ficus lyrata, can grow over 40 feet tall.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Cripsy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
Fiddle Leaf Fig Bush
Western Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
In its native environment the Fiddle Leaf Fig, or Ficus lyrata, can grow over 40 feet tall.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Cripsy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
Fittonia 'Nerve Plant'
Peru, South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Fittonia's nickname is nerve plant or mosaic plant because of its leaves' strongly contrasting veins.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Dry, shriveled leaves:
Low humidity, or too much sun
- Yellowing leaves, mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Fittonia Nerve Plant 'Red'
Peru, South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Fittonia's nickname is nerve plant or mosaic plant because of its leaves' strongly contrasting veins.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Dry, shriveled leaves:
Low humidity, or too much sun
- Yellowing leaves, mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Foxtail Fern
South Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Fun Fact
The foxtail fern gets its name from its appearance, specifically the upright plumes of needle-like foliage that resemble a fox's tail.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity
G
Gardenia Bush
South China & Japan
Light
Thrives in bright light to part sun conditions, preferably morning direct sun and afternoon shade. Not suited for low light areas.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings if planted in a container. Provide one inch of water per week if planted directly in the ground. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves, moist soil:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity or underwatered
- Stunted growth, leaf drop:
Not enough light
Golden Pothos
French Polynesia
Light
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Water
The Pothos can be easily propagated in water, just make sure to include a node or multiple on your cuttings.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Grape
Europe, Asia, North America
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production. Too much shade may yield fewer fruits and have weak, leggy growth. Suited for hardiness zones 4-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply about once a week to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Increase frequency during hot weather or when the plants are fruiting.
Fun Fact
There are thousands of grape varieties, classified mainly into two categories: table grapes (for eating) and wine grapes (for winemaking). Each variety has its unique flavor, texture, and color, ranging from green to red to black.
Sad Plant Signs
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, poor pollination, pest or disease
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, nutrient deficiency
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
H
Haworthia
Southern Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to direct light. Can tolerate more medium indirect light than other common succulents.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The drought tolerant succulent Haworthia will stay small and compact for most of its life, making it a popular plant for container gardening.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Brown or red leaf tips:
Underwatered, or soil compaction (aerate soil)
Holiday Cactus
Brazil
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun. Extended periods of low light in the fall will help encourage winter blooms.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity when in bloom. Christmas Cacti can be sensitive to water with a high calcium content. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Make no mistake, although this plant looks dramatically different from its desert dwelling cousins, it is technically a cactus.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blooms dropping:
Fluctuations in temperature, cold drafts, or roots drying out or becoming water-logged
Holiday Wreath
Handcrafted
Light
Keep out of direct sunlight.
Water
Spritz with water every 2-3 days. Do not allow your wreath to dry out completely.
Fun Fact
Expect some needle loss during transit from your handcrafted wreath. Simply shake off any loose needles and spritz with water upon arrival. This wreath is best suited for cooler, outdoor environments but can be used indoors if kept away from direct heat and sunlight. Wreath will remain fresh for 2-3 weeks indoors or 1-2 months outdoors.
Holly Fern
East Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity or underwatered
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
Honeysuckle
North America, North Africa
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming. Tolerates partial shade, but too little sun may result in fewer flowers and leggier growth. Suited for hardiness zones 4-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water regularly during its first growing season to establish a strong root system, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant and typically only needs water during prolonged dry periods.
Fun Fact
Honeysuckle is famous for its sweet, intoxicating fragrance, especially in the evening, when it attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
- Stunted growth:
Not enough sunlight or poor soil conditions
- Sparse, No Blooms:
Lack of sunlight, poor soil, or over-pruning
Hoya
Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun depending on the species.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Most hoyas are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
With anywhere between 200-300 species, these evergreen perennial vines come in many leaf shapes and flower colors.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Hoya Carnosa ‘Tricolor’
Eastern Asia & Australia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or yellow leaves:
Overwatered
- Drooping and wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Hoya Heart
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Hoya kerrii is commonly referred to as the Hoya Heart because of its heart shaped leaves. This single leaf cutting is partially rooted and will be a slow grower until established.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Hoya Hindu Rope
India
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or yellow leaves:
Overwatered
- Drooping and wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Hoya pubicalyx Hoop
Phillipines
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or yellow leaves:
Overwatered
- Drooping and wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Hoya Tricolor Hanging Basket
Eastern Asia & Australia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or yellow leaves:
Overwatered
- Drooping and wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Hurricane Fern
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Do not water directly into the center of your fern, but instead, water around it. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Ferns like the Asplenium have been around for over 300 million years, predating even the dinosaurs!
Sad Plant Signs
- Pale green leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- New growth browning:
Overwatered
I
Ivy
Europe, Western Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Variegated species can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water weekly, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing, leaf drop:
Overwatering
- Brown leaf edges:
Low humidity, direct sun
J
Jade Plant
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Not suited for low light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Jade Pothos
French Polynesia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Pothos can be easily propagated in water, just make sure to include a node or multiple on your cuttings.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Japanese Shield Fern
East Asia, Japan & China
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sunlight.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Fun Fact
New fronds come up as a copper-red color and then mature to a deep green with age.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity
Jasmine Sambac
India
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out about halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or yellow leaves:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
K
Kalanchoe Flapjack
Botswana, South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This unique succulent gets its name due to the rosette leaves resembling a stack of pancakes.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling or wrinkling, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Loss of color, leaf drop:
Not enough light
- Red leaf edges:
Natural process from direct sunlight exposure
L
Large Bird of Paradise
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to direct light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Bird of Paradise can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
The Bird of Paradise is named after the colorful, crane-like flowers it produces in its native environment.
Sad Plant Signs
- Splits along sides of leaves:
Normal adaptive precaution to help plant bear strong winds in its native habitat
- Yellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Large Cat Palm
South Mexico & Central America
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light to morning direct sun. Not suited for low light or direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop:
Not enough light
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Crispy, brown leaves:
Low humidity or underwatering
Large Dracaena Tarzan
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficiency
Large Ficus Alii
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Large Braided Gardenia
South China & Japan
Light
Thrives in bright light to part sun conditions, preferably morning direct sun and afternoon shade. Not suited for low light areas.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings if planted in a container. Provide one inch of water per week if planted directly in the ground. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves, moist soil:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity or underwatered
- Stunted growth, leaf drop:
Not enough light
Large Braided Hibiscus
Tropical regions around the world
Light
Thrives in full to part sun. Not suited for low light areas.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings if planted in a container or directly in ground. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Stunted growth, leaf drop:
Not enough light
- Yellowing leaves, moist soil:
Overwatered
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity or underwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Large Alocasia Regal Shield
Southeast Asia, Australia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Alocasia can go into a dormancy phase and dieback during fall and winter. Increasing light and humidity can help deter this.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Alocasia can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
Alocasia form bulbs called corms underground from which new Alocasia babies can grow.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting leaves and stem, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:
Root rot, overwatered
Large Dracaena Lemon Lime
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficincy
Large Dracaena Marginata Tree
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficincy
Large Dracaena 'Mass Cane'
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficincy
Large Dracaena Warneckii
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficincy
Large Dracaena Warneckii White Jewel
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Dracaena comes from the Ancient Greek word Drakaina meaning “female dragon”.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling pale leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficincy
Large Philodendron Rojo Congo
South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, afternoon direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Large Variegated Ginger
East Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black base:
Overwatered, root rot
- Leaf Drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Lavender
Mediterranean
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming. Lavender prefers sunny, open areas where air can circulate freely to prevent fungal issues. Suited for hardiness zones 5-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Once established, they can tolerate drought and only need occasional watering.
Fun Fact
Not only does lavender smell lovely, but it also tells mosquitoes to "buzz off"—quite the fragrant bouncer for your garden parties!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, mushy stems:
Overwatering, root rot
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough light or nutrient deficiency
- Sparse, No Blooms:
Lack of sunlight, poor soil, or over-pruning
Lemon Cypress
California
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/Winter.
Water
Water ever 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant can benefit from extra humidity, especially when in bloom.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly!
Fun Fact
Cone-bearing plant
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered.
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
low light
- Loss of color:
low light
Lipstick plant
Malaysia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
This plant gets its name due to the flower buds resembling miniature tubes of lipstick!
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling leaves:
Underwatered or too much direct sun
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Stunted growth, leaf drop:
Not enough light
Large Majesty Palm
Madagascar
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Humans seemed to always have a thing for palms. Scientists believe Mesopotamians cultivated the date palm over five thousand years ago.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy edges, browning leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Large Peruvian Apple Cactus
South America
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
The Cereus peruvianus is called the Peruvian Apple Cactus due to its unique fruit, which resembles small apples!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing and mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Large Philodendron Selloum “Hope”
South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, afternoon direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Large Yucca Plant
Arid Americas and Caribbean
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to direct light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Yuccas have adapted to a vast range of environments, from rocky deserts to mountainous regions to subtropical forests.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
M
Mermaid Tail Cactus
Cultivar
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The 'Mermaid Tail' is actually a grafted cactus, created by joining a cresting top section of the plant to a sturdy rootstock. This grafting technique creates its unique, mermaid-tail shape that wouldn’t naturally occur in the wild!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Magnolia
North America, South America
Light
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming. Some magnolia species may tolerate more shade, but they may produce fewer flowers and grow more slowly. Suited for hardiness zones 4-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water newly planted trees 1-2 times a week until their roots are established. Once established, magnolias can tolerate some drought but still benefit from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells.
Fun Fact
Magnolias are one of the oldest flowering plants on Earth, dating back over 100 million years, with fossils being found in North America and Asia!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Sparse, No blooms:
Lack of sunlight, or over-pruning
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
- Stunted growth:
Not enough sunlight or poor soil conditions
Maranta Lemon Lime
Tropical forests of Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Marantas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Marantas are nicknamed prayer plants because they exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, brown tips:
Not enough humidity
- Washed out coloring or brown blotches on leaves:
Too much direct sun
- Yellowing leaves, rotting stems:
Overwatered
Maranta Red
Tropical forests of Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Marantas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Marantas are nicknamed prayer plants because they exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, brown tips:
Not enough humidity
- Washed out coloring or brown blotches on leaves:
Too much direct sun
- Yellowing leaves, rotting stems:
Overwatered
Maranta 'Silver'
Tropical forests of Brazil
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Marantas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
Marantas are nicknamed prayer plants because they exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, brown tips:
Not enough humidity
- Washed out coloring or brown blotches on leaves:
Too much direct sun
- Yellowing leaves, rotting stems:
Overwatered
Marimo Moss Ball
Northern Hemisphere
Light
Thrives in low to medium indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Keep submerged in distilled or filtered cold water. Change water once every 1-2 weeks, depending on algae growth. If your Marimo is floating on the water's surface and/or creating bubbles, it is producing oxygen! This is natural.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet friendly!
Fun Fact
The marimo 'moss' ball as it is commonly known is not actually moss at all, but a freshwater, filamentous green algae colony.
Sad Plant Signs
- Brown spots or browning:
Fungal infection, too much algea, or exposure to direct sun
Mini Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Money Tree Plant
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
According to lore, a poor farmer had such great luck selling these hardy plants that he called them good fortune or good luck money trees.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaf drop:
Not enough sunlight
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
Monstera Adansonii
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Monsteras can benefit from filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
As this plant matures, it might reach for something to climb. Provide it with a trellis or coco coir pole to encourage vertical growth.
Sad Plant Signs
- Minimal leaf holes:
Young plants start off with minimal holes, as they mature more will develop
- Brown, crispy edges:
Underwatered, or high salt build up from tap water
- Yellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Monstera Deliciosa
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Monsteras can benefit from filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
The Monstera is famous for its natural leaf holes, or fenestrations. The holes are theorized to maximize sun capture by increasing the spread of the leaf while decreasing the mass of leaf cells to support.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves turning brown and crispy at the edges:
Thirsty plant, underwatered, or high salt build up
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered, or pot-bound
- Yellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Monstera Ginny
Thailand and Malaysia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
As this plant matures, it might reach for something to climb. Provide it with a trellis or moss pole to encourage vertical growth.
Sad Plant Signs
- Minimal leaf splits:
Young plants start off with minimal splits, as they mature more will develop
- Brown, crispy edges:
Underwatered, or high salt build up from tap water
- Yellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Monstera Peru
Peru
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Monsteras can benefit from filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
Despite being a sought-after plant among collectors, it’s surprisingly low-maintenance—just give it bright, indirect light and don’t overwater!
Sad Plant Signs
- Brown, crispy edges:
Underwatered, or high salt build up from tap water
- Yellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation
Not enough light
Monstera Thai Constellation
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium light. Not suited for lower light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Monsteras can benefit from filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Fun Fact
The Monstera is famous for its natural leaf holes, or fenestrations. The holes are theorized to maximize sun capture by increasing the spread of the leaf while decreasing the mass of leaf cells to support.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves turning brown and crispy at the edges:
Thirsty plant, underwatered, or high salt build up
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered, or pot-bound
- Yellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Moon Cactus
South America
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Moon Cactus is actually two cacti in one! The bright, colorful top (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) is grafted onto a green base cactus because it doesn’t have chlorophyll and can’t make its own food. By attaching it to a green cactus, which can photosynthesize, the top gets the support it needs to survive and thrive.
Sad Plant Signs
Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
Yellowing and mushy stem, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Moonshine Snake Plant
Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
N
Norfolk Island Pine
New Caledonia, Norfolk Island
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
The Norfolk Island Pine is not a true pine, but a tropical evergreen tree that hates the cold.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crisping, curling needles:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
- Needle drop:
Not enough light or thirsty
- Yellowing or rotting stems:
Overwatered
O
Old Man Cactus
Central Mexico
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant but the spines can be harmful.
Fun Fact
The Old Man Cactus gets its name from the white hairs that cover its stem, resembling an elderly man.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing and mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Elongation, stunted growth:
Not enough light
Olive Tree
Mediterranean coast
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/ Winter.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. Tolerates normal room humidity levels.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Yellow leaves, leaf drop:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Oxalis
Europe, South Africa, South America, USA
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can handle a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Oxalis exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellow leaves, mushy stems:
Overwatered, root rot
- Wilting brown leaves, crispy edges:
Underwatered, low humidity
- No new growth:
If plant goes dormant, lightly fertilize and provide bright light & water
P
Pothos Marble Queen
French Polynesia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Pothos can be easily propagated in water, just make sure to include a node or multiple on your cuttings.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Panda Plant
Madagascar
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves and dry soil:
Underwatered
- Blanched center:
Not enough sunlight
Parlor Palm
Mexico, Guatemala
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Humans seemed to always have a thing for palms. Scientists believe Mesopotamians cultivated the date palm over five thousand years ago.
Sad Plant Signs
- Brown crispy tips:
Thirsty plant, low humidity
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Peace Lily ‘Domino’
Tropical Americas, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This plant is known for its air purifying capabilities and took part in NASA's 1989 Clean Air Study.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, mushy black stems:
Overwatered
Peace Lily
Tropical Americas, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This plant is known for its air purifying capabilities and took part in NASA's 1989 Clean Air Study.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, mushy black stems:
Overwatered
Peach
China
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. Tolerates some light shade, but excessive shading can lead to weak growth, fewer blossoms, and reduced fruit yield. Suited for hardiness zones 4-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water newly planted trees weekly, providing 1-2 inches of water. Once established, reduce watering frequency but ensure deep watering when you do water, especially during fruit development and dry periods.
Fun Fact
There are two main types of peaches: clingstone, where the flesh clings to the pit, and freestone, where the flesh easily separates from the pit, making them popular for different culinary uses.
Sad Plant Signs
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, poor soil conditions
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough sunlight or poor soil conditions
- Fruit drop:
Inconsistent watering, poor pollination, or pests
Peacock Fern
South China
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Peacock fern is not a true fern and is actually classified as a moss that has fern-like foliage!
Sad Plant Signs
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity or underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Loss of color:
Too much light
Pear
Europe, Asia
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. Too much shade can lead to poor flowering, weak growth, and fewer fruits. Suited for hardiness zones 3-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week during the first growing season. Once established, they are more drought-tolerant, but consistent watering during the growing season is essential for healthy fruit development.
Fun Fact
There are over 3,000 known varieties of pears, ranging from sweet and juicy to crisp and tart, making them one of the most diverse fruit trees around!
Sad Plant Signs
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, poor pollination, poor tree health
- Cracked or Gummy Bark:
Fungal infection
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, or heat stress
Peperomia
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Most peperomias are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
Over 1500 species of Peperomia, native mostly to tropical and subtropical regions, have been recorded.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Peperomia Ginny
South America
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in bright light conditions.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Leaf drop:
underwatering, low light
Peperomia Green Gold
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Most peperomias are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
Over 1500 species of Peperomia, native mostly to tropical and subtropical regions, have been recorded.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Peperomia Hope Hanging Basket
Central & South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate morning direct sunlight.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Shriveled plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing or mushy leaves, moist potting mix stems:
Overwatered
Leaf drop
- Not enough light
Peperomia Marble
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Peperomia Obtusifolia is sometimes called baby rubber plant because of its thick and fleshy leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Peperomia Obtipan Green
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Most peperomias are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
Over 1500 species of Peperomia, native mostly to tropical and subtropical regions, have been recorded.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Peperomia Obtusifolia
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Peperomia Obtusifolia is sometimes called baby rubber plant because of its thick and fleshy leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Peperomia Raindrop
Columbia & Peru
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or full direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Gets its common name from the shape of the leaves resembling raindrops.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Persian Shield
Burma (Myanmar)
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to a few hours of direct sunlight which helps retain its color. Not suited for low light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Persian shield has been cultivated since the Victorian Era!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, loss of color:
Not enough light
Peruvian Nana Cactus
Peru and Western South America
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant but the spines can be harmful.
Fun Fact
The Nana Cactus is a dwarf version of the old man cactus and gets its name from the white hairs that cover its stem, resembling an elderly woman.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center, etiolation:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing and mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Elongation, stunted growth:
Not enough light
Petite Knock Out Rose®
Hybrid
Light
Thrives in bright direct sun for 6-8 hours per day, so choose a sunny spot in your home or outside. Outdoors, this plant does best in temperatures consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit in zones 5-10. Flowers will last indoors for 2-3 weeks. When flowers begin to fade or plants start to look sad, you can take your plant outside and keep in the container or plant into the ground, as long as temps are warm enough. If it?s too cold outside, you can wait it out for warmer temps indoors by keeping your rose bush in a sunny spot and watering regularly.
Water
Water every 2-3 days or as needed. Allow potting mix to dry out at least two inches down in between watering sessions.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
With bright light and warm temps, this plant can bloom spring through summer. When the blooming cycle ends in fall, the plant will go dormant. Water throughout winter months to keep plant alive. Light pruning might be needed in early spring. Then, this rose will grow new leaves and new flowers for you to enjoy once again.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy leaves with dry soil:
Too much direct light or not enough water
- Yellowing leaves with wet soil:
Overwatered
Petite Pink Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Petite Purple Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Petite Sunset Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Petite White Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Petite White Orchid with Yellow
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Philodendron
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The genus name Philodendron derives from the Greek words ‘philo’, meaning love or affection, and ‘dendron’, meaning tree.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Philodendron Billietiae
Brazil, French Guiana
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Philodendron Birkin
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Variegation is known to be unstable on the plant; new leaves can come up variegated, completely white, or completely green!
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Loss of variegation on new growth:
Low light or natural!
Philodendron Brasil
South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Gets its common name from the yellow and green stripes on it that resemble the brazilian flag.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Philodendron Ceylon Beauty
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The genus name Philodendron derives from the Greek words ‘philo’, meaning love or affection, and ‘dendron’, meaning tree.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Philodendron Gloriosum
Columbia, Central and South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This plant is a slow grower, but the payoff is worth it. Its leaves grow larger as the plant matures, making it a showstopper in any collection!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Philodendron Green
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in medium indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This species of Philodendron is a quick growing, trailing plant with heart shaped leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Philodendron Imperial Red
Central & South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun or low light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The leaves on this plant can change color over time; new growth will start out bright red, then transition to dark green as it matures.
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Loss of pigmentation on new growth:
Not enough light
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Philodendron McColley's Finale
Cultivar
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
New growth starts out a bronze red color before maturing to a beautiful bright green as it ages!
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Loss of pigmentation on new growth:
Low light
Philodendron 'Moonlight'
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Unlike many philodendron varieties, the Moonlight is a self-heading plant, meaning it grows in a compact, bushy form rather than climbing or trailing.
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Loss of pigmentation on new growth:
Low light
Philodendron Narrow
Cultivar
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Philodendron 'Narrow' can be trained to climb up a support or you can let it cascade over pots freely for a wild look!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Philodendron Pink Bikini
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Loss of variegation on new growth:
Low light
Philodendron Pink Princess
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, under-watered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Philodendron Prince of Orange
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The leaves on the plant changes color over time; new growth will start out as yellow/orange, then revert to a deep copper color to green as it ages!
Sad Plant Signs
- Curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Loss of pigmentation on new growth:
Low light
Philodendron Red Heart
Cultivar
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Philodendron 'Red Heart' is not a naturally occurring species — it's a cultivated hybrid, making it rare and highly sought-after by collectors!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Philodendron Ring of Fire
Hybrid, does not naturally occur in the wild
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, loss of color:
Not enough light
Philodendron Rio Hanging Basket
Brazil
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Philodendron Rio is a vining plant that can climb when given a support like a moss pole or trellis. Its trailing vines can also be left to cascade from hanging baskets!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Philodendron White Wizard
Hybrid, does not naturally occur in the wild
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, loss of color:
Not enough light
Pilea
Throughout the tropics
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright to medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Most pileas are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
Pilea plants are commonly cultivated as houseplants because of their easy-going nature and diversity of leaf color & shape.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Pilea Peperomioides
Southern China
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright to medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
A self-propagator, the Pilea produces sweet little babies or ‘pups’ on it’s own, which pop up from the soil surrounding the mother plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Pine
Northern temperate regions
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Pines can tolerate partial shade, but they may become thinner and less robust without sufficient light. Suited for hardiness zones 2-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water weekly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between watering.
Fun Fact
Some species of pine trees can live for hundreds or even thousands of years, with the Bristlecone Pine being one of the oldest living trees on Earth, estimated to be over 5,000 years old!
Sad Plant Signs
- Needle Drop:
Drought, pests, or disease
- Wilting, browning needles:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Yellowing needles:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
Pineapple Plant
South America
Light
Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/ Winter.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions but can tolerate normal room humidity.
Fun Fact
The pineapple plant is a tropical perennial in the Bromeliaceae family!
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling edges:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Browning, stunted growth:
Too much hard water, change to filtered water
Pink Anthurium
Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
The Anthurium's blooms aren't actual flowers, but modified waxy leaves known as spathes. After about a month, spathes will start to fade with age.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves:
Too much direct sunlight
- New flowers are green instead of red or pink:
Too much sunlight
- Flowers are turning pale green:
Underwatering, or temperature stress
- Leaf elongation:
Not enough light, or too far away from the light source
Pink Polka Dot Plant
Madagascar
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct, afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
Hypoestes tends to get leggy if not pruned regularly, but pinching off the tips helps it grow bushier and fuller. This encourages more of the signature colorful leaves!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Dry, shriveled leaves:
Low humidity, or too much sun
- Yellowing leaves, mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Pink Watercolor Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Plum
North America, China, Europe
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. Tolerates some light shade, but excessive shading can lead to fewer blossoms, and reduced fruit yield. Suited for hardiness zones 4-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week, especially during their first few years and during dry spells. Once established, they become more drought-tolerant, but consistent watering will help ensure juicy, healthy fruit.
Fun Fact
Some plum varieties, like European plums, are self-pollinating, meaning you only need one tree to get a full harvest of delicious fruit!
Sad Plant Signs
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, nutrient deficiency
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough sunlight or poor soil conditions
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, nutrient deficiency
Plumosa Fern
East Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, moist potting mix:
Not enough light
- Brown, crispy leaves:
Low humidity
Poinsettia
Central America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. When thirsty, this plant will wilt.
Fun Fact
The attractive ‘flowers’ on the plant are known as specialized leaves known as bracts. The true flowers are actually the yellow petals in the center!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:
Root rot, overwatered
Ponytail Palm
Mexico
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to direct light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Humans seemed to always have a thing for palms. Scientists believe Mesopotamians cultivated the date palm over five thousand years ago.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves crisping, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Brown leaf tips:
Low humidity or soil compaction (aerate soil)
Pothos
French Polynesia
Light
Thrives in medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Pothos can be easily propagated in water, just make sure to include a node or multiple on your cuttings.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Pothos NJoy
French Polynesia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Pothos can be easily propagated in water, just make sure to include a node or multiple on your cuttings.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Pothos Neon
French Polynesia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Pothos can be easily propagated in water, just make sure to include a node or multiple on your cuttings.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, Etiolation:
Not enough light
Pothos 'Sterling Silver'
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low indirect light but pigmentation may fade on new growth.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
It can be grown as a trailing plant in hanging baskets or trained to climb a moss pole, making it adaptable to various decorative styles and spaces.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling, wilting:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Preserved Fern Kokedama
Preserved Moss in Ceramic Bowl
Prickly Pear Cactus
South America
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Under optimal conditions, this prickly pear cactus can produce red, pear-shaped thornless fruit!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Blanched center, etiolation:
Needs more sunlight
- Yellowing and mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Elongation, stunted growth:
Not enough light
Privet
Asia, Europe
Light
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it tolerates shade, too much shade can lead to fewer flowers and berries. Suited for hardiness zones 3-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water regularly during its first growing season to establish a strong root system, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant and typically only needs water during prolonged dry periods.
Fun Fact
Privet produces dark, juicy berries which are a favorite snack for birds, especially in winter when food is scarce, turning your hedge into a seasonal buffet!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, or poor soil drainage
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough light or poor soil conditions
Purple Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Purple Passion Plant
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing the top few inches to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling leaves:
Underwatered or too much direct sun
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Stunted growth, leaf drop:
Not enough light
Purple Waffle Plant
Indonesia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water weekly allowing soil to dry out about half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- White, bleached leaves:
Too much direct sun
Pygmy Date Palm
SE Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to a few hours of direct sunlight. Not suited for low light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black trunk:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop:
Not enough light
R
Raspberry
Asia, Europe, North America
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce juicy fruit. Too much shade may produce fewer berries and have weaker overall growth. Suited for hardiness zones 3-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply about once a week to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Increase frequency during hot weather or when the plants are fruiting. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of disease.
Fun Fact
Raspberries come in a variety of colors, including red, black, purple, and even golden, each with its unique flavor profile and sweetness levels.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting or Drooping:
Underwatered, stress from pests or disease
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, nutrient deficiency
- Poor fruit development:
Not enough sunlight, poor pollination, temperature stress
Red Anthurium
Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Fun Fact
The Anthurium's blooms aren't actual flowers, but modified waxy leaves known as spathes. After about a month, spathes will start to fade with age.
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing leaves:
Too much direct sunlight
- New flowers are green instead of red or pink:
Too much sunlight
- Flowers are turning pale green:
Underwatering, or temperature stress
- Leaf elongation:
Not enough light, or too far away from the light source
Redbud
North America
Light
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, providing at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal blooming. Preferably morning sun and afternoon shade. Suited for hardiness zones 4-9, depending on the variety.
Water
Redbuds require regular watering during their first growing season to help establish strong roots. Once established, they are relatively drought-tolerant, so water them deeply but infrequently, allowing the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to dry between waterings.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Redbud trees are one of the first trees to bloom in spring, displaying vibrant pink or purple flowers before their leaves emerge, creating a stunning visual display!
Sad Plant Signs
- Yellowing, mushy stems:
Overwatering
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough light or poor soil conditions
- Sparse, No Blooms:
Insufficient sunlight, stress from pests or diseases, or improper pruning
Rhipsalis Baccifera Mistletoe Cactus
Central & South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can tolerate some direct sun in the morning. Not suited for low light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This plant is pet-friendly.
Fun Fact
This plant is a jungle cactus species and is most commonly found in the wild growing as an epiphyte.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or black stems:
Overwatered
- Yellowing stems:
Overwatered
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Ric Rac Cactus
Mexico
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to some direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more oftern in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from higher humidity but can tolerate normal room humidity levels.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping and wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop:
Not enough light
- Mushy leaves or black leaves:
Overwatered
- Crispy, brown leaves:
Low humidity or underwatering
Rose
Asia, North America, Europe
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming. Too much shade may produce fewer blooms and become leggy as they stretch toward the light. Suited for hardiness zones 3-11, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week, especially during their growing season and hot weather, to establish strong roots and promote healthy blooms. It's best to water in the morning to minimize evaporation and prevent fungal diseases by keeping the foliage dry.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
There are over 30,000 different types of roses, ranging from wild species to cultivated hybrids, each with its unique colors, shapes, and scents.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Underwatered, temperature stress
- Sparse, No Blooms:
Not enough light, nutrient deficiency
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, nutrient deficiency
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough light or nutrient deficiency
- Black spotting:
Fungal infection
Rubber Tree
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Gets its common name from the pigmented, burgundy colored leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatering
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
S
Spiral Cactus
Brazil
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to thoroughly dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Fun Fact
The Spiral Cactus produces large, fragrant, white flowers that bloom at night during the summer months. These blooms attract pollinators like bats and moths!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy stem, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, under watered
Sago Palm
Southern Japan
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to direct sunlight. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Sago Palm is not a true palm and is actually a Cycad, an ancient plant that has been around since the prehistoric times.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black trunk:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Satin Pothos
French Polynesia
Light
Thrives in medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Pothos can be easily propagated in water, just make sure to include a node or multiple on your cuttings.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
Schefflera Arboricola Braid
East Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This plant is nicknamed the umbrella tree because of its clustered leaflets.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leggy and floppy, or leaf drop:
Not enough sunlight
- Yellow droopy leaves with wet soil:
Overwatered
- Brown leaf edges:
Low humidity, or direct sun
Schefflera Alpine
East Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This plant is nicknamed the umbrella tree because of its clustered leaflets.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leggy and floppy, or leaf drop:
Not enough sunlight
- Yellow droopy leaves with wet soil:
Overwatered
- Brown leaf edges:
Low humidity, or direct sun
Senecio 'Mount Everest'
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Like its namesake, the Senecio is built to survive tough conditions—this hardy succulent can thrive with very little water, making it perfect for forgetful plant parents!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling or wrinkling, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Etiolation (weak stems, smaller leaves, pale color):
Not enough direct light
- Yellowing leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered, soil compaction (aerate soil)
Silver Satin
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Silver Satin, a variety of Scindapsus pictus, is also commonly called the Satin Pothos or Silver Philodendron because of its similarities to those plants.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling, wilting:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Gold Flame
Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
The Gold Flame Snake plant gets its name from its long, sword-shaped leaves that are a vibrant golden-yellow, creating a contrast that resembles a flame-like appearance!.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Plant
Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Plant Black Coral
Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Plant Black Gold
Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Plant ‘Hahnii’
Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Plant Laurentii
Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Plant Silver Flame
Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Plant Zeylanica
Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snake Sayuri
Cultivar
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might be surprised to know the Snake Plant is a drought tolerant succulent.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkled leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Snow White Waffle Plant
Indonesia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water weekly allowing soil to dry out about half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- White, bleached leaves:
Too much direct sun
Spider Plant Variegated
Southern Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The Spider Plant will self-propagate when happy and healthy. These little babies or 'plantlets' can be used to make new spider plants.
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy leaf tips, dry potting mix:
Underwatered, low humidity
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
Staghorn Fern
Australia and surrounding islands
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
This species of epiphytic fern gets its name from its uniquely shaped fronds that resemble horns or antlers.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting fronds, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
String of Bananas
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Leaf drop:
Low light, moisture-stress
String of Dolphins
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Leaf drop:
Low light, moisture-stress
String of Frogs
East Asia
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Thrives best in higher humidity conditions.
Fun Fact
This rare cultivar is often hard to find, making it a prized addition for collectors looking for something special!
Sad Plant Signs
- Crispy or curling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Browning, stunted growth:
Too much direct sunlight
String of Hearts
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Propagate this plant in water by cutting off its long, trailing vines.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Leaf drop:
Low light, or moisture-stress
String of Pearls
Southwest Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
This trailing plant is a succulent! Only water when potting mix is bone dry.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
- Leaf drop:
Low light, moisture-stress
Stromanthe Triostar
South America
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low light conditions. Not suited for direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out about halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping and curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy stems, yellowing, wet potting mix:
Overwatered
- Leaf drop:
Low light
Succulents
Around the World
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Did you know that not all succulents are related? Succulent is an umbrella term used to denote any plant that has adapted to survive in arid sunny conditions.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling or wrinkling, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Sunrise Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Sunset Jade
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun. Not suited for low light.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
T
Tea Olive
Asia
Light
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fragrant blooms. In partial shade, it will still grow, but the blooms may be fewer and less intense. Suited for hardiness zones 7-10, depending on the species.
Water
Water young trees deeply once or twice a week to help establish a strong root system. Once established, they become more drought-tolerant but still benefit from occasional deep watering during dry spells.
Fun Fact
In some cultures, the tea olive tree symbolizes friendship and peace, making it a popular choice for gifting or planting in communal spaces and gardens!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Stunted growth, leaf drop:
Not enough light or water
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
Tradescantia
North & South America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water
Water weekly, allowing about half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Leggy and loss of color:
Not enough sunlight
- Browning:
Underwatered or low humidity
- Yellowing:
Overwatered
Tradescantia Pink Panther
Tropical Americas & Mexico
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or direct sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing about half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
Yes, but apparently can cause skin irritation despite not being poisonous.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
Tradescantia Quadricolor
Mexico & The Americas
Light
Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light or direct afternoon sun.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks allowing about half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light
V
Variegated Elephant Bush
South Africa
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant!
Sad Plant Signs
- Leaves curling or wrinkling, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
Variegated Hoya Kerrii
Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light. Not suited for low light conditions.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
With patience, the Hoya Kerrii will reward plant parents with clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers!
Sad Plant Signs
- Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
W
White Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Windmill Palm
China, Japan
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant will benefit from higher humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet-friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The windmill palm gets its name from the distinct appearance of its fan-shaped leaves resembling the blades of a windmill.
Sad Plant Signs
- Drooping leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
- Crispy, brown leaves:
Low humidity or underwatering
- Leaf drop:
Not enough light
Wintergreen Cherry Berries
North America
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light to morning direct sun. Not suited for low light or full afternoon direct sun.
Water
Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
Gaultheria was named as the source of medicinal wintergreen oil, which is extracted from the leaves and berries!
Sad Plant Signs
- Mushy or yellow leaves:
Overwatered
- Drooping and curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Leaf drop, etiolation:
Not enough light or draft from a heating unit
Wisteria
North America, Asia, Canada
Light
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant blooms. Too much shade may produce weak growth and fewer flowers. Suited for hardiness zones 4-9, depending on the species.
Water
Water deeply once a week, ensuring the soil is moist but not soggy. Once established, wisteria is relatively drought-tolerant, but regular watering during dry spells will help promote healthy growth and flowering.
Fun Fact
Wisteria is a vigorous climber and can grow up to 10 feet or more in a single season under ideal conditions. This rapid growth means it’s essential to provide strong support structures, like trellises or arbors, to accommodate its climbing habits.
Sad Plant Signs
- Spares, No Blooms:
Lack of sunlight, poor soil, or over-pruning
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatering, nutrient deficiency
- Wilting, browning leaves:
Dehydrated, underwatered
- Stunted growth, Leaf drop:
Not enough light or nutrient deficiency
X
Xerographica
Tropical Americas
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate bright direct light.
Water
Soak weekly in a bowl of room temperature water for 15-30 minutes. Shake excess water off afterward. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Tillandsia are called 'air plants' due to their ability to grow without soil. In their native environment, they can be found growing on trees, cliffs, and even telephone wires.
Sad Plant Signs
- Blackened base:
Plant rot
- Curled or shriveled leaves:
Low humidity, underwatered
- Not green when wet:
Dead plant
Y
Yellow Orchid
India, China, Southeast Asia
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.
Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
- Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
- Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
Z
Zebra Plant
Brazil
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sun or low light conditions.
Water
Water weekly, allowing about half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pet Friendly
This is a pet friendly plant.
Sad Plant Signs
- Browning:
Overwatering, low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Low light, or overwatered (wet soil) / underwatered (dry soil)
- Yellowing:
Overwatered
ZZ Plant
Zanzibar, Kenya, Eastern Africa
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might spot large potato-like rhizomes under the surface of the ZZ Plant's soil. These store water to help the plant survive drought in its native habitat.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Wrinkled leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
ZZ Supernova
Cultivar
Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Fun Fact
You might spot large potato-like rhizomes under the surface of the ZZ Plant's soil. These store water to help the plant survive drought in its native habitat.
Sad Plant Signs
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered