Indoor plants

Houseplants are mostly tropical species that grow well in the steady warmth and filtered light of a home. Light is the factor that matters most: match the plant to the brightness of the spot, then water according to how fast the soil dries. Each profile below gives the light range, watering rhythm and pet safety of the plant, along with fixes for the problems you are most likely to meet.

Illustration of Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

  • Bright indirect
  • High water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

  • Bright indirect
  • Medium water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Monstera

Monstera deliciosa

  • Bright indirect
  • Medium water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

Parlor Palm

Chamaedorea elegans

  • Bright indirect
  • Medium water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)

Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii

  • Bright indirect
  • High water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica

  • Bright indirect
  • Medium water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)

Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

  • Bright indirect
  • Low water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

  • Bright indirect
  • Medium water
  • Houseplant
Illustration of ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

  • Bright indirect
  • Low water
  • Houseplant

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