If you are new to houseplants, use this guide as a quick reference while you shop.
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Snake Plant – Sansevieria
Indirect sunlight is best. Use succulent or cactus potting soil. Allow soil to dry completely between watering. |
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Aloe – Aloe vera
Place in bright light. Plant in cactus potting soil mix. Allow soil to completely dry out then drench and allow water to drain freely. |
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ZZ Plant – Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Tolerates low light conditions, but grows fastest with indirect light. Use loose potting soil in a container with drainage holes. Water and fertilize monthly. |
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Spider Plant – Chlorophytum comosum
Needs bright, indirect sunlight. Can grow in plain potting soil, but will appreciate some sand and perlite. Water generously weekly in growing months and once every 2-3 weeks in winter. Easy to propagate. |
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Philodendron – Philodendron
Needs bright indirect sunlight. A fast-growing and forgiving plant. Let top of soil dry out between watering. Use pot with drainage holes. Fertilize monthly. |
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Pothos – Epipremnum aureum
Prefer medium to bright indirect light. Water thoroughly when soil is almost completely dry. Use weak liquid fertilizer solution every two weeks. Do not fertilize in winter. |
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Jade Plant – Crassula ovata
Place in full sun. Water when top of soil is dry to touch. Fertilize once every six months when watering. |
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Chinese Evergreen – Aglaonema
Needs medium to low light or indirect sunlight. Use regular potting soil. Thrives in moist but not water-logged soil. Fertilize twice annually. |
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Calathea – Calathea
Likes medium to bright indirect sunlight. Water every 1-2 weeks. |
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Peperomia – Peperomia
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight, but also tolerates lower light levels. Allow soil to dry between watering every 10-14 days. Water thoroughly and empty drainage trays immediately. Fertilize each watering in spring/summer and monthly in fall/winter. |
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Hoya / Wax Plant – Hoya
Best in or near a window with very bright, indirect light. More likely to flower in a small pot. Water when it dries out. Water weekly in summer. Water every other week in winter. |
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Bamboo Palm – Chamaedorea seifrizii
Best in partial sunlight. Plant should be watered to maintain soil moisture. Grows well in soil rich in organics and well-drained. Use slow-release or diluted liquid fertilizer once monthly. |
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Ponytail Palm – Beaucarnea recurvata
Prefers bright light indoors. As long as you keep outdoors in summer, it will tolerate any indoor light in winter. Let soil dry out significantly between watering. Fertilize 2-3 times annually. |
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Rubber Plant – Ficus elastica
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Allow soil to dry out completely between watering. |
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Dracena – Dracaena
Thrive in filtered, bright, indirect light. Soak thoroughly when soil dries out. Fertilize with liquid fertilizer monthly. |
