Care Library
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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, underwateredYellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:Root rot, overwatered -
Aglaonema Siam
Southeast AsiaLight
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:OverwateringDrooping, leaf curl, dry potting mix:UnderwateringLeaf drop:Low light, moisture-stress -
Aglaonema Wishes
Southeast AsiaLight
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:OverwateringLeaf drop:Low light, moisture-stressDrooping, leaf curl, dry potting mix:underwatering -
Air Plant
Tropical AmericasLight
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 rotCurled or shriveled leaves:Low humidity, underwateredNot green when wet:Dead plant -
Alocasia
Southeast Asia, AustraliaLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves and mushy blackened base:Root rot, overwatered -
Aloe
Africa, Egypt, MadagascarLight
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:UnderwateredBlanched center:Not enough sunlightBlackened, mushy base:Overwatered, root rot -
Autumn Fern
East Asia, Japan & ChinaLight
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:OverwateredLeaf drop, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwateredBrown, crispy leaves:Low humidity
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Begonia Jurassic Dino™
Hybrid, does not naturally occur in the wildLight
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:OverwateredDrooping leaves, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation:Not enough light -
Bird of Paradise
South AfricaLight
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 habitatYellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:OverwateredWilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwatered -
Bromeliad
Tropical AmericasLight
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:UnderwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix:OverwateredBrowning, stunted growth:Too much hard water, change to filtered water -
Bromeliad Antonio Pink
Tropical AmericasLight
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:UnderwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix:OverwateredBrowning, stunted growth:Too much hard water, change to filtered water -
Button Fern
New ZealandLight
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, underwateredLeaf drop:Not enough lightMushy leaves or black stems:OverwateredCrispy, brown leaves:Low humidity
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Cactus
The AmericasLight
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, underwateredBlanched center:Needs more sunlightYellowing and mushy leaves, wet potting mix:Root rot, overwatered -
Calathea
Tropical AmericasLight
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:UnderwateredYellowing leaves, black base:OverwateredLeaf spots:Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil -
Calla Lily
Southern AfricaLight
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 lightMushy stems and yellowing leaves, wet soil:OverwateredDead 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. -
Coffee Plant
Africa and AsiaLight
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 rotWilting and curling leaves, dry potting mix:Underwatered, thirsty plantBrown tips and edges of leaves:Low humidity -
Croton
Malaysia & Pacific Ocean IslandsLight
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:OverwateredLeaf drop, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, moist potting mix:Not enough lightLoss of color:Not enough light
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Desert Rose
Africa & Arabian PeninsulaLight
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, overwateredYellowing or dropping leaves:Overwatered, or entering winter dormancyWrinkling base, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwatered -
Dracaena
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central AmericaLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix:Root rot, overwateredYellowing leaves, dry potting mix:Soil compaction (aerate soil), and/or nutrient deficiency
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Echeveria
Arid regions of the AmericasLight
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, underwateredYellowing, mushy leaves:Root rot, overwateredYellowing 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 AmericasLight
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, underwateredYellowing, mushy leaves:Root rot, overwateredYellowing 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 AmericasLight
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, underwateredYellowing, mushy leaves:Root rot, overwateredYellowing leaves, dry potting mix:Soil compaction (aerate soil)Etiolation (weak stems, smaller leaves, pale color):Not enough direct light
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Fan Palm
East AsiaLight
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light to some morning direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions or direct afternoon 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, underwateredLeaf drop:Not enough lightMushy leaves or black stems:OverwateredCrispy, brown leaves::ow humidity or underwatering -
Fatsia Spiders Web
Southern JapanLight
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, underwateredMushy stems, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwateredLeaf drop: underwatering, low light -
Fern
Southeast Asia, PolynesiaLight
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, underwateredYellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered -
Ficus
Tropical Asia, Australia, and throughout the tropicsLight
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:OverwateringCripsy, curling leaves:Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity -
Ficus Alii
Southeast AsiaLight
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: OverwateredDrooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light -
Ficus Altissima
Southeast AsiaLight
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: OverwateringCrispy, curling leaves: Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidityLeaf drop: Low light -
Ficus Audrey
India, South AsiaLight
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: OverwateringCripsy, curling leaves: Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity -
Ficus Burgundy
Southeast AsiaLight
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: OverwateredDrooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light -
Ficus Tineke
Southeast AsiaLight
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: OverwateringCrispy, curling leaves: Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidityLeaf drop: Low light, not enough light
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Golden Pothos
French PolynesiaLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves, black stems :Overwatered
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Haworthia
Southern AfricaLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwateredBrown or red leaf tips: Underwatered, or soil compaction (aerate soil) -
Holiday Cactus
BrazilLight
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: OverwateredWrinkling leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwateredBlooms dropping: Fluctuations in temperature, cold drafts, or roots drying out or becoming water-logged -
Holiday Wreath
HandcraftedLight
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.Sad Plant Signs
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Hoya
Asia, Polynesia, AustraliaLight
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, underwateredYellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwatered -
Hoya Heart
Southeast AsiaLight
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 plant is pet friendly!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, underwateredYellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:Root rot, overwatered -
Hoya Macrophylla
Austral-AsiaLight
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: OverwateredDrooping and wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light
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Ivy
Europe, Western AsiaLight
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:OverwateringBrown leaf edges:Low humidity, direct sun
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Jade Plant
South AfricaLight
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:OverwateredWrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation:Not enough light
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Jade Pothos
French PolynesiaLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves, black stems: Overwatered -
Jasmine Sambac
IndiaLight
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: OverwateredDrooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light
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Lemon Cypress
CaliforniaLight
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 plantSad Plant Signs
Mushy leaves or black stems: OverwateredLeaf drop, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered.Leaf drop, moist potting mix: low lightLoss of color: low light
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Majesty Palm
MadagascarLight
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: UnderwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered -
Maranta
Tropical forests of BrazilLight
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 humidityWashed out coloring or brown blotches on leaves:Too much direct sunYellowing leaves, rotting stems:Overwatered -
Marble Queen Pothos
French PolynesiaLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves, black stems: Overwatered -
Money Tree Plant
Tropical AmericasLight
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 sunlightYellowing leaves, black stems: OverwateredCurling leaves, dry potting mix: Underwatered -
Monstera Deliciosa
Tropical AmericasLight
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-upWilting plant, dry potting mix: Underwatered, or pot-boundYellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix: Overwatered -
Monstera Ginny
Thailand and MalaysiaLight
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 developBrown, crispy edges:Underwatered or high salt build up from tap waterYellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix: Overwatered
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Norfolk Island Pine
New Caledonia, Norfolk IslandLight
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 humidityNeedle drop: Not enough light or thirstyYellowing or rotting stems: Overwatered
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Orchid
India, China, Southeast AsiaLight
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: UnderwateredYellowing leaves: Overwatered, or too much sunWilting flowers: Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom -
Oxalis
Europe, South Africa, South America, USALight
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 rotWilting brown leaves, crispy edges: Underwatered, low humidityNo new growth: If plant goes dormant, lightly fertilize and provide bright light & water
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Panda Plant
MadagascarLight
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:UnderwateredBlanched center:Not enough sunlight -
Parlor Palm
Mexico, GuatemalaLight
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 humidityYellowing leaves, black stems: Overwatered -
Peace Lily
Tropical Americas, Southeast AsiaLight
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: UnderwateredYellowing leaves, mushy black stems: Overwatered? -
Peperomia
Throughout the tropicsLight
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 :UnderwateredYellowing leaves, black stems :Overwatered -
Peperomia Obtusifolia
Throughout the tropicsLight
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: UnderwateredYellowing leaves, black stems: Overwatered -
Philodendron
Throughout the tropicsLight
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: UnderwateredYellowing leaves, black stems: Overwatered -
Philodendron Pink PrincessLight
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 stemsOverwateredDrooping leaves, dry potting mixThirsty plant, under-wateredLeaf drop, etiolationNot enough light -
Pilea Peperomioides
Southern ChinaLight
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: UnderwateredYellowing leaves, black stems: Overwatered -
Purple Waffle Plant
IndonesiaLight
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, underwateredMushy stems, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwateredWhite, bleached leaves: too much direct sun
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Rhipsalis
Central & South AmericaLight
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: OverwateredYellowing stems: OverwateredWrinkling leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light -
Ric Rac Cactus
MexicoLight
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, underwateredLeaf drop: Not enough lightMushy leaves or black leaves: OverwateredCrispy, brown leaves: Low humidity or underwatering -
Rubber Tree
Southeast AsiaLight
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: OverwateringDrooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidityLeaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light
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Schefflera
East AsiaLight
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 sunlightYellow droopy leaves with wet soil: OverwateredBrown leaf edges: Low humidity, or direct sun -
Silver Satin
Southeast AsiaLight
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: UnderwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered -
Sansevieria Moonshine
Africa, Madagascar, AsiaLight
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, underwateredMushy leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered -
Snake Plant
Africa, Madagascar, AsiaLight
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, underwateredMushy leaves, wet potting mix: Overwatered -
Snow White Waffle Plant
IndonesiaLight
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, underwateredMushy stems, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwateredWhite, bleached leaves: too much direct sun -
String of Bananas
South AfricaLight
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, underwateredMushy stems, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwateredLeaf drop: Low light, moisture-stress -
String of Hearts
South AfricaLight
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, underwateredMushy stems, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwateredLeaf drop: Low light, or moisture-stress -
Succulents
Around the WorldLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwatered
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Tradescantia
North & South AmericaLight
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 sunlightBrowning: Underwatered or low humidityYellowing: Overwatered -
Tradescantia Pink Panther
Tropical Americas & MexicoLight
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: OverwateredDrooping leaves, dry potting mix: Thirsty plant, underwateredLeaf drop, etiolation: Not enough light
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Xerographica
Tropical AmericasLight
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 rotCurled or shriveled leaves: Low humidity, underwateredNot green when wet: Dead plant
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Yucca
Arid Americas and CaribbeanLight
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, underwateredYellowing leaves, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwatered
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ZZ Plant
Zanzibar, Kenya, Eastern AfricaLight
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, underwateredWrinkled leaves: Thirsty plant, underwateredYellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix: Root rot, overwatered -
Zebra Plant
BrazilLight
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 humidityLeaf drop: Low light, or overwatered (wet soil) / underwatered (dry soil)Yellowing: Overwatered
