🌿 Plant Care Library
Detailed care guides for 17 popular houseplants. Find watering schedules, light requirements, and pro tips to keep your plants thriving.
beginner
11 plantsMonstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa
Water
Every 10d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
One of the most popular houseplants in the world. Iconic split leaves appear as the plant matures. Extremely forgiving and fast-growing in good conditions.
Pothos (Golden)
Epipremnum aureum
Water
Every 10d
Light
Low
Humidity
low
The ultimate beginner plant. Nearly indestructible, grows quickly, and thrives in almost any light condition. A trailing vine that looks beautiful in hanging baskets.
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Water
Every 21d
Light
Low
Humidity
low
A true survivor. NASA studies found it among the best air-purifying plants. Upright sword-like leaves with striking banded patterns. Perfect for bathrooms and dark corners.
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Water
Every 7d
Light
Low
Humidity
high
Dramatic drooping signals clearly when it needs water — making it one of the most communicative plants you can own. Produces elegant white blooms in spring.
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Water
Every 7d
Light
Medium
Humidity
medium
One of the safest plants for homes with cats and dogs. Produces long arching stems tipped with miniature plantlets (spiderettes) — easy to propagate and share.
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Water
Every 10d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
Bold, glossy leaves in deep burgundy or green. Fast-growing in good conditions and can become a striking statement tree. Hates being moved once settled.
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Water
Every 21d
Light
Low
Humidity
low
Nearly impossible to kill. Stores water in fat underground rhizomes, making it drought-tolerant and perfect for forgetful plant parents. Glossy, dark green leaves.
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Water
Every 21d
Light
Bright
Humidity
low
The classic medicinal succulent. Clear gel inside the leaves soothes burns and skin irritation. Near-indestructible in the right conditions — bright light and minimal water.
Succulents (Mixed)
Various genera
Water
Every 14d
Light
Bright
Humidity
low
Succulents store water in thick fleshy leaves, making them tolerant of neglect. Hundreds of varieties in every shape and colour. Perfect for sunny windowsills.
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Water
Every 7d
Light
Low
Humidity
medium
A classic trailing or climbing houseplant with heart-shaped leaves. Faster-growing than pothos and equally forgiving. Can be trained up a moss pole or left to trail.
Cactus (Mixed)
Various genera
Water
Every 21d
Light
Bright
Humidity
low
Cacti are the original low-maintenance houseplant. Store water in their thick stems, survive weeks without attention, and many bloom with spectacular flowers.
intermediate
5 plantsBird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae / nicolai
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
One of the most striking architectural plants you can grow indoors. Giant paddle-shaped leaves split naturally — this is normal, not damage. Can grow to ceiling height given time.
Calathea / Maranta
Calathea spp. / Maranta leuconeura
Water
Every 7d
Light
Medium
Humidity
high
Famous for their dramatic leaf patterns and the way leaves fold upward at night like hands in prayer. Pet-safe and worth the extra care they demand.
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
high
The most gifted houseplant in the world. Blooms last 2–3 months and reblooming is achievable at home. Semi-transparent roots tell you exactly when they need water (grey = thirsty, green = hydrated).
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Water
Every 14d
Light
Bright
Humidity
low
Cascading strands of perfect round 'pearls' — one of the most photogenic plants you can own. Dramatic in hanging baskets. Delicate but rewarding with the right care.
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Water
Every 3d
Light
Medium
Humidity
high
Lush, arching fronds make this one of the most beautiful ferns for indoors. Demands more care than most houseplants — constant moisture and humidity — but rewards with a spectacular display.
advanced
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