🌿 Plant Care Library
Detailed care guides for 36 popular houseplants. Find watering schedules, light requirements, and pro tips to keep your plants thriving.
beginner
23 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.
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
Water
Every 10d
Light
Low
Humidity
medium
A stunning foliage plant with patterned silver, green, or pink leaves. One of the best choices for low-light rooms and offices — forgiving, slow-growing, and endlessly decorative.
Dracaena
Dracaena fragrans
Water
Every 14d
Light
Low
Humidity
medium
An architectural, tree-like plant with long strappy leaves on woody stems. Extremely tolerant of neglect and low light, making it a staple of homes and offices alike.
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Water
Every 7d
Light
Low
Humidity
medium
A graceful clumping palm with slender, bamboo-like canes and feathery fronds. Pet-safe, shade-tolerant, and a brilliant natural humidifier and air-purifier.
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Water
Every 14d
Light
Bright
Humidity
low
A succulent shrub with thick, glossy, coin-shaped leaves — said to bring good luck. Slow-growing and long-lived, often passed down through generations as a treasured houseplant.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Water
Every 2d
Light
Full
Humidity
medium
The most rewarding kitchen herb to grow indoors. Loves sun and frequent watering, and the more you harvest, the bushier it grows. Pet-safe and endlessly useful in the kitchen.
Mint
Mentha
Water
Every 2d
Light
Medium
Humidity
medium
A vigorous, fragrant herb that practically grows itself. So enthusiastic it will take over a garden bed — always keep it in its own pot. Loves moisture and regular harvesting.
Schefflera
Schefflera arboricola
Water
Every 10d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
A fast-growing foliage plant with glossy leaflets that radiate like the spokes of an umbrella. Easy-going and quick to fill a corner with lush greenery.
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Water
Every 14d
Light
Low
Humidity
low
Aptly named — virtually indestructible. It shrugs off deep shade, irregular watering, draughts, and neglect, making it the ultimate plant for difficult, dark corners. Pet-safe too.
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Water
Every 7d
Light
Low
Humidity
medium
Not a true bamboo but a dracaena, often grown in water and trained into spirals. A popular symbol of good fortune, it thrives with minimal care in a vase of pebbles and water.
Hoya (Wax Plant)
Hoya carnosa
Water
Every 14d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
A trailing vine with thick, waxy leaves and clusters of star-shaped, sweetly scented flowers. Pet-safe, drought-tolerant, and long-lived — a collector favourite that blooms with age.
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Water
Every 14d
Light
Bright
Humidity
low
A delicate trailing succulent with heart-shaped, marbled leaves cascading on thread-like stems. Pet-safe and drought-tolerant, it makes a beautiful, low-effort hanging plant.
Pilea Peperomioides
Pilea peperomioides
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
Instantly recognisable by its round, coin-like leaves on slender stalks. Pet-safe, easy, and famously generous with offshoots — the 'pass-it-on plant' shared between friends.
intermediate
11 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.
English Ivy
Hedera helix
Water
Every 7d
Light
Medium
Humidity
medium
A classic trailing vine with lobed leaves, perfect for hanging baskets or training up a trellis. Prefers cooler rooms and steady moisture — a great air-purifier.
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
A compact bloomer that flowers almost year-round in clusters of purple, pink, or white. Fuzzy leaves and a love of bright indirect light make it a beloved windowsill favourite.
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Water
Every 7d
Light
Full
Humidity
low
A woody Mediterranean herb with aromatic needle-like leaves. Prefers it dry and sunny — the most common mistake indoors is overwatering. Pet-safe and wonderful for cooking.
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Water
Every 10d
Light
Full
Humidity
low
Fragrant silver-green foliage topped with purple flower spikes. A sun-loving Mediterranean plant that thrives on neglect and sharp drainage — challenging but rewarding indoors.
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
high
A showstopper with leathery leaves splashed in red, orange, yellow, and green. The more light it gets, the more vivid the colours — but it dislikes being moved or sudden changes.
Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
high
Famous for its glossy, heart-shaped red 'flowers' (actually waxy bracts) that last for weeks. With warmth and humidity it blooms almost continuously throughout the year.
advanced
2 plantsFiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
medium
The most dramatic and demanding of popular houseplants. Giant violin-shaped leaves make a stunning statement. Notorious for sulking when moved or when care changes.
Alocasia (Elephant Ear)
Alocasia amazonica
Water
Every 7d
Light
Bright
Humidity
high
Dramatic arrow-shaped leaves with striking pale veins make alocasia a statement plant. Demanding about warmth and humidity — it can go dormant and drop leaves when unhappy, then rebound.
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