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Aglaonema
"Chinese Evergreen"
Tolerates low light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry then water thoroughly.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers peat-based potting soil or potting soil w/ perlite.
Alocasia
Requires bright-indirect light. Keep out of direct sunlight or leaves will burn.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Poisonous to humans & pets if ingested. Prone to pests - check leaves often.
Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry then water thoroughly. Keep soil slightly moist but not soggy.
Recommend 1 part potting soil, 1 part peat moss, & 1 part perlite mix.
'Air Plants'
Tilandsia
Requires bright-indirect light. Keep out of direct sunlight or leaves will burn.
Two methods of watering: mist with spray bottle every other day or soak in a bowl of lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes about once a week. After each soak, hold plant upside down, gently shake excess water off, and place in well ventilated area to dry.
Enjoys moderate to high humidity.
Anthurium
Tolerates low light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Keep away from drafts. Prefers high humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining soil such as potting soil with perlite - prone to root rot.
Begonia
Thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1 inch of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Requires high humidity.
Poisonous to pets if ingested.
Requires well draining soil medium - prone to root rot.
Birds of Paradise
Tolerates moderate light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Tolerates moderate humidity but thrives in higher humidity.
Poisonous to pets if ingested.
Tolerant to wide range of soil types. Potting soil with perlite works well.
Bromeliads
Avoid direct sunlight. Tolerates low light but thrives in bright-indirect
Center of bromeliad is called a" tank". Pour water into center/tank of bromeliad. Best to keep tank full. Flush out tank regularly, about once a week, to prevent stagnant water and salt build up.
Prefers moderate humidity.
Requires well draining soil. Prone to root rot.
Cacti
Will survive in moderate light but requires bright-indirect light to thrive.
Allow soil to dry out completely then water throughly (about once a month).
Be cautious of thorns or spikes. Ouch!
Requires well-draining soil. Cactus mix soil with perlite is ideal.
Caladiums
Grows best and thrives in bright-indirect light.
Water when soil is dry to the touch.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers high humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Requires rich, well draining potting mix.
Thrives in medium-bright indirect light.
Use filtered, purified, or distilled water. Using tap water may lead to mineral build up in the soil and damage leaves.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Prefers well draining soil mix such as 1 part potting soil, 1 part peat moss, & 1 part perlite mix.
Calathea
(Reclassifed as Geoppertia)
Enjoys bright light by a sunny window.
Water when top 1 inch soil is dry to the touch. Enjoys consistently moist soil but not soggy.
Enjoys high humidity. Known to be temperamental. Does not like to be moved frequently.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers peat-based potting soil with perlite for well drainage.
Croton
Thrives in medium-bright indirect light.
Use filtered, purified, or distilled water. Using tap water may lead to mineral build up in the soil and damage leaves.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Ctenanthe
Prefers well draining soil mix such as 1 part potting soil, 1 part peat moss, & 1 part perlite mix.
Tolerates medium light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches to dry out then water thoroughly.
Enjoys moderate humidity.
Very poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining peat-based potting soil with perlite.
Dieffenbachia
Tolerates medium light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches to dry out then water thoroughly.
Enjoys moderate humidity.
Very poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining peat-based potting soil with perlite.
Dracaena
Tolerates low light but thrives in medium-indirect light.
Water to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
Prefers high humidity.
Prefers peat-based potting soil with good drainage.
Ferns
Tolerates moderate light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches to dry out then water thoroughly.
Keep away from drafts. Enjoys moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining potting soil with perlite.
Ficus
Prefers bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1 inch to dry out then water thoroughly.
Avoid drafty areas at all costs. Enjoys moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested. This plant is known to require higher maintenance.
Requires well draining soil such as potting soil with perlite.
Ficus Lyrata
'Fiddle Leaf Fig'
Prefers consistent bright-indirect light to retain vibrant leaves.
Water thoroughly when top 1/4 of soil is dry.
Prefers high humidity.
Poisonous to humans.
Prefers well draining peat-based potting soil.
Fittonia
"Nerve Plant"
Tolerates medium light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Water thoroughly when top 1/3 of soil is dry.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining peat-based soil with perlite.
Homalomena
Requires bright-indirect light.
Allow soil to almost dry out then water throughly.
Enjoys moderate to high humidity.
Prone to root rot. Requires well draining soil.
Hoyas
Tolerates low light but thrives in moderate to bright-indirect light.
Water throughly when top 1/4 of soil is dry.
Prefers moderate humidity.
Can induce vomiting in humans if ingested.
Prefers well draining soil with organic matter. All-purpose soil works well.
Hypoestes
Tolerates medium light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches to dry out then water thoroughly.
Prefers moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining potting soil.
Ivy
Thrives in medium-bright indirect light.
Use filtered, purified, or distilled water. Using tap water may lead to mineral build up in the soil and damage leaves.
Requires high humidity.
Prefers well draining soil mix such as 1 part potting soil, 1 part peat moss, & 1 part perlite mix.
Maranta
Tolerates medium light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 50% of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Well draining soil medium such us potting soil with perlite.
'Money Tree'
Pachira Aquatica
Tolerates moderate light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches to dry out then water thoroughly.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers peat-based potting soil or potting soil w/ perlite.
Monstera
Generally, enjoys moderate to bright indirect light.
Prefers soil to remain lightly moist - never soggy.
Enjoys moderate humidity.
The Sago Palm is very poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Generally, light and well drained soil are good for palms.
Palms
(Indoor)
Tolerates low light partial shade to moderate indirect light.
Enjoys evenly moist soil but not soggy. Add water when top soil is dry to the touch.
Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Mildly poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining peat-based potting mix with perlite, bark, or sand.
Peace Lily
'Spathiphyllum'
Prefers medium to bright-indirect light.
Allow top 50% of soil to dry and then water thoroughly.
Enjoys low-moderate humidity.
Prefers well draining peat-based soil with perlite.
Peperomia​
Thrives in medium to bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers a well draining peat-based potting mix.
Philodendron
Enjoys moderate to bright-indirect light. Leaves easily burn in direct sun.
Allow top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Does well in well draining soil. 2 parts of all-purpose potting soil and 1 part perlite works well.
Pilea Peperomioides
'Chinese Money Plant'
Tolerates low light but thrives in moderate to bright-indirect light.
Allow top 2 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
This hardy plant can handle low humidity but thrives with more humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Enjoys a well draining potting soil mix. All-purpose potting soil with perlite works well.
Pothos
Prefers bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers rich and well draining peat-based potting mix.
Raphidophora Tetrasperma
'Monstera Minima'
Tolerates low light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top soil to dry out between each watering and then water through.
Hardy. Tolerates dry air. Enjoys low to moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers a well draining soil mix. All-purpose potting soil with perlite works well.
Sansevieria
'Snake Plant'
Prefers medium bright-indirect light.
Prefers light, evenly moist soil. Water through when top 1-2 inches of soil is dry.
Keep away from drafty areas. Prefers moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers a well draining potting mix.
Schefflera
'Umbrella Plant'
Tolerates low light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings then water through.
Hardy. Will handle well in low humidity. Thrives with moderate humidity.
Prefers a well draining potting medium. All-purpose soil and perlite work well.
'Spider Plant'
Chlorophytum Comosum
Thrives in medium-bright indirect light.
Use filtered, purified, or distilled water. Using tap water may lead to mineral build up in the soil and damage leaves.
Requires high humidity.
Stromanthe
Prefers well draining soil mix such as 1 part potting soil, 1 part peat moss, & 1 part perlite mix.
Will survive in moderate light but requires bright-indirect light to thrive.
Allow soil to dry out completely then water throughly (about once a month).
Be cautious of thorns and spikes! D'oh!
Requires well draining potting mix. Cactus potting mix and perlite is ideal.
Succulents
Manages well in moderate-indirect light but thrives in bright-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Thrives in high humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Combine 4 parts all-purpose soil and 1 part perlite for a well working mix.
Tradescantia
Thrives in full sunlight and bright-indirect light.
Do not overwater. Water when top 50% of soil is dry. Allow water to drain out from bottom of pot. Remove extra water from water tray.
Tolerates low humidity and enjoy moderate humidity.
Potential to be toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Requires a well draining potting mix.
Yucca
Tolerates low light but thrives with moderate-indirect light.
Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out then water thoroughly.
Prefers high humidity.
Prefers a well draining peat-based potting mix with perlite.
'Zebra Plant'
Aphelandra
Handles well in low light but will enjoy moderate to bright-indirect light.
Allow soil to dry out before watering, perhaps watering once every 1-2 weeks. Hardy.
Enjoys moderate humidity.
Poisonous to humans and pets if ingested.
Prefers well draining soil. Mix 3 parts of all-purpose potting soil with 1 part perlite or cactus mix.
'ZZ Plant'
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia
