Plant Guides

Spathiphyllum (Peace lily)

Blooms indoors; medium light; signals thirst.

Ficus elastica (Rubber plant)

Chlorophytum comosum (Spider plant)

Strong vertical accent; bright indirect.

Fast offsets; beginner-proof.

☀️ Light: Medium–bright indirect
💧 Water: top 1–2 cm dry then water
🌡️ Temp: 18–26 °C (no <15 °C)
💦 Humidity: 50–60%+ preferred
🍃 Difficulty: Moderate

☀️ Light: Bright indirect–medium
💧 Water: Top 2–3 cm dry, then water
🌡️ Temp: 16–26 °C (no <10–12 °C)
💦 Humidity: Average
🍃 Difficulty: Easy

☀️ Light: Bright indirect (avoid harsh sun)
💧 Water: Top 3–5 cm dry, then soak/drain
🌡️ Temp: 18–27 °C (no <13–15 °C)
💦 Humidity: Average
🍃 Difficulty: Moderate

Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-leaf fig)

Needs stable bright light; hates drafts.

☀️ Light: Bright, consistent indirect
💧 Water: Top 2–4 cm dry, steady schedule
🌡️ Temp: 18–26 °C (no <15 °C)
💦 Humidity: 50–60%+
🍃 Difficulty: Moderate

Schefflera arboricola

Bushy; even moisture; medium light.

Dieffenbachia

Calathea / Goeppertia

Bold foliage; medium light; toxic if chewed.

Pattern leaves; likes higher humidity.

☀️ Light: Medium–bright indirect
💧 Water: Top 2–4 cm dry; keep evenly moist
🌡️ Temp: 16–27 °C (no <13–15 °C)
💦 Humidity: Average
🍃 Difficulty: Easy–Moderate

☀️ Light: Medium–bright indirect (no direct sun)
💧 Water: Slightly moist; avoid salts—use soft water if possible
🌡️ Temp: 18–26 °C (no <16 °C)
💦 Humidity: 60–70%+ preferred
🍃 Difficulty: Moderate–Challenging

☀️ Light: Medium–bright indirect
💧 Water: Top 3–5 cm dry, then soak/drain
🌡️ Temp: 18–27 °C (no <15 °C)
💦 Humidity: Average–50%+
🍃 Difficulty: Easy–Moderate

Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen)

Colorful; handles low light.

☀️ Light: Low–medium (color forms prefer brighter)
💧 Water: Top 3–5 cm dry
🌡️ Temp: 18–27 °C (no <15 °C)
💦 Humidity: Average
🍃 Difficulty: Easy