Light- It thrives in a shady environment. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Water- Because it is drought tolerant, water only when the soil begins to dry out.
Pet friendly- No.
parent level- Beginner.
Pro tip- For this small guy, less water is better. Its stem and roots might decay if it receives too much water.
Light- Bright, indirect lighting is used.
Water- When the soil is almost entirely dry at the top, water it.
Pet friendly- Yes.
Parent level- Beginner to the intermediate plant parent level.
Pro tip- Wipe away any dust that has gathered on the leaves.
Light: Shine a bright light on this one, but not direct sunlight.
Water: Water it once or twice a week (yellow leaves = don't water it). Before watering, allow the soil to dry on top.
Pet friendly- No. If eaten, it is poisonous to both pets and humans.
Parent level- Beginner.
Pro tip- Cut a small notch in the node where the leaf came off if you desire new leaf growth after it has fallen off.
Light- It prefers bright, indirect lighting. Leaves and flowers can be damaged by too much direct light.
Water- Keep the soil wet with water. Allow the soil to dry out further over the winter months before watering.
Pet friendly- No. Fido and felines are both poisoned by this plant.
Parent level- Beginner.
Pro tip- For best results, rotate the plant regularly.
Light- Except for direct sunlight, this plant prefers all types of illumination.
Water- Keep the soil moist yet allow sufficient drainage for the plant. It doesn't like to drink a lot of water.
Pet friendly- Yes.
Parent level- Beginner.
Pro tip- Overwatering is the bamboo palm's death knell. It despises wet soil. The bamboo palm is an excellent choice if you have a history of ignoring plants.
Light- Medium-light is preferred, but bright, indirect light can be tolerated.
Water- Keep the soil moist at all times by watering it.
Pet friendly- No. Cats and dogs are poisoned by this plant.
Parent level- Beginner level.
Pro tip- If you don't have the space to allow this plant to flourish, keep it modest. Cut it down to size.
Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant[2] or split-leaf philodendron[3] is a species of flowering plant. The common name "Swiss cheese plant" is also used for the related species from the same genus, Monstera adansonii.[4] The common name "split-leaf philodendron" is also used for the species Philodendron bipinnatifidum.
Light- It thrives in a shady environment. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Water- Because it is drought tolerant, water only when the soil begins to dry out.
Pet friendly- No.
parent level- Beginner.
Pro tip- For this small guy, less water is better. Its stem and roots might decay if it receives too much water.
Light- It prefers low light but grows more quickly in medium to bright indirect light.Water- Keep the soil as dry as possible. You're overwatering if the leaves turn black, and you're underwatering if the leaves turn yellow.Pet friendly -No. Cats and dogs are poisoned.Parent level- Beginner.Pro tip- A pothos can also be draped over a table.
Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea.[1][2] They are known commonly as Chinese evergreens.
Light- Indirect lighting of the sun.
Water- It can withstand droughts because its leaves store water. Before watering, allow the soil to dry out.
Pet friendly- No. If swallowed, this substance is toxic to pets.
Parent level- Beginner.
Pro tip- If the "bead trails" become too long, you can cut them down.
Light- It thrives in a shady environment. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Water- Because it is drought tolerant, water only when the soil begins to dry out.
Pet friendly- No.
parent level- Beginner.
Pro tip- For this small guy, less water is better. Its stem and roots might decay if it receives too much water.
