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.

While classic monstera varieties are easy (and fairly affordable) to come by at any plant nursery, these popular houseplants become extremely coveted and expensive once specialty cultivars and defects come into play.

One of the most sought-after at the moment is a varietal called the 'Thai Constellation' which features the signature white patterns on its leaves caused by lack of chlorophyll, in this case in a splatter pattern.

The 'Thai Constellation' will go for more than the 'Variegata'. Depending on the specimen and the size, it can cost several hundred dollars to upwards of $1,000, Summer Rayne Oakes of Plant One on Me shares with us.

Oakes adds she's seen cuttings go for as much as $300 to $500!

"People in general love Monstera, as it's one of those larger leaved plants with deep fenestrations," Oakes says. "But you add spatter-marked whites and yellows to the leaves—and it'll drive the price up quite readily."

However, the 'Thai Constellation' isn't only one Monstera deliciosa variety that's considered rare and valuable.

The 'Albo Variegata,' which features large white portions on its leaves, the more and the more unique in shape and structure the better, is also going for hundreds of dollars in many shops.

"Variegated Monsteras are a top seller, which are around $200, but we've seen them go for much more than that depending on the color of their leaves," Sean Dollinger, Founder of PlantX, says. "The whiter the leaves, the more coveted they are based on a rare genetic defect."

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.