Wanted to rock your world with this handy Houseplant Care Guide that includes info on watering, light and other little insider tips.

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Sansevieria

(Mother-in-law Tongue, Snake plant, Oxygen plant)

Great for office or bedroom and one of the easiest plants to grow. 

• low to medium light
• water sparingly, once every 2wks or more (let dry between watering)
• vertical, architectural leaves

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Chinese evergreen

(Red Siam, Sparkling Sarah, Silver Bay, Lady Valentine)

Doesn’t care for high light and very easy for beginners. 

• low to medium indirect light
• water once top inch is dry
• red and green varieties

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ZZ plant

(Zanzibar Gem)

Beautiful shiny leaves and interesting texture. Easy to grow. Don’t over-water.

• low light
• must dry out between watering, water once every few weeks to one a month
• graceful and wand-like stems

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Ferns

(Bird’s Nest, Staghorn, Button, Lemon Button, Maidenhair, Kimberly)

Whimsical fronds in all textures that love humidity and an early-day mist. 

• low to medium light
• like to be evenly moist, with good drainage
• textured, airy and interesting

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Dracaena

(Janet Craig, Warneckii, Lisa, Tricolor, Marginata Cane)

Graphic and stylish in offices, living rooms and any area that needs height.

• low to medium light
• allow top inch to dry, then water generously
• many different varieties

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Philodendron

(Monstera, Red Congo, Swiss Cheese)

Many different eye-catching varieties that are very easy to grow. 

• medium light
• allow top inch to dry, then water generously
• fast-growing climbing and upright varieties

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PILEA Peperomia

(Chinese Money Plant, Pilea, Coin Plant, Pancake Plant)

Whimsical but hardy little designer-friendly plant. 

• medium to high, indirect (morning) light
• water generously once a week, allow to dry out between
• rotate to keep it from getting lopsided

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Schefflera

(Umbrella Tree, Dwarf Umbrella)

Lovely, shapely leaves. Prune a bit to keep full, not leggy. 

• medium bright but indirect light
• water all the way through, then allow to dry between watering
• yellow, dropping leaves usually mean your soil is too wet

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Ficus

(Fiddle Leaf, Moclame, Audrey)

New easy-to-care for varieties of this Pinterest darling. 

• bright, indirect (morning) light
• good drink once a week, stay consistent (try a Moisture Meter)
• avoid direct light and cold drafts

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Succulents

(Echeveria, Sedum, Jade, Haworthia, Kalanchoe)

Low-maintenance and architectural, in a variety of shapes, shades and textures.

• bright indirect light (not scorching sun)
• water every 2-3 weeks and let them dry out completely between watering
• Jades and Aloes like a bit more moisture

 

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all illustrations by Kelly Made.