Monstera plants, also known as Swiss Cheese Plants, are a popular species of tropical vines known for their unique and attractive leaves. Despite their popularity, growing Monstera plants is challenging, as they have specific light, temperature, and humidity requirements. 

Plenty of Light

Tropical

Indirect Light

Toxic 

Air Purifying

Large

Hemiepiphyte

The Lemon Lime Maranta Prayer Plant is adored for its intricate and colorful foliage, making them a striking addition with a tropical touch to your home and a wonderful low-maintenance plant to care for.

Easy Care

Small

Herbaceous Perennials

Get to know the stunningly unique Philodendron Sun Red and how you can cultivate and care for this red beauty in your home.

Medium

Broadleaf Evergreen

The Neon Pothos is a dazzling indoor plant, standing out with its lime-green foliage, trailing stems, and low-maintenance nature.

Shade Tolerant

Evergreen Tropical Vines

Pothos plants are arguably one of the easiest houseplants to care for with their trailing vines with heart-shaped leaves. Not to be confused with the philodendron, this evergreen plant adds a pop of color to anywhere in the house.

Get to know the Tradescantia Bubblegum, a plant that's all about vibrant and colorful charm. 

Flowering

Tropical Perennials

Indoor banana plants add beautiful foliage to any home. Although this tropical plant won't produce banana fruits when grown indoors, its vivid leaves add color to any space.

Child Safe

Pet Safe

One of the most popular indoor plants is the ZZ plant. Not only is it easy to care for, but it is a beautiful addition to any indoor space with its broad green leaves with a waxy, reflective surface that brightens up a room.

A decorative corn plant, also known as a maize plant, is a tropical plant popular for its attractive foliage. 

Also known as the mother-in-law's tongue, this common houseplant is resilient and easy to care for, making it a popular choice for indoor plants. 

Varies

Tracheophytes

Although sometimes considered an outdoor plant, the bird of paradise plant can also be grown indoors. These large, queenly beauties make an excellent tropical addition to any décor and, as a bonus, are easy to grow.

Native to Brazil, the Ripple Peperomia is an evergreen, flowering houseplant with rippled and wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves ranging from dark green to deep burgundy.

The Dracaena marginata, commonly referred to as the Dragon Tree, is a popular, low-maintenance indoor plant that is known for its ability to thrive in various conditions.

Indoor Palms

Grow the unique Earth Star (Cryptanthus acaulis) with ease! Get acquainted with its exotic charm and learn expert care tips and more.

Terrestrial bromeliad

The Parlor Palm, also known as the Neanthe Bella Pella, is a timeless, low-effort houseplant that brings elegance to any plant collection with its lush greenery.

Evergreen Perennial

Fern indoor plants have a unique and intricate appearance that adds texture and interest to any room. These plants also have air-purifying benefits, making them both beautiful and beneficial around the home. 

The birds nest fern is named after its rosette shape and fronds resembling a bird's nest. The fronds are long, arching, and typically have a leathery texture with a glossy green color.

Epiphytic Ferns

The Crispy Wave Fern's vibrant, wavy, and fascinating sculptural sword-shaped leaves add a lush tropical charm to any indoor plant collection.

The stunning variegation of the white and green Albo is a wonderful sight in any home, making them the perfect addition to your tropical plant collection.

The Thai constellation plant is a unique variety of variegated Monstera Deliciosa from a single tissue culture laboratory in Thailand. The foliage is colorful and stunning, with splotches of white and cream along large green leaves.

The Peperomia Obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant) is an easy-to-care-for, succulent-type plant with green leaves that will do well in almost every room in your house.

Alocasia plants are prized for their distinctive appearance and are widely cultivated as ornamental plants for their foliage. They are commonly grown as outdoor or indoor plants and prefer moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light.

Rhizomes

Peace lilies are beautiful tropical plants that produce showy white or off-white blooms. These shade-loving plants are perfect for indoor growing and thrive in spaces where other houseplants can't grow.

Flowering Herbaceous Perennials 

An adorable little plant with bright, variegated leaves, the polka dot plant is an excellent addition to any home. Some people label them an easy-care plant, but they can be finicky to grow initially. Once you get them figured out, they are a plant you will love.

The money tree plant, also known as Pachira aquatica, is a popular houseplant known for its unique braided trunk and ability to bring good luck and prosperity according to feng shui beliefs.

Many people think of palm trees as tropical plants grown outdoors. But several palms make excellent indoor plants as well. Because they're relatively easy to care for, have a distinctly tropical appearance, and are pet-friendly, indoor palms are ideal in virtually any home.

Flowering Woody Perennials

Ponytail palms are a popular houseplant, but they’re not actually palm trees at all. This cute plant gets its name from its resemblance to a girl’s ponytail, and they are very easy to grow for most anyone, with the caveat not to overwater them. 

Bring the jungle into your home with the gorgeous green and maroon foliage of the jungle velvet calathea.

Mother-in-law's tongue, also called snake plant, is an easy-to-grow favorite for anyone who keeps houseplants. It's valued for its rigid upright leaves and air-purifying ability.

Wandering Jew, or spiderwort plants, are popular houseplants loved for their beautiful purple and green variegated foliage, trailing vines, and ease of care.

The Chinese evergreen plant is known for its attractive variegated foliage. The plant is tolerant of neglect, making it an excellent choice for beginners or those with busy schedules.

Philodendrons are a genus of plants that have become the most common large, tropical houseplants to grow. Growing philodendrons is exceptionally easy due to their  adaptable nature. And with more than 400 species to choose from, there's a plant for everyone

The satin Pothos is a beautiful plant with unique, heart-shaped leaves and silvery splotches. Easy to care for, they are a perfect choice for someone new to indoor gardening.

The jade plant, also known as the “money tree” or “friendship tree,” is a popular houseplant cherished for its beauty and symbolism for centuries. This hardy succulent is prized for its glossy and fleshy oval leaves, which are said to bring good luck and prosperity.

Succulents

Orchids are one of the most beautiful and popular houseplants around. They're also one of the most diverse. And although delicate in appearance, these exotic plants are hardier and easier to grow than most people realize.

Medicinal

Epiphytes

Succulent plants are easily spotted with their fleshy leaves and bright colors. With 1,000+ different species, they're one of the most popular low-maintenance houseplants.

Xerophytes

Although some say it's a bit more work than others, this attractive houseplant adds texture and color to any space in your home. With trailing vines and beautiful leaves shaped like hearts, this succulent makes a great piece of decor.

The silver Ann, also called silver Philodendron, is a unique variegated Pothos plant that’s popular as a houseplant but challenging to find. The leaves have silvery splashes of color, and the lush, trailing vines make it a beautiful addition to any space.

This highly sought-after hanging succulent is a very popular houseplant. With small, pea-sized balls that hang like a string of pearls, the beautiful plant adds a touch of elegance anywhere in your home.

Yucca plants come in various sizes, shapes, and colors, with some species growing up to 30 feet tall and others remaining small and compact. Despite their hardy nature, yucca plants are prone to certain pests and diseases, making proper care and maintenance essential for longevity.

Perennial Shrubs & Trees

Pileas are popular, easy-to-care-for indoor plants. With more than 600 species to choose from, you can find a Pilea to brighten any space in your home or office. 

Because of its ability to thrive in nearly any condition, this popular houseplant makes an excellent option for almost anyone, including beginners. Even if you are new to owning indoor plants, spider plant care is minimal, and they make a beautiful addition to any room in your house or office.

Known for the soothing gel contained in its leaves, aloe vera is a common houseplant that's both aesthetically pleasing and medicinally practical. The plant is considered a part of the succulent family, making it relatively low-maintenance and easy to grow.

An easy-care plant, bamboo is said to attract positive energy and bring good luck and  feng shui to the household. Lucky bamboo, the houseplant grown in rocks and water that most people are familiar with, is not a true bamboo. 

Perennial Grasses

The ivy houseplant, also known as English ivy, is a very versatile plant that many people enjoy displaying in their homes. Since they are a plant that grows in trailing vines, ivy is often grown either in a hanging basket or on a trellis. 

Climbing Evergreens

The umbrella plant, or Schefflera, is a popular houseplant native to Taiwan and Hainan. Its name comes from its green leaves, which radiate from a central stem like the spokes of an umbrella. The plant can grow 10 feet tall but be pruned to a smaller size for indoor use.

Tropical Evergreen

A fiddle leaf fig is a popular indoor plant that is easy to grow. The beautiful violin-shaped leaves make this plant a lovely focal point for any room.

Dieffenbachia is a popular houseplant because it is simple to care for and has unique leaf patterns that will stand out in any room. Take caution when placing this plant in your home since it is toxic to humans and pets.

Air plants require no soil, absorbing their nutrients through air and water. These exotic indoor plants with tentacle-like leaves are low-maintenance and add a pop of color when incorporated into art and home decor. 

Tiny

A gardenia is a tropical evergreen shrub often grown as an indoor plant for its beautiful and fragrant blooms. They are not considered easy care plants because they require significant care and attention.

Evergreen Shrubs

The rubber plant, also known as a rubber tree, is a perfect addition to your home if you are looking for a resilient plant that is easy to grow and will thrive with minimal effort. 

Dracaena, also known as Dragon Tree, is a popular indoor plant known for its attractive appearance and air-purifying qualities. The lemon lime variety is a hybrid species characterized by its bright green and yellow variegated foliage.

The Yucca plant produces a tall spike of flowers that can be white or cream-colored and have a bell-shaped appearance. The flowers are typically produced in the summer and can be quite showy. So while the Yucca plant and Yucca flower are related, they refer to different parts of the same plant.

Indoor Plant Directory

Monstera

Lemon Lime Maranta (Prayer Plant)

Philodendron Sun Red

Neon Pothos

Pothos

Tradescantia nanouk (Bubblegum)

Banana Plant

ZZ Plant

Corn Plant

Snake Plant

Bird Of Paradise

Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia caperata) Care Guide

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