Plant Care Guide

Welcome to your complete plant care resource! We've organized our care guides by plant families to help you find exactly what you need. Don't worry about complicated botanical names - we've made it simple to understand what each plant group is all about.

How to Use This Guide

Plants in the same family often have similar care needs, so we've grouped them together to make your plant parenting journey easier. Click on any category below to explore specific care instructions for your plants.

Plant Categories

Aglaonema - Chinese Evergreen

What they are: Colorful foliage plants with patterned leaves in shades of green, pink, red, and silver. Perfect for adding color to low-light areas.

Best for: Beginners, low-light spaces, offices

Colocasia - Elephant Ear

What they are: Dramatic plants with huge, heart-shaped leaves that make a bold tropical statement.

Best for: Large spaces, tropical decor, statement pieces

Dieffenbachia - Dumb Cane

What they are: Large-leafed plants with beautiful cream and green patterns. Fast-growing and impressive.

Best for: Bright indirect light, filling empty corners

Dracaena - Dragon Tree

What they are: Tree-like plants with long, narrow leaves. Great air purifiers that come in many varieties.

Best for: Beginners, air purification, architectural interest

Epipremnum - Pothos

What they are: Easy-care trailing vines with heart-shaped leaves. The ultimate beginner plant!

Best for: Hanging baskets, shelves, absolute beginners

Hoya - Wax Plant

What they are: Succulent-like vines with thick, waxy leaves that produce stunning, fragrant flower clusters.

Best for: Bright windows, hanging baskets, flower lovers

Hypoestes - Polka Dot Plant

What they are: Small, colorful plants with spotted leaves in pink, white, or red. Perfect for adding pops of color.

Best for: Terrariums, small spaces, colorful displays

Iresine - Bloodleaf

What they are: Vibrant plants with deep red, purple, or burgundy leaves that add dramatic color.

Best for: Bright light, colorful arrangements, accent plants

Kaempferia - Peacock Ginger

What they are: Low-growing plants with beautifully patterned leaves and delicate flowers. They go dormant in winter.

Best for: Experienced plant parents, unique collections

Ludisia - Jewel Orchid

What they are: Orchids grown for their stunning dark leaves with golden veining rather than flowers.

Best for: Lower light areas, orchid lovers, unique foliage

Musa - Banana Plant

What they are: Large tropical plants with huge paddle-shaped leaves that bring instant jungle vibes.

Best for: Large spaces, bright light, tropical themes

Pachira - Money Tree

What they are: Lucky plants with braided trunks and glossy green leaves. Believed to bring good fortune.

Best for: Beginners, offices, gifts

Palm Plants

What they are: Elegant plants with feathery or fan-shaped fronds that add tropical elegance to any space.

Best for: Corners, tropical decor, air purification

Peperomia - Baby Rubber Plant

What they are: Small, compact plants with thick, succulent-like leaves in many shapes and colors.

Best for: Small spaces, beginners, desk plants

Pilea - Chinese Money Plant

What they are: Trendy plants with round, coin-shaped leaves that produce baby plants to share with friends.

Best for: Modern decor, small spaces, sharing with friends

Strelitzia - Bird of Paradise

What they are: Dramatic plants with large, split leaves and potential for stunning orange and blue flowers.

Best for: Large spaces, bright light, statement pieces

Strobilanthes - Persian Shield

What they are: Stunning plants with iridescent purple leaves that shimmer with metallic highlights.

Best for: Bright light, colorful displays, unique collections

Syngonium - Arrowhead Plant

What they are: Versatile plants that start compact and can climb or trail. Leaves change shape as they mature.

Best for: Beginners, climbing or trailing displays

Zamioculcas - ZZ Plant

What they are: Nearly indestructible plants with glossy, dark green leaves. Perfect for neglectful plant parents!

Best for: Beginners, low light, busy lifestyles

Still Not Sure?

If you know your plant's name but aren't sure which category it belongs to, try searching for it using our search function, or feel free to contact us for help identifying your green friend!

Happy plant parenting! 🌱