Care guides for common indoor plant types and how to care for them successfully
Different plants have different care needs. This section helps you choose and understand common indoor plant types and how to care for them successfully.
New to this topic? Begin with our complete guide: Indoor Plants for Beginners: Easy Plants and Care Basics
Monstera deliciosa the iconic split-leaf plant, is easier than its tropical looks suggest. Give it bright indirect light, water when dry and watch those fenestrated leaves grow larger and more dramatic.
ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) store water in underground rhizomes and survive months of neglect. Perfect for dim offices, forgetful waterers and anyone who wants a plant that basically cares for itself.
Snake plants (Sansevieria) thrive on neglect. They tolerate low light, infrequent watering and general disregard. The only way to kill them is with too much love, overwatering.
Pothos is the ultimate beginner plant it tells you when it needs water, grows in almost any light and bounces back from neglect. Here's everything you need to know to keep one thriving.
New to houseplants? Start here. Not all plants are created equal, some thrive on neglect while others need constant attention. This guide covers the easiest plants to grow and the fundamentals that apply to all of them.