House Plant Care

Welcome Plant Parents! Little Saps launched a house plant line in select locations. We’re thrilled our Little Saps house plant found a new home with you. Read below to learn how to keep your plant healthy, so that you can enjoy it for years to come.

  • Fern

    Non-toxic, slow growing, hardy, easy to grow.

    Native Area: Subtropical Asia and Australia

    Prefers: High humidity (70%+), indirect sunlight, moist well-drained soil.

    Care: Do not allow to fully dry out, but do not over water either. Fertilize once every few months.

    Watch Out For:

    • Brown crispy fronds – not enough water or humidity

    • Wilting leaves – too much sunlight, overwatering

    • Mushy leaves – overwatering

    • Yellowing leaves – too much sun or water

  • Ficus

    Fast growing, durable

    Native Area: South and Southeast Asia

    Prefers: South facing room, indirect light, well drained soil, 60-80 degrees (temperature below 50 degrees is harmful)

    Care: Do not overwater and allow to dry between waterings, needs little to no fertilizer, must prune (no more than 1/3 of the foliage at a time), repot annually.

    Watch Out For:

    • Leaf drop – cold temperature

    • Root rot – overwatering

    • Yellow or browning leaves – aphids, spider mites, scales

    Can grow up to 24” indoors annually.

  • Pachira (Money Tree)

    Said to bring prosperity and good luck, can flower all year, pet friendly

    Native Area: Tropical Americas

    Prefers: Abundant indirect light, high humidity, they do not like to be moved, small shallow roots so need heavy planter to prevent tipping, put pebbles in bottom of planter.

    Care: Water abundantly, fertilize monthly, mist often

    Watch Out For:

    • Leaf tip browning – lack of humidity

    • Curling or sagging leaves – watering issue

    • Yellowing leaves – excess water or insufficient drainage

    • Leaf spot – fungal issue (prune effected area), reduce misting

    • Leaning to one side – rotate to light

  • Peperomia

    Low maintenance, slow growing, flowers are white, green or brown, most are pet friendly

    Native Area: Tropical Americas

    Prefers: Well drained soil, bright full to partial indirect light (protect from direct sun), warm with medium to high humidity and no frost

    Care: Allow to dry between waterings, does not need much fertilizer (none in winter)

    Watch Out For:

    • Curling leaves – drying or too much sunlight

    • Drooping leaves – needs water

    • Browning leaves – stress, pests, lack of humidity, or overwatering

    • Mushy or yellowing leaves – overwatering

    Can grow up to 6-12” tall and 6-12” wide.

  • Pilea

    Moderate to fast growing, good starter plant with easy care, low maintenance, most are pet friendly

    Native Area: Tropical/Subtropical Yunnan & Siehuan China

    Prefers: Rich well drained soil, partial sun, bright indirect light, high humidity, constant temperatures

    Care: Water medium to frequent, allow to dry between waterings, rotate to keep plant even, prune to keep from getting too leggy

    Watch Out For:

    • Root rot, yellowing leaves, black stems – overwatering

    • Wilting plant or curling leaves – needs water

    • Prone to all common pests (aphids, scale, mealybugs, whiteflies, gnats, spidermites)

  • Sansevieria (Snake Plant)

    Several varieties, easy to care for, drought tolerant succulent, can be manipulated into shapes when young

    Native Area: Africa, Madagascar, Southern Asia

    Prefers: Bright light with some direct sun several hours a day, can tolerate less light, sandy and well drained peat-free soil.

    Care: Do not overwater (water 1-2x/month) during the growing season and less in winter, must acclimate to bright light

    Watch Out For:

    • Foul smelling soil – root rot

    • Yellow or brown leaves – overwatering, pests, root rot or low temps

    • Curling leaves – thrips

    • Falling or drooping leaves – too much water, poor light, poor media