Houseplant Care

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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