Plant Directory

Browse our botanical index to find specialized hydration parameters for popular houseplant species.

Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Famous for its dramatic leaves with natural fenestrations, this tropical climber appreciates consistent moisture without wet feet.

Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Thirst: low Light: medium

An incredibly hardy plant with upright sword-like leaves. Thrives on neglect and is highly tolerant of low light.

ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Thirst: low Light: low

Boasting shiny, waxy green leaves on fleshy stems. Perfect for offices and low-light corners.

Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum

Thirst: high Light: medium

Elegant green foliage and white sail-like spathes. Great for purifying air and communicating its water needs clearly.

Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Vining plant with heart-shaped variegated leaves. Easy to propagate and grows rapidly in moderate to bright light.

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Ficus lyrata

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Stately plant featuring large, violin-shaped leaves. Highly sought after for modern home styling.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera

Thirst: low Light: direct

Succulent plant famous for the soothing gel inside its thick, fleshy serrated leaves. Requires high light levels.

Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

Thirst: high Light: medium

Feathery fronds that cascade beautifully. Perfect for hanging baskets in bathrooms or humid rooms.

Calathea (Prayer Plant)

Goeppertia

Thirst: high Light: medium

Intricately patterned leaves that fold up at night. Known for being somewhat demanding but highly rewarding.

Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Arching green-and-white striped leaves that produce little 'spiderette' offsets. Clean-looking and very adaptable.

Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Bold houseplant with large, glossy, dark burgundy or green leaves on woody stems.

English Ivy

Hedera helix

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Climbing evergreen vine with classic lobed leaves. Adds a traditional, lush feel to shelves and walls.

Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema

Thirst: medium Light: low

Broad green leaves splashed with silver, pink, or red variegation. Outstanding durability in low-light spots.

Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

Thirst: low Light: direct

Miniature tree-like succulent with round, fleshy leaves. Considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

String of Pearls

Senecio rowleyanus

Thirst: low Light: bright

Unique succulent with cascading stems of pea-like spherical leaves. Excellent in hanging planters.

Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum

Thirst: high Light: low

Delicate, fan-shaped leaf segments on thin black stems. Exquisite but highly sensitive to dry air.

Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Graceful indoor tree with slender arching branches and glossy pointed green leaves.

Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Broad, lush leaves with beautiful marbled patterns of yellow, cream, and green.

Elephant Ear

Alocasia

Thirst: high Light: bright

Dramatic shield-shaped leaves with prominent veining. Appreciates high humidity and warm temperatures.

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia

Thirst: high Light: bright

Large banana-like leaves that bring an instant architectural tropical vibe to bright spaces.

Swiss Cheese Vine

Monstera adansonii

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Climbing vine featuring smaller leaves than Deliciosa, completely perforated with beautiful holes.

Zebra Plant

Aphelandra squarrosa

Thirst: high Light: bright

Stunning dark green leaves with bold, stark white veins. Produces bright yellow flower spikes.

Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Thirst: high Light: direct

Leathery leaves variegated with brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and green.

Arrowhead Vine

Syngonium podophyllum

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Fast-growing vine with soft, arrow-shaped leaves in shades of green, bronze, or pale pink.

Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata

Thirst: low Light: bright

Not a true palm, but a succulent featuring a bulbous base and a spray of long, curly ponytail-like leaves.

Prayer Plant

Maranta leuconeura

Thirst: high Light: medium

Compact foliage with striking red veins and dark green patches that fold upward at night.

Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Durable vining plant with velvety, heart-shaped dark green leaves. Highly adaptable and easy to grow.

Parlor Palm

Chamaedorea elegans

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Feathery, compact palm fronds. Excellent low-maintenance plant that adapts well to average indoor rooms.

African Violet

Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Compact houseplant with soft, fuzzy leaves and clusters of violet, blue, pink, or white flowers.

Bromeliad

Bromeliaceae

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Unique epiphyte that absorbs nutrients through its leaves, sporting colorful long-lasting exotic bracts.

Baby Rubber Plant

Peperomia obtusa

Thirst: low Light: medium

Fleshy, spoon-shaped green leaves on sturdy upright stems. Very compact and excellent for small desks.

Umbrella Tree

Schefflera

Thirst: medium Light: medium

Clusters of glossy leaves radiating outward like the ribs of an umbrella on woody stems.

Zebra Haworthia

Haworthiopsis attenuata

Thirst: low Light: bright

Small, striking succulent with dark green pointed leaves covered in zebra-like white horizontal bumps.

Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Woody deciduous climber with three-lobed leaves that turn bright red in the fall.

Chinese Money Plant

Pilea peperomioides

Thirst: medium Light: bright

Also known as the UFO or pancake plant, featuring unique circular green leaves on long petioles.

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra elatior

Thirst: low Light: low

Tough green leaves that survive low light, drafts, dust, and dry conditions. Lives up to its name.