Whether you place your plants individually or group them in different areas based on their needs, you will enjoy being surrounded by a little bit of nature in your home or office. Here is an A-Z list of some of the more common houseplants available in nurseries and home improvement stores, and their needs. Enjoy!
| Plant | Light | Water | Special Needs |
| African Violets | Filtered east sun | Lukewarm, well drained | Temps 60-75° Specific Fertilizer and soil |
| Aspidistra [cast iron plant] | Out of direct sun; tolerates dark | Let soil surface dry | Temps 45-85° Fertilize in spring/summer |
| Brassaia [schefflera] | Strong light, not direct sun | Water when surface is dry | Feed 1-2 times/year Use soft cloth clean leaves |
| Begonias | Early east sun; open shade | Keep evenly moist; drained | Slow-release fertilizer every 2 weeks in bloom |
| Bromeliads | Bright, but not full sun | Keep water in center cup of plant and water around base weekly | Liquid fish emulsion every 6-8 weeks in summer only |
| Coleus | Outdoor shade, indoor/winter sun | Water often, especially outdoors | Fertilizer monthly; pinch tops to induce dense plant |
| Croton | 4 hours strong light/full sun daily | Keep moist, but not wet Provide humidity | Feed every 2 months from spring through summer |
| Dieffenbachia | Less than 2 hours direct sun daily | Keep moist, Provide humidity | Temps 70-80° Fertilize spring and summer |
| Dracaena | East window or out of direct sun in south/west | Just moist to touch; tolerates some drought | Fertilize every 3 months |
| Ivy English Ivy Grape Ivy Swedish Ivy Wandering Jew | Filtered; north window Low light Bright; indirect sun Bright; east sun | Keep evenly moist, as soon as surface is dry; good drainage | Start first feeding in February, every 1-2 months, stop in winter Mist daily for humidity |
| Jade | Some direct sunlight | Let soil dry between thorough watering | Only fertilize lightly in summer |
| Palms | Bright light; some full sun in winter Filtered shade outdoors in summer | Water thoroughly, weekly; Let water run out of drainage hole | Slow-release fertilizer every 3-4 months; Porous soil |
| Peperomias | Medium to bright light; no direct sun | Allow soil to dry during winter; keep evenly moist otherwise | Feed monthly during growth periods; no winter feeding |
| Philodendrons | Bright, indirect light; tolerate some shade | Keep soil moist; well drained Add humidity | Add crushed charcoal to soil; feed every 3-4 months Dust leaves with soft, wet cloth |
| Trileaf Wonder | Sunny east window or bright north window | Keep soil evenly moist; provide humidity by misting | Fertilizer every 1-2 months during spring and summer |
| Zebra Plant | Bright, indirect light | Water when surface feels almost dry (leaves will be flexible if dry) | After flowering, start new plant with tip cutting |
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