Monday, 27 January 2025

Bright Indirect Light to Low Light

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Description: Lacy, green fronds.

Care: Keep soil consistently moist, high humidity.

Size: Can grow up to 2-3 feet long.

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum)

Description: Delicate, fan-shaped fronds.

Care: Keep soil moist, high humidity.

Size: Generally compact.

Low to Bright Indirect Light

Philodendron

Description: Heart-shaped leaves, vine-like growth.

Care: Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Size: Can grow several feet long.

Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

Description: Small, fan-shaped leaves.

Care: Keep soil evenly moist, avoid direct sunlight.

Size: Can grow up to 3 feet tall.

Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)

Description: Round, coin-shaped leaves.

Care: Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Size: Generally compact.

Low to Medium Indirect Light

Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum aureum)

Description: Vine-like plant with heart-shaped leaves.

Care: Water when soil is dry.

Size: Can grow several feet long.

Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)

Description: Arrow-shaped leaves.

Care: Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Size: Can grow up to 3 feet long.

Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)

Description: Thick, waxy leaves and star-shaped flowers.

Care: Water sparingly, allow soil to dry between waterings.

Size: Can grow up to 3 feet long.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Description: Vine-like plant with heart-shaped leaves.

Care: Water when soil is dry.

Size: Can grow several feet long.

Low Light

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Description: Glossy, dark green leaves.

Care: Water sparingly, avoid overwatering.

Size: Can grow up to 2 feet tall.

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

Description: Broad, dark green leaves.

Care: Water sparingly, wipe leaves to remove dust.

Size: Can grow up to 2 feet tall.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

Description: Broad, glossy leaves.

Care: Allow soil to dry between waterings.

Size: Generally compact.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

Description: Upright, sword-like leaves.

Care: Water sparingly, reduce watering in low light.

Size: Can grow up to 3 feet tall.

These additional plants should help you find the perfect green companion for those darker corners.

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