Common Houseplant Guide
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Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia)
Lighting - Bright Indirect. light.
Watering - Keep soil evenly moist
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist
Humidity - Prefers higher (50-70%) but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-80 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer / Diluted 50%
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Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium Nidus)
Lighting - Medium - Bright direct light.
Watering - Water when top inch of soil feels dry. Try not to allow to dry out completely.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Prefers high but can tolerate average (40-60%) Mist often as needed.
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F.
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata)
Lighting - Bright, indirect filtered ligjt.
Watering - Consistently moist. Allow top inch of soil to dry out before watering.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Prefers high but can tolerate average (40-60%) Mist often as needed.
Ideal Temperature - 60-75 F.
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Burro’s Tail (Sedum Morganianum)
Lighting - Full to partial sun. Thrives in more direct light.
Watering - Allow to dry out completely between waterings. One good watering a month in Spring & Summer.
Soil - Well-draining, sandy.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-75 F
Fertilize - Once a year, in the beginning of growing season.
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Cacti (Cactaceae)
Lighting - Bright light (6-8 hours a day)
Watering - Allow to dry out completely, and then some.
Soil - Well-draining, sandy, loamy.
Humidity - Low is prefered, but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-80 F.
Fertilize - Not necessary, but you can fertilize with cactus-specific fertilizer during the growing season.
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Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
Lighting - Bright, Indirect.
Watering - Water when top 1 inch of soil dries out. Do not allow to dry out completely.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F
Fertilize - Spring & Summer / Diluted 50%
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Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)
Lighting - Bright, Indirect.
Watering - Allow to dry between waterings.
Soil - Well-draining, sandy.
Humidity - Prefers higher (50-70%) but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 70-80 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer / Diluted 50%
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Corn Plant (Dracaena Species)
Lighting - Bright, indirect
Watering - Water when top inch of soil feels dry.
Soil - Well-draining
Humidity - Average (40-60%) Mist regularly.
Ideal Temperature - 65-80 F
Fertilize - Once or twice a year in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% in strength, too much can cause leaf tip burn.
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Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia)
Lighting - Dappled light, no direct sun.
Watering - Keep soil evenly moist. Water when top 2-3 inches of soil are dry.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Prefers high but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-85 F. Not below 60 F.
Fertilize - Once or twice a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)
Lighting - Bright, Indirect light.
Watering - Allow to dry completely between waterings
Soil - Well-draining.
Humidity - Prefers higher (50-70%) but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer / Diluted 50%
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Fishbone Cactus (Disocactus anguliger)
Lighting - Bright, indirect filtered ligjt.
Watering - Allow to dry between waterings
Soil - Well-draining, loamy
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Living Stones (Lithops)
Lighting - Lots of sun. 6+ hours of direct sunlight to thrive.
Watering - Allow to dry completely between waterings. Do not water during growth.
Soil - Well draining, sandy.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 50-80 F
Fertilize - Once a year, in Spring. Dilute Fertilizer to 25% strength.
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Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
Lighting - Full to partial sun. Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight.
Watering - Allow to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil - Well-draining, sandy.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-75 F
Fertilize - Once a year, in the beginning of growing season.
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Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)
Lighting - Bright, Indirect. Can not tolerate direct light.
Watering - Water when top 1 inch of soil dries out. Do not allow to completely dry out.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-80 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer / Diluted 50%
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Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis)
Lighting - Bright, Indirect light.
Watering - Keep soil evenly moist, do not allow to dry out completely.
Soil -Well-draining, yet rich & moist.
Humidity - Prefers higher (50-70%) but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-80 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer / Diluted 50%
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum Wallisii)
Lighting - Bright Indirect. Can tolerate low light levels
Watering - Water when top inch of soil is dry
Soil - Well-draining, sandy
Humidity - Thrives in higher humidity, but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-80 F
Fertilize - Spring & Summer
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Pilea Moon Valley (Pilea mollis)
Lighting - Bright, indirect filtered ligjt.
Watering - Water when top inch of soil is dried out.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-75 F.
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)
Lighting - Bright Indirect light. Can tolerate morning direct sun.
Watering - Water every 1-2 weeks. Allow to dry completely between waterings
Soil - Well-draining.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-85 F
Fertilize - Bi-weekly to monthly during growing season
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Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)
Lighting - Bright Indirect. Can tolerate low light levels
Watering - Allow to dry completely between waterings
Soil - Well-draining, sandy
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F
Fertilize - Once a year in Spring
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Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)
Lighting - Bright, indirect filtered ligjt.
Watering - Consistently moist. Allow top 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Prefers high but can tolerate average (40-60%) Mist often as needed.
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F.
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Rex Begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum)
Lighting - Bright Indirect. Can tolerate low light levels
Watering - Allow to dry completely between waterings
Soil - Well-draining, sandy
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F
Fertilize - Once a year in Spring
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Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica)
Lighting - Bright Indirect. Full to Partial
Watering - Allow to dry completely between waterings
Soil - Moist, but well-draining
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-85 F
Fertilize - Spring & Summer
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Snake Plant (Sansevera Trifasciata)
Lighting - Bright Indirect. Can tolerate low light levels
Watering - Allow to dry completely between waterings
Soil - Well-draining, sandy
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 70-90 F
Fertilize - Spring & Summer
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Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
Lighting - Low to indirect bright light. More light = bolder stripes.
Watering - Allow 50-75% of soil to dry out. Do not allow to dry out completely.
Soil - Well-draining, but moist.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F
Fertilize - Spring & Summer
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Spiderwort (Tradescantia)
Lighting - Bright, indirect sunlight.
Watering - Allow to dry between waterings.
Soil - Moist but not waterlogged.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 65-75 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer.
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String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
Lighting - Full to partial sun. Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight.
Watering - Allow to dry between waterings.
Soil - Well-draining, sandy.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F
Fertilize - Once a year, in the beginning of growing season.
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String of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus)
Lighting - Bright light, can tolerate some early direct sun.
Watering - Allow to dry completely in between watering, then water thoroughly. Underwatering > Overwatering. Bottom watering is a great method for this plant.
Soil - Cactus or well-draining soil mix.
Humidity - Average (40-60%) to low.
Ideal Temperature - 70-80 F ideal, can tolerate down to 55 F.
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera Deliciosa)
Lighting - Bright, indirect light. No direct light as it will scorch leaves.
Watering - Provide good drainage and water when top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Avoid overwatering.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Prefers high but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-80 F.
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
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Wax Plant (Hoya)
Lighting - Bright, Indirect.
Watering - Keep soil evenly moist
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Prefers higher (50-70%) but can tolerate average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-85 F
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer / Diluted 50%
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Weeping Ficus (Ficus Benjamin)
Lighting - Bright, indirect filtered light.
Watering - Consistently moist. Allow top 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering.
Soil - Well-draining, yet moist.
Humidity - Average (40-60%)
Ideal Temperature - 60-75 F.
Fertilize - Once a month in Spring & Summer. Dilute to 50% strength.
