So you want to find a special leafy friend that ticks all your boxes and fits perfectly into your life? Finding a plant to suit your lifestyle can be a challenge, but our top picks will help you find your type.
The Plant You Can’t Kill
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamifolia)
If you are new to the plant world or your past plants didn’t tend to stick around, the ZZ Plant could be your perfect companion. With the right care, it’s basically impossible to kill.
Also called the Zanzibar Gem, it likes to be watered every 2-4 weeks after its soil has dried out, and it loves bright, indirect light. It is also content in low-light spaces.
Highly commended as another ‘Plant You Can’t Kill’ is the Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior). It is tough by name and nature and could be a great addition to your home.
Disclaimer: In the unlikely event you manage to kill one of these plants, it wasn’t meant to be. The search for your perfect plant continues.
ZZ Plant.
Rattlesnake Calathea.
The Pet-Friendly Plant
Rattlesnake Calathea (Goeppertia insignis)
Many houseplants can be toxic to pets if ingested, so it is important to consider this when choosing a plant friend. Fur babies get along well with Calatheas because they are non-toxic. Don’t let its name fool you, the Rattlesnake Calathea is a popular and safe choice for pet owners.
These plants come in many beautiful patterns and colorations. A type of prayer plant, they put on a show by opening their leaves to parade their beautiful markings during the day and display the stunning colors underneath their leaves by night.
The Air Purifying Plant
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Bring pure peace into your home with a Peace Lily. The hypoallergenic flowering plant can purify the air in your home, filtering common toxins including acetone, benzene and formaldehyde. The Peace Lily is even NASA-approved after the space research agency conducted a study on clean air and the best air-purifying plants.
Peace Lilies are also great communicators, letting you know they are thirsty with drooping leaves. Not long after watering them, they spring back to life. These stunning, easy-care plants make great gifts too.
Peace Lily.
The Lowlight Thriver
Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)
Throw as much shade as you like at the Snake Plant because this succulent is happy in low-light conditions. If you live in a house or apartment with minimal natural light or you want to add some life into a darker room, the hardy Snake Plant is a great option.
There are currently about 70 varieties of the plant, which has sword-like leaves that stand tall. The low-maintenance plant, also known as a Mother-In-Law’s Tongue, can grow into a striking statement piece.
Snake Plant.
Aglaonema.
The Collectible Plant
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
Let me introduce you to the Aglaonema species. There are numerous varieties you can add to your collection, each with an exotic leaf coloration and pattern. Silver, red and pink are among the stunning colors flaunted by the Chinese Evergreen.
From the Pink Dalmatian to the Tricolor, collect one or collect them all. Your guests will have plant envy, but it is easy to share the love. You can propagate a Chinese Evergreen by taking a cutting and rooting it in water before planting it.
The Statement Plant
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
If it is a showstopper you are after, the Fiddle Leaf Fig is fit for the job. With its large glossy leaves and prominent veins, the small tropical tree will look great in the corner of your living room, whether your interior design style is traditional, modern, minimalist or eclectic.
Indoors, the Fiddle Leaf Fig can reach heights of 10 feet. To look their best, these stunning statement plants need bright, filtered light, a moderate amount of water and a reasonably consistent temperature.
Finding your plant match is not as easy as going down to your local nursery and choosing something that catches your eye. Maybe you will get lucky, or maybe the plant won’t offer what you were searching for. Getting to know before you buy might save your plants from breaking your heart.
Fiddle Leaf Fig.
So you want to find a special leafy friend that ticks all your boxes and fits perfectly into your life? Finding a plant to suit your lifestyle can be a challenge, but our top picks will help you find your type.
The Plant You Can’t Kill
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamifolia)
If you are new to the plant world or your past plants didn’t tend to stick around, the ZZ Plant could be your perfect companion. With the right care, it’s basically impossible to kill.
Also called the Zanzibar Gem, it likes to be watered every 2-4 weeks after its soil has dried out, and it loves bright, indirect light. It is also content in low-light spaces.
Highly commended as another ‘Plant You Can’t Kill’ is the Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior). It is tough by name and nature and could be a great addition to your home.
Disclaimer: In the unlikely event you manage to kill one of these plants, it wasn’t meant to be. The search for your perfect plant continues.
ZZ Plant.
Rattlesnake Calathea.
The Pet-Friendly Plant
Rattlesnake Calathea (Goeppertia insignis)
Many houseplants can be toxic to pets if ingested, so it is important to consider this when choosing a plant friend. Fur babies get along well with Calatheas because they are non-toxic. Don’t let its name fool you, the Rattlesnake Calathea is a popular and safe choice for pet owners.
These plants come in many beautiful patterns and colorations. A type of prayer plant, they put on a show by opening their leaves to parade their beautiful markings during the day and display the stunning colors underneath their leaves by night.
The Air Purifying Plant
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Bring pure peace into your home with a Peace Lily. The hypoallergenic flowering plant can purify the air in your home, filtering common toxins including acetone, benzene and formaldehyde. The Peace Lily is even NASA-approved after the space research agency conducted a study on clean air and the best air-purifying plants.
Peace Lilies are also great communicators, letting you know they are thirsty with drooping leaves. Not long after watering them, they spring back to life. These stunning, easy-care plants make great gifts too.
Peace Lily.
Snake Plant.
The Lowlight Thriver
Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)
Throw as much shade as you like at the Snake Plant because this succulent is happy in low-light conditions. If you live in a house or apartment with minimal natural light or you want to add some life into a darker room, the hardy Snake Plant is a great option.
There are currently about 70 varieties of the plant, which has sword-like leaves that stand tall. The low-maintenance plant, also known as a Mother-In-Law’s Tongue, can grow into a striking statement piece.
The Collectible Plant
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
Let me introduce you to the Aglaonema species. There are numerous varieties you can add to your collection, each with an exotic leaf coloration and pattern. Silver, red and pink are among the stunning colors flaunted by the Chinese Evergreen.
From the Pink Dalmatian to the Tricolor, collect one or collect them all. Your guests will have plant envy, but it is easy to share the love. You can propagate a Chinese Evergreen by taking a cutting and rooting it in water before planting it.
Aglaonema.
Fiddle Leaf Fig.
The Statement Plant
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
If it is a showstopper you are after, the Fiddle Leaf Fig is fit for the job. With its large glossy leaves and prominent veins, the small tropical tree will look great in the corner of your living room, whether your interior design style is traditional, modern, minimalist or eclectic.
Indoors, the Fiddle Leaf Fig can reach heights of 10 feet. To look their best, these stunning statement plants need bright, filtered light, a moderate amount of water and a reasonably consistent temperature.
Finding your plant match is not as easy as going down to your local nursery and choosing something that catches your eye. Maybe you will get lucky, or maybe the plant won’t offer what you were searching for. Getting to know before you buy might save your plants from breaking your heart.