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1129 best pet-safe large indoor plants

A big floor plant is exactly the one a curious cat or dog can reach — so it has to be safe. These species are both ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs and grow tall enough (around 1.5 m / 4 ft or more) to anchor a room.

How this list is built: houseplants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs and grow large enough to stand on the floor (about 1.5 m / 4 ft or more)— filtered from Growli's structured plant-care library, not hand-picked, so it stays consistent and checkable.

PlantLightWaterPets
Acer capillipesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply weekly while establishing; supplement in summer droughtsPet-safe
Acer griseumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water deeply weekly while establishing; supplement in summer droughtsPet-safe
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply in dry spellsPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply through dry weatherPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in pots and heatPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in pots and heatPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Garnet'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in pots and heatPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in containers and heatPet-safe
Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; deep watering in droughts thereafterPet-safe
Acer rubrum 'October Glory'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; deep watering in dry spells thereafterPet-safe
Adagio Maiden GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly for the first season; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Adolphe Audusson CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; keep consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
African BaobabDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
African Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels barely moist, roughly every 5-8 days in growing seasonPet-safe
African TamariskDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low once established; moderate during establishmentPet-safe
Agnes RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering once a week, more in drought or first seasonPet-safe
Albert's Gold tree heathDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks in summer once establishedPet-safe
Alcantarea imperialisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 4-5 cm is dryPet-safe
Alcantarea odorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 4-5 cm is dryPet-safe
Algerian FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate; highly drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Alphonse Karr BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during summer, approximately every 5–7 days; reduce in cooler months as growth slowsPet-safe
Altissimo RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the first season; established plants when the top 5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Aluminum Plant (Watermelon Pilea)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top quarter-inch of soil dries out (roughly weekly in summer)Pet-safe
Amazon Moonflower CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of substrate is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing season; every 2-3 weeks in a cooler rest periodPet-safe
AmbarellaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days; drought-tolerant when establishedPet-safe
America RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly while establishing; mature plants when the top few centimetres of soil dry outPet-safe
American BasswoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; less once maturePet-safe
American BeachgrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
American DunegrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; drought-tolerantPet-safe
American Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly or more; keep consistently moistPet-safe
American White Water LilyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently aquatic — crown submerged 15–60 cm (6–24 in) below water surfacePet-safe
Ananas lucidusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Anise-scented SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Aphelandra tetragonaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Appalachian Blazing StarDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2 weeks during establishment; essentially rain-fed once maturePet-safe
Aptos Blue RedwoodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; every 1–2 weeks when establishedPet-safe
Arabian JasmineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist in growth; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, often every 3-5 days in warmthPet-safe
Areca palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Arikury PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Aromatic AsterDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water to establish, then rarely; very drought-tolerantPet-safe
Arrowwood ViburnumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; established plants tolerate both moist and occasionally dry soilPet-safe
Asian Wonder BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week during active growth; once per week in cool or dormant periodsPet-safe
Assai PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Assam Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in growing season, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Australian Bangalow PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; every 10–14 days once established in-groundPet-safe
Australian Cabbage PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 4-5 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 10-14 days in active growthPet-safe
Australian Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Australian Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Australian Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; increase in heat and windPet-safe
Autumn Brilliance serviceberryDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; moderate once establishedPet-safe
Autumn heathDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Fortnightly during establishment; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Avalanche Feather Reed GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top few centimetres of soil dry, around weekly; tolerant of occasional wet groundPet-safe
Azores JasmineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Baby Love RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season, more in heat or in potsPet-safe
Baby's TearsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Bailey PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 6-10 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season; every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Balbis BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in summerPet-safe
Ballerina RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering once or twice weeklyPet-safe
Balsam FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; naturally rainfall-sustained thereafterPet-safe
Bamboo PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days (keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged)Pet-safe
Bamboo PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
bamburantaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Baron's PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; adjust based on temperature and container vs. in-groundPet-safe
Barrelier's SageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly to establish, then fortnightlyPet-safe
Bear TupeloBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Beaucarnea GracilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer and monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Beaucarnea StrictaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer and much less in winterPet-safe
Beautiful FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Beavertail CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very sparingly when soil is bone dry, roughly every 3-4 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Belize SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly during active growthPet-safe
Bella PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Besom heathDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; largely self-sufficient once establishedPet-safe
Bigcone Douglas FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Bigleaf MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply twice weekly during establishment; weekly once established in dry periodsPet-safe
Birchleaf SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly until established; occasional watering in drought once maturePet-safe
Bird's Nest FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days while establishing; deep watering when the top 5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Bird's Nest SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; water during dry spells in the first two years, then largely self-sufficientPet-safe
Birdcatcher Parlour PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
BiribaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2–3 times per week; do not allow soil to dry outPet-safe
Bisset's BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the growing season; every 2–3 weeks when dormantPet-safe
Black AshDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)High; requires consistently moist to wet soilPet-safe
Black BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; reduce once establishedPet-safe
Black Lily MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Black SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Consistent moisture; tolerates waterlogging — does not dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Black Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily in warm/windy conditions; 3 times per week in cool seasonsPet-safe
Black-Eyed Susan VineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Blackhaw ViburnumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; established plants need water only in extended droughtPet-safe
Bladder-flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Blanc Double de Coubert RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; drought-tolerant thereafterPet-safe
Blaze Improved RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season, more during heatPet-safe
Blood BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Roughly weekly in active growth; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Bloodgood Japanese MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5–7 days in summer; weekly to fortnightly in autumn and springPet-safe
Blue Anise SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)WeeklyPet-safe
Blue CereusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days in summer; every 4–6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Blue Columnar CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top half of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Blue Giant SequoiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply weekly for 3–5 years during establishmentPet-safe
Blue Latan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days in growing season; less in winterPet-safe
Blue Latan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Blue-leaved Parlour PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Blunt-Leaf Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Bolivian FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Bonica RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering once or twice weeklyPet-safe
Borden's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Border ForsythiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the first year, then only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Boscobel RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season; more in heat or sandy soilPet-safe
Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply but infrequently, only when the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Bougainvillea 'Raspberry Ice'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-10 daysPet-safe
Bougainvillea 'San Diego Red'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep soak only when the top 5 cm of soil dries, about every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Bracted AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Brazilian PlumeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
BreadnutDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water young trees 2–3 times per week; established trees are moderately drought tolerant but benefit from weekly deep irrigation in dry seasons.Pet-safe
Brewer SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate — water regularly during establishment; tolerates summer drought once establishedPet-safe
Bridal Wreath SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingPet-safe
Bridal Wreath SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days during dry spells; established plants are drought-tolerantPet-safe
Brilliantissima red chokeberryDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; moderate once establishedPet-safe
Bristol Ruby WeigelaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days during dry spells; established plants cope with moderate droughtPet-safe
Broad-Leaved LimeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; supplemental watering in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Broad-leaved PondweedDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Fully submerged aquatic; grows in 30 cm to 150 cm of waterPet-safe
Broadleaf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer, once per week in winterPet-safe
Broom PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Broomsedge BluestemDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rainfall sufficient; no supplemental irrigation needed once establishedPet-safe
Brush CherryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 10–14 days once establishedPet-safe
Buddha's Belly BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2-3 times per week in warm seasons; reduce in winterPet-safe
Buff Beauty RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season; more in heat or against a warm wallPet-safe
Bunny ears cactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the compost is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in spring and summerPet-safe
Burkwood ViburnumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 5 cm of soil dries, roughly weekly during establishmentPet-safe
Burnet RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; rarely once maturePet-safe
Burton's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Bush HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in summer; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Cabada PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 days when young; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Calathea ConcinnaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea CrotaliferaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Calathea LouisaeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Lutea (Cuban Cigar)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm dries, often every 3-5 days in heatPet-safe
Calathea Ornata 'Sanderiana'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry, roughly weeklyPet-safe
Calathea Picturata 'Argentea'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in growth; let the top 1-2cm dry firstPet-safe
Calathea SetosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii (Jungle Velvet)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top inch of soil is just dryPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii Jungle VelvetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii Jungle Velvet DarkBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calico AsterBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water to establish, then occasionally; tolerates dry soilPet-safe
California Giant Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Callicarpa 'Pearl Glam'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly during the first season; established plants are fairly drought-tolerant and need water mainly in dry spellsPet-safe
Camellia 'Alba Plena'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Anticipation'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Bob Hope'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Brushfield's Yellow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost or soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Debbie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Dixie Knight'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil or compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Donation'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist in late summerPet-safe
Camellia 'Elegans'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Hagoromo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost or soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'J.C. Williams'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Jury's Yellow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply once or twice weekly in summer, especially during bud setPet-safe
Camellia 'Jury's Yellow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Kramer's Supreme'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Midnight Magic'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Mine-no-Yuki'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days through the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Spring Festival'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Water Lily'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil or compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Yuletide'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Campbell's MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days during the first three growing seasons; established trees need watering only during prolonged summer droughtPet-safe
Camphor-leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Camu CamuBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 days; keep consistently moist to wetPet-safe
Canary creeperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, roughly every 5–7 daysPet-safe
Canary Island Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days in summer; roughly every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Candelabra SageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Carding Mill RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week through the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Carefree Wonder RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep soak once or twice a week depending on heatPet-safe
Caribbean Royal PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice weekly when young; established trees weekly or as neededPet-safe
Caribbean Royal PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-6 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in drier winter monthsPet-safe
Carnarvon Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during active growth; every 2–3 weeks when establishedPet-safe
Carnauba Wax PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-10 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season; every 3-5 weeks in winterPet-safe
CarobDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is dry well below the surface, every 1-3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Carolina HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; monthly deep watering once established in cool climatesPet-safe
Carolina Queen LotusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently submerged; maintain 5–15 cm (2–6 in) of water over the soil surface for established plantsPet-safe
Carpentaria PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Cas GuavaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water deeply 2–3 times per week in the growing season; reduce to once weekly in winter.Pet-safe
Cat PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moistPet-safe
Cavendish BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm dries, often every 2-4 days in active growthPet-safe
Cecile Brunner Climbing RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly while young; established plants are fairly drought-tolerant and need water mainly in dry spellsPet-safe
Cedar Bay CherryDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water established plants once or twice per week; newly planted specimens require daily watering for the first 4–6 weeks.Pet-safe
Celosia (cockscomb)Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Central Australian Cabbage PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly; allow soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Central Australian Cabbage PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water deeply every 14-21 days; highly drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Ceropegia woodii f. variegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
ChagualDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)every 7–14 days in summer, rarely in winterPet-safe
Chamaedorea HooperianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Chamaedorea MicrospadixMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Chamaerops Humilis 'Vulcano'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, every 7-14 days in summerPet-safe
Chamaerops Humilis CeriferaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top few cm of soil are dry; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Charlotte RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in growth; more in heatPet-safe
Cherokee Chief DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering; more in summer droughtPet-safe
Cherry of the Rio GrandeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water 2–3 times per week during warm months; once weekly in cooler, dormant periods.Pet-safe
Cherry of the Río GrandeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water thoroughly 2–3 times per week in summer; reduce to once every 7–10 days in winter.Pet-safe
Chilean BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; twice weekly in dry summer heatPet-safe
Chinese ArborvitaeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate — water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Chinese Douglas FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; every 2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Chinese Dwarf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Chinese Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Chinese HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks when young; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Chinese LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular during establishment and growing season; reduced in dormancyPet-safe
Chinese Timber BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2–3 times per week in the shooting season (spring); weekly otherwisePet-safe
Chinese TupeloBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; once or twice a week in dry spellsPet-safe
Chinese Weeping CypressDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular during establishment; drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Christmas PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5–7 days; allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Christmas PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warmthPet-safe
Chusan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in summer, monthly in winterPet-safe
Cilician FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Cinco de Mayo RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week through the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Cinnamon FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Cissus DiscolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 days in warmthPet-safe
Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Clara Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summerPet-safe
Cleistocactus baumanniiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summer; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Cliff Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply every 7-10 days while establishing, then moderatePet-safe
Cliff Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Climbing ChamaedoreaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Climbing Iceberg RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season, more during heatPet-safe
Clumping BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice to three times per week during establishment; weekly once establishedPet-safe
Clumping Blue BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist throughout the growing season; water every 5–7 days or as needed to keep soil from drying outPet-safe
Cochinchina Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Cockleshell butterfly orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Coconut PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in heat, never letting it dry out fullyPet-safe
Cole's Prostrate HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; do not allow soil to dry outPet-safe
Columnar Douglas FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate during establishment; reduced once establishedPet-safe
Common BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 2-3 times per week; daily in hot or dry conditionsPet-safe
Common Club-rushDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently aquatic; plant at 30–150 cm (12–60 in) water depthPet-safe
Common JasmineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water regularly while establishing and in dry spells; water when the top few cm of soil driesPet-safe
Common RushDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently wet or standing water to 15 cm (6 in) deepPet-safe
Compact Japanese Umbrella PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Compact Plume Japanese CedarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly throughout the growing season; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Compass PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-4 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Compassion RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly when young; established plants when the top 5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Constance Spry RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly while establishing; mature plants when the top few centimetres of soil dryPet-safe
Cook PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Coral Bark Japanese Maple 'Sango-kaku'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weekly through the growing seasonPet-safe
Coral Bark MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5–7 days in summer; reduce in winterPet-safe
Cork-Stemmed PassionflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Once or twice a week until established; less once maturePet-safe
Cornelia RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season, increasing in heatPet-safe
Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water deeply weekly while establishing; supplement in dry spellsPet-safe
Cosmos sulphureus 'Klondike'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days once establishedPet-safe
Costa Rica Bamboo PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Costa Rica Bamboo PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in active growthPet-safe
Costa Rica PitayaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 2-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly for the first two seasons; established trees are very drought-tolerantPet-safe
Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly for the first two seasons; established trees are drought-tolerantPet-safe
Creeping SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing seasonPet-safe
Cretan Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top third of the soil feels dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cretan Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Crimean LindenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks in dry summers once maturePet-safe
Crimson Water LilyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently aquatic — crown submerged 15–50 cm (6–20 in) below water surfacePet-safe
Crown BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week during growing season; weekly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Crown FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Crown Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly in the growing season; once every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Crown Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Ctenanthe CompressaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cuban Cigar CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; typically water when the top 2-3 cm feels dryPet-safe
Cuban Petticoat PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-8 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; every 3-5 weeks in winterPet-safe
Cuban Royal PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5–7 days when young; established trees weekly or rely on rainfallPet-safe
Cucumber Tree MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks when established; more frequently during active growth in summerPet-safe
Curiosity PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Curly Kentia PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Curly Sentry PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Custard BiribaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2–3 times per week in growing season; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Cutleaf coneflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice weekly during establishment; weekly or more in dry spells once establishedPet-safe
Dahurian LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; minimal once establishedPet-safe
Dainty Bess RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly during growthPet-safe
Dalit DurianDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Daily to every other day in dry spells; less frequent during rainy seasonsPet-safe
Darcey Bussell RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in growth; container plants more oftenPet-safe
Dense-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in summer, much less in winterPet-safe
Desert BromeliadDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)every 14–21 days in summer, rarely in winterPet-safe
Deutzia 'Elegantissima'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Deutzia 'Nikko'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in the first season; during dry spells once establishedPet-safe
Deutzia gracilisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in the first year, then during dry spellsPet-safe
Deutzia scabra 'Plena'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then in dry spellsPet-safe
Deutzia x elegantissima 'Rosealind'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then during droughtsPet-safe
Deyke's Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Diana Rose of SharonDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Dischor Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dry, roughly every 7–12 days in summerPet-safe
Diversifolia Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer; less in autumn and winterPet-safe
Dog RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the first growing season; rarely once establishedPet-safe
Don Juan RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Double Delight RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
Double Knock Out RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)About 2.5 cm weekly, deep wateringPet-safe
Doublefile Viburnum 'Mariesii'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep soak when the top 5 cm of soil dries, roughly weekly in the first two seasonsPet-safe
Downy Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in active growth; every 14-21 days in autumn and winterPet-safe
Dragon-Head BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during the growing season; weekly in cool, wet periodsPet-safe
Dwarf Alberta SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5-7 days when establishing; deep soak when the top few cm of soil dry outPet-safe
Dwarf BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer, reduce in winterPet-safe
Dwarf BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular moisture; do not allow to dry out, especially in summerPet-safe
Dwarf Blue SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days when young; deep, infrequent watering once establishedPet-safe
Dwarf Cavendish BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 2-4 days in active growthPet-safe
Dwarf Cedar of LebanonDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; bi-weekly once establishedPet-safe
Dwarf Coast RedwoodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks; more in summer heatPet-safe
Dwarf Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growing season; reduce to fortnightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Dwarf Jamaican HeliconiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water when only the top 1-2 cm dries, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Dwarf Korean LilacDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then every 1-2 weeks in dry spellsPet-safe
Dwarf Sugar PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Dwarf Windmill PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; little supplemental water once maturePet-safe
Eared AbutilonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Eared SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in summer, less in winterPet-safe
Early GoldenrodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate — drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
East Himalayan FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Eastern HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; regular moisture required long-termPet-safe
Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Drought-tolerant once established; water new plants until settledPet-safe
Eglantyne RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly through the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Egyptian White Water LilyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently submerged aquatic — maintain 22–40 cm of water over the crownPet-safe
Eitape Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Elephant bushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Elina RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season; more in heatPet-safe
Emerald Ripple PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-14 days in growth and far less in winterPet-safe
Erman's BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular watering for first 2–3 years; occasional once establishedPet-safe
Ethiopian BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 4-6 days during warm monthsPet-safe
Eveline's Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
evergreen miscanthusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–14 days during the growing season; reduce but do not cease in mild wintersPet-safe
Everlasting Sweet PeaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Extended AlcantareaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
False AraliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Falstaff RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season; more in heat or sandy soilPet-safe
Feelin' Blue Deodar CedarDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; monthly once establishedPet-safe
Felicia RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly during the growing season, more often in hot weatherPet-safe
Female BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce significantly in dry or cooler periodsPet-safe
Few-flowered AbutilonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; fortnightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Few-Flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Finlaysonii Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top half of the mix dry out firstPet-safe
Fischer's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Fishhook Barrel CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; little to none from late autumn through winterPet-safe
Fishhook Barrel CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is bone dry, every 10-14 days in summer; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Fishtail Parlour PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; every 14–21 days in autumn and winterPet-safe
Five-Nerved Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days during active growth; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Flame nasturtiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially in spring and summerPet-safe
Flat-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in spring and summer; reduce to every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Flat-Stem Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in active growth; less frequently in winterPet-safe
Florida Silver PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Flower Carpet RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once a week in the growing season; more in containers or heatPet-safe
Flowering BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growing seasonPet-safe
Flowering Dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering, more in droughtPet-safe
Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then only in extended dry spellsPet-safe
Forsythia 'Show Off'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly to establish, then mainly during dry spellsPet-safe
Forsythia SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during active growthPet-safe
Fountain BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during the growing season; once weekly in cool periodsPet-safe
Four-stamen TamariskDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate to low; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Fourth of July RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season, more during heatPet-safe
Frau Dagmar Hartopp RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; drought-tolerant once settledPet-safe
French TamariskDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
frost grassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly or whenever the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Fruit-scented SageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of compost is dry — roughly every 5-8 days in summer, less often in winterPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Fuchsia magellanicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 3-5 days in summer heatPet-safe
Full Moon MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerPet-safe
Gentle Hermione RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week during the growing season; more in heatPet-safe
Gertrude Jekyll RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season; more in heat or sandy soilPet-safe
Gesneria-flowered SageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular during the growing seasonPet-safe
Giant BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Frequently; requires abundant moisture year-roundPet-safe
Giant BellflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Giant Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-8 days in summerPet-safe
Giant DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering for young trees; deep watering in droughts for mature specimensPet-safe
Giant Ginger LilyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Generously during active growth; reduce markedly in autumn and winterPet-safe
Giant SacatonDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks once established; more frequent during establishmentPet-safe
Giant South American BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to twice weekly during active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Giant Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount or root mass is approaching dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Giant Thorny BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2-3 times per week during the growing season; reduce in the dry seasonPet-safe
Giant Timber BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 2-3 times per week; more frequently in hot weather or during shooting seasonPet-safe
Giant Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Giant Wild PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soak or twice-weekly mistingPet-safe
Glaziou's FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly for the first two seasons; established trees are notably drought-tolerantPet-safe
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly for the first two seasons; established trees are highly drought-tolerantPet-safe
Glenn MangoDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep soak when the top few centimetres of soil dry, about every 5-10 days in growthPet-safe
Globe-Flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–5 weeks in winterPet-safe
Glossy AbeliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during the first growing season; occasional deep watering once establishedPet-safe
Gold Mound SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; every 1–2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Gold Rush Dawn RedwoodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly — keep soil consistently moist, especially in summerPet-safe
Golden AppleDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–14 days; moderate drought tolerance when establishedPet-safe
Golden AshDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; regular deep watering when establishingPet-safe
Golden BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Golden Goddess BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice weekly during dry periods in summer; reduce to weekly or less in cooler seasonsPet-safe
Golden Malayan Dwarf CoconutDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in heat, never drying out fullyPet-safe
Golden Torch CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is dry, about weekly to fortnightly in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Golden Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; trunk must stay moistPet-safe
Golden Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil feels dry or when trunk feels dry to the touch, roughly every 3-7 days in summerPet-safe
Golden-Hair BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice per week in growing season; once per week or less in winterPet-safe
Goldfinger BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 2-4 days in active growthPet-safe
Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Graham Thomas RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
Grandidier's BaobabDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; virtually none in autumn–winter dormancyPet-safe
Grape IvyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil is dryPet-safe
Gray BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; tolerates drier conditions than most birches once establishedPet-safe
Gray Organ PipeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top half of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; very infrequently in winterPet-safe
Greek FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during establishment; rarely needed once maturePet-safe
Green AshDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Green Glaucous BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice weekly during establishment; every 7–14 days once maturePet-safe
Green Panda BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly during establishment and dry spells; weekly once establishedPet-safe
Green-flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–12 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Green's Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist during active growth (spring to autumn); reduce watering in winter dormancyPet-safe
Greenspire LindenDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; deep watering during establishment and droughtPet-safe
Greenstem ForsythiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then drought-tolerantPet-safe
Grefsheim SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly until established; reduce to occasional watering in droughtPet-safe
Grey-Headed ConeflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks once established; drought-tolerantPet-safe
Guadua BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Frequently during establishment; moderate once maturePet-safe
Guariroba PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Gumbo LimboDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when newly planted; once established, drought-tolerant and needs watering only during prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
Guriri PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Hairy MallowDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Halesia carolinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing; regular watering in dry spellsPet-safe
Halesia monticolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing; regular watering in dry spellsPet-safe
Hanging Lobster ClawDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water when only the top 1-2 cm dries, roughly every 3-5 days in warm conditionsPet-safe
Hansa RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly while establishing; drought-tolerant once settledPet-safe
Hardy Chinese Windmill PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; established garden plants need little extra waterPet-safe
Harlow Carr RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in growth; more in heat or potsPet-safe
Hartford Climbing FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthPet-safe
Hatschbach's FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in growth; keep just moist in winterPet-safe
Hawaiian Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Heart-leaf Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dryPet-safe
Heartleaf HornbeamMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water regularly when young; maintain consistent moisturePet-safe
Heavy Metal SwitchgrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Hedge BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; daily in summer heat or in containersPet-safe
Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Helianthus × multiflorus 'Loddon Gold'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)About once or twice a week, keeping soil moist in summerPet-safe
Helianthus decapetalus 'Flore Pleno'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Helianthus salicifoliusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Henry's LimeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; deep watering every 2–3 weeks in dry periodsPet-safe
Hens and chicksDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Only when soil is fully dry; roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer, every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Heritage River BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week in the first 2 years; established trees prefer consistently moist soilPet-safe
HibiscusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering every 5-7 days, more in heatPet-safe
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cooper'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 3-5 days in active growthPet-safe
Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; every 10-14 days once mature unless rainfall is sparsePet-safe
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly during the first two seasons and in summer droughts; established plants are moderately drought-tolerantPet-safe
Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly while establishing and during summer drought; moderately drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly during establishment and summer drought; moderately drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Hildebrandt RaveneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hill Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hindu rope plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hindu Rope PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is mostly dry, every 10-14 days or longerPet-safe
Hohenbergia stellataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 3-4 cm is dryPet-safe
Hollow Joe Pye WeedDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil reliably moist; water weekly or more during dry weatherPet-safe
Hollow-Corolla Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–20 days in summer, very sparingly in winterPet-safe
HollyhockDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during active growth; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Hooded DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Abundant in summer growth; nearly withheld over the deciduous winter restPet-safe
Hooker's Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist in active growth (spring–autumn); reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Hoop PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is mostly dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Krimson Princess'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dry, every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Krimson Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dry, every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Mathilde'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Sunrise'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya AcutaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya AldrichiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya ArchboldianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya AustralisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)when top 2-3 cm of soil driesPet-safe
Hoya Australis 'Lisa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks; only when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dryPet-safe
Hoya BellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring/summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya BlashernaeziiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya BurtoniaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya CagayanensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya callistophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-14 days in spring/summer, less in winterPet-safe
Hoya CalycinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya CampanulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Carnosa 'Rubra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Carnosa TricolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top inch dry outPet-safe
Hoya Carnosa VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya caudata (Sumatra)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in growth; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya CelataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ChoukeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya CinnamomifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ClemensiorumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya Compacta 'Regalis'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is dry to 4-5 cm down, about every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya CoriaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya DanumensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya DeykeaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya DipteraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya EllipticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya ErythrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ErythrostemmaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya FitchiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya FlagellataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya FlavidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya FraternaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya fungiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of mix are dry, roughly every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Hoya FuscaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya GracilipesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya GracilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly or fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya GreeniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya GriffithiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya HalconensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ImperialisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya IncrassataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya JavanicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya kentianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the mix dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Hoya Krimson PrincessBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks; let the soil dry almost completely firstPet-safe
Hoya Krimson QueenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks; let the top 1-2 inches (or more) of soil dry firstPet-safe
Hoya LambiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya LatifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya LauterbachiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya LeucorhodaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya LinearisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring/summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya LoyceandrewsianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Macrophylla 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya MappigeraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya MelifluaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Memoria (Gracilis)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in spring/summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya MicranthaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya MindorensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya MitrataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya NeoguineensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya NicholsoniaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya NummulariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ObovataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dryPet-safe
Hoya OdorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya OnychoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PallidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-9 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PandurataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ParvifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PatellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-9 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PaxtoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PentaphlebiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PictaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya polyneura (Fishtail Hoya)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring and summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya PotsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PraetoriiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PubescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya pubicalyxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Black Dragon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Pink Silver'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Red Buttons'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Silver Pink'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Splash'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya RebeccaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya RigidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya RosarioaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya RositaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Rotundiflora VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SarawakensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ScortechiniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SiikfongensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SipitangensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SolanifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SpartioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry throughout, roughly every 12-18 daysPet-safe
Hoya SubcalvaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SunriseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya SurigaoensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya SussuelaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya TelosmoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya TsangiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya UndulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya VitiensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya WallichiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya WallinianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Ice Cream BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, every 2-4 days in warm growthPet-safe
Iceberg RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
Imperial BromeliadDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water sparingly; allow potting medium to almost completely dry between wateringsPet-safe
Indian Fig OpuntiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
indian grassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rarely once established; water during the first growing season to aid establishmentPet-safe
Indian ShotDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Indian Timber BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2-3 times per week during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Intrigue RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times weekly, about 4-5 litres per plantPet-safe
Iridescent BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice weekly in spring and summer; weekly in autumn; fortnightly in winterPet-safe
Ivory Cane PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
JaboticabaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Jamaican Tall CoconutDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in heat, never drying out fullyPet-safe
Japanese ArborvitaeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular — keep soil evenly moist; do not allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Japanese BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 4-6 days in active growthPet-safe
Japanese Big-Leaf MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry periods; established trees are moderately drought-tolerantPet-safe
Japanese CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist in late summerPet-safe
Japanese Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly, more in heat and during budding; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Japanese Cornel DogwoodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular watering while establishing; drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Japanese Maple 'Dissectum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, often weekly in summerPet-safe
Japanese Maple 'Osakazuki'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, around weekly in dry weatherPet-safe
Japanese Maple 'Sango Kaku'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in dry spellsPet-safe
Japanese Maple 'Tamukeyama'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)One to two deep waterings per week when growingPet-safe
Japanese RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while young, then drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Japanese SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Once per week while establishing; drought-tolerant when establishedPet-safe
Japanese Spirea 'Goldflame'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingPet-safe
Japanese Timber BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Frequent during establishment; moderate once establishedPet-safe
Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly deep soakings for the first two years, then during droughtsPet-safe
Japanese Witch HazelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Jasmine (Pink Jasmine)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry, roughly weekly in growthPet-safe
Jasminum beesianumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist while establishing; water in prolonged dry spells once maturePet-safe
Jasminum mesnyiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Jasminum nudiflorumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top few centimetres of soil dry out, about every 7-10 days while establishingPet-safe
Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthPet-safe
Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-6 days in warm growthPet-safe
Java PlumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water regularly when young; established trees are drought-tolerant and flood-tolerant.Pet-safe
Jean's Dilly SpruceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; do not allow to dry out completely, especially in warm weatherPet-safe
Jeddeloh HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — do not allow to dry outPet-safe
Jenkins Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of soil feels dryPet-safe
Jenkins Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growing seasonPet-safe
Jubilee Celebration RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season; more in heatPet-safe
Julia Child RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
Jungle GeraniumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly 1-2 times per week in growthPet-safe
Just Joey RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly while in growthPet-safe
Kangaroo VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Karl Foerster Feather Reed GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top few centimetres of soil dry, roughly weekly; tolerant of occasional wet groundPet-safe
Karl Foerster Feather Reed GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
KauriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring/summer; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Kentia palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
KhirniDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–14 days when young; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Kiftsgate RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep weekly soak while establishing; little needed once maturePet-safe
King PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Klotzsch's Parlour PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Kneed AlcantareaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the large central cup every 5-7 days; water the medium sparingly only when the top 4-5 cm is dry, roughly every 14-21 daysPet-safe
Kniphofia uvariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water regularly through the first season, then mainly in summer dry spells once establishedPet-safe
Knock Out RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)About 2.5 cm of water weekly, deep soakPet-safe
Kobus MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; once established, natural rainfall is often sufficient except during prolonged droughtPet-safe
Korean FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Korean Spice ViburnumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingPet-safe
Kousa DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering while establishingPet-safe
Kuma Bamboo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Kuril BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; weekly in winterPet-safe
Laceleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Lady Finger BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 2-4 days in warm growthPet-safe
Lady Finger CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; far less in winterPet-safe
Lady of Shalott RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season; more in heat or sandy soilPet-safe
Lady palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
LangsatBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week; more frequently in dry seasonPet-safe
Laos Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Laos Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Laurustinus ViburnumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 5 cm of soil is dry; weekly while establishing, then occasionalPet-safe
Lauterbach's Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Leopard PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Licuri PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days or lessPet-safe
Lily MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Lipstick PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist — check every 3-4 days; water whenever the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Liriodendron tulipiferaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep soak weekly in the first two or three growing seasons, then rely on rainfallPet-safe
Little Gem MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing (1–3 years); deep watering in summer drought thereafterPet-safe
Livistona DecipiensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Livistona RotundifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Long-Horned Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water frequently during active growth, allowing the medium to drain thoroughly after each watering; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Long-leaf Parlor PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Long-leaf Parlour PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Long-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season, monthly in winterPet-safe
Loulu PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Lowii Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep mix moist, watering every few days; never let it dry out or stand floodedPet-safe
Luzon VandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily to every 2 days in active growth; reduce slightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Lyme GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Macarthur PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during growing season; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
MacGillivray's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Macho FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Madagascar Feather PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in warm conditions; every 10–14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
Madagascar JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil starts to dry (spring-summer); sparingly in winterPet-safe
Madame Alfred Carriere RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly when establishing; mature plants when the top few centimetres of soil dry, and they tolerate some droughtPet-safe
Madame Lemoine LilacDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days; established plants are drought-tolerantPet-safe
magic star stromantheMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Magnificent InulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; tolerates moist to wet conditionsPet-safe
Magnolia 'Elizabeth'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the first few years and in summer droughtsPet-safe
Magnolia 'Jane'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the first two years, then during dry spellsPet-safe
Magnolia 'Susan'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep moist while establishing; water deeply weekly in dry spells for the first few yearsPet-safe
Magnolia grandiflora 'Gallissonnière'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly deep watering in the first 2-3 years, then only during prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
Magnolia wilsoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing and during dry summer spellsPet-safe
Mahonia aquifolium ApolloMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly through the first year then occasionallyPet-safe
Mahonia CharityMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly to establish then chiefly during droughtsPet-safe
Mahonia PinnacleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly through the first year then occasionallyPet-safe
Mahonia Soft CaressMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly and more attentively than spinier mahoniasPet-safe
Mahonia Winter SunMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly while establishing then only in dry spellsPet-safe
Maiden GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the first growing season; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Majesty palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Malepartus silver grassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in autumn; minimal in winterPet-safe
Manna AshDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Mapu Fan PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Marram GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; drought-tolerantPet-safe
Martius Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; once established, every 2–3 weeks depending on rainfallPet-safe
Masaguno SasaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce to weekly in winterPet-safe
Masters' LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during first 2 years; monthly once establishedPet-safe
Maxima Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep mix moist, watering every few days; not standing in deep waterPet-safe
Maximilian SunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks once established; minimal supplemental irrigation neededPet-safe
MD-2 Gold PineappleDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Meadow Blazing StarDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist to medium; water during dry spellsPet-safe
Mediterranean Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Merrill's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Metallic PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Metallica PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Mexican Blue PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-8 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; reduce to every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Mexican Fence Post CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top half of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Mexican Hat PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Mexican Orange SageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 5-8 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Mexican SageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during active growthPet-safe
Mexican Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; keep trunk moistPet-safe
Midas Touch RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly during growthPet-safe
Middendorf WeigelaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7 days during dry periods; keep evenly moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Milky Way Kousa DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing; deep watering in summer droughtPet-safe
Min FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during establishment; moderate thereafterPet-safe
Miniature Chusan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in the growing season, reduced in winterPet-safe
Miniature Sugar PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Miss Grace Dawn RedwoodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly or more in dry periods; tolerates wet soilsPet-safe
Mister Lincoln RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
Mistletoe cactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Modoc CypressDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Minimal once established; drought-tolerantPet-safe
Momi FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; water regularly during establishmentPet-safe
Monarch BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular watering for first 2–3 years; moderate once establishedPet-safe
Money treeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Mongolian LindenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks in dry summersPet-safe
Monkey JackDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water young trees 2–3 times per week; established trees are moderately drought-tolerant and generally managed on natural rainfall in tropical climates.Pet-safe
Monstrose Apple CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Moonlight CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, roughly weekly in summer and around monthly in winterPet-safe
MoonstonesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2 to 3 weeks in active growth; roughly monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Morning Light Maiden GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly for the first growing season; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Moso BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2–3 times per week in the growing season; weekly in winterPet-safe
Mountain HemlockDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; relies on rainfall and snowmelt once establishedPet-safe
Mountain Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Munstead Wood RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
Mysore trumpetvineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during growth; reduced in winterPet-safe
Naked BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Nam Doc Mai MangoDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering when the top 5 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-10 days in growthPet-safe
NanceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days; highly drought-tolerant when establishedPet-safe
NardooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Aquatic — grow permanently in shallow water 5–15 cm deep, or in waterlogged pond margin soilPet-safe
Narrow-Leaf Fountain BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in warm months; weekly in cool weatherPet-safe
Narrow-Leaved AshDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
NasturtiumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly wateringPet-safe
Natai PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in warm conditions; every 14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
Natal Plum BonsaiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-6 days in growthPet-safe
Naumann's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; less in winterPet-safe
Neanthe Bella PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Nedda's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Nepenthes 'Miranda'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist; water every 2-4 days with mineral-free waterPet-safe
New Dawn RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once a week in the growing season; more during establishment or droughtPet-safe
New England AsterDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil evenly moist; water weekly, more in heatPet-safe
New Zealand Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist — water 2-3 times per week during dry spells in the growing seasonPet-safe
New Zealand Tree FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — consistent moisturePet-safe
Nihoa PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-7 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-21 daysPet-safe
Nikko FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; reduced once establishedPet-safe
Nipa PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep constantly moist to wet; does not tolerate drying outPet-safe
Nodding SageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate; allow soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Nootka CypressDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during establishment; tolerates wet or dry once maturePet-safe
Nordmann FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; relies on rainfall once establishedPet-safe
Norfolk Island pineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Norfolk Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; increase in summer and windPet-safe
Northern Japanese HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during growing season; less in winterPet-safe
Northwind SwitchgrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks when maturePet-safe
Nude Sheath BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the growing season; every 2–3 weeks when dormantPet-safe
Nummularioides Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in the growing season; roughly every 2 weeks in winterPet-safe
Obscura Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in growth; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Ohio GoldenrodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate to high — keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Old Lady CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Roughly weekly in spring-summer growth; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Old Man PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Old World Climbing FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
old-fashioned weigelaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the first growing season; once or twice per month during dry spells when establishedPet-safe
Oliver's impatiensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; moderate and consistentPet-safe
Olivia Rose AustinDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
Olympiad RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly during growthPet-safe
Oncidium sphacelatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-7 days in growth, when the mix approaches drynessPet-safe
Orange Clock VineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerPet-safe
Orchid CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Oriental Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Oriental HornbeamDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low once established; water during first 2 seasons onlyPet-safe
orientandina goldfish plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow the top 2–3 cm of the growing medium to dry before watering; roughly every 7–10 days in active growth.Pet-safe
Osmunda spectabilisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep wet to consistently moist at all times; water whenever the surface is not dampPet-safe
Overdam Feather Reed GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Overdam Variegated Feather Reed GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top few centimetres of soil dry, about weekly; tolerates occasionally damp soilPet-safe
Pacific DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular deep watering, especially in summer; do not let the root zone dry outPet-safe
Pacific Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Pacific Silver FirBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; relies on natural rainfall when maturePet-safe
Pagoda DogwoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply weekly in the first two seasons and during droughtsPet-safe
Pale VygieDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks established; more frequent in first seasonPet-safe
Pale-Leaved SunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly until established, then every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Pampas GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; thereafter only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Panama QueenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Panicle FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep just moistPet-safe
Paper BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in the first 3 years; every 10–14 days once established, more in summer heatPet-safe
Parlor palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Parlour PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Paul's Himalayan Musk RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep soak weekly through the first two growing seasons; established plants rarely need wateringPet-safe
Paz's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in active growth; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Peace RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 1-2 times per week, more in heatPet-safe
PedalaiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water 3–4 times per week for young trees; established trees in ground need weekly deep irrigation supplemented by natural rainfall.Pet-safe
Pelotazo MallowDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–21 days in summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Pemba PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in warm months; reduce to every 10–14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
Penelope RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly through the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Peruvian Apple CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Peruvian CannaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 4-6 days in summerPet-safe
Peruvian Old Man CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Petunia 'Supertunia Vista Bubblegum'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3cm of soil is dry, often daily for containers in summer heatPet-safe
Petunia 'Tidal Wave Silver'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3cm of soil is dry; containers may need daily watering in summerPet-safe
Petunia 'Wave Purple'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3cm of soil is dry, often daily in summer for baskets and containersPet-safe
Pilalo FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Pinemat manzanitaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings once establishedPet-safe
Pink Cascade TamariskDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Pink DeutziaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days during dry periods; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Pink Flowering DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering; increase in summer heatPet-safe
Pink Knock Out RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)About 2.5 cm of water weekly, deep soakPet-safe
Pink Pampas GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; afterwards only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Pink Velvet BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Plastic Plant OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days in growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Plumed PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Plumose Soft Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep moist but well-drainedPet-safe
Pochutla ChamaedoreaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days (allow top 2 in to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Point Reyes bearberryDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low once established; water weekly for the first 1–2 seasonsPet-safe
Pointed-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Pompona VanillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of the growing medium feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Portea petropolitanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep a little water in the central cup; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Portuguese heathDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks in the first summer; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Potts Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in summer; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Prairie Blazing StarDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; weekly during establishment; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Prairie DockDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-4 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Prairie Heart-Leaved AsterDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate — drought tolerantPet-safe
Prairie Sky SwitchgrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during first season; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Preston PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; containers may need more frequent checking in summer heatPet-safe
Preston's PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; containers may need checking more frequently in summer heatPet-safe
Pride of Rochester DeutziaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days during dry spells; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Princess Alexandra of Kent RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in growth; more in heat or containersPet-safe
Prosperity RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Pumila Dwarf Pampas GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; afterwards only in droughtPet-safe
Pumila Norway SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days while establishing; deep soak when the top 5 cm of soil driesPet-safe
Punting-Pole BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Once or twice per week during growing season; less frequent in winterPet-safe
Purple Fountain GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly weekly in the ground and more often in containersPet-safe
Purple Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; may need watering every 2-3 days in summer heatPet-safe
Purple-Brown Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in spring and summer; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Pygmy Date PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Pygmy Date Palm 'Trifurcata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Queen Elizabeth RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly, when the top few centimetres of soil are dryPet-safe
Queen Mary BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)1–2 times per week in summerPet-safe
Queen of the NightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Queen of the Night CereusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Quila BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly to twice weekly during growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Radicalis PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Rainforest PlumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water 2–3 times per week in the growing season; once every 7–10 days in cooler months.Pet-safe
Rat Tail CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in spring and summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Rattlesnake PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in spring/summer; less in winterPet-safe
Ravenea GlaucaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Red BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 2-4 days in active growthPet-safe
Red FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular moisture; does not tolerate summer drought wellPet-safe
Red GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Red Inca PassionflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 days; keep consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Red Latan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–14 days; allow soil to partially dry between wateringsPet-safe
Red Latan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-8 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Red Margin BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2-3 times per week during establishment; weekly once maturePet-safe
Red MombinDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–21 days; drought-tolerant when establishedPet-safe
Red Osier DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Red SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in dry periods; naturally receives adequate moisture in humid northeastern climatesPet-safe
Red Twig Dogwood 'Arctic Fire'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep consistently moist; tolerates wet soilPet-safe
Red-Fleshed Dragon FruitBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Red-fleshed DurianDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Daily watering in dry periods; 3–4 times per week when humidity is highPet-safe
Reed-stem orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-5 days in warm growth; about weekly when coolPet-safe
Regal Elkhorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the root mass nears dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Regal Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the shield fronds feel dry to the touch or the mounted board is very light, soak every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Related ColumneaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-safe
Rhapis MultifidaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Rhapis SubtilisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Rhipsalis 'Cashero'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
RiberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 10–14 days for mature plants in mild conditionsPet-safe
rice cutgrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Constantly moist to permanently flooded; thrives in standing water at or just above soil levelPet-safe
Ridley's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Rigid GoldenrodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — drought tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Robert Young BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2-3 times per week when establishing; weekly once establishedPet-safe
Robin Hill serviceberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Rock PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Rocky Mountain Douglas FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering once a week, more in heatPet-safe
Rose of Sharon 'Blue Bird'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then during dry or hot spellsPet-safe
Rose of Sharon 'Diana'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly to establish, then during dry and hot periodsPet-safe
Rosebay WillowherbDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Minimal once established; tolerates both dry and wet soilsPet-safe
Roseraie de l'Hay RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; drought-tolerant once settledPet-safe
RosinweedDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Rough BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Frequently; keep moist, especially when establishingPet-safe
Rough Blazing StarDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water to establish, then only during extended droughtPet-safe
Rough ConeflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Rough Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in the growing season, every 7-10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Round-leaved SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growthPet-safe
Royal Star MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while young; in summer droughts for established shrubsPet-safe
Rufa Fountain BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during the growing season, approximately every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Rugosa RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)weekly when establishing, monthly once establishedPet-safe
Russian OliveDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; highly drought-tolerantPet-safe
Rustica Rubra magnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly when young; moderate once establishedPet-safe
Sabal BermudanaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days once establishedPet-safe
Sabal MexicanaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days once establishedPet-safe
Sakhalin FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; water regularly during establishmentPet-safe
SalalLow light (north window or shaded room)Moderate; established plants are drought-tolerant but prefer moist conditionsPet-safe
Sally Holmes RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering once or twice weeklyPet-safe
Samaipatensis CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; sparing in winterPet-safe
San Jose Hesper PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during growth; monthly or less when establishedPet-safe
San Jose Hesper PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-7 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Sand BluestemDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Minimal — seasonal rainfall only in most settingsPet-safe
Sand SedgeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very infrequent — drought-adaptedPet-safe
Sanguine ConeflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during first season; every 3–4 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Sanguisorba officinalisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil moist; water every 4-7 days in dry spellsPet-safe
Santa Rita Prickly PearDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly when soil is fully dry, about every 3-4 weeks in summer; nearly none in winterPet-safe
Sapphire TowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)every 7–10 days in the growing season, every 21–28 days in winterPet-safe
Sasanqua CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Sasanqua Camellia 'Yuletide'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly, more in summer heat; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Saucer MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then during dry spellsPet-safe
Saucer MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 10–14 days once mature in dry spellsPet-safe
Sawtooth SunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; every 1-2 weeks when establishedPet-safe
Scabrosa Rugosa RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; drought-tolerant afterwardsPet-safe
Scaly Blazing StarDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water to establish, then only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Scarlet BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Scepter'd Isle RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season; more in heat, sandy soil or containersPet-safe
Scrub PalmettoDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rarely after establishment — every 3–6 weeks in extended dry spellsPet-safe
Selenicereus anthonyanusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Selenicereus pteranthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summerPet-safe
Senegal Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top few centimetres of soil dry, roughly every 5-10 daysPet-safe
Senegal Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water deeply every 7-14 days in active growth; more drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Senita CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Shagbark manzanitaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks once established; more frequent during the first 2 yearsPet-safe
Shampoo GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; minimal to none during winter dormancyPet-safe
Sharp-fruited AbutilonDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days when young; fortnightly once establishedPet-safe
Sharp-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days during active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Shenandoah SwitchgrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment (first season); monthly or as needed once establishedPet-safe
Sheridan Spire Dawn RedwoodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly — maintain consistently moist soilPet-safe
Shingle Plant HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is almost completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Shining FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Short-winged Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Showy Border ForsythiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-14 days during dry spells; very drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Showy GoldenrodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Drought-tolerant once established; water in extended dry spells onlyPet-safe
Showy Tick TrefoilDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly to every 10 days during dry spells in the first season; once established, tolerates moderate drought but prefers consistently moist soilPet-safe
Shrimp PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm (1 in) of compost dries outPet-safe
Shrubby Indian MallowDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in summer; monthly or as needed in winterPet-safe
Siberian FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; relies on snowmelt and seasonal rainPet-safe
Siberian LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; low once establishedPet-safe
Siebold's MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly throughout the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Sikkim BananaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Sikkim LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment, less once establishedPet-safe
Silver Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Silver Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water deeply every 10-14 days in dry periods; largely self-sufficient once established in the groundPet-safe
Silver European Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water every 14-21 days in dry periods; very drought-tolerant once established in the groundPet-safe
Silver FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; rainfall-dependent once establishedPet-safe
Silver Mediterranean Fan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; allow top 3–5 cm to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Silver Torch CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Silver Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in summer, reducing to every 7-10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
SilverberryDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Simon BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2–3 times per week in summer, once per week in winterPet-safe
sioux blue indian grassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during first season; once established, water only during prolonged summer droughtPet-safe
Sky Flower VineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Slender Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist in the growing season; reduce sharply in winterPet-safe
Slender Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Small-Fruited PtychospermaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Small-leaved FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Smooth Blue AsterDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water weekly until established, then sparinglyPet-safe
Smooth Cayenne PineappleDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Smooth ConeflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Smooth OxeyeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Snake CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Snake-Petal Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in active growth; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Snapdragon vineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 5–7 daysPet-safe
Snow BananaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Snowberry HeathMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soilPet-safe
Sobralia macranthaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water generously in active growth, keeping evenly moist; ease off in winterPet-safe
Sobralia xantholeucaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in active growth to stay evenly moist; reduce in winterPet-safe
Soft-stem BulrushDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently aquatic or waterlogged; plant at 0–60 cm (0–24 in) water depthPet-safe
Soidao Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in growth; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in cooler monthsPet-safe
Sonoran PalmettoDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-6 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summerPet-safe
Sophy's RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in growth; container plants checked more oftenPet-safe
Southern CannaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep consistently moist to wet; suitable for bog or marginal plantingPet-safe
Southern CattailDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Continuously moist to submergedPet-safe
Southern HeathDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water regularly but allow the soil surface to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Southern Japanese HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduced in winterPet-safe
Southern MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once a week for the first two seasons; established trees need water only in droughtPet-safe
Southern Magnolia 'Little Gem'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly deep watering while establishing, then every 1-2 weeks in dry weatherPet-safe
Souvenir de la Malmaison RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly while establishing; mature plants when the top 5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Spanish FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks during establishment; minimal once maturePet-safe
Spanish heathDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; fortnightly in summer once establishedPet-safe
Spanish MossBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-4 times a week, or soak 20-30 minutes weekly in dry conditionsPet-safe
Spiny Club CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; little to none in winterPet-safe
Spiny FuchsiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Infrequent — allow soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Spiny PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the top 2-3 cm consistently moist, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Spiny Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Splendid FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Spotted Joe Pye WeedDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water weekly or more in dry spellsPet-safe
Square Leaf HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the mix dries out (roughly weekly in summer, every 2 weeks in winter)Pet-safe
Star JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to establish; once mature, water during dry spells when the top few cm of soil driesPet-safe
Star MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep moist while establishing; water deeply weekly in dry spells for the first few yearsPet-safe
Star Magnolia 'Royal Star'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while young, then in dry periodsPet-safe
Stenake's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in summer; reduce in winterPet-safe
Sterling Silver LindenDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the first 2 years; monthly deep watering once establishedPet-safe
Stewartia monadelphaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly; keep soil consistently moist but well-drainedPet-safe
Stewartia pseudocamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly; keep soil consistently moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Stiff GoldenrodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Highly drought-tolerant; water only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Stiff SunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Stilt PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Stone Gate PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in summer, fortnightly in winterPet-safe
String of heartsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
String of Hearts 'Silver Glory'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
String of SpadesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
stromantheBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Stromanthe Sanguinea MulticolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Subalpine FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular watering during establishment; naturally sustained by snowmelt and high-altitude precipitationPet-safe
Subalpine LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; supplemental irrigation during dry summersPet-safe
Sugarloaf PineappleDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Sulawesi Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Sumatra BananaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm monthsPet-safe
SunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering once a weekPet-safe
Sunningdale Silver Pampas GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; thereafter only in extended droughtPet-safe
Super King Ixora RedDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent moisture without waterloggingPet-safe
Swamp Rose MallowDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in summer or more frequently in containersPet-safe
Swamp SunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Consistently moist; water weekly or more in dry periodsPet-safe
Sweet BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; water deeply during drought; established trees on suitable sites are largely self-sufficientPet-safe
Sweetbay MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; weekly deep watering when young and during dry spellsPet-safe
Sweetbriar RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then minimalPet-safe
Sweetheart plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 14-21 daysPet-safe
Syagrus RomanzoffianaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-10 days in heatPet-safe
Sylvester Date PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply every 7-14 days while establishing, then drought-tolerantPet-safe
Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water to establish, then only in prolonged dry spells once settledPet-safe
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Andenken an Alma Pötschke'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply in dry spells, roughly weeklyPet-safe
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Fellowship'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil reliably moist; water deeply, around weekly, never letting roots dryPet-safe
Tall CoreopsisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low once established; water weekly during the first growing seasonPet-safe
Tall GoldenrodDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Drought-tolerant once established; water only in extended dry spellsPet-safe
tall purple moor grassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; once established, water only in prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
TamarackDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular; tolerates seasonally wet or boggy conditionsPet-safe
Taraw PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during establishment; moderately once maturePet-safe
Tasmanian Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist — water when the top 3-4 cm of soil or fibrous trunk surface feels dry, typically every 3-7 daysPet-safe
Teasing Georgia RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season; more in heatPet-safe
Teddy Bear PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 days when established in ground; check containers daily in summerPet-safe
Teddy Bear PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 7-14 days depending on conditionsPet-safe
Teddy Bear sunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly, or every 5–7 days during dry spellsPet-safe
Thai Mountain PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer, fortnightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
The Bride pearlbushDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; once established, every 2–3 weeks or during dry spellsPet-safe
The Dark Lady RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly through the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
The Fairy RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once a week in the growing season, more during heatwavesPet-safe
The Generous Gardener RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in growth; more during establishment and in heatPet-safe
The Pilgrim RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in growth; more in heatPet-safe
Therese Bugnet RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing; drought-tolerant thereafterPet-safe
Thin-Leaved SunflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; keep moderately moistPet-safe
Thorny BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2-3 times per week during establishment and growing season; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Thunberg SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly until established; occasional deep watering thereafterPet-safe
Tilia cordataDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water young trees deeply every 7-14 days in dry spells for the first two seasons; established trees are largely self-sufficientPet-safe
Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering every 7-14 days during dry weather for the first two or three seasons; established trees seldom need itPet-safe
Toe toeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Once or twice a week during establishment; monthly once establishedPet-safe
Tompa Norway SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days when establishing; deep watering as the top few cm of soil dryPet-safe
Toothed Fly BushDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep substrate evenly moist; water every 2–4 days with pure water onlyPet-safe
Toothed FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep evenly moistPet-safe
Touch of Class RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly during growthPet-safe
Trachelospermum asiaticumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days while establishingPet-safe
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Variegatum'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-10 days in growthPet-safe
Trachycarpus LatisectusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly through the growing season; keep evenly moist but never soggyPet-safe
Trachycarpus TakilDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in summer; reduce sharply over winterPet-safe
Transparent Moor GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-14 days; keep moderately moistPet-safe
Traveller's PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Consistently moist during spring and summer; reduced in winterPet-safe
Tree FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in summer, reducing to every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Tree heathDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Fortnightly during the first growing season; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Tree-Like PilosocereusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is dry to mid-depth, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; monthly in winterPet-safe
Triangle palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days; containers more often in heatPet-safe
Tropical pitcher plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the compost damp at all times, never bone-dry; in practice water with pure water every 2-4 days depending on warmthPet-safe
Tropical Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist; water every 2-4 days with mineral-free waterPet-safe
Tropical Pitcher Plant 'Ventrata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep mix evenly moist; water every few days, not standing in a deep trayPet-safe
Tsubo Bamboo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer, once a week in winterPet-safe
Tsuboii BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer, reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Tuckers King PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Tuerckheim CannaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 4-6 days during warm monthsPet-safe
Turquoise PuyaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)weekly in summer, monthly in winterPet-safe
Ukhrul Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season, reduced in winterPet-safe
Umbrella BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during establishment; every 5–7 days in summer once establishedPet-safe
Umbrella MagnoliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during dry spells; keep soil evenly moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Upright European HornbeamDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; water regularly for first 2–3 seasons; rainfall-dependent once establishedPet-safe
UvaiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly; keep consistently moist during establishment, more drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Valdivia BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in active growth; weekly or less in cool wet wintersPet-safe
Vanda 'Miss Joaquim'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Daily in warm, bright conditions; every 2-3 days if coolerPet-safe
Vanilla OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Vanuatu Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysPet-safe
Variegated Elephant BushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10–14 days in summer and every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Variegated Lady PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
variegated silver grassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Variegated String of HeartsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Variegated Sweetheart HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is almost fully dry, every 2-3 weeksPet-safe
Veilchenblau RoseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice weekly while establishing; mature plants when the top few centimetres of soil dry, and they tolerate some droughtPet-safe
Veitch FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; moderate once maturePet-safe
Veitchia ArecinaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in heatPet-safe
Velvet AshDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low once established; deep watering every 2–4 weeks in summer heatPet-safe
Velvet CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Velvet CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Velvet Calathea (Furry Feather)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Velvet Calathea JungleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dryPet-safe
Velvet Queen sunflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly, more often in hot dry spellsPet-safe
Velvet SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)WeeklyPet-safe
Verticillata Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; when the top 3cm of mix is dryPet-safe
Veterans' Honor RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly during growthPet-safe
Virginia Pine BonsaiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, frequently daily in summer and every few days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Wagner's SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to maintain consistent moisturePet-safe
Wagners Windmill PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days depending on seasonPet-safe
Wallich's Wood FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular in first season; moderate once establishedPet-safe
Wandae Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount approaches dryness, roughly weekly in summer and every 1-2 weeks in winterPet-safe
Watermelon PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summer and every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Wax plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Weaver's BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply 2-3 times per week; daily in hot weatherPet-safe
Weeping Eastern HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; more in hot or dry conditionsPet-safe
Weeping European LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; less once establishedPet-safe
Weeping Giant SequoiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks when young; monthly once established in moist climatesPet-safe
Weeping Nootka CypressDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regularly during establishment; moderate once maturePet-safe
Weigela 'My Monet'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 5 cm of soil dries, about weekly while establishingPet-safe
Weigela 'Wine & Roses'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingPet-safe
West Indian Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Western HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; regular moisture long-termPet-safe
Western LarchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during establishment; thereafter relies on natural precipitationPet-safe
Western Red CedarDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular — water deeply once or twice a week until established; drought-sensitivePet-safe
Western SpireaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5-7 days or as needed to keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Wheki Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist — water deeply 2-3 times per week in dry periods during the growing seasonPet-safe
White FirDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks during establishment; largely drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
White PassionflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Once a week during dry spells; less in winterPet-safe
White-Bark MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry spells for the first 3 years; every 2 weeks when establishedPet-safe
White-Branch Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
White-Powder BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in the growing season; fortnightly when dormantPet-safe
Whorled RosinweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Wild Edric RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season, more in heat or sandy soilPet-safe
Wild jasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week during active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Wild RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly while establishing, then rarely once maturePet-safe
Wildeve RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly while growing, increasing in heat and on free-draining soilsPet-safe
William Shakespeare 2000 RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice weekly through the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Wilson SpruceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; established trees are drought-tolerantPet-safe
Wine-Colored AlcantareaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep the central tank filled with fresh water; water the root zone when the top 3-4 cm is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Wisley 2008 RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season; more in heat or sandy soilPet-safe
Wonderful Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season, monthly in winterPet-safe
Woodland SunflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Wrinkled ElatostemaLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 3–5 days; soil should remain consistently moistPet-safe
Yellow BirchDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times per week during establishment and in dry spellsPet-safe
Yellow Dragon FruitDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in growth; let the top half of the mix dry firstPet-safe
Yellow Groove BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in the growing season; every 2 weeks when dormantPet-safe
Yellow Latan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Yellow Latan PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 5-8 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Yellow Marliac Water LilyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently aquatic — crown submerged 15–75 cm (6–30 in) below water surfacePet-safe
Yellow MombinDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–14 days; highly drought-tolerant when establishedPet-safe
Yellow PitayaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 2-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Yellow Water LilyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently aquatic — crown submerged 15–45 cm (6–18 in) below water surfacePet-safe
Yellow-Twig DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Young's Weeping BirchBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment and dry spells; every 2 weeks once maturePet-safe
Yulan MagnoliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when young; established trees need water during prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
Yuletide Sasanqua CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in summer; reduce in winter but do not let dry outPet-safe
Yunnan CypressDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Regular during establishment; drought-tolerant once maturePet-safe
Yunnan Dwarf PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, monthly in winterPet-safe
Za BaobabDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice weekly in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Zebra GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly for the first season; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Zebra PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water little and often, roughly when the top third of the mix driesPet-safe
Zebra Plant (Calathea Zebrina)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; keep soil evenly moist, never soggy or bone-dryPet-safe
Zebra Plant CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top of the soil begins to dryPet-safe
Zephirine Drouhin RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once a week in the growing season; more in heat or during establishmentPet-safe
Zigzag BambooDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in the growing season; fortnightly in winterPet-safe
Zombie PalmDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in summer; every 21–28 days in winterPet-safe
Zuiko Nishiki Lady PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe

Best pet-safe large indoor plants — frequently asked questions

What makes a plant one of the best pet-safe large indoor plants?

This list is not hand-picked for looks. It is houseplants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs and grow large enough to stand on the floor (about 1.5 m / 4 ft or more), drawn from Growli's structured plant-care library so the selection is consistent and checkable. 1129 plants qualify today.

How many pet-safe large indoor plants are there?

Growli currently lists 1129 plants that meet the criterion (houseplants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs and grow large enough to stand on the floor (about 1.5 m / 4 ft or more)). The list updates as the plant-care library grows; each entry links to a full care guide.

Are these plants safe for cats and dogs?

Yes — every plant on this list is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs against the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list. Tap any plant for its full pet-safety detail.

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