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1406 best small pet-safe plants

A small plant on a desk or shelf is exactly the one a cat bats at or a dog can reach when it stands up. These species clear both bars: ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs, and compact enough (about 40 cm or under) to suit a tabletop without ever taking over.

How this list is built: plants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs and stay small (about 40 cm or under at maturity), excluding trailers— filtered from Growli's structured plant-care library, not hand-picked, so it stays consistent and checkable.

PlantLightWaterPets
Aechmea cylindrataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Aechmea gamosepalaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; refresh weekly and water mix when top 2-3 cm dryPet-safe
Aechmea recurvataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the small cup filled; refresh weekly and water mix when top few cm dryPet-safe
Aerangis bilobaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-3 days when mounted; every 3-5 days in a small basket, kept lightly moistPet-safe
Aerangis fastuosaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water every 1-3 days, keeping the roots consistently moistPet-safe
Aerangis luteoalbaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-3 days when mounted; every 3-5 days in a small basket, keeping it lightly moistPet-safe
Aerangis rhodostictaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mounted plants every 1-2 days in summer, every 2-4 days in winter; potted plants when the surface bark just begins to dryPet-safe
African violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the soil feels just dry, every 5-7 daysPet-safe
African Violet 'Blue Nile'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil feels barely dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
African Violet 'Optimara EverFloris'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil feels just dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
African Violet 'Optimara Little Maya'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil feels barely dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
African Violet 'Optimara'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil feels barely dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
African violet streptocarpusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Air plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak weekly for 20-30 minutesPet-safe
Aizoon RosulariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer; rarely in winterPet-safe
Almost-round Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Alonso's TurbinicarpusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is bone dry, roughly every 14-21 days in the growing season; withhold almost entirely in winterPet-safe
Alpine CinquefoilDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days; very drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Alpine Mouse-earDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly — allow soil to dry between waterings; minimal winter moisturePet-safe
Alpine RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks when in growth (spring–summer); very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Alpine Water FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-6 days in summerPet-safe
Amalia's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every other day; medium must stay damp but not soddenPet-safe
American Wall FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days when in growth; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Amethyst PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily if mounted; every 1–2 days if potted; do not dry outPet-safe
Angel Frost MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in spring and autumnPet-safe
Angraecum distichumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water roughly every 2-4 days when mounted, or when the bark surface just begins to dryPet-safe
Annual PhloxDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5–7 days; keep soil evenly moist but not saturatedPet-safe
Annual Phlox 'Sugar Stars'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Annual Rainbow PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep medium wet at all times; tray method, water never allowed to dry outPet-safe
Anoectochilus roxburghiiLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist, watering roughly every 3-5 days as the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Antirrhinum majus 'Twinny Peach'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Apricot Bouquet gloxiniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–10 days; keep evenly moist during active growthPet-safe
Apricot GongoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist year-round; slight reduction in winterPet-safe
Armenian SpeedwellDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during the growing season; little to none in winter.Pet-safe
Armored FraileaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Aromatic DidymocarpusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Asplenium platyneuronLow light (north window or shaded room)Water when the top 2-3 cm is dry; tolerates short dry spells better than most fernsPet-safe
Astrophytum coahuilenseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Soak-and-dry, roughly every 14 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Autumn CatchflyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days in summer; reduce in winterPet-safe
Awl-Leaved Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak weekly; mist 2–3 times per weekPet-safe
Ayabaca MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Aztec CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the potting mix is almost completely dry, roughly every 14-28 days in the growing season; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Baby Tears PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Baby ToesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks in summer active season; very rarely in winterPet-safe
Bahian Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Bahian NeoregeliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water sparingly; allow potting medium to dry between waterings and keep a small amount of water in the central cupPet-safe
Balkan SaxifrageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — water at the base only; allow near-drying between wateringsPet-safe
Ball CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top of the soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in summer; sparingly to none in winterPet-safe
Banded Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Banded HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer, sparse in winterPet-safe
Bare-stemmed SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate in growing season; withhold in dry rest periodPet-safe
Barla's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; roots should never dry out completelyPet-safe
Bartram's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist lightly 3–4 times a week or soak briefly once a weekPet-safe
Bearded HuerniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days when actively growing (spring–autumn); minimal in winter (once a month or less)Pet-safe
Bearded TrichodiademaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season (winter-spring); reduce in summer when the plant is semi-dormantPet-safe
Beautiful GastrochilusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily misting of roots; soak mounted plants every 2-3 days during active growth; reduce to every 5-7 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Beautiful GraptopetalumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Beautiful Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally — water only during active growth (late summer through autumn and again briefly in spring); keep dry the rest of the yearPet-safe
Beautiful SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method, keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Beautiful-net LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every 2 days; never allow roots to dry out completelyPet-safe
Benedict's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days during growth; morning fogging in winter restPet-safe
Bent MasdevalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 days in warm weather, every 3-4 days in winterPet-safe
Bertolonia maculataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mix evenly moist, watering when the top layer just starts to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Bertolonia MarmorataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist at all times; water as the surface starts to dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Beucker's Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Big Kiss Yellow Flame GazaniaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, every 7-14 days in summerPet-safe
Biting PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every other day; medium must not dry outPet-safe
BitterrootDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Winter rains / early spring only; bone dry from June to OctoberPet-safe
Bitterroot LewisiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in spring; monthly or less in summer dormancyPet-safe
Black Flowering SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; water whenever the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Black Mondo GrassBright 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
Black Prince EcheveriaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Black-stemmed SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top centimetre of substrate feels dryPet-safe
Blister plantLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 3–5 days; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Blochman's LiveforeverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in the cool growing season (October–April); virtually none in summerPet-safe
Blood BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep cup filled; refresh every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Blood-red BertoloniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Blood-red GuzmaniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Refill tank every 5–7 days; flush monthlyPet-safe
Blood-red RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; keep medium consistently lightly moistPet-safe
Blue EcheveriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Blue Frills cape primroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Blue Melon CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Blue-Flowered Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weeklyPet-safe
Bluff LettuceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks in winter/spring; very little to none in summerPet-safe
Blunt GreenhoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep lightly moist during active growth (autumn–spring), roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Blushing Dunce CapBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; very sparingly in autumn; almost none in winterPet-safe
Boat-Leaf OrthophytumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Boat-Shaped OrthophytumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate; water every 7–10 days, allowing the medium to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Boivin's PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in the growing season; every 4–6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Boke's Button CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix has been dry for several days; roughly every 14-28 days in the growing season and once every 6-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Bolus' StomatiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Very sparingly in summer; every 2–3 weeks in autumn–springPet-safe
Borchers' OroyaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is completely dry, every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Bracteate RhinephyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring–summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Bracted PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Bradley's SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1–2 cm of substrate dries outPet-safe
Brain CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer; nearly dry through winterPet-safe
Brassavola digbyanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; far less in winter rest, every 2-3 weeksPet-safe
Brazilian EdelweissBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few cm of soil are dry during active growth; withhold during dormancyPet-safe
Brazilian Micro SwordBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Brazilian SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost feel dryPet-safe
Brigham's SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; allow medium to barely dry between wateringsPet-safe
Bristle-Leaf PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days (allow top half of soil to dry)Pet-safe
Bristle-Leaved Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak weekly; mist 2–3 times per week in dry conditionsPet-safe
Bristly LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; medium kept consistently moistPet-safe
Britten's Tiger JawsDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks during the growing season (late summer–autumn); minimal in winter and springPet-safe
Broadway's Melon CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once every 4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Browning CoelogyneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Evenly moist in the growing season (mid-spring to early autumn); water every 3–4 weeks in winter restPet-safe
Bruch's Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Buchholtz's BillbergiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks (soil); cup refreshed every 3–4 weeksPet-safe
Bud-bearing TrisetellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface is just barely drying, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Bueck's ThelocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Buffalo Cow CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, approximately every 14-21 days in summerPet-safe
Buining's UebelmanniaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; once every 4-6 weeks or less in winterPet-safe
Bulbophyllum barbigerumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-4 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Bulbophyllum Elizabeth AnnMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-4 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Bulbophyllum falcatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the roots and medium approach dryness, roughly every 2-4 days when mounted, less in potsPet-safe
Bulbophyllum vaginatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water as the medium approaches dryness, around every 2-4 days; daily when mounted in heatPet-safe
Bulbous TrichodiademaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Bullate NautilocalyxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days in the growing season; reduce to once weekly in autumn–winterPet-safe
Burser's SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Button CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Button CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Button fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Button PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Calathea MicansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea UndulataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Undulata 'Wavestar'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea WiotiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, about every 5-7 days while actively growingPet-safe
California SunsetDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; every 3–4 weeks in autumn/winterPet-safe
Callus Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Cambodian SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Candia SulcorebutiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in summer; virtually none from October to MarchPet-safe
Canigueral's Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in summer; once a month during winter dormancyPet-safe
Canyon LiveforeverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in winter/spring; minimal to none in summerPet-safe
Cape jewelsDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 days in containers; every 5–7 days in bordersPet-safe
Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 7–10 days in the growing season, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Cape Primrose 'Bristol's Party Girl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Cardinal Flower SinningiaBright 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
Carmen's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in the spring-summer growing season when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry; every 4-6 weeks or less in winterPet-safe
Carol's RuschiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, approximately every 10-14 days in spring-summer; once monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Carolina Spring BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during active spring growth; essentially none during summer–winter dormancy.Pet-safe
Cattleya 'Why Not'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cattleya luteolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix approaches dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cattleya walkerianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growth; reduced after floweringPet-safe
Cavendish's TrichocentrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in growth; every 14-21 days during the winter restPet-safe
Celosia argentea var. plumosa 'Fresh Look Yellow'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Century Yellow Feather CelosiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Chain PleurothallisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 days; do not allow to dry completelyPet-safe
Chanet's Dunce CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Chaparensis MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in cooler seasonsPet-safe
Chilean ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water from below by brief tray sitting every 5-10 days when the soil surface begins to dry; dry out slightly between waterings in winterPet-safe
Chimera Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously moist; water every 1–2 days; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; every 3–4 weeks in autumn; withhold in winterPet-safe
Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in growth; none in winterPet-safe
Chinese Dunce CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (spring–summer); sparingly in winterPet-safe
Chinese money plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Chirita micromusaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the soil surface just begins to dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Christmas Jewels BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup weekly; water soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Cigarette PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn through early spring; none or near-none in summerPet-safe
Cistus-Flowered SundewDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water regularly via the tray method throughout autumn–spring active growth; cease watering entirely from late spring through summer dormancy.Pet-safe
Clamshell OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; allow the mix to almost dry before rewettingPet-safe
Clamshell OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Cliff African violetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Cloth of Gold SaxifrageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; reduce in winterPet-safe
Cloud LiveforeverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks in cool season (October–April); completely withheld June–SeptemberPet-safe
Clubmoss cassiopeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; soil should remain consistently moist throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Clustered DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in summer; reduce sharply to monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Clustered Dunce CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly to fortnightly in active growth (spring–autumn); minimal in winter dormancyPet-safe
Clustered Silver SkinDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks during autumn–early winter growth; minimal in spring; completely withheld in summerPet-safe
Clustered SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during the growing season; withhold entirely during dormancyPet-safe
Clustered SpeckliniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Coarctata HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Coast Rock CressDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in the growing season; reduce to monthly or less when summer-dormantPet-safe
Cob CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; virtually none in winterPet-safe
Cobweb HouseleekDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, every 10-14 days in growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Coconut-Scented BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days during growth; every 6–10 days in winterPet-safe
Coin-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; reduce to every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Colima ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 5–7 days; allow the surface to slightly dry between wateringsPet-safe
Columbian PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Column AubrietaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during spring growth; very sparingly in summerPet-safe
Common African VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Common blue violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days; tolerates wet soilPet-safe
Common Foxtail CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the potting mix is completely dry, roughly every 10-21 days in summer; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Common Saltmarsh GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Tidal — periodic saltwater floodingPet-safe
Common Water HyacinthDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Free-floating aquatic — roots permanently submerged in open waterPet-safe
Compact AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 days in summer; every 7–14 days in winterPet-safe
Compressed PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow compost to dry substantially between waterings)Pet-safe
Compton's GibbaeumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in autumn and spring (active growth); withheld or near-dry in summer and reduced in winterPet-safe
Compton's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly every 2-4 weeks in summer; none from late autumn through winter leaf renewalPet-safe
Confetti Polka Dot PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Confused HuerniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days during active growth (spring–autumn); once monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Constricted MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in summer heat; every 2–3 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Cooper's HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-3 weeks in spring/summer; about once a month in winterPet-safe
Cooper's Haworthia (Pilifera)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer, far less in winterPet-safe
Copiapoa cinereaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly when fully dry in summer, roughly every 2-3 weeks; little to none in winterPet-safe
Copiapoa humilisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep bone-dry in winterPet-safe
Copiapoa hypogaeaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly when fully dry in summer, roughly every 2-3 weeks; little to none in winterPet-safe
Copiapoa krainzianaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Copper Angel MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week; keep substrate slightly moistPet-safe
Copper Leaf PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce significantly in dormancyPet-safe
Coquimbo CopiapoaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Coral Bells 'Electra'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Coral Bells 'Lime Rickey'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthPet-safe
Coryphantha macromerisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Coryphantha viviparaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; none in winterPet-safe
Cowslip OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Lightly during autumn to spring growth; completely dry during summer dormancyPet-safe
Crater ArgyrodermaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 weeks in the autumn–winter growing period; none from May through AugustPet-safe
Creeping Globe DaisyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks when actively growing; minimal in winterPet-safe
Creeping New Zealand CranesbillDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Crested CatasetumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Daily to every-other-day during growth; stop during dormancyPet-safe
Crested VandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily to every other day in summer; every 3-5 days in winterPet-safe
Cross PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Cross-leaved Heath Alba MollisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 5–7 days in dry spellsPet-safe
Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; none from late autumn through winterPet-safe
Cryptanthus 'Black Mystic'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cryptanthus 'Pink Starlight'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Cryptanthus 'Ruby'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cryptanthus acaulisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cryptanthus bromelioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly weeklyPet-safe
Cryptanthus zonatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Crystal ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water lightly every 5–10 days during the carnivorous growing phase; allow to nearly dry between waterings in summer succulent-leaf phasePet-safe
Cuban Melon CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Curled Air PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)2–4 times weekly in summer, weekly in winterPet-safe
Curly RacinaeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 3-4 times per week or submerge in water for 20 minutes twice weeklyPet-safe
Cushion Aloe HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 7-12 days in summer, much less in winterPet-safe
Cushion DrabaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly; soil must dry between wateringsPet-safe
Cushion SandwortDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly; allow to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Cuthbertson's DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium surface begins to dry, roughly every 1-3 daysPet-safe
Cutleaf FleabaneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during active growth; very little in winterPet-safe
Cutleaf ToothwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during the active growth period (March–May); none needed once dormant in summer.Pet-safe
Cylindrical Rock JasmineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very sparingly; almost none in winterPet-safe
Cymbidium Golden Elf 'Sundust'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-7 days in growth; every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Dalstroem's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or watering; roots must remain continuously moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Dark CatasetumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during growth; reduced but not stopped in winterPet-safe
Davis's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface barely begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Daybreak Red Stripe Treasure FlowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Debbie GraptoveriaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Deceptive MammillariaDirect 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
Delicate Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 20–30 minutes once a weekPet-safe
Delta DraculaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-3 days, never allowing roots to dry out completelyPet-safe
Delta Pure White pansyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in warm weather; weekly in cool, wet conditionsPet-safe
Dendrobium 'Berry Oda'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Dendrochilum cobbianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week, allowing only slight drying between wateringsPet-safe
Dendrochilum filiformeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week, letting the medium dry only slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Dendrochilum glumaceumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week, letting the medium dry only slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Denison's VandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Abundant watering in active growth (spring–summer); reduce to light morning fogging every few days in winterPet-safe
Dense TrichodiademaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during autumn and spring flowering seasons; reduced to monthly or less in summer and winterPet-safe
Derby SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Standing tray method (growing season); reduced to near-dry (rest)Pet-safe
Desert Privet PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Diapensia-Like SaxifrageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very low — water sparingly in spring and summer; virtually none in winterPet-safe
Dickie's Bladder FernLow light (north window or shaded room)2-3 times per week in the growing season; reduce in winter dormancyPet-safe
Didier's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)3–5 times per week in summer; reduce markedly in December–January after floweringPet-safe
Dinter's Eye PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn through late winter; none in summerPet-safe
Dinter's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-4 weeks in summer growing season; none during autumn-winter leaf renewalPet-safe
Dinteranthus microspermusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly in late-summer through autumn growth; near-dry the rest of the yearPet-safe
Dinteranthus pole-evansiiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Minimal, only during late-summer to autumn growth; dry otherwisePet-safe
Dinteranthus puberulusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Lightly in late-summer to autumn growth; near-dry the rest of the yearPet-safe
Dinteranthus vanzyliiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly during late-summer to autumn growth; dry otherwisePet-safe
Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep permanently wet; stand in 1-2 cm of pure water while growingPet-safe
Dionaea muscipula 'B52'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep permanently wet; stand in 1-2 cm of pure water in the growing seasonPet-safe
Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep media constantly damp; sit in 1-2 cm of water in the growing season, less in dormancyPet-safe
Dionaea muscipula 'Dentate Traps'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep constantly moist; tray-water with pure waterPet-safe
Dionaea muscipula 'Red Dragon'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep constantly moist; tray-water with pure waterPet-safe
Disc CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix has been completely dry for a few days, roughly every 14-21 days in summer; almost no water from October to MarchPet-safe
Dodson's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or every 1-2 days; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Dollbaby miniature gloxiniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days; keep evenly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Dorothy's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks in summer (active growth); none from mid-autumn to late spring during restPet-safe
Dorothy's Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally — water only when the new leaf pair is actively growing (late summer to autumn); completely dry at all other timesPet-safe
Dotted NeoregeliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Maintain water in the central cup; water the potting medium lightly and allow it to dry slightlyPet-safe
Dotted PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Dove MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; the root zone must remain continuously moistPet-safe
Dove's-Foot CranesbillDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; water only during extended droughtPet-safe
Downy Yellow VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Dreaming Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist 2–3 times per week; soak weeklyPet-safe
Drosera anglicaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep constantly saturated; stand in 1-3 cm of pure water through the growing seasonPet-safe
Drosera burmanniDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep media constantly wet; stand in 1-2 cm of pure water at all times in growthPet-safe
Drosera capensis 'Alba'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly wet, standing the pot in 1-2 cm of water (tray method) at all timesPet-safe
Drosera intermediaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep permanently saturated; stand in 1-3 cm of pure water at all times during growthPet-safe
Drosera schizandraLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep media permanently moist but not waterlogged; mist or top-water with pure water frequentlyPet-safe
Drosera tokaiensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly wet; stand in 1-2 cm of pure water at all times in growthPet-safe
dryas primulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring–summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Duclouxs PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Dwarf AntimimaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly in summer; moderately in autumn–springPet-safe
Dwarf Baby TearsDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Fully submerged — permanent aquatic plantPet-safe
Dwarf Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 5–8 days in the growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Dwarf Caribbean gesneriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; do not allow to dry outPet-safe
Dwarf Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Dwarf ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Dwarf FraileaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 12-16 days in summerPet-safe
Dwarf HenckeliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Dwarf Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Dwarf Lady's MantleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; established plants tolerate some droughtPet-safe
Dwarf LewisiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate during spring growth; completely dry in summerPet-safe
Dwarf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Dwarf Rose-stripe StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water soil when top 2-3 cm dries out, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Dwarf Sweet FlagMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently moist to wet; tolerate shallow submersionPet-safe
Dwarf Tongue PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks during the growing season; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Dwarf VandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily to every 2 days in active growth; every 3–4 days in winterPet-safe
Dyer's Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting plus weekly soakPet-safe
Dyer's Ice PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growing season; reduce to monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Dynastes MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when medium approaches dryness, roughly every 1-2 days in warm monthsPet-safe
Earth StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Earth-colored Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during the active autumn-to-spring period; none in summerPet-safe
Easter Lily CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top of the soil dries, roughly weekly to fortnightly in summer; keep almost dry in winterPet-safe
EcheveriaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is bone dry, every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Echeveria 'Afterglow'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Blue Atoll'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Echeveria 'Chroma'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer and much less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Cubic Frost'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Echeveria 'Dondo'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, around every 10-14 days in summer, sparingly in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Duchess of Nürnberg'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Echeveria 'Ice Green'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer, far less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Lola'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Echeveria 'Meridian'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth, far less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Minima'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, about every 1-2 weeks in summerPet-safe
Echeveria 'Mira'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer and rarely in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Neon Breakers'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Orion'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer, far less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Perle d'Azur'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer, much less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks in growth; less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Perle von Nürnberg'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Echeveria 'Purple Pearl'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-3 weeks in growth and much less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Tarantula'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer, much less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria 'Tsunami'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summerPet-safe
Echeveria 'Violet Queen'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Echeveria agavoidesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Echeveria colorataDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Echeveria harmsiiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Echeveria lilacinaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth and far less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria pallidaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer and much less in winterPet-safe
Echeveria pulidonisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Echeveria setosaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Echeveria shavianaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Echeveria strictifloraDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer, sparingly in winterPet-safe
Echeveria subsessilisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and monthly in winterPet-safe
Echeveria subsessilis 'Morning Beauty'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summerPet-safe
Echidna OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting if mounted; every 1–2 days if pottedPet-safe
Echinacea 'Pixie Meadowbrite'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Once or twice a week during establishment; every 10–14 days when establishedPet-safe
Echinocereus pectinatusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growth; none in winterPet-safe
Echinocereus rigidissimusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in growth; none in winterPet-safe
EdelweissDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks; reduce to almost nothing in winterPet-safe
Eden Valley bell heatherDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly when establishing; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Ehlers' ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Careful watering from below; drier in winterPet-safe
Elegant Ball 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 summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Elegant Turk's CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; reduce to every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Emerald Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the soil consistently, evenly moist — never let it dry outPet-safe
Encrusted SaxifrageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; rarely in winterPet-safe
Engraved Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks from late summer through autumn (active growth); withheld or near-zero from May through AugustPet-safe
Epidendrum porpaxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly, lightly moist year-round; mist or water mounts daily to every few daysPet-safe
Erect Moss FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Ernest's Turk's CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during summer; reduce to once every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Escobar's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Etched Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during the autumn–spring growing period; completely dry through June–AugustPet-safe
Exquisite MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–3 days depending on season and medium; do not allow to dryPet-safe
Fairies' ThimblesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during active growth; less in winterPet-safe
fairy apronsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly wet; use the tray method year-roundPet-safe
Falconer's SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deep tray (growing season); very reduced (rest)Pet-safe
False Comb CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and essentially none in winterPet-safe
False Pereskia PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
False PeyoteDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer; minimal or none in winterPet-safe
Fan Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week, or a 15–20 minute soak once a weekPet-safe
Feather CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Feathery Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist lightly every 2–3 days in warm conditions; reduce to every 4–5 days in cooler weather.Pet-safe
Ferocactus glaucescensDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Soak-and-dry, roughly every 14 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Ferocactus latispinusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Soak-and-dry, roughly every 14 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Few-Ribbed MatucanaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, every 7-14 days in summerPet-safe
Few-Toothed Tiger JawsDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks during active growth (late summer–autumn); sparingly in winter and springPet-safe
Fida's WeingartiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in spring and summer; suspend almost entirely from mid-autumn through winter.Pet-safe
Fiebrig's Crown CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days in spring and summer; every 4-6 weeks in autumn; minimal to none in winterPet-safe
Field marigoldDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly during dry spells; self-sufficient once establishedPet-safe
Field Wood RushDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)No supplemental watering needed in typical temperate climates; relies on natural rainfallPet-safe
Fiery MasdevalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily in warm weather; every 3–5 days in cool/winter monthsPet-safe
Filmy Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in summer, every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Fine-lined Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days in autumn to early spring only; completely withheld in summer and mid-winterPet-safe
Finger CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil has dried fully, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Fingered SedgeLow light (north window or shaded room)Moderate; keep moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Fire Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is completely dry, about every 10-14 days in growth; withhold entirely in winterPet-safe
Firecracker plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; never allow soil to dry fullyPet-safe
Fishhook BarrelDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
FittoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is dry, every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fittonia 'White Anne'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, typically every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Fitzgerald's SarcochilusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3-5 days during the growing season; every 7-10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Flag Pansy OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Flag-bearer DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When medium begins to dry, approximately every 2-4 days in active growthPet-safe
Flat-Leaved DyckiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the compost is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summerPet-safe
Flat-Leaved RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Floating AponogetonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged bulb with floating leaves; fortnightly 20–25% water changesPet-safe
Florist's GloxiniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth; typically water once the top of the mix begins to dry, then taper off completely heading into dormancy.Pet-safe
Fly-catching RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; allow the surface to barely begin to dryPet-safe
Flying Saucer CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top of the soil is dry, roughly weekly to fortnightly in summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Forget-me-notMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly wateringPet-safe
Forrests PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Four-angled cassiopeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during the growing season; keep consistently moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Four-Flowered RacinaeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist foliage thoroughly 3-4 times per week; soak weekly in warm water for 15-30 minutesPet-safe
Four-Leaf Water CloverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Aquatic — grows in shallow water or moist substrate permanentlyPet-safe
Fragrant StomatiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly in summer; every 2–3 weeks in autumn–springPet-safe
Franz's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-4 weeks in the summer growing season; completely dry from mid-autumn to late springPet-safe
Freely Flowering AngraecumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; avoid complete drying outPet-safe
Freesia refractaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water every 5-7 days during winter-spring growth, keeping the soil just moistPet-safe
Fresh Look Red CockscombDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5–7 daysPet-safe
Friedrich's Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn; none during summer dormancyPet-safe
Friedrichsthals Copper LeafBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; minimal in dormancyPet-safe
Fringed Cliff StonecropDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Fringed CoelogyneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Fringed Miniature StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or near-daily; roots must not dry completely between wateringPet-safe
Fringed StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–3 days depending on mount or medium and ambient temperaturePet-safe
Frithia humilisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry during spring-summer growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Frithia pulchraDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry during spring-summer growth; sparing in winterPet-safe
Fritz Luth Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in spring and summer; every 3–5 days in winterPet-safe
Front Range BeardtongueDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks once established; minimal in winterPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Lady Thumb'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthPet-safe
Fuller's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Only when the old lobe pair is fully shrivelled (summer dormancy) and during the active growing window autumn–spring; roughly every 14-21 days when activePet-safe
Fuller's TitanopsisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks in autumn/winter growing season; minimal in summer dormancyPet-safe
Furuse's OrostachysDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; minimal watering in winterPet-safe
Fused Tooth Venus flytrapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Continuously moist via tray method during growing season; damp only in dormancyPet-safe
Garden Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in active growth; reduce to every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Gargoyle LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; medium should be moist but not soddenPet-safe
Gasteria ArmstrongiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Gasteria GlomerataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Gasteria NitidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Gasteria PulchraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Gesine's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Approximately every 14-21 days during the autumn-spring active period only; none in summer dormancyPet-safe
Geyer's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during active growth (autumn to early spring); none in summerPet-safe
Giant Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-14 days in summer; every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Giant Dragon OrchidLow light (north window or shaded room)Daily or every other dayPet-safe
Glandular RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; very sparingly or not at all in winterPet-safe
Globe candytuftDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days; keep evenly moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Glory of Texas CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once every 5-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Goat's Horn CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep dry from late autumn through winterPet-safe
Goehring's DyckiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the compost is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in growing seasonPet-safe
Goeppertia White FusionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Golden Bow DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Plentiful in warm summer growth; markedly reduced and near-dry over a cool winter restPet-safe
Golden Cliff StonecropDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in spring and autumn; monthly in summer; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Golden Corkscrew PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium permanently saturated; tray method with 1–2 cm standing waterPet-safe
Golden Easter Lily CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season; once a month or less in winter.Pet-safe
Golden EriosyceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is completely dry, every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
golden fescueDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; water every 10–14 days during the growing season, less in winterPet-safe
Golden Lace CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Golden Powder PuffDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growth; none in winterPet-safe
Golden Sea LavenderDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks when established; very little in winterPet-safe
Golden Star CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Golden-flowered RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season; minimally in winterPet-safe
Golden-Net PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 7–10 days in winterPet-safe
Graptopetalum bellumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in growth, very little in winterPet-safe
Graptopetalum macdougalliiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, about every 12-16 days in summer, minimal in winterPet-safe
Graptopetalum rusbyiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Graptoveria 'Titubans'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth, far less in winterPet-safe
grass-leaved bladderwortDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Permanently submerged in shallow aquarium or terrarium water columnPet-safe
Grasshopper LycasteBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; near-dry rest in winterPet-safe
Grayleaf CranesbillDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days when dry; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Greek JancaeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Little and often to keep root zone moist; almost dry during winter dormancyPet-safe
Green Cliff Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Green Rock FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Green SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top centimetre of soil dries outPet-safe
Green Wave FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep substrate or roots consistently moist; for aquarium use, submerge fully and maintain water changesPet-safe
Greene's LiveforeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks during active growth (autumn–spring); very little to none in summerPet-safe
Greenish Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week (misting) or weekly soakPet-safe
Grey SpeedwellDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days during growing season; barely any in winterPet-safe
Grinning ArgyrodermaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks in autumn (main growing season); once or twice in spring; completely withheld mid-summerPet-safe
Groby's SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; mounted plants every 1–2 days in warm conditionsPet-safe
Gummy UebelmanniaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is completely dry, approximately every 10-14 days in summer; barely once a month in winterPet-safe
Gurken's OrthophytumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Allow to dry between waterings — roughly every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Gurken's Star BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Guzmania 'Rana'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; refresh it weekly and water the mix only when nearly dryPet-safe
Gymnocalycium andreaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak-and-dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Gymnocalycium denudatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak-and-dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Gyoku-ryu Mondo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthPet-safe
Hairy BertoloniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Hairy GibbaeumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 weeks in winter and spring (active season); dry in summerPet-safe
Hairy HouseleekDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in the growing season; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Hairy JovibarbaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks during the growing season; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Hairy Rock JasmineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly; dry conditions preferred especially in winterPet-safe
Hairy StonecropDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Hairy Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium consistently moist; use a shallow tray with no more than 1 cm of waterPet-safe
Hairy WoodrushLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 7–10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Hairy-beard GastrochilusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mount: daily root misting; pot: every 3-4 days during growth, every 7-10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Hairy-fruited DrabaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during growth; very little in winterPet-safe
Hairy-tongued RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; medium stays lightly moistPet-safe
Hall's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during active growth (autumn to early spring); none in summer dormancyPet-safe
Hall's Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally — water in autumn (September–November) only; completely dry in winter and summerPet-safe
Hamilton's SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep tray with 1–2 cm of water at all timesPet-safe
Hand FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Hand-Bearing OncidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Happy Bean PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in spring/summer; every 4–6 weeks in winterPet-safe
HarebellDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Hatchet CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the potting mix is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer; very sparingly in winter (once every 4-6 weeks)Pet-safe
Haussknecht's RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in growing season (spring–summer); every 4–6 weeks or rainfall-only in winterPet-safe
HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, every 2-3 weeksPet-safe
Haworthia BayeriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in active growth, minimal in winterPet-safe
Haworthia cooperi var. truncataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksPet-safe
Haworthia EmelyaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia HerbaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia LockwoodiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia MagnificaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia MucronataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia ObtusaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia PygmaeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in active growth, minimal in winterPet-safe
Haworthia SpringbokvlakensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia TessellataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthia TurgidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 7-12 days in summer, sparse in winterPet-safe
Haworthia VenosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haworthiopsis ViscosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Haygarth's Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in growth; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hayne's MatucanaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, every 7-14 days in summerPet-safe
Heart FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Heart-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; mounted plants may need daily mistingPet-safe
Heath-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hedgehog CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Hedgehog FescueDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days when established; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Helmut's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during active autumn-to-spring growth only; strictly none in summerPet-safe
Hen-and-Chickens SundewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously in a tray of 1–2 cm pure water; never allow to dry out.Pet-safe
Heneken's TolumniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the roots appear silvery-white and the fan base is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Herb RobertMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; water only during prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
Hernandez-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; every 3–4 weeks in autumn and winterPet-safe
Herradura MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)3–5 times per weekPet-safe
Herre's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during autumn-to-spring active period; none in summerPet-safe
Heterodoxa Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 3-5 days, maintaining a consistently moist but not waterlogged substrate; keep pitchers partially filled with distilled or rainwaterPet-safe
Heuchera 'Quicksilver'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Heuffel's JovibarbaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in growing season; rarely in winterPet-safe
Hirtz's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Hoary PlantainDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rarely; established plants are drought-tolerantPet-safe
Hooded MaxillariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days year-round; slight reduction in winterPet-safe
Hooded PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or watering; roots must remain evenly moist at all timesPet-safe
Horn-Bearing CoryphanthaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Horned EriosyceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Horned violetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Horst's DiscocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; reduce to once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Horst's GymnocalyciumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 7-10 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Houseleek Cliff StonecropDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days in the growing season; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Houseleek RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Houseleek SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low — water sparingly at all times; near-dry in summer and winterPet-safe
Humboldt's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 5-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Confetti Pink'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Select White'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Imbricate Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; do not allow compost to dry outPet-safe
Immersed StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting for mounted specimens; every 2 days for potted plantsPet-safe
ImpatiensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice-weekly wateringPet-safe
Impatiens walleriana 'Xtreme Salmon'Low light (north window or shaded room)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 1-3 days in summerPet-safe
Indian Head CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days in spring and summer; every 3-4 weeks in autumn; minimal in winterPet-safe
Indian Head NotocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the active growing season; reduce to once every 5-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Inner-grooved SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every other day; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Inner-rough PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface is just drying, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Island LiveforeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in active season (October–April); none to minimal in summerPet-safe
Ivy-Leaf PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; every 3–4 weeks in autumn/winterPet-safe
Japanese Dunce CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; reduce significantly in winter dormancyPet-safe
Japanese PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Japanese RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Japanese Stiff Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly in the first year, then only during prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
Jelly PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, typically every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Jewel OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days; keep the mix evenly moist, never bone dryPet-safe
Johannes Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-8 days in active growth; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Johnson's PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 3–4 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Joseph's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days (potted); near-daily misting if mountedPet-safe
Juniper-leaved ThriftDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during growth; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Karas Mountains Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Only during the active growth window: water sparingly when new leaves are developing (roughly autumn to late spring). Withhold water entirely in summer dormancy.Pet-safe
Kenneally's SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Standing tray (growing season); minimal (dry rest)Pet-safe
Kidney Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days during active growth; every 6–8 days in winterPet-safe
Kim cape primroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during spring and summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
King Ferdinand's SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low — water moderately in active growth; reduce sharply in summer dormancy and winterPet-safe
King Henry Venus flytrapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Continuously moist via tray method; barely damp in winterPet-safe
Kirk's HuerniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days when growing (spring–autumn); once monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Knotted CloverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; drought-tolerantPet-safe
Labrador violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Lace FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, approximately every 10-21 days depending on temperature and seasonPet-safe
Lady of the NightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When fully dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Ladybird Scarlet cosmosDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly; allow soil surface to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Laguna Beach LiveforeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days from autumn through spring; withhold almost entirely in summerPet-safe
Lance-leaf StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; never allow the medium to dry completelyPet-safe
Lance-leaved SundewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep tray topped up year-roundPet-safe
Lansberg's RestrepiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days; evenly moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Larch-leaved SandwortDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks in summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Large-cloaked StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days, never allowing the medium to dry completelyPet-safe
Large-flower BulbophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top of the medium begins to dry, approximately every 3-5 daysPet-safe
large-flowered butterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil permanently damp during growing season; reduce but do not dry out completely in winterPet-safe
Large-Flowered CopiapoaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days in summer; once a month or dry in winterPet-safe
Large-Flowered HouseleekDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — drought-tolerant; water only in prolonged dry periodsPet-safe
Large-Flowered PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Large-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; much less in winterPet-safe
Large-Leaf PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Large-Spike PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow top half to two-thirds of soil to dry)Pet-safe
large-stalked sinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in active growth; withhold through dormancyPet-safe
Lau's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 5-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Lau's TurbinicarpusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, approximately every 14-21 days in summer; minimal or no water in winterPet-safe
Lawn PennywortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic or marginal; keep substrate or water consistently moistPet-safe
Leaf-Spined Brain CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days during summer; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Leafy OrthophytumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Lebanese RosulariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks in growing season; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Lehmann's IceplantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Lemboglossum rossiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the bark approaches dryness, roughly every 4-7 days, keeping pseudobulbs plumpPet-safe
Lemon Button FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, often every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Lemon-scented AerangisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when roots begin to appear silvery-grey (indicating dryness), roughly every 5-8 days in summer and every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Leopoldina Earth StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when top 2 cm of soil dries, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
lesser bladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged or floating in shallow standing waterPet-safe
Lesser PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Lesser Silver SaxifrageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — water only when the top layer of grit is dryPet-safe
Lesser Water PlantainDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Saturated to 10 cm depth of waterPet-safe
Levy's HuerniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days during active growth (spring–autumn); once monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Lichang ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Licorice FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while in active growth (fall through spring); water when the surface just begins to dryPet-safe
Lifelong SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water moderately; allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry before watering.Pet-safe
Liliana's PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Linden-Leaf PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days (allow soil to partially dry)Pet-safe
Linden's CanistrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled with fresh water; water the root zone when the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Lion's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 days in summer, every 7–10 days in winterPet-safe
Lipstick EcheveriaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; sparingly in winterPet-safe
LithopsDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Follow the seasonal cycle, not a schedulePet-safe
Lithops AucampiaeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Strictly seasonal: water in spring and autumn only, never in summer dormancy or mid-winterPet-safe
Lithops BromfieldiiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally, only every few weeks during active growth and not at all during leaf renewalPet-safe
Lithops DivergensDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Only in autumn and spring growth, sparingly when soil is bone dry; no water during summer or mid-winter restPet-safe
Lithops HookeriDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Strictly seasonal: water in spring and autumn only, never during summer dormancy or mid-winterPet-safe
Lithops JuliiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)During spring and autumn growth only, roughly every 2-3 weeks; none in summer or winterPet-safe
Lithops LeslieiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Strictly seasonal: water in spring and autumn only, never during summer dormancy or mid-winterPet-safe
Lithops Optica 'Rubra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly in spring and autumn, every 2-3 weeks; withhold entirely in summer and winterPet-safe
Lithops PseudotruncatellaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very infrequently, following the seasonal cycle rather than a fixed schedulePet-safe
Lithops SalicolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Only during active growth (autumn and spring), roughly every 2-3 weeks; none in summer or deep winterPet-safe
Little Calyx AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing seasonPet-safe
Little Leather LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; keep roots evenly moistPet-safe
Little One Temple BellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days while growing; withhold completely during dormancyPet-safe
Living Rock CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 21-30 days in summer; essentially none in winterPet-safe
Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very infrequently and strictly by season, often only every few weeks and not at all in summer or deep winterPet-safe
Lobb's BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth; water every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Lobivia famatimensisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water thoroughly when the mix dries out, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer; keep dry through winterPet-safe
Long-flower CirrhopetalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 6-8 days during growth; every 10-14 days in cooler or slower growth periodsPet-safe
Long-Flowered BulbophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in active growth (late spring to autumn); reduced in autumn and winterPet-safe
Long-Leaved PachyphytumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; every 4–6 weeks in autumn and winterPet-safe
Long-Spurred VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Long-tailed MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in warm months; every 1-2 days in cool months — medium must not dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Longleaf PhloxDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days when establishing; minimal supplemental water once establishedPet-safe
Loranthus-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-3 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Ludisia discolor 'Alba'Low light (north window or shaded room)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is just drying, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Lund's PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Lydian StonecropDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Madagascar SundewDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Continuously — maintain 1–3 cm of water in a tray year-round during active growth; reduce tray depth in winter.Pet-safe
Madison's MatucanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Magdalene AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular watering spring–autumn; reduce markedly in winterPet-safe
Maidenhair SpleenwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Maikai OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; allow medium to dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Mammillaria bombycinaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water thoroughly when the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Mammillaria mystaxDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water deeply when the mix is completely dry, about every 1-2 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Many FingersDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2 weeks in spring and summer; every 4–6 weeks in autumn and winterPet-safe
Many-Flowered Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 1–2 times per week, or a 20-minute soak every 1–2 weeksPet-safe
many-flowered cape primroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days; allow soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Many-flowered MasdevalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily in warm weather; every 3–5 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Many-Flowered RacinaeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 2-3 times per week; allow to dry slightly between mistingsPet-safe
Many-haired DrabaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during growth; almost dry in winterPet-safe
Many-Leaved MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in the growing season; reduced in summer heatPet-safe
Many-Nippled PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, approximately every 10-14 days in summer; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Many-Stemmed Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 30 minutes 2–3 times per week, or mist dailyPet-safe
Many-stemmed LiveforeverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks autumn through late spring; none in summerPet-safe
Maranta 'Kim'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Maranta 'Marisela'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Maranta 'Massangeana'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Maranta 'Silver Band'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Marble Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Marble HouseleekDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in growing season; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Marbled Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Marbled Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during the autumn-to-spring active period; completely dry in summerPet-safe
Marbled Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally — water only in autumn during new-leaf emergence (September–November); completely dry rest of yearPet-safe
Margaret's Corkscrew PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium permanently moist to wet; tray method with 1 cm water during growing seasonPet-safe
Margined CopiapoaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry throughout, roughly every 14-21 days in summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Margined SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days when growing; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Marson's Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-14 days in active growth; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Marson's GymnocalyciumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Martius's BrassavolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during growing season; reduce in winter after floweringPet-safe
Martius's StanhopeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)3–5 times per week in summer; sharply reduce in winterPet-safe
Mary's ProsthecheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Masdevallia Angel FrostMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist year-round, watering about every 2-4 days so the medium never dries outPet-safe
Masdevallia coccineaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist all year, watering about every 2-4 days so the medium never dries fullyPet-safe
Masdevallia tovarensisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist throughout the year, watering roughly every 2-4 days so the medium stays dampPet-safe
Masdevallia veitchianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep roots evenly moist year-round; water roughly every 2-4 days so the mix never fully driesPet-safe
Masdevallia wagenerianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep continuously moist; water or mist every 1-3 days as the tiny mass dries quicklyPet-safe
Matted Sea LavenderDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Maudiae Slipper OrchidLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 5–7 daysPet-safe
Maudiae Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Maughan's Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in autumn growth phase; none during summer dormancyPet-safe
Maury's Air PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Mist or soak every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Maxillaria variabilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium nears dryness, about every 4-6 days in growthPet-safe
McDowell's ThelocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer; once a month or less in winter.Pet-safe
Meadow SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring; minimal watering needed from midsummer onwardPet-safe
Medusa OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water every 2-4 days, more in heatPet-safe
Medusa's CirrhopetalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Mejia's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the medium is approaching dryness, roughly every 1-2 days in active growthPet-safe
Membrane-flowered StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Mendoza GraptopetalumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Metallic Blue FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep the rhizome and medium lightly moist; water every 4-6 days, allowing the surface to barely dryPet-safe
Mexican AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist throughout the growing season (spring–autumn); dry in winter dormancyPet-safe
Mexican PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Mexican SnowballBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly in winterPet-safe
Meyer's Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in growth; every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Meyer's Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks from late summer (August/September) through autumn; withheld completely from May to AugustPet-safe
Micro Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 1-2 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Miller's LaeliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 days in summer; very sparse in winter (monthly or less)Pet-safe
Miller's LaeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the pot is almost completely dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summerPet-safe
Miltonia OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-5 days in active growth; let medium approach dryness, never bone-dryPet-safe
Miltoniopsis 'Augres'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; usually every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Miltoniopsis 'Herralexandre'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the mix surface starts to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Miltoniopsis 'Red Tide'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the mix evenly moist; typically every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Miltoniopsis phalaenopsisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days, keeping the mix lightly moist at all timesPet-safe
Miltoniopsis roezliiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water every 3-5 days, never letting the mix fully dryPet-safe
Mini Moth Orchid 'Sogo Vivien'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days, when the bark mix is nearly dry and roots turn silvery-greyPet-safe
Miniature African violetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 daysPet-safe
Miniature Cone PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days during active growth (autumn–spring); completely dry through summer dormancyPet-safe
Miniature Desert RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Miniature SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly, lightly moist at all times; check every few daysPet-safe
Minor Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 3-5 days to keep the substrate consistently moist; maintain partial pitcher fill with distilled waterPet-safe
Minute MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Miquel's PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Missouri Foxtail CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-21 days in summer; virtually none in winterPet-safe
Mitla Air PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water 1–3 times per week depending on seasonPet-safe
Modest Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days in growth; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Mondo GrassMedium 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 growthPet-safe
Monkey flowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; more frequently in warm or windy weatherPet-safe
Monster ScaphosepalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the medium just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Moon CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Only when the mix is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and far less in winterPet-safe
Moon CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in spring/summer; every 4–6 weeks in autumn; almost none in winterPet-safe
Moon Valley PileaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Moons ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Morelia MiltoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the mix feels barely moist, roughly every 6-8 days in summerPet-safe
Morren's CatopsisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central tank topped up; flush weekly; water soil lightly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Moser's GymnocalyciumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 7-10 days in summer; every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Moss-dwelling SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting if mounted; every 1–2 days if pottedPet-safe
Mossy cassiopeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist; never allow soil to dry outPet-safe
Mossy PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every other day; never allow the medium to dry outPet-safe
Mountain EverlastingDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Mountain PansyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water sparingly; allow soil to partially dry between waterings.Pet-safe
Mountain Sweet Pitcher PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Tray method, moist year-roundPet-safe
Mountain Turk's CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Mouse-Tail Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist or soak every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Muir's RhinephyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring–summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Muscari 'White Magic'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rainfall in most settings; water in dry spring spellsPet-safe
Muscari armeniacumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rainfall in most settings; water in dry spring spellsPet-safe
Mystacid AerangisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When roots appear silvery-white and the top of the medium is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Namaqualand CheiridopsisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during autumn through early spring; completely dry June–AugustPet-safe
Narrow-leaved GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; allow the top centimetre of soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Narvaez Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Natal SundewDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep in a shallow tray of 1–2 cm pure water throughout the growing season; allow the tray to dry briefly in winter during dormancy.Pet-safe
Nathalie's RamondaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Naureen's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during the active autumn-to-spring period; completely dry in summerPet-safe
Neat BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; mounted plants may need more frequent mistingPet-safe
Neblina Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium consistently moist; flush pitchers with pure water weeklyPet-safe
Neglected Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 30 minutes to 2 hours once a weekPet-safe
Nejapa PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; once every 5-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Nemesia 'Sunsatia Cranberry'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-3 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Nemesia strumosa 'Poetry Blue'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-3 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Neoregelia 'Charm'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Neoregelia 'Fireball'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; water the mix when the top 2-3 cm is dryPet-safe
Neoregelia ampullaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the small cups topped up; mist or dip mounted plants every few daysPet-safe
Nery's Turk's CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; reduce to every 4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Nest Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist or dip 2–3 times per week in summer; once per week in cool winter conditions.Pet-safe
Nesting MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in cool seasonsPet-safe
Net-scaled CeratostylisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the upper surface of the medium is just drying, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Nevada BitterrootDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate in spring; completely dry in summer dormancyPet-safe
New Zealand Micro SwordBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Nicaraguan GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill cup every 7–10 days; flush monthlyPet-safe
Ninja FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; increase in warm or dry periodsPet-safe
Noble Carrion FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in the growing season; once monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Noble CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep lightly and evenly moist, about every 5-7 days, reduced in winterPet-safe
Noble FissidensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Noble Hand FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Nodding GreenhoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Lightly moist during active growth (autumn–spring), roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Notch-Tipped PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Oaxacan Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week or soak for 20–30 minutes once per week; reduce in cooler months.Pet-safe
Ochre CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to once every 2–3 weeks in winter restPet-safe
Ocipus AlternantheraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic; maintain in aquarium water continuouslyPet-safe
Odontoglossum crispumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist year-round, watering roughly every 3-5 days so the mix never fully driesPet-safe
Old Lady PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is completely dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Old Lady PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Old Man EriosyceDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the potting mix has dried out completely, roughly every 14-21 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Old Man PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 6-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Old Woman CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Olive Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during active growth (autumn to early spring); none in summerPet-safe
Olive Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally — autumn watering only (September–November); completely dry during winter and summer dormancyPet-safe
Olive PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water or mist daily in warm months; every 1-2 days in cooler months — roots must never fully dry outPet-safe
One-flower MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of moss or mix begins to dry, approximately every 3-5 days; never allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Onzuka Bishop's CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in growth; none in winterPet-safe
Opposite-leaf Cliff StonecropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; very rarely in winterPet-safe
Optic Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Strictly seasonal: water sparingly during active growth (late summer to spring); completely dry in summer dormancy (June–August)Pet-safe
Optical PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally — water only during autumn active growth (September–November); completely dry rest of yearPet-safe
Orange ProsthecheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top layer of the mix is dry, roughly every 6-9 days; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
orange sinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; stop completely during winter dormancyPet-safe
Orange Snow Ball CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in spring and summer; every 4-6 weeks in autumn; none or barely any in winterPet-safe
Orange StonecropDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days when establishing; virtually rain-fed once maturePet-safe
Orange-Flowered MatucanaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Orcutt's LiveforeverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks in autumn through spring (growing season); withhold almost entirely in summerPet-safe
Ord River SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Standing tray method (growing season); minimal watering (rest period)Pet-safe
Oregon StonecropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in active growth; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Oregon WoodsiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water every 7–14 days, less in winterPet-safe
Ornate PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Orpen's AloinopsisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in autumn–spring; minimal in summerPet-safe
Orthophytum saxicolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Osteospermum 'Sunny Serena White'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Outstretched MaxillariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 1-2 cm of medium is dry, approximately every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Owl Eye CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, approximately every 10-14 days in summer; once every 5-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Owl Eyes CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is bone dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer; nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Ox TongueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer, monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Ox Tongue PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Pachyphytum bracteosumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth, sparingly in winterPet-safe
Pachyphytum compactumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is bone dry, about every 2 weeks in growth and rarely in winterPet-safe
Pachyphytum hookeriDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in active growth, minimal in winterPet-safe
Pachyveria 'Clavifolia'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth, sparingly in winterPet-safe
Pachyveria 'Exotica'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in growth, minimal in winterPet-safe
Pachyveria 'Powder Puff'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Pachyveria 'Powder Puff'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth, sparingly in winterPet-safe
Painted EcheveriaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Painted MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when medium is nearly dry, roughly every 1-2 days in active growthPet-safe
Painted SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep lightly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Pale CoryphanthaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, every 10-14 days in summer; every 4-6 weeks or less in winterPet-safe
Pale Silver Skin PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in late summer through autumn (active growth into flowering); water sparingly in spring; completely withheld mid-summerPet-safe
Palmetto SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Panama DichaeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist but never soggy; water every 3-5 days in warm months and every 5-8 days in cooler months — do not allow the plant to dry out completely as it has no pseudobulbs for water storagePet-safe
PansyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice-weekly wateringPet-safe
Pansy OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3-5 days; up to 2-3 times weekly in warm, dry spellsPet-safe
Pansy OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Paper Spine CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer and roughly monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Paphiopedilum 'Pinocchio'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Paphiopedilum bellatulumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-8 days; keep lightly moist, never waterloggedPet-safe
Paphiopedilum venustumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Paradox SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Wet tray (growing season); nearly dry (dry season / dormancy)Pet-safe
Parallel-Stripe PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Parodia microspermaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak-and-dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Parrot Pitcher PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep permanently wet, standing in 1-3 cm of water (tray method); it tolerates brief flooding wellPet-safe
Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during active growth; none during winter dormancyPet-safe
Pearl HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer, minimal in winterPet-safe
Pearl PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summerPet-safe
Peculiar CheiridopsisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn–spring; none in summerPet-safe
Peltate-Leaf PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days during the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Penther's Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 7–10 days during active growth, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Peperomia 'Frost'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia 'Napoli Nights'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia 'Napoli Nights' (dark form)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia 'Peppermill'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia 'Pixie Lime'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia 'Rana Verde'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia 'Schumi Red'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia 'Watermelon' (Ginny hybrid)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia albovittata 'Minima'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia albovittata 'Rana Verde'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia asperulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia axillarisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is almost fully dry, roughly every 12-16 daysPet-safe
Peperomia blandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia caperata 'Burgundy'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia caperata 'Luna Red'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia caperata 'Red Ripple'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia caperata 'Suzanne'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia caperata 'Teresa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia clusiifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia crassifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia dolabriformisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 14-21 daysPet-safe
Peperomia eckloniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia floribundaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia fraseriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia FrostBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia GinnyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Peperomia incanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 12-18 daysPet-safe
Peperomia maculosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 9-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia magnoliifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia magnoliifolia 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 8-13 daysPet-safe
Peperomia marmorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia obtusifolia 'Golden Gate'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia obtusifolia 'Marble'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia orbaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia pereskiifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia pseudovariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia RossoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is 50-75% dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia trifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Peperomia velutinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 9-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia viridispicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
PepperwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged or rooted in very shallow water; do not allow the substrate to dry outPet-safe
Percival's CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in active growth; reduce to every 14-21 days after pseudobulbs mature in autumnPet-safe
Perez de la Rosa's MammillariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Perplexing Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in the growing season; nearly dry from October to FebruaryPet-safe
Perplexing RebutiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; every 3–4 weeks in autumn; once monthly or none in winterPet-safe
Persian VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Peruvian OroyaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Petiole SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Wet tray (October–March in Australia / spring–autumn in cultivation); reduced watering (cooler months)Pet-safe
Peyote-Like TurbinicarpusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Pflanz's Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; every 3–4 weeks in autumn; almost none in winterPet-safe
Phalaenopsis 'Liodoro'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About every 7-10 days, when the bark begins to dry and roots silver overPet-safe
Phalaenopsis violaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Philippine CeratostylisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the medium begins to feel barely dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Phlox drummondii 'Intensia Cabernet'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Phoenix MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Phragmipedium 'Living Fire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist to wet; water every 1-3 days, often standing the pot in a shallow tray of clean waterPet-safe
Phragmipedium besseaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist to wet; water every 1-3 days and many growers stand the pot in 1-2 cm of clean waterPet-safe
Pickle PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks; reduce to monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Pilea 'Dark Mystery'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top inch of soil is dry, often 1-2 times per weekPet-safe
Pilea 'Friendship'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-8 daysPet-safe
Pilea aquarumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water when the surface just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Pilea cadierei 'Minima'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea microphylla 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea mollisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea peperomioides 'Minima'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Pilea peperomioides 'Mojito'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Pilea peperomioides 'Sugar'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Pilea pubescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea pubescens 'Silver Cloud'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea serpyllaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface just begins to dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Pillans' Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during late summer through early spring; fully dry in June–AugustPet-safe
Pima Pineapple CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Pincushion CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; monthly or less in autumn; none in winterPet-safe
Pinecone CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is bone dry, roughly every 14-21 days in the growing season; once a month or less from October to FebruaryPet-safe
Ping Pong Purple globe amaranthDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 5–7 days; allow soil surface to dry slightlyPet-safe
Pink Fingers OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly during active growth (autumn to spring); cease almost entirely during summer dormancyPet-safe
Pink Panther RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; allow the medium to approach dryness but not fully dryPet-safe
Pink PussytoesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low; water only when soil is completely dryPet-safe
Pink Quill BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 2–3 times per week; soak in room-temperature water for 20–30 minutes once a week during active growth.Pet-safe
Pink Rock JasmineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very sparingly; driest in winterPet-safe
Pink Rock OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the potting medium is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; reduce to every 14-21 days in winter to trigger bloomingPet-safe
Pink SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method, continuously wetPet-safe
Piper's BellflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly; allow near-drying between wateringsPet-safe
Pitton's HouseleekDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Pixie Lime PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5-4 cm (1-1.5 in) of mix is dry, often every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Plaid CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Pleasant Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during autumn growth; none in summerPet-safe
Pleasant LembocarpusLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep substrate consistently moist during the growing season; withhold water during dormancyPet-safe
Pleione bulbocodioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during active leaf growth; reduce sharply to nearly dry through winter dormancyPet-safe
Pleione formosanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly when in leaf and growth; reduce to occasional misting and near-dry during winter dormancyPet-safe
Pleione speciosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly while in leaf and growth; cut back to nearly dry during winter dormancyPet-safe
Pleiospilos bolusiiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly and seasonally: water in spring and autumn when soil is dry; keep nearly dry in mid-summer and winterPet-safe
Pleiospilos compactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally: water in spring and autumn when soil is dry; keep nearly dry in mid-summer and winterPet-safe
Pleiospilos simulansDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally: water in spring and autumn when soil is dry; keep nearly dry in mid-summer and winterPet-safe
Plover EggsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (spring–autumn); once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Pohl's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 20–30 minutes once per week, or mist thoroughly 2–3 times per week; reduce frequency in cool winter months.Pet-safe
Pointed-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Polished Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 2–3 times per week, or soak briefly once per week in warm conditions; reduce in winter.Pet-safe
Polypody FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Potbelly Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week; the bulbous base dries faster than larger species so check moisture more frequently in hot, dry weather.Pet-safe
Pouch-Flowered PearceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–8 days during active growth; reduce in winter dormancyPet-safe
Powder Puff CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is bone dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer; little to none in winterPet-safe
Powdery EcheveriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days; it is unusually drought-tolerantPet-safe
Prairie GentianDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — drought tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Prairie VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fortnightly or less once established; drought-tolerantPet-safe
Prayer plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just dry, every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Pretty Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Only when the old leaf pair is fully shrivelled (during active growth, roughly every 2-3 weeks); no water during leaf renewalPet-safe
Pretty Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during the growing season (spring to autumn); minimal to none in winterPet-safe
Pretty PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14 days in summer and once every 6-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Pretty TrichocentrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the bark is dry, roughly every 7-9 days; slightly drier in winterPet-safe
Prickly Ice PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in spring and summer; once monthly or less in winterPet-safe
primrose-leaf cape primroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; keep evenly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Primrose-leaf StreptocarpusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 5–8 days in the growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Prince MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every 2 days; medium should remain evenly moist at all timesPet-safe
Profusion White ZinniaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5–7 days in summerPet-safe
Proliferous PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface just starts to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Protruding Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week misting, or a 20-minute soak once a weekPet-safe
pubescent bladderwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep media permanently moist; do not allow to dry outPet-safe
Puebla Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20–30 minutes once a week; mist 2–3 times weekly in dry conditionsPet-safe
Purple BacopaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic plant; maintain in aquarium water continuouslyPet-safe
Purple Cliff Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry throughout, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Purple FingersDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn through early spring; none in summerPet-safe
Purple Mountain SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; maintain slight moisture at all timesPet-safe
Purple Pitcher PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep constantly moist by standing the pot in a tray of rainwater or distilled water at all timesPet-safe
Purple StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in active growth; reduce slightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Pygmy BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in growing season, once per week in winterPet-safe
Pygmy CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in growth; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Pygmy SundewDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep soil moist via a shallow tray; top up as it driesPet-safe
Pyrenean RamondaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Quehl's Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Quehlianum Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growth; none in winterPet-safe
Rabbit Foot Prayer PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Raceme MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 1-2 days; medium should not dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Rainbow Hedgehog CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, every 10-14 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Rainbow PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summer and once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Raindrop PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, often roughly weekly in the growing seasonPet-safe
Rainer's BellflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderately during growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
rainha do abismoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; allow near-dry dormancy in winterPet-safe
Ram's Head CatasetumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Heavily during growth; completely stopped during leafless dormancyPet-safe
Rayed ProsthecheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of bark is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Rechinger's RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in the growing season; very rarely in winterPet-safe
Red CeratostylisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the medium begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Red Dragon Venus FlytrapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep in standing water year-round except dormancyPet-safe
Red FescueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Infrequent — drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Red Groove PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
red nerve plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days; water when top 1–2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Red Nerve PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to feel dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Red Polka Dot PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; slightly less in winterPet-safe
Red Stem PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Red Tube PitcherDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep growing medium permanently moist using a tray of 2-4 cm of rainwater at all times during the growing seasonPet-safe
Red-bristled Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; roots must not dry outPet-safe
Red-petal LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or watering every 1-2 days; never allow to dryPet-safe
Reddish PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days (allow soil to dry out fully)Pet-safe
Reichenbach's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20–30 minutes once a week; mist 2–3 times weeklyPet-safe
Reichenbach's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in warm weather; every 2–3 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Reinwardtii HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Reitz's sinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; cease in dormancyPet-safe
Reko's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 6-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Remote Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20–30 minutes once a week; mist 2–3 times weekly between soaksPet-safe
Restrepia antenniferaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water every 2-3 days so the medium never dries out fullyPet-safe
Restrepia elegansMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the medium consistently moist; water every 2-3 days, never allowing it to dry outPet-safe
Restrepia guttulataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water every 2-3 days, never letting the medium dry outPet-safe
Restrepia-mimic PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days (potted); near-daily misting if mountedPet-safe
Resurrection FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Allow to dry slightly between waterings; roughly every 7-10 days, or mist daily when mountedPet-safe
Resurrection GesneriadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once a week in the growing season; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Resurrection Spike MossBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Can be kept moist year-round or allowed to dry fully and rehydrated on demandPet-safe
Rhombus-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Ribbed Brain 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 the growing season; reduce to once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Ribes LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; substrate must remain moist at all timesPet-safe
Ridged Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Rigid DrabaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during growth; almost none in winterPet-safe
Rincon ThelocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in the growing season; rarely in winter.Pet-safe
Rock CandytuftDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Rock LiveforeverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 weeks in summer (near-dry dormancy), every 2–3 weeks in winter (active season)Pet-safe
Rock SpeedwellBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once every 7–10 days during the growing season; reduce markedly in winter.Pet-safe
Rocky Mountain WoodsiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of medium feel dryPet-safe
Rodigas' VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the central cup every 5-7 days; water the potting medium when the top 2 cm is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Roezl's DraculaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface just barely begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Roezl's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every other day; medium must never fully dryPet-safe
Roller JovibarbaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks in summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Rollers HouseleekDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days in spring and summer; barely at all in winterPet-safe
Rose GrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate during growth; almost dry in winter dormancyPet-safe
Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep moist; refresh water frequentlyPet-safe
Rose Pincushion CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2 weeks in spring and summer; little to none in winterPet-safe
Rosette PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Roth's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times a week; soak 10–20 minutes weekly if conditions are dryPet-safe
Rothschild's BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth; water every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Rothschild's CirrhopetalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing season; every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Round-leaf Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Round-leaf RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days during spring and summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Round-Leaved RhoogetonLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 4–6 days; keep substrate consistently moistPet-safe
Rowlee's PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 2–4 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Royal Flush Split RockDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Only during active growth: late summer through winter and into early spring; stop completely while leaves are splittingPet-safe
Rusch's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during the active autumn-to-spring period; completely dry in summerPet-safe
Rusty PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; every 2–3 weeks in autumn and winterPet-safe
Rustyback FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Infrequently; allow to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Ryegrass Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week or soak for 20 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Sad BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup every 5–7 days; soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Saffron Air PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Twice weekly in summer, once weekly in winterPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Buckeye Fanfare'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix is just dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Jolly Ellie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Mac's Black Pearl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Ness' Dipity'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix is just dry to the touch, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Optimara Montana'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Powderpuff'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Rob's Boolaroo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix feels just dry, typically every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Saintpaulia 'Winter Lace'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix feels just dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Salvia splendens 'Vista Red'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summer heatPet-safe
San Gabriel Mountains LiveforeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks autumn through spring; none or minimal in summerPet-safe
Sand Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in the growing season; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Sand PhloxDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks once established; drought-tolerantPet-safe
Sandy SulcorebutiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; very sparingly or not at all in winterPet-safe
Sarcochilus ceciliaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 2-4 days in growth, allowing the medium to approach dryness between wateringsPet-safe
Sarcochilus falcatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 2-3 days, keeping the roots moist but well airedPet-safe
Sarcochilus hartmanniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 2-4 days, keeping the medium damp but never waterloggedPet-safe
Sarracenia RubraDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep the soil constantly wet; stand the pot in 1-3 cm of water during the growing seasonPet-safe
Sarracenia-like sun pitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily; keep media permanently moistPet-safe
Sawtooth Venus flytrapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep continuously moist via the tray methodPet-safe
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil dries; about weekly in the growing seasonPet-safe
Scarlet Ball CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is dry, about every 10-14 days in growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Scarlet FreesiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low to moderate during active growth; dry during summer dormancyPet-safe
Scarlet MaxillariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in growth, reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Schied's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in summer and once every 6-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Schwantes' Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-21 days during the active autumn-to-spring period; none in summerPet-safe
Schwantes' Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks in autumn; withhold in summer and winterPet-safe
Scot's Maidenhair SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the gritty mix lightly and evenly moist; water when the surface starts to dryPet-safe
Scott's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily during growing season (approx. 10 months), every other day in December–JanuaryPet-safe
Sea LettuceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in winter (active growth); monthly or less in summer (dormancy)Pet-safe
Sea SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1–2 cm of growing medium feels dryPet-safe
Sea ThriftDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Sea Urchin CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top of the soil is dry, roughly weekly to fortnightly in summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Sea Urchin CopiapoaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days in summer; once a month or completely dry in winterPet-safe
Sedum palmeriDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is dry, about every 10-14 days in summer, sparingly in winterPet-safe
Sekete's RestrepiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Black'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, every 10-14 days in growth; very little in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Commander Hay'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks when fully dry in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Emerald Empress'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer, far less if grown outdoors in the groundPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Killer'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks when soil is fully dry in growth; almost none in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Oddity'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, sparingly; roughly every 2 weeks in summer and minimal in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Pacific Blue Ice'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks when soil is fully dry in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Red Lion'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks when soil is fully dry in growth; almost none in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum 'Reinhard'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks when fully dry in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum calcareumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks in growth, only when the soil is fully dry; little to none in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum heuffeliiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, sparingly; roughly every 2 weeks in summer and very little in winterPet-safe
Sempervivum montanumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks when soil is fully dry in growth; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Serissa BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface just starts to dry, often every 1-3 days in growthPet-safe
Sessile BellwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep soil moist in spring and early summer. Tolerates periodic dryness once established.Pet-safe
Seven-Spined DiscocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is completely dry, approximately every 10-14 days in the growing season; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Shade MudflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged — permanent aquatic plantPet-safe
Shadow AdromischusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks in the active season; monthly in winterPet-safe
Shaggy TrichodiademaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, approximately every 10-14 days during winter-spring growth period; very sparingly (once monthly) in summer dormancyPet-safe
Shand's GibbaeumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks during active growth (autumn and spring); withheld in summer dormancy and reduced to once monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Shark Teeth Venus flytrapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Continuously moist via tray watering; slightly drier in winterPet-safe
Sharp-tipped LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; keep roots consistently moistPet-safe
Shield SundewDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Tray-water during active growth (autumn–spring); completely dry in summer.Pet-safe
Shining CinquefoilDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during active growth; very sparsely in winterPet-safe
Shining CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; water only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Shining SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method — keep 1 cm of pure water at all timesPet-safe
Short-stalk SophronitisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark surface dries, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Short-Stemmed MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in active growth; less in hot summer monthsPet-safe
Short-stemmed RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; medium kept evenly moistPet-safe
Showy LaeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; once every 2–4 weeks during dry restPet-safe
Showy SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil slightly moist during growth; dry off in autumnPet-safe
Shrubby Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks from late summer through early spring; completely dry in June–AugustPet-safe
Sierra Cliff Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-21 days depending on season and environmentPet-safe
Silky PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in growth; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Silver Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 20–30 minutes twice a week; mist 2–3 times weeklyPet-safe
Silver Ball CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; none in winterPet-safe
Silver Ball NotocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Silver Cluster CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in growth; withhold in winterPet-safe
Silver Star BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Silver-leaf SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; water very sparingly or not at all during dormancyPet-safe
Silvery StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Simple-leaf astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist — water 2–3 times per week in dry spellsPet-safe
Simulated Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soak of 20–30 minutesPet-safe
Single-leaf Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 7–10 days in the growing season, reduce to every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Sinningia 'Duchess of York'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Sinningia 'Empress'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, keeping the mix evenly moist during active growthPet-safe
Sinningia 'Li'l Georgie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Sinningia 'Prudence Risley'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 active growthPet-safe
Sinningia concinnaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly lightly moist while in growth, watering when the surface just dries, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Sinningia eumorphaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthPet-safe
Sky PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly, or mist several times a week; more often in dry, warm roomsPet-safe
Slack's SundewDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Tray-water continuously during active growth; allow tray to dry slightly during the mild winter rest (does not have a hard dormancy).Pet-safe
Slanted Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist 3–4 times per week; soak in cool water for 15–20 minutes every 5–7 days.Pet-safe
Slender FraileaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Slender IceplantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between wateringsPet-safe
Slender SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent moisture without saturationPet-safe
Slender-Leaved SundewDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep substrate consistently moist via a shallow tray; refresh water every few daysPet-safe
Slender-lined Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very infrequent — one or two waterings during the autumn growth window (September–November); completely dry for 7–8 months of the yearPet-safe
Slender-stalked BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 daysPet-safe
Slipper GastrochilusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mount: daily misting; pot: every 3-4 days during growth, every 7-10 days in winterPet-safe
Small Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 7–10 days in the growing season, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Small-flowered Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days in active growth; every 3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Small-Flowered CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; water sparingly and only in droughtPet-safe
Small-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–5 weeks in winterPet-safe
Snapdragon AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during the growing season (spring–autumn); withhold entirely during winter dormancyPet-safe
Sneed's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the potting mix is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in the growing season; almost none in winterPet-safe
Snow Crystals Sweet AlyssumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Snow-in-SummerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Snowball PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; keep dry through winterPet-safe
Snowcap CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Social Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak twice weekly or mist dailyPet-safe
Sodiros MonopyleLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 4–6 days; keep substrate evenly moistPet-safe
Soft-leaf Dunce CapBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Approximately every 12–14 days in the growing season; very sparingly in winter dormancyPet-safe
soft-leaf primulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–12 days in spring–summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Sooty CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Sophronitis coccineaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days; keep evenly moist year-roundPet-safe
Spanish DrabaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Spanish HouseleekDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; once a month in winterPet-safe
Spanish StonecropDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — drought-tolerant; water only in very dry spellsPet-safe
Spatulate DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly through warm growth; reduced over a cool, brighter winter restPet-safe
Spegazzini's GymnocalyciumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 days in summer; every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Spider CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in growth; none in winterPet-safe
Spike Dunce CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 weeks during the growing season; sparingly in winter (once a month or less)Pet-safe
Spike MossLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep the soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days or whenever the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Spiked PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in summer; every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
Spinulose Lady FernLow light (north window or shaded room)2–3 times per week; keep consistently moist year-roundPet-safe
Spiny OrostachysDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; almost none in winter dormancyPet-safe
Spiny RacinaeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 3-5 times per week or soak in water for 20-30 minutes 1-2 times per weekPet-safe
Spiny RuschiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Spinystar CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the potting mix is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; almost none from October to MarchPet-safe
Spiral Corkscrew PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the substrate permanently moist using the tray method with 1-2 cm of distilled water; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Splash Polka Dot PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Split RockDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Soak-and-dry, only when fully dry — roughly every 2-3 weeks in active growth; little to none in summer and winterPet-safe
Spoon-leaved AloinopsisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks from autumn through early spring; minimal or none June–AugustPet-safe
Spotted NeoregeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; allow potting medium to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Spotted-foot StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days (mounted) or 2–3 times per week (potted)Pet-safe
Spreading AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Evenly moist during the growing season; completely dry during winter rhizome dormancyPet-safe
Spreading SelaginellaLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water every 3-5 days ensuring the soil never dries outPet-safe
Spreading Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; check every 2-3 daysPet-safe
Sprengel's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak weekly; mist 2–3 times per weekPet-safe
Spring BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during active growth (February–May); none needed during summer dormancy.Pet-safe
Spring Cinquefoil (Potentilla tabernaemontani)Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rarely; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Spring Symphony FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Approximately every 5–7 days; more frequently in heat or droughtPet-safe
Squirrel's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the potting medium feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Stapelia flavopurpureaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Stapelia grandifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in spring and summerPet-safe
Stapelia hirsutaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in spring and summerPet-safe
Stapelia leendertziaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Stapelia variegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in spring and summerPet-safe
Star CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-4 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Star FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Star FraileaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Star Window PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summerPet-safe
StarflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season (spring through autumn).Pet-safe
Steinmann's RebutiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 14–21 days in spring and autumn; very little or none in winterPet-safe
Stenocactus crispatusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Stephan's Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks from late August through November (active growth); withheld completely from May to late AugustPet-safe
Stomandra Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; keep compost lightly and evenly moistPet-safe
Stonecrop RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Stonecrop-leaf AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the active growing season (autumn to spring); once a month or less in summerPet-safe
straight-leaved butterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when top of mix feels barely dry (summer); reduce to very occasional misting (winter)Pet-safe
Strap Water FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in summer and reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Strap-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in active growth; reduce slightly during winter dormancyPet-safe
Strawberry CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Streptocarpus 'Black Panther'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Streptocarpus 'Chorus Line'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Streptocarpus 'Falling Stars'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Blue'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Streptocarpus 'Polka-Dot Purple'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Streptocarpus 'Purple Haze'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Strobel's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; keep substrate evenly moist throughout the yearPet-safe
Sukhakul's Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the mix starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Sulcorebutia rauschiiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry in summer, roughly every 12-14 days; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Sulcorebutia steinbachiiDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry in summer, roughly every 10-14 days; none in winterPet-safe
Sulphur CloverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Sun Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in the growing season; nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Sun Cup CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; monthly or less in autumn and winterPet-safe
Sun Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep pitchers partially filled with distilled water; water substrate when surface begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warm conditionsPet-safe
Sunken PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; never allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Sunrise Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in growth; none in winterPet-safe
Sunsatia Mango NemesiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Sunsatia Plus Coconut NemesiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil or compost is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Super Kabuto Star CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in growth; none in winterPet-safe
Superb StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; mounted plants may need daily watering in summerPet-safe
Sutherland's Ice PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 7-14 days in growing season; reduce to monthly in winterPet-safe
Sweet alyssumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Sweet TrichopiliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in summer; reduce to every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Sweet White VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Swertia-leaf ScaphosepalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface is barely beginning to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Swingle's primulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 8–12 days in spring–summer; every 16–21 days in winterPet-safe
Swiss Rock JasmineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very sparingly year-round; almost dry in winterPet-safe
Sword-Leaved Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-3 times per week or soak 20 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Tagetes erecta 'Inca Gold'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-4 daysPet-safe
Tagetes erecta 'Taishan Orange'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-4 daysPet-safe
Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Tagetes patula 'Janie Bright Yellow'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine Gem'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tail-leaf TolumniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When roots appear silvery and the leaf base is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tailed MasdevalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily in warm weather; every 3–5 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Taita African violetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Taiwan Felt FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days; allow surface to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Tamis ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Tasteless StonecropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14-21 days in spring and summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Tawny Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Seasonally — water sparingly in autumn (September–November) during active growth; keep completely dry in winter and summerPet-safe
Teague's PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; allow medium surface to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Tentacle LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or continuous humidity; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Texas Barrel CactusDirect 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
Texas Nipple CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summer and once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Texas Rainbow CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Thelocactus bicolorDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in summer; none in winterPet-safe
Thelocactus hexaedrophorusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the mix is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in summer; none in winterPet-safe
Thelocactus setispinusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top of the mix dries, roughly every 7-12 days in growth; keep dry in winterPet-safe
Theresa's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once every 6-8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Thimble CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Thin-Leaved Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per weekPet-safe
Thin-Spiked Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week (misting) or weekly soakPet-safe
Thorny Chin CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; every 5–8 weeks in winterPet-safe
Thorny SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; do not allow complete dryingPet-safe
Thread-Leaved Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week, or soak for 20–30 minutes once a weekPet-safe
Three-awn TrisetellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Three-Colored LycasteBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Three-Nerved PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days (allow soil to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
ThriftDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7–14 days, allowing soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Tiger Moth OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark is nearly dry, typically every 6-9 daysPet-safe
Tiger TrichocentrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark approaches dryness, every 7-10 days; reduce slightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Tillandsia aeranthosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia AndreanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-3 times a week and soak 20-30 minutes every 1-2 weeks, more often in dry heatPet-safe
Tillandsia BaileyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 20-30 minutes weekly, with extra misting in dry or hot spellsPet-safe
Tillandsia bergeriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly; mist between soaks in dry airPet-safe
Tillandsia brachycaulosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia bulbosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly, plus misting between soaks in dry airPet-safe
Tillandsia butziiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly; mist between soaks if dryPet-safe
Tillandsia CapitataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak fully every 7-10 days, plus mist 2-3 times weekly in dry or warm conditionsPet-safe
Tillandsia caput-medusaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes every 1-2 weeks; mist between soaksPet-safe
Tillandsia ConcolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak fully every 7-10 days, plus mist 1-2 times weekly in dry airPet-safe
Tillandsia fuchsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-3 times weekly or soak 20-30 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia GardneriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 3-4 times a week; brief 10-15 minute soaks every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Tillandsia ionantha 'Druid'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly, with misting between soaks in dry roomsPet-safe
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly, plus misting between soaks in dry roomsPet-safe
Tillandsia junceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia leiboldianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; soak or rinse weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia magnusianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-3 times a week, or briefly dunk every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Tillandsia paleaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-3 times a week, or soak briefly every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Tillandsia PruinosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist or dunk 2-4 times weekly; soak briefly every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Tillandsia pseudobaileyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak or dunk every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Tillandsia recurvifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly; mist between soaks if air is dryPet-safe
Tillandsia schiedeanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak or dunk every 7-10 days, or mist 2-3 times weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia SelerianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes every 1-2 weeks; mist only lightly between soaksPet-safe
Tillandsia StreptophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes every 1-2 weeks; mist sparingly between soaksPet-safe
Tillandsia strictaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly, plus misting between soaks in dry roomsPet-safe
Tillandsia tectorumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist lightly every 10-14 days; soak only rarelyPet-safe
Tillandsia tricolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes once a week, or mist 2-3 times weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia VelutinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly, misting more often in warm, dry conditionsPet-safe
Tina butterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media lightly damp during carnivorous phase; allow to nearly dry during succulent winter phasePet-safe
Tiny Dunce CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1–2 weeks during active growth; very sparingly in winter dormancyPet-safe
Tiny Sea LavenderDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Low — water sparingly, allowing soil to dry completely between sessionsPet-safe
Tiny StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; medium should not dry out completelyPet-safe
Tiny Sun MammillariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and once every 6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Tiraque SulcorebutiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in active growth; once a month or less from October to FebruaryPet-safe
Tolumnia variegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily to every other day when mounted; allow to dry fully betweenPet-safe
Tom Thumb CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top of the soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
ToothwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week during the brief spring growth period; essentially none during summer dormancyPet-safe
Top-shaped Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks in autumn; none in summer or winterPet-safe
Topsy Turvy EcheveriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
TormentilBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; keep soil lightly moist but not wetPet-safe
Transparent-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow compost to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Triangular MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in spring and autumnPet-safe
Tricolor BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate saturated or in a shallow tray of 1–3 cm of water at all timesPet-safe
Trim GreenhoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Lightly moist during active growth (autumn–spring), roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tropical Dewy PineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep medium wet to moist at all times; tray method with 1–2 cm waterPet-safe
Tropical SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep tray permanently wetPet-safe
Truncate HaworthiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in active growth, minimal in winterPet-safe
Tsusima Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tuerckheim's PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 3–5 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Tulista MarginataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 2-3 weeks in growth; monthly in winterPet-safe
Tulista PumilaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth; monthly in winterPet-safe
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrocheleDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly when fully dry in summer, roughly every 2 weeks; none in winterPet-safe
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Sparingly when fully dry in summer, roughly every 2-3 weeks; none in winterPet-safe
Turbinicarpus valdezianusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very sparingly when fully dry in the growing season, roughly every 2-3 weeks; none in winterPet-safe
Turbo PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in terrariums; every 10–14 days in open potsPet-safe
Turkestan RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; sparingly in autumn; almost none in winterPet-safe
Turkish CatmintDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in summer; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Turkish RosulariaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Tweedy's LewisiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular in spring; near-dry from midsummer to early autumnPet-safe
Twiggy LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; substrate must stay consistently moistPet-safe
Twin-Flowered Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week, or a 20-minute soak once a weekPet-safe
Twin-flowered RuschiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season; very sparingly (once every 3-4 weeks) in winterPet-safe
Twinkle OncidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix begins to dry, about every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Twisted Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly; mist 2-3 times per weekPet-safe
Twisted RacinaeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist or drench 3-4 times per week; central cup kept lightly moistPet-safe
Twisted RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; maintain light but consistent moisturePet-safe
Twisted TrichopiliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the medium is nearly dry at the surface, roughly every 5-8 days in active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in cooler months during restPet-safe
Two-colored LacaenaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the medium is nearly dry at the surface, roughly every 5-8 days in active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Two-edged PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in warm months; every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
Unarmed Hedgehog CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, every 10-14 days in summer; once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Unequal-Leaf GibbaeumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly in winter (active season); essentially zero in summer (June–September dormancy)Pet-safe
Unequal-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in the growing season; less in winterPet-safe
Valdez's Aztec CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry, roughly every 14-28 days in the growing season; once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Vandeleur's Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days; allow compost to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Variable Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 30 minutes once or twice weekly; mist 2-3 times per weekPet-safe
Variable EpidendrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days during growth; every 10–12 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Variable-Hair ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Variegated Carrion FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in summer; very sparingly (once monthly or less) in winterPet-safe
Variegated LiveforeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days from late autumn through spring when leaves are present; withhold completely in summer dormancyPet-safe
Variegated Moon CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Variegated XylobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of the potting medium is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Varnished Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soakPet-safe
Velick's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soakPet-safe
Venus FlytrapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep the medium permanently wet — stand the pot in 1-2 cm of rain or distilled water and top up so it never driesPet-safe
Venus Flytrap 'Dente'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep the soil constantly wet; top up the tray as it dries, near-daily in summerPet-safe
Verity's LiveforeverDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in the cool growing season (October–April); completely dry June–SeptemberPet-safe
Verschaffelt's PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Villete's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Only when the plant's old leaf pair is fully shrivelled, roughly every 3–4 weeks during the autumn–winter growing period; none in summer dormancyPet-safe
Villete's Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 weeks in autumn; none in summer or winterPet-safe
Viola 'Sorbet Raspberry'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 3-5 days; containers more oftenPet-safe
Viola × wittrockiana 'Delta Pure Yellow'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 3-5 days; containers dry fasterPet-safe
Viola cornuta 'Etain'Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, generally every 3-5 days; more in containers and heatPet-safe
Virginia Spring BeautyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate in spring; negligible once dormant in summerPet-safe
Volcanic PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Vriesea carinataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Wagner's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week (misting) or weekly soakPet-safe
Waldensian SaxifrageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Very low — allow soil to dry between waterings; withhold almost entirely in winterPet-safe
Walking FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep substrate evenly moist at all times; check every 3-5 days and never let it dry fullyPet-safe
Wall MonanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Wall RueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Rarely needs watering in the ground; water container plants only when the crevice substrate driesPet-safe
Wallis FescueDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days when established; minimal in winterPet-safe
Warty GasteriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer, monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Warty Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14-21 days during active autumn-to-spring growth; completely none in summerPet-safe
Warty Living StonesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–5 weeks in autumn; none in summer or deep winterPet-safe
Warty ScaphosepalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the medium is just barely dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Water Lily 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 spring and summer; every 3-4 weeks in autumn; almost none in winterPet-safe
Water SpanglesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanent floating aquatic — sits on the water surfacePet-safe
Waterwheel PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Fully submerged aquatic — water IS the growing mediumPet-safe
Weberbauer's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Near-daily misting; substrate must not dry completely at any pointPet-safe
Weeping MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged — permanent aquatic plantPet-safe
Wendland's BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly throughout the year; keep medium consistently moist in summer, slightly drier in winterPet-safe
Wendland's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; never dry outPet-safe
Wenzel's Chain OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of the potting medium feels dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Werner's Living StoneDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Once every 3–5 weeks during the autumn–winter growing period only; completely dry through spring and summerPet-safe
White Egret OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist during active growth (spring–summer), roughly every 2-4 daysPet-safe
White FreesiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Moderate during active growth (autumn to spring); completely dry during summer dormancyPet-safe
White LaeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring and autumn; once every 2–3 weeks in summer dry restPet-safe
White Magic FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist spring through autumn; withhold entirely in winterPet-safe
White-Flowered Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in summer; once a month or less from October to FebruaryPet-safe
White-haired Crown CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly in summer; every 10–14 days in spring and autumn; once a month or none in winterPet-safe
White-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; reduce to monthly or less in winterPet-safe
White-red TrichocentrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When bark is nearly dry, every 6-9 days in growth; every 10-14 days in cooler, lower-light monthsPet-safe
White-Spined ThelocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 days in the growing season; suspend almost entirely in winter.Pet-safe
Whitley's SpeedwellDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days during active growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Wide Eye PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn to late winter; none in summerPet-safe
Wild pansyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil evenly moist but not wetPet-safe
Wild's PincushionDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10-14 days in summer; once every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Wilman's EbracteolaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days during the spring-autumn growing season; very sparingly (once every 4-6 weeks) in winterPet-safe
Wilmot's DinteranthusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Autumn only (2 watering cycles); stop completely in spring while new leaves emerge; minimal in early winterPet-safe
Wimsett Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Window PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Winged PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow compost to dry almost fully between waterings)Pet-safe
Witteberg Cone PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn–winter; almost none in summerPet-safe
Wittig's SophronitisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the growing medium surface approaches dryness, roughly every 6-9 daysPet-safe
Wood Forget-me-notMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep soil moist but well-drainedPet-safe
Woolly Lip FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, approximately every 14-21 days in summer, monthly in winterPet-safe
Woolly SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost feels dry during growthPet-safe
Woolly WeingartiaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing season; once monthly or less in winter.Pet-safe
Woven MatucanaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Wulfen's AlyssumDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 14–21 days during growing season; very little in winterPet-safe
Yellow Baby ToesDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks during active growth (autumn through spring); essentially none through summer dormancyPet-safe
Yellow Bird's NestMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Maintain water in the central cup; water compost when mostly dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Yellow ClintoniaLow light (north window or shaded room)Twice weekly in dry spells; maintain even soil moisture throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Yellow Cone PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn; withhold entirely in summerPet-safe
Yellow Living Rock CactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 21 days in summer; near-dry in winterPet-safe
Yellow Mountain SaxifrageDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2–4 days during the growing season; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Yellow PromenaeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the potting medium is nearly dry at the surface but still faintly moist below, roughly every 5-8 days in summer and every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Yellow WhitlowgrassDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Yellow-Spike PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Yellow-White MaxillariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in growth, every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Yokosca Lady FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 2–3 days; keep soil moist to wetPet-safe
Zecher's Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Soak 30 minutes twice weekly; mist 2-3 times per week between soaksPet-safe
Zehtner's DiscocactusDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; reduce to once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Zehtner's Turk's CapDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; reduce to once every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Zoys's BellflowerDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Allow soil to dry between waterings; very sparingly in winterPet-safe

Best small pet-safe plants — frequently asked questions

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

This list is not hand-picked for looks. It is plants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs and stay small (about 40 cm or under at maturity), excluding trailers, drawn from Growli's structured plant-care library so the selection is consistent and checkable. 1406 plants qualify today.

How many small pet-safe plants are there?

Growli currently lists 1406 plants that meet the criterion (plants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs and stay small (about 40 cm or under at maturity), excluding trailers). 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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