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5732 best plants for a north-facing window

A north-facing window gives soft, steady, indirect light all day and never the harsh direct sun of a south window. That suits plants that want bright light but scorch in direct sun — a different, larger set than true deep-shade plants. These are the species in our library documented to thrive in exactly those bright-but-indirect conditions.

How this list is built: houseplants documented to want bright, indirect light with no direct sun (the bright-indirect and medium-indirect light tiers) — the exact light a north-facing window provides— filtered from Growli's structured plant-care library, not hand-picked, so it stays consistent and checkable.

PlantLightWaterPets
Abiqua Drinking Gourd HostaMedium 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 growthToxic to pets
Abyssinian 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
Açaí PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water whenever the surface starts to dry, often every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Accent Scarlet Busy LizzieMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the compost evenly moist; typically water every 1-3 days in warm weather as plants wilt quickly in dry conditionsMildly toxic to pets
Acer capillipesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply weekly while establishing; supplement in summer droughtsPet-safe
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply in dry spellsPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply through dry weatherPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in pots and heatPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in pots and heatPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Garnet'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in pots and heatPet-safe
Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, more often in containers and heatPet-safe
AchachairuBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water abundantly and consistently year-round; do not allow to dry out.Mildly toxic to pets
AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-6 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Achimenes 'Cascade Violet Night'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Achimenes 'Peach Blossom'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Achimenes 'Tarantella'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Achimenes erectaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Achimenes grandifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while in growth, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Acorus gramineusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist to wet; never allow to dry outMildly toxic to pets
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist to wet at all timesMildly toxic to pets
Adiantum venustumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Adolphe Audusson camelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep consistently moist, especially during bud setMildly toxic to pets
Adolphe Audusson CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; keep consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Adriatic BellflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during spring and summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Adromischus CooperiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthMildly toxic to pets
Adromischus CristatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Adromischus HemisphaericusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Adromischus MaculatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthMildly toxic to pets
Adromischus MarianiaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthMildly toxic to pets
Adromischus TrigynusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthMildly toxic to pets
Aechmea 'Blue Rain'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; flush weekly and keep the mix nearly dryPet-safe
Aechmea 'Foster's Favorite'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; flush and refill weeklyPet-safe
Aechmea chantiniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush weekly and keep the mix nearly dryPet-safe
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 nudicaulisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Aechmea orlandianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush weeklyPet-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
Aeonium 'Sunburst'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry in winter growth, sparingly during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium CanarienseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium Castello-Paivae 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium DecorumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium HaworthiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium SimsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, about every 7-12 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium SunburstBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres of soil are dry, about weekly in active growth, sparingly in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium TabuliformeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Aeonium VelourBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
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
Aeschynanthus 'Black Pagoda'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Aeschynanthus 'Mona Lisa'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
Aeschynanthus 'Rasta'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Aeschynanthus lobbianusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Aeschynanthus marmoratusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Aeschynanthus pulcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Aeschynanthus radicans 'Curly Q'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Aeschynanthus speciosusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 4-8 days in growthPet-safe
Aeschynanthus tricolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysPet-safe
Aesculifolia RodgersiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Affinis TaroMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 1-2 cm of soil dries, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
African Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels barely moist, roughly every 5-8 days in growing seasonPet-safe
African CrossandraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season, reducing to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
African Fern PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
African KedrostisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer; once a month or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
African Liana SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to keep the substrate evenly moist; reduce slightly during the dry-season phase if replicating natural conditionsMildly toxic to pets
African Milk TreeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; roughly every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
African Spear PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 2-4 weeks in summer and every 4-6 weeks in winterToxic to pets
African Star AppleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent moisture without waterloggingMildly toxic to pets
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 'Rob's Boolaroo'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
African Wild GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during the growing season, approximately every 7-10 days; very little during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
African YellowwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few cm of soil dry, roughly weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Afzel's NephthytisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Agave attenuataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres of soil are dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summerMildly toxic to pets
Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil is dry, every 1-2 weeks in summer; sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Agave bracteosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, every 1-2 weeks in summer; sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Agave mitisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 2 weeks in summer and monthly in winterToxic to pets
Aglaonema 'Creta'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema 'First Diamond'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema 'Lady Valentine'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' (Red Chinese Evergreen)Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days; when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Aglaonema AnyamaneeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Burmese EvergreenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema ChocolateMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema CutlassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Dud UnyamaneeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema FirecrackerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema GeminiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Golden BayMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema HarlequinBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema LegacyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Malay BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema OsakaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Pictum BicolorMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Pictum TricolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of mix dries outToxic to pets
Aglaonema Pink BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Pink DalmatianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema ProsperityMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema RedMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema RotundumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Spring SnowMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Suksom JaipongBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema Super WhiteMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema UnyamaneeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema White RajahBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema WiduriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Aglaonema WishesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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
Akebia quinataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 4-5 cm of soil dries, about every 7-10 days while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Akebia trifoliataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 4-5 cm of soil dries, about every 7-10 days while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Alabama Lip FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 2-3 weeksMildly toxic to pets
Albany Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mix consistently moist year-round; never let it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Albany Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate moist but not waterlogged; water when surface begins to lightenMildly toxic to pets
Alcantarea imperialisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 4-5 cm is dryPet-safe
Alcantarea odorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 4-5 cm is dryPet-safe
Alchemilla mollisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water in dry spells; established plants are drought-tolerant and need watering only occasionallyMildly toxic to pets
AlerceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist at all times; water deeply during any dry period and never allow droughtMildly toxic to pets
Aleutian Mountain HeathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water whenever the top 2–3 cm of soil begins to dry.Mildly toxic to pets
Alexandra PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Alexandrae Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is barely moist, roughly every 7 days in summerPet-safe
Alii FigBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
all gold Japanese forest grassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water 1-2 times weekly, more in dry or warm spellsMildly toxic to pets
Allioni's PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderately during spring and summer; very sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Almost-round Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; sparingly in winterPet-safe
AlocasiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia 'Pink Dragon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil dries out — roughly every 5-7 days in summer, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia AmazonicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Amazonica VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia BagindaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dry, about every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia BambinoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-10 days in the growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Bambino ArrowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Black VelvetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-5cm of soil dries, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Alocasia BrancifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia BrisbanensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia CalidoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia ChantrieriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia ClypeolataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia CucullataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Cuprea (Red Secret)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, roughly 1-2 times weekly in spring and summerToxic to pets
Alocasia Cuprea Red SecretBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia Dragon ScaleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-10 days in growth; less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Frydek (Green Velvet)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the soil dries; roughly weekly in summer, fortnightly in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia GageanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia HeterophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Heterophylla SpiritBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Hilo BeautyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Imperial RedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Alocasia InfernalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia Ivory CoastBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia JacklynBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-9 days in active growth; less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Lauterbachiana (Purple Sword)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25-33% of the soil is dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia LongilobaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Low RiderBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, about every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Alocasia Macrorrhizos Giant UprightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, often every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Macrorrhizos VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Maharani (Grey Dragon)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summer; about every 1-2 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia MeloBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia MicholitzianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia MidribBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia MoroccoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Alocasia NavicularisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia NebulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia OdoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia PlatyphyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia PlumbeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia PollyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia PortodoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Alocasia PortoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia PrincepsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Regal ShieldBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 inches (5 cm) of soil feel dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Regal ShieldsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia ReginaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia ReginulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia ReversaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia SanderianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia SarawakensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia SarianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring/summer; water when the top 25-50% of the soil has driedToxic to pets
Alocasia ScalprumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia SerendipityBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Silver DragonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (about half an inch to an inch) of soil dries out, often every 5-10 days indoorsToxic to pets
Alocasia SinuataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia StingrayBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-9 days in spring and summer; reduce to about every 2-3 weeks in winter.Toxic to pets
Alocasia SulawesiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia SumoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia TandurusaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Tiny DancerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Alocasia Tiny DancersBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia TriangularisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Wentii (Hardy Elephant Ear)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-10 days; water when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of mix driesToxic to pets
Alocasia WollongongBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia ZebrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Zebrina ReticulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Alocasia Zebrina TigrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Aloe 'Doran Black'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Aloe 'Firebird'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Aloe DescoingsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the small pot dries out, about every 1-2 weeks in summerToxic to pets
Aloe HaworthioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 1-2 weeks in growthToxic to pets
Aloe RauhiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, roughly every 2 weeks in growthToxic to pets
Alpine AzaleaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep soil moistMildly toxic to pets
Alpine BartsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water regularly to prevent drying outMildly toxic to pets
Alpine ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium constantly damp in growth via a shallow tray; reduce sharply when the winter resting bud formsMildly toxic to pets
Alpine CampionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — water during dry spells; ensure good drainageMildly toxic to pets
Alpine ClematisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Alpine Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week; more frequently in warm weatherPet-safe
Alpine LiverwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — water when the top centimetre of soil driesMildly toxic to pets
Alpine SquillMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water during growth; dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
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
Alpine WoodsiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 1-2 weeks during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Alpinia Zerumbet 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 3-6 days in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Alsobia 'San Miguel'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
Alsobia dianthifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Aluminum Plant (Watermelon Pilea)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top quarter-inch of soil dries out (roughly weekly in summer)Pet-safe
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
AmaryllisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly until growth appears, then keep evenly moistToxic to pets
Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly until growth starts, then when top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Amaryllis 'Christmas Gift'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly until growth starts, then when top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Amaryllis 'Minerva'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly until growth starts, then when top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Amaryllis 'Papilio'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Amaryllis 'Picotee'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly until growth starts, then when top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Amaryllis 'Red Lion'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly until growth starts, then when top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Amazon Moonflower CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of substrate is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing season; every 2-3 weeks in a cooler rest periodPet-safe
Amazonian Traveller's TreeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly or more in warm weather; reduce in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
American alumrootMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week; reduce in winterPet-safe
American BasswoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; less once maturePet-safe
American BittersweetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply once a week during the first two growing seasons; established plants are drought-tolerant and need watering only during extended dry periodsToxic to pets
American Climbing FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the soil consistently and evenly moist — never allow it to dry out between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
American HollyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then during dry spellsToxic to pets
American HornbeamBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil approaches dryness, often daily in summerMildly toxic to pets
American Parsley FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; never allow to fully dry outMildly toxic to pets
American Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly or more; keep consistently moistPet-safe
American Turk's Cap LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly; more in dry periodsToxic to pets
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
American Wood AnemoneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during active spring growth; none during summer dormancyToxic to pets
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
Amorphophallus abyssinicusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active leaf growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries; withhold water once the leaf yellows and the tuber goes dormant.Toxic to pets
Amorphophallus decus-silvaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist and never bone-dry in active growth; withhold once the leaf dies back for dormancyToxic to pets
Amorphophallus hewittiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the soil consistently moist during active leaf growth; taper off sharply once the leaf yellows so the dormant tuber stays barely moist to dry.Toxic to pets
Amorphophallus maximusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in active growth, letting the surface dry slightly; withhold once the leaf dies backToxic to pets
Amorphophallus prainiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while the leaf is active; withhold almost entirely once it dies back for dormancyToxic to pets
Amorphophallus variabilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while in leaf, watering when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries; keep the dormant corm nearly dryToxic to pets
Amydrium HainanenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Amydrium mediumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Amydrium Medium SilverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; water when the top ~25% of the mix is dryToxic to pets
Amydrium zippelianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Anadendrum LatifoliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Anadendrum MichaeliiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anadendrum MontanumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Anaga MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; every 4–6 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Anchomanes difformisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in active growth keeping soil moist; keep nearly dry during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Anchomanes giganteusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely keeping soil moist in growth; keep nearly dry during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Anderson's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Anderson's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly in the growing season, weekly in winterPet-safe
Andinum Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount is light and nearly dry, roughly every 5-10 daysPet-safe
Andre's PitcairniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Anemone × hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply weekly in dry spells, more in its first yearToxic to pets
Anemone × hybrida 'Königin Charlotte'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply once a week in dry weather, more while establishingToxic to pets
Anemone × hybrida 'Pamina'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; deep weekly watering in dry weather, more while establishingToxic to pets
Anemone × hybrida 'September Charm'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, especially while establishingToxic to pets
Anemone hupehensis 'Hadspen Abundance'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply weekly in dry spells and more during establishmentToxic to pets
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
Angel Wing BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of soil feel dryToxic to pets
Angel Wing Begonia 'Lucerna'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 summerToxic to pets
Angel Wing Begonia 'Lucerna'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Angola CulcasiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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
Anguloa clowesiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in active summer growth; taper to roughly every 2-3 weeks once leaves yellow and dropMildly toxic to pets
Anise-scented SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Ann Folkard CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Anne Thomson CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Ant PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium is nearly dry, roughly every 5-9 daysMildly toxic to pets
AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium 'Black Love'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium 'Black Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium 'Livium'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium 'Pterodactyl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; water when the top 2-5cm (top half) of the mix has driedToxic to pets
Anthurium amnicolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Alabama'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Baby Pink'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Baron'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Bianco'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasy Love'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Kozohara'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Kozue'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Lila'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Midori'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Orange Hot'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Pacora'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Pierrot'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'President'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Purple Victory'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Roseum'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Roxane'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Roxanne'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Rubrum'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Shooting Star'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropic Sunset'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 growthToxic to pets
Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium AndreanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium andreanum 'Sonate'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium AngamarcanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is approaching dry, often every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium arisaemoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of mix begins to dry, about every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium bakeriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium berriozabalenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium besseae aff. (Dark Velvet)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dryToxic to pets
Anthurium browniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium ChamberlainiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium clarinervium (Velvet Cardboard Anthurium)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Anthurium Clarinervium × CrystallinumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium clidemioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface substrate begins to dry, about every 3-6 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium consobrinumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium CoriaceumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium corrugatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix dries, about every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium crystallinum x magnificumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium cutucuenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 4-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium Dark MamaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium debileMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium digynumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium dolichostachyumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium DorayakiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium eminensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium faustomirandaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium gracileBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium jenmaniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium KunthiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium lancifoliumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium leuconeurumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium MagnificumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 to 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Anthurium Magnificum × CrystallinumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium marmoratumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium metallicumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium microspadixBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium NigrolaminumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is approaching dry, often every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium nymphaeifoliumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium ochranthumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium ovatifoliumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium PedatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium pentaphyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium plowmaniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium podophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium polyschistumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium queremalenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium radicansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of substrate dries, about every 4-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium radicans x dressleriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of substrate dries, about every 4-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium RaveniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium recavumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium ReflexinerviumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium RotundistigmaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium SalgarenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium salviniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium scandensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium scherzerianum 'Rothschildianum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium subsignatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix dries, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium TimbuiquenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix begins to dry, often every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium Warocqueanum × AndreanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium watermalienseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium x 'Ace of Spades'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium x 'Dark Mama'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium x 'Vittarifolium Hybrid'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysToxic to pets
Apennine WindflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Rainfall usually sufficient in woodland settings; water once per week only during dry springsToxic to pets
Aphelandra tetragonaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Aponogeton crispusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged in a maintained aquarium; partial water changesMildly toxic to pets
Appalachian Barren StrawberryMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Apple Blossom flowering quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; rainfall sufficient for established plants in temperate climatesMildly toxic to pets
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
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 3 cm of soil dries, roughly weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 3 cm of soil dries, about weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Arabian Spiral FlagMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; do not allow more than the top 2 cm to dry between waterings.Mildly toxic to pets
ArazaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice per week; water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dryMildly toxic to pets
Arching Spider OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium nears dryness, about every 4-6 days in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Arching Spider OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the bark mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Arctic Bell-heatherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the root zone consistently moist at all times; water before the top 2 cm dries.Mildly toxic to pets
Ardisia CrenataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Ardisia EllipticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Areca palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Arendsii astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer; weekly otherwisePet-safe
Ariocarpus FissuratusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Very sparingly — when fully dry, roughly every 3-4 weeks in summer; almost none otherwiseMildly toxic to pets
Arisaema consanguineumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist during growth, about every 4-7 days; ease off as it dies backToxic to pets
Arisaema elephasMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist during growth, about every 4-7 days; reduce as it dies backToxic to pets
Arisaema flavumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist during active growth (spring to late summer); withhold once dormantToxic to pets
Arisaema griffithiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist through growth, roughly every 4-7 days; reduce sharply once foliage yellowsToxic to pets
Arisaema jacquemontiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in spring and summer growth; allow to dry as the leaf dies back in late summerToxic to pets
Arisaema nepenthoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in spring and summer; let it dry as the leaf dies back in late summerToxic to pets
Arisaema ringensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist during growth, about every 4-7 days; reduce as it dies backToxic to pets
Arisaema serratumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist through spring and summer; allow drying as the leaf dies back in autumnToxic to pets
Arisaema speciosumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist through growth, about every 4-7 days; reduce as it dies backToxic to pets
Arisaema tortuosumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep moist through the growing season, about every 4-7 days; reduce as it dies backToxic to pets
Armand's ClematisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
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
Arrow ArumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanent shallow flooding — plant in up to 15 cm of waterToxic to pets
Arrowhead plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Artillery PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (about half an inch) of soil is dryPet-safe
Arum italicumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in active growth (autumn to spring); reduce sharply during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Arum LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly moist to wet — water every 2–3 days or plant in standing waterToxic to pets
Asian Star JasmineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water every 7-10 days during the first growing season; established plants are fairly drought-tolerant and need watering only during prolonged dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
Asian Wonder BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week during active growth; once per week in cool or dormant periodsPet-safe
Asparagus fernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Asparagus Fern 'Sprengeri'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Asphodel CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in autumnPet-safe
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Astilbe 'Deutschland'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days or as needed to prevent the top 2 cm of soil drying outPet-safe
Astilbe 'Fanal'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water every 2-4 days in summer, never letting it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Astilbe 'Fanal'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist — water whenever the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summerPet-safe
Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry; keep evenly moist, often 2-3 times weekly in heatMildly toxic to pets
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Astroloba BullulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth; monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Astroloba CongestaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is completely dry, about every 2-3 weeks in growth and monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Astroloba CorrugataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil has dried out completely — roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth, monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Astroloba FoliolosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry — roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth, monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Astroloba SpiralisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry — roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth, monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'Lady in Red'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering when the top 2-3 cm dries, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Atlantic MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; once monthly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Aubert's BlyxaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Audrey FigBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Augustine's rhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Aureola Japanese Forest GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
AuriculaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderately in spring and summer; reduce significantly in autumn and winterToxic to pets
Auricula PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when top 2 cm of soil is dry; more frequent in active growth, sparingly in summerMildly toxic to pets
Australian Cabbage PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer, fortnightly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Australian CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in summer; very sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Australian Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Australian Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Australian Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; increase in heat and windPet-safe
Australian Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the soil and trunk consistently moist; water every few days in warm weather, soaking the root zoneMildly toxic to pets
Autumn ArumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry during autumn-winter growing season; minimal in summer dormancyToxic to pets
Autumn CrocusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall; rarely needs supplementary wateringToxic to pets
Autumn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 1-2 cm feels dry, often 2-3 times a weekMildly toxic to pets
Autumn Fern 'Brilliance'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Autumn LaeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring and early summer; taper to every 2–3 weeks in late summerPet-safe
Autumn Moor GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10-14 days during establishment; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Avalanche Reed GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days; keep moderately moist in the growing seasonPet-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
Azalea 'Firefly'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Azalea 'Gibraltar'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice a week in dry weather; keep consistently moist year-roundToxic to pets
Azalea 'Hino-Crimson'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once a week; increase in hot, dry spellsToxic to pets
Azalea 'Weston's Flamingo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Azolla pinnataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep floating on still or barely-moving water at all times; top up evaporation weeklyMildly toxic to pets
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
BabacoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water 2-3 times weekly in growth, less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Baby rubber plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summer and every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Baby Tears (Pilea)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top inch of soil begins to dry, often every few days in summerPet-safe
Baby Tears PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Baby's TearsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
BacopaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in containers during warm weather; reduce in cooler conditionsPet-safe
Bacopa 'Scopia Gulliver Purple'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost starts to dry, often daily in warm weatherPet-safe
Bacopa 'Snowtopia'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost begins to dry, often daily in warm weatherPet-safe
Bacopa australisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Grown submersed; do a 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Bacopa carolinianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Grown submersed; do a 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Bacopa monnieriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Kept submersed or in saturated soil; in aquaria do a 30-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Bahia Earth StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water soil when top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Bahian Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Balao AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 15-20% of the mix dries outToxic to pets
Balearic boxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 10–14 days once establishedToxic to pets
Balisier HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; soil should remain evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Balkan SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during dry spellsPet-safe
Ball MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist or briefly submerge 2–3 times a week in summer; 1–2 times a week in winterPet-safe
Baltic Blue PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days; let the top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Bamboo PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days (keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged)Pet-safe
Bamboo PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
bamburantaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Banana CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2.5 cm (half to one inch) of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Banana passionflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in growing season, reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Banana passionfruitBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; keep evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Banded BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks (cup); soil when dryPet-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
Barbados Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days; keep consistently moistPet-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
Barnim's DorsteniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Baron's PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; adjust based on temperature and container vs. in-groundPet-safe
Barren StrawberryMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-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
Baseball PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3-4 weeks in spring/summer; roughly every 6-8 weeks (or less) in winterToxic to pets
Basket BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Tank every 5–7 days; soil every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Basket PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
BasketgrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Beacon Silver Dead NettleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; water more frequently in sunny or dry situationsPet-safe
Bear PawBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; roughly every 2-3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Bear Paw FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow the top 2-3 cm of substrate to dry before watering, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bear TupeloBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep consistently moistPet-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-Stem PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow compost to partially dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Beaucarnea GracilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer and monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Beaugleholes BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate constantly moist year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Beautiful BesleriaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days, year-roundPet-safe
Beautiful FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in growth; reduce in winterPet-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 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
Bedding BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Bee OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Beefsteak BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in summer; every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Beefsteak HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
Beehive GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water consistently to keep soil moist; do not allow dryout during the growing season.Mildly toxic to pets
Beetle PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly wateringToxic to pets
Begonia 'Barkos'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Benitochiba'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Benitoma'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Black Coffee'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Black Fang'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Black Mamba'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Black Velvet'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Bonfire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, often daily in summer basketsToxic to pets
Begonia 'Braveheart'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Buxton's Crimson'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Charm'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Cleopatra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Connee Boswell'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Corallina de Lucerna'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Corbeille de Feu'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-6 days in summer growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Cowardly Lion'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (3-5 cm) of soil are dryToxic to pets
Begonia 'Curly Fireflush'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Dragon Wing Pink'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Dragon Wing Red'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summer containersToxic to pets
Begonia 'Duartei'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Emerald Giant'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Escargot' Cocktail SeriesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Fedor'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Fiestas'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Fireworks'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Flamingo Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Fragrant Beauty'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Glowing Embers'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Gryphon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Guy Savard'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Harmony's Red Robin'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Helen Teupel'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Illumination Orange'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, often daily in summer basketsToxic to pets
Begonia 'Illumination Salmon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-6 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Irene Nuss'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'It'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Joe Hayden'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Jurassic Bewitched'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Jurassic Silver Swirl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Jurassic Watermelon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Lana'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Looking Glass'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Lucerna'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Maori Haze'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil is dry (roughly weekly in summer, less in winter)Toxic to pets
Begonia 'Marmaduke'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Martin's Mystery'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Maurice Amey'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Merry Christmas'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Midnight Magic'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Midnight Twist'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Non-Stop Rose'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Nonstop Joy Salmon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Nonstop Joy White'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface begins to dry, often every 2-4 days in summer potsToxic to pets
Begonia 'Nonstop Red'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Begonia 'Nonstop Rose Petticoat'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Begonia 'Norah Bedson'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Northern Lights'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Orange Rubra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Palomar Prince'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Passing Storm'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Picotee Lace Pink'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface begins to dry, often every 2-4 days in summer potsToxic to pets
Begonia 'Pin Up Flame'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface begins to dry, often every 2-4 days in summer potsToxic to pets
Begonia 'Potpourri'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Red Robin'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'River Nile'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Sachsen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Santa Cruz Sunset'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summerToxic to pets
Begonia 'Selph's Mahogany'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Senator White'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Shamus'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Silver Jewel'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Silver Limbo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Silver Limbo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Sophie Cecile'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Sophie'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Stained Glass'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Thurstonii'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Tiger Paws'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Tiny Gem'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Tom Ment'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 growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Torch'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'U491'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Varsity Red'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Wightii'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Withlacoochee'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia 'Zip Code'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia 'Zip'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia × erythrophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum 'Cocktail Vodka'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum 'Dragon Wing Red'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in containers in summerToxic to pets
Begonia × tuberhybrida 'Non-Stop Mocca White'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia × tuberhybrida 'Nonstop Rose'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Begonia × tuberhybrida 'Pin-Up Flame'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Begonia aconitifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia albopictaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia AmphioxusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep lightly and evenly moist; water when the top of the substrate begins to dryToxic to pets
Begonia carolineifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia chlorostictaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia conchifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia convolvulaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia dichroaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia dregeiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia feroxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of substrate is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia foliosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia gehrtiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia goegoensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia grandisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in active growthToxic to pets
Begonia grandis subsp. evansianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist in summer; water during dry spells, roughly weekly in heatToxic to pets
Begonia hatacoaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 4-6 daysToxic to pets
Begonia heracleifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia imperialisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia incarnataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia manicataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia mazaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Begonia metallicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia microspermaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of mix is just drying, roughly every 4-6 daysToxic to pets
Begonia nelumbifolia 'Marmorata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia nelumbiifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia odorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia partitaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Begonia peltataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Begonia prismatocarpaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the medium consistently moist; check every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Begonia pustulataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia reniformisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Begonia scharffiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia schmidtianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia sizemoreaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix dries slightly, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia solanantheraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia stipulaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Begonia subvillosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Begonia sutherlandiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, every few days in summerToxic to pets
Begonia U-377Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 4-6 daysToxic to pets
Belize SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly during active growthPet-safe
Bell Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Bella PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Bellflower CodonopsisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry during the growing season; reduce significantly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Bellina Moth OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-7 days; when potting media is nearly dry but not bone dryPet-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
Beni-kaze Hakone GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Bent EnkianthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep consistently moistToxic to pets
Bent MasdevalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 days in warm weather, every 3-4 days in winterPet-safe
Bent TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist through spring; tolerates slightly drier conditions during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Berry Smoothie HeucheraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyPet-safe
Bertero's GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill cup every 7 days; flush every 3–4 weeksPet-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
Besleria luteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Betel LeafMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry, typically every 4–6 days indoorsMildly toxic to pets
Bethencourt's AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season (spring and autumn); sparingly in summer heat and winter restMildly toxic to pets
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
Bicalcarata Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium consistently moist; water every 2-3 days, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Big Blue LilyturfMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Big Red SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; keep evenly moist, especially during establishmentPet-safe
Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, often every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Bigleaf MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply twice weekly during establishment; weekly once established in dry periodsPet-safe
Billbergia 'Fantasia'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central vase topped up; flush and refill every 1-2 weeks, water the mix when it driesPet-safe
Billbergia amoenaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Billbergia pyramidalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; water the mix when its top 2-3 cm is dry, about weekly in growthPet-safe
Billbergia venezuelanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tube topped up; water the mix when its top 2-3 cm is dry, about weekly in growthPet-safe
Billbergia zebrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tube topped up; water the mix when its top 2-3 cm is dry, about weekly in growthPet-safe
Bird-in-a-bushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate in spring during active growth; dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Bird's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 2-4 weeks (very drought-tolerant once established)Mildly toxic to pets
Bird's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow the top half of soil to dry out between waterings, roughly every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
Bird's Nest AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Bird's Nest BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central cup filled; water the compost lightly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest Fern 'Crissie'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest Fern 'Osaka'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest Fern 'Victoria'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Birthwort Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium consistently moist; water every 2–3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Bishop HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in summer, weekly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Bishop's Cap CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Biting PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every other day; medium must not dry outPet-safe
Bitter VetchMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — allow soil to approach dryness between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Bitterroot LewisiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in spring; monthly or less in summer dormancyPet-safe
Black Calla LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Generously during active growth; taper off as foliage dies back; bone dry in dormancyToxic to pets
Black CohoshMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer; weekly in cooler seasonsMildly toxic to pets
Black Fang BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days; allow top 2–3 cm to dryToxic to pets
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 Gold clog plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in spring–summer, every 12–14 days in autumn–winterPet-safe
Black Gold Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Black Lily MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-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 Mondo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once a week during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Black Pagoda Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Black PitcairniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels barely moist, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Black Scallop BugleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice weekly; reduce to once weekly when establishedMildly toxic to pets
Black sedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist to wet; tolerates standing waterPet-safe
Black SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly in the growing season; sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Black Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily in warm/windy conditions; 3 times per week in cool seasonsPet-safe
Black Velvet AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-10 days; let the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) dry firstToxic to pets
Black-Seeded MelicMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water in dry spells, especially in lighter shadeMildly toxic to pets
Black-stemmed SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top centimetre of substrate feels dryPet-safe
Bladder CampionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; drought-tolerantMildly toxic to pets
Bladder-flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly wet — never let it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Blechnum chilenseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Blechum browneiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry; roughly weekly, keeping soil consistently moist in springToxic to pets
Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in spring; taper off as foliage yellows; minimal when dormantToxic to pets
Bleeding heart vineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil driesMildly toxic to pets
Bleeding Heart VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Blonde Ambition RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet at all timesPet-safe
Blonde SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-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
Bloodgood Japanese MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5–7 days in summer; weekly to fortnightly in autumn and springPet-safe
Bloodleaf PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7 days in spring/summer; every 10–14 days in autumn/winterPet-safe
BloodrootMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during spring growth; minimal or none during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Blue Anise SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)WeeklyPet-safe
Blue Bells Bush VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Blue Cloud CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Blue ColumbineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 3 cm of soil dries, about weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Blue CycasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Blue DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-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 GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering every 5-7 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Blue Holly 'Blue Princess'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then during dry spellsToxic to pets
Blue Hosta 'Halcyon'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Blue Ice bog rosemaryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist; never allow to dry outToxic to pets
Blue Lace ZygopetalumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days in active growth, weekly in winterPet-safe
Blue Rabbit's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Blue Rabbit's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the growing medium is nearly dry, roughly every 5-10 days in summerPet-safe
Blue Ridge Creeping PhloxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly in the first season; every 1–2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Blue sedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly until established; minimal thereafterPet-safe
Blue SpurflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — water once or twice weekly in summer; reduce significantly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Blue Star FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just barely dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Blue-Flowered Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weeklyPet-safe
Blue-flowered TorchBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week and soak for 20 minutes weekly during spring and summer; reduce to misting only in winter.Pet-safe
Blue-leaved Parlour PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Blue-stemmed PolypodyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring and summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Bluebird Mountain HydrangeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice a week during the growing season; reduce in autumn and winterMildly toxic to pets
Blume's TyphoniumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate when in growth; withhold completely in dormancyToxic to pets
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
Blunt-Leaf Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Blunt-leaf ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days; reduce to monthly in cooler or drier monthsToxic to pets
Blushing ArisaemaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during growing season; minimal in dormancyToxic to pets
Blushing BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; flush and refill every 1-2 weeks. Keep mix lightly moist.Pet-safe
Blushing BromeliadBright 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
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 OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Spring-summer: keep evenly moist, roughly weekly; autumn-winter: reduce to weekly or fortnightly when barely dampMildly toxic to pets
Boat-Leaf OrthophytumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Boea HygroscopicaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Boehmer's Dunce CapBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer (active growing season); once monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Bog ArumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Saturated soil or up to 15 cm of standing waterToxic to pets
Bog LaurelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequent; keep soil consistently moist to wetToxic to pets
Bog rosemaryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist; never allow to dry outToxic to pets
Bogner's BucephalandraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep substrate or media consistently moist; do not allow to dry out between wateringsToxic to pets
Bogota kohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; reduced to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Boivin's AponogetonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; weekly 25% water changesPet-safe
Boivin's AponogetonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged aquatic; maintain in aquarium water year-round except during dormancyPet-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
Bolbitis heudelotiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 30-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Bolero Painted TongueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Bolivian ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-safe
Bolivian FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Bolivian SunsetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–5 days in growth; reduce in dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Bolivian ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days; reduce to every 21 days in cooler monthsToxic to pets
Boliviensis BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, often daily in summer basketsToxic to pets
Bolus' StomatiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Very sparingly in summer; every 2–3 weeks in autumn–springPet-safe
Borden's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Boston fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just dry, every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Boston FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in spring and summer; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Boston Fern 'Dallas'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
Boston Fern 'Fluffy Ruffles'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Bottle GentianMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular — keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Bow Bells CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Bower VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in cool or dry winter restMildly toxic to pets
Bowman's DieffenbachiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 8-12 daysToxic to pets
box honeysuckleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during the first season; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Bracteate RhinephyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring–summer; minimal in winterPet-safe
Bracted AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Bracted BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Bracted DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely when in active growth (every 2-4 days); reduce sharply to monthly in the dry winter restPet-safe
Bracted Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of mix has dried; roughly every 7 days in summer, every 10–14 days 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
Bracted SpiderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fortnightly or less once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Brade's BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dryToxic to pets
Bradley's SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1–2 cm of substrate dries outPet-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
Brassia 'Rex'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark surface dries, about every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Brassia caudataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water thoroughly, then let the top of the mix approach dryness; about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Braun's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Braun's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; maintain consistently moist but well-drained soilPet-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 PlumeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Brazilian Plume FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Brazilian Rain Tree BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface just begins to dryMildly toxic to pets
Brazilian SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost feel dryPet-safe
Brazilian Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, once a week in winterPet-safe
Brazilian WaterweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submergedPet-safe
Bread Tree CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the pot is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Bressingham White BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days during the growing season; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Brewer's Mountain HeatherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Bridal Veil PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Brigham's SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; allow medium to barely dry between wateringsPet-safe
Brillantaisia subuluguricaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, about every 3-5 days in heatMildly toxic to pets
Brilliantelse Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; never allow to fully dry outPet-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
Britt-Marie Crawford LigulariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Constantly moist to wet; never allow to dry out — water generously in any dry spell, sometimes daily in heatMildly toxic to pets
Brittle Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in warm months; every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Broad Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in the growing season; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Broad-leaf Chain OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days in growth; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Broad-leaf HornconeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Broad-Leaved Grape HyacinthBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low once established; moderate during active growthToxic to pets
Broad-leaved HelleborineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during dry spells; keep consistently moist but not waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Broad-Leaved LimeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; supplemental watering in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Broad-Leaved PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly throughout the growing season; reduced in winterToxic to pets
Broad-Petalled CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; less in winterPet-safe
Broad-Sepal GongoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days during growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Broadleaf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer, once per week in winterPet-safe
BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled, soil barely moistPet-safe
Bronze SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Brown SpiderwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Brueggers VanhoutteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days; allow the top 2 cm of medium to dry slightlyPet-safe
Brunnera macrophyllaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Brush CherryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 10–14 days once establishedPet-safe
Bucephalandra Brownie MiamiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Kept submerged in an aquarium, or rhizome misted daily in an emersed setupToxic to pets
Bucephalandra KedagangMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Kept submerged in an aquarium, or rhizome misted daily in an emersed setupToxic to pets
Bucephalandra Theia GreenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Kept submerged in an aquarium, or rhizome misted daily in an emersed setupToxic to pets
Buchanan's SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days during the growing seasonPet-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
Buchholz's TylecodonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days when actively growing (autumn–spring); once per month or less in summerToxic to pets
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
Buddha's TempleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth; minimal in winterToxic to pets
Buddhist PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
BugleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep evenly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Bulbifer Voodoo LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while in leaf; keep the corm dry through dormancyToxic to pets
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 longissimumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water as the medium nears dryness, roughly every 2-4 days; more often when mounted in warm weatherPet-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 CorydalisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Rely on natural rainfall during spring growth; no irrigation needed once dormant in summerToxic to pets
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
Bullate SinningiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2 cm of compost feels dryPet-safe
Bunch-flowered NarcissusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate and consistent during active growth; reduce sharply as foliage yellows; dormant dryToxic to pets
Burchell's Mistletoe CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Burgundy Glow BugleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; consistently moist but not waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Burgundy Lace Japanese Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce significantly in winter dormancyPet-safe
Burgundy PeriwinkleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks once establishedToxic to pets
Burgundy Rubber PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Burke's RaphionacmeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to bi-weekly during active growth; none in winterMildly toxic to pets
BurrawangMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water every 2–3 weeks in growing season, monthly or less in winterToxic to pets
Burrawang PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeksToxic to pets
Burro's tailBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 14-21 daysPet-safe
Burser's SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Burton's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Bush HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in summer; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Bush VetchBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — maintain moderate soil moistureMildly toxic to pets
BushgrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — water regularly to establish, then largely drought-tolerantPet-safe
Bushy AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–15 days in summer (growing season); once monthly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Butterfly OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark surface is nearly dry, every 7-10 days; never allow prolonged bone drynessPet-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
Byfield Fern CycadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeksToxic to pets
Byzantine ColchicumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall; do not water during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Byzantine Meadow SaffronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall; needs no supplementary watering once establishedToxic to pets
Cabbage FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the growing medium feel dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
CacaoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the surface just begins to dry, often 2-3 times weeklyToxic to pets
Cajuru VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
CaladiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium 'Fannie Munson'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist during active growth; stop watering as leaves die back for dormancyToxic to pets
Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in leaf, watering when the top 2 cm is dry (often every 4-7 days)Toxic to pets
Caladium 'Puppy Love'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium 'Red Flash'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in leaf, watering when the top 2 cm is dry (often every 4-7 days)Toxic to pets
Caladium 'Thai Beauty'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium 'White Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while in leaf, watering when the top 2 cm is dry (often every 4-7 days)Toxic to pets
Caladium AaronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Caladium CandidumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium Florida CardinalBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active growth, often every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Caladium Florida EliseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium Freida HempleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium GingerlandBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Caladium lindeniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Caladium Miss MuffetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Caladium MoonlightMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium Pink CloudBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium Postman JoynerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Caladium Strawberry StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in active growthToxic to pets
Caladium White ChristmasMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Calanthe sylvaticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm of mix feels dry, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Calanthe triplicataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist year-round; water when the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Calanthe vestitaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in summer growth; keep nearly dry through winter dormancyPet-safe
CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just dry, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea 'Flamestar'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; water when the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of soil feels dryPet-safe
Calathea 'Flamestar'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea 'Maui Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly once or twice a week in the growing season; water when the top inch of soil feels dryPet-safe
Calathea 'Vittata' Stripe StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea AlbertiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea BachemianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea BacillarisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Beauty StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25% of the soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and less in winterPet-safe
Calathea BinotiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Burgundy (Setosa Compactstar)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 growthPet-safe
Calathea Burle-MarxiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Compact StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Calathea ConcinnaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Crocata TassmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is drying, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea CrotaliferaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Calathea CylindricaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea DottieMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea EcuatorianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea ExoticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea FasciataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days, when the top inch of soil is just dryPet-safe
Calathea Fasciata (Round-leaf Calathea)Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea FreddieBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top inch of soil is dry, roughly weekly in spring and summer and every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Calathea LeopardinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Leopardina SplashMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just drying, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea LietzeiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Loeseneri (Brazilian Star)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea LouisaeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Louisae 'Maui Queen'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Louisae 'Thai Beauty'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Lutea (Cuban Cigar)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm dries, often every 3-5 days in heatPet-safe
Calathea Majestica Royal BlueMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Majestica SanderianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea MedallionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25% of the soil dries out, roughly weeklyPet-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 MirabilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea MistoMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea NetworkBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Network GoldBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea orbifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is just dry, roughly every 5-10 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Orbifolia SilverMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Ornata 'Sanderiana'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry, roughly weeklyPet-safe
Calathea Ornata BeautyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Ornata Dark PinkMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea PicturataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Picturata 'Argentea'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in growth; let the top 1-2cm dry firstPet-safe
Calathea Picturata 'Argentea'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Picturata 'Vandenheckei'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea PrincepsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea PropinquaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is drying, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Corona'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Cynthia'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Princess Jessie'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Rosy'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Surprise Star'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Rufibarba Blue GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea SanderianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea SetosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea StromanthifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Tropic SnowMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea 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 VeitchianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea VittataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii (Jungle Velvet)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top inch of soil is just dryPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii Jungle VelvetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii Jungle Velvet DarkBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii Velvet TouchMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea White FusionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-10 daysPet-safe
Calathea White StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-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
Calathea Yellow FusionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Zebrina HumiliorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Zebrina StarterMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just drying, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calceolaria HerbeohybridaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 2-4 days while in flowerMildly toxic to pets
Calico AsterBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water to establish, then occasionally; tolerates dry soilPet-safe
Calico flowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week during the growing season; once a week or less in winter.Toxic to pets
California Fawn LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular in spring growing season; minimal during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
California FescueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 10-14 days during the first growing season; established plants are summer-dormant and very drought-tolerant, needing little or no supplemental waterPet-safe
California Giant Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
California Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; every 7–10 days in winter (dormant period)Pet-safe
California NutmegMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; do not allow to dry out fully, especially when youngMildly toxic to pets
California PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly in autumn to spring; reduce to monthly or suspend in summerMildly toxic to pets
California Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Calla LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist during active growth; reduce sharply for winter dormancyToxic to pets
Callicarpa americanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water weekly while establishing; once established, only during prolonged droughtMildly toxic to pets
Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water weekly during establishment and in dry spells; established plants are moderately drought-tolerantMildly toxic to pets
Callicarpa dichotomaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water weekly during establishment and dry periods; moderately drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Callicarpa japonicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water weekly while establishing and during droughts; moderately drought-tolerant once settledMildly toxic to pets
Callisia Repens 'Gold'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 6-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Callisia Repens 'Pink Lady'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 6-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Callous-lipped Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix becomes dry, roughly every 5-7 days year-roundMildly toxic to pets
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
CamasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during spring growth; tolerates summer drought when dormantPet-safe
Cambodian SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Cambria OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Camellia 'Alba Plena'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Anticipation'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Bob Hope'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Brushfield's Yellow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost or soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Debbie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Dixie Knight'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil or compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Donation'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist in late summerPet-safe
Camellia 'Elegans'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Hagoromo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost or soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'J.C. Williams'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Jury's Yellow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply once or twice weekly in summer, especially during bud setPet-safe
Camellia 'Jury's Yellow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Kramer's Supreme'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Midnight Magic'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Mine-no-Yuki'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days through the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in active growthPet-safe
Camellia 'Spring Festival'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Water Lily'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil or compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Camellia 'Yuletide'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Cameroon CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; monthly in winterToxic to pets
Camille Dumb CaneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
Campanula poscharskyanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres of soil dry out, weekly in hot spellsMildly toxic to pets
Campanula punctataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry; keep consistently moist in summerMildly toxic to pets
Campbell's LycasteBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; reduce sharply after leaf dropPet-safe
Camphor-leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Campos Porto FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Camu CamuBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 days; keep consistently moist to wetPet-safe
Can Can HeucheraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm is dry, about every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Canada VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly; more frequently in warm or dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
Canadian LousewortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; keep soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Canadian WaterweedMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submergedPet-safe
Canary creeperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, roughly every 5–7 daysPet-safe
Canary Island MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer; once monthly or less in autumn and winterMildly toxic to pets
Canary Reed GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist to wet; tolerates standing waterMildly toxic to pets
Candle plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry; roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth, far less in summer dormancyToxic to pets
Candle PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks during autumn and spring active growth; once a month or less in summer dormancyToxic to pets
candy corn plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Candy Corn PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Candy Stripe GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Canna-leaved Peace LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
Canton Fishtail PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Cape CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, every 7-12 days in growthToxic to pets
Cape FockeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days during spring and summer growing season; once a month or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
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 mix is dry; less 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
Cape SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist; never let it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Cape SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate continuously moist via the tray method — sit pot in 1–2 cm of water at all timesMildly toxic to pets
Cape York LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Caralluma acutangulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; minimal in winterMildly toxic to pets
Caramel MarbleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Cardboard PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in summer; roughly halve in autumn/winterToxic to pets
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
Cardinal SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely during active growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Carex pendulaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil moist; water in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Carla Black's AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of substrate dries outToxic to pets
Carmine BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 inch of soil is dryToxic to pets
Carnation of IndiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Carnival goldfish plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top third of the growing medium dries out — roughly every 7–10 days in the growing season, reducing to every 14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Carolina HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; monthly deep watering once established in cool climatesPet-safe
Carolina Mosquito FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently floating on water surfacePet-safe
Carolina Mosquito FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Aquatic — free-floating on still or slow-moving water permanentlyPet-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
Caryota NoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Caryota ObtusaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Cascade White Trailing LobeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-4 days (more frequent in hot weather)Toxic to pets
Cassytha RhipsalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Cat PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moistPet-safe
Cat's JawsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth and much less in summer restMildly toxic to pets
Catasetum expansumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Heavily during growth; stop almost entirely once leaves fallMildly toxic to pets
Catasetum fimbriatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Heavily in active growth; withhold almost entirely after leaf dropMildly toxic to pets
Catasetum macrocarpumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Heavily during active growth; stop almost entirely once leaves dropMildly toxic to pets
Catasetum OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Heavy in summer growth; none during winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Catawba rhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 7–14 days once establishedToxic to pets
Catawba Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly, deeper in heat and drought; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Catesby's TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist in spring; reduce after summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Cathaya argyrophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 days for young plants in growthMildly toxic to pets
Cathedral BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of compost feels dry, every 5-7 days in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Cathedral BellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 10-14 days in summerToxic to pets
Catlin's Giant BugleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice weekly during establishment; once weekly once establishedMildly toxic to pets
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 orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix is nearly dry, every 5-10 daysPet-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
Caucasian ComfreyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during dry spells; self-sufficient in rainy climatesMildly toxic to pets
Caucasian LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedToxic to pets
Cautley RoscoeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry during the growing season, approximately every 7-14 days; reduce to very low or none in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Cavatine pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly; keep consistently moistToxic to pets
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
Cebu Blue PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3cm of soil is dry; roughly every 7-14 days indoorsToxic to pets
Cedar SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water when top 5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Celandine PoppyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2 times per week during spring and early summer; reduce as plant self-senescesMildly toxic to pets
Celebes PepperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; allow top 2–3 cm to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Cephalotaxus 'Fastigiata'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Cephalotus follicularis 'Eden Black'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep lightly moist; let the surface just begin to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Ceratophyllum demersumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 25-40% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Ceratopteris cornutaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged/floating; 25-40% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Ceratopteris thalictroidesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 25-40% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Ceratozamia hildaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Ceratozamia mexicanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Ceratozamia robustaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Cercestis MirabilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Cercestis StigmaticusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Cercidiphyllum japonicumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly, keeping the soil consistently moist, especially in summerMildly toxic to pets
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly, keeping soil consistently moist, particularly in summerMildly toxic to pets
Ceropegia AmpliataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Ceropegia distinctaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Ceropegia HaygarthiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 10-14 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Ceropegia SandersoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Ceropegia woodii f. variegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Cettos AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Evenly moist during the growing season; completely dry during winter dormancyPet-safe
Ceylon CardamomBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water when the surface feels just dry, approximately every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Chain CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Chain PleurothallisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 days; do not allow to dry completelyPet-safe
Chain RhipsalisBright 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; reduce to every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Chamaedorea HooperianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Chamaedorea MicrospadixMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Chamaeranthemum gaudichaudiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist, watering when the surface just begins to dry, about every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Chamaeranthemum venosumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist, watering as the surface starts to dry, about every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Chaparensis MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in cooler seasonsPet-safe
Cheerful Dancing GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in the growing season; minimal during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Cherokee Chief DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering; more in summer droughtPet-safe
Cheshunt PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist; once or twice weekly in summerMildly toxic to pets
Chestnut-Flowered SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular — keep soil evenly moist through the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Chiapas Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once weeklyPet-safe
Chiapas Arrowhead PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
Chiapas SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — water when the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Chilean BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; twice weekly in dry summer heatPet-safe
Chilean BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
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
Chilean Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist — water when the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, typically every 5-7 days indoorsPet-safe
Chimanta sun pitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily; media must remain permanently moistPet-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
China Girl dogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in first 2–3 years; every 1–2 weeks in dry periods once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Chinese astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week; more in hot weatherPet-safe
Chinese Astilbe 'Visions'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil reliably moist; water every 3-5 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Chinese Astilbe 'Visions'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 in summer; more drought-tolerant than most astilbesMildly toxic to pets
Chinese Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
Chinese CardamomBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water when the surface just begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in warm conditionsMildly toxic to pets
Chinese Dwarf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Chinese Elm BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just drying, often every 2-4 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Chinese EnkianthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Chinese Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring and summer; every 10-14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Chinese Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Chinese Ground OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth (spring and summer), watering every 5-7 days; allow to dry out naturally in autumn as the plant goes dormantPet-safe
Chinese HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks when young; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Chinese IxoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but never waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Chinese JadeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks (allow soil to dry completely between waterings)Mildly toxic to pets
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
Chinese Plum YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; weekly in dry spells, more while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Chinese PremnaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil dries, often daily in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Chinese TupeloBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; once or twice a week in dry spellsPet-safe
Chinese TylecodonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (autumn–spring); minimal or none in summerToxic to pets
Chinese Windmill Palm 'Bulgaria'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Chinese witch hazelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment (first 2–3 years); once established, during dry periods in summerMildly toxic to pets
Chinese woodbineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly; do not allow the root zone to dry outMildly toxic to pets
Chinese YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; every 1–2 weeks once establishedToxic to pets
Chiric SanangoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in active growth, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Chirita 'Aiko'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Chirita sinensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Chocolate Chip BugleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice weekly until established; once weekly thereafterMildly toxic to pets
Chocolate orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry, roughly every 5-9 daysPet-safe
Chocolate Soldier episciaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Choisya 'White Dazzler'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water weekly while establishing; mature plants need water only in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Christmas cactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Christmas HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly, or more frequently in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
Christmas Jewels BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup weekly; water soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Christmas OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Christmas OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the potting medium is nearly dry, approximately every 7-10 days in active growth; reduce to every 14-21 days in autumnPet-safe
Christmas RoseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist while establishing and during summer drought; established plants tolerate moderate drynessToxic to pets
Chusan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in summer, monthly in winterPet-safe
Cilician Winter AconiteMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moist during late winter and spring growth; dry to moderate when dormantToxic to pets
Cinnamon FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Cissus DiscolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 days in warmthPet-safe
Cissus javanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Cissus rotundifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Clarke's CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; once established, once a week in dry periodsPet-safe
Clasping SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to fortnightlyPet-safe
Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about weekly in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Clematis 'Henryi'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about weekly in summerToxic to pets
Clematis 'Miss Bateman'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about weekly in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply once or twice a week in dry spellsToxic to pets
Clematis 'Piilu'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Clematis florida 'Sieboldii'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Cleopatra BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Cleopatra flame violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the soil begins to dry — roughly every 5–7 days in warm conditions.Pet-safe
Clethra alnifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist; water weekly or more in dry weather, tolerant of wet groundMildly toxic to pets
Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist; water weekly or more in dry weather, tolerant of wet groundMildly toxic to pets
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly in the first two seasons and during droughtMildly toxic to pets
Clethra barbinervisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply weekly in the first two seasons and during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Cliff African violetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Cliff African VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Cliff Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow the top half of the soil to dry out between waterings, roughly every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
Cliff CotyledonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Cliff CotyledonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 14 days in summerToxic to pets
Climbing ChamaedoreaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Climbing CulcasiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Climbing FetterbushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequent; keep consistently moist to wetToxic to pets
Climbing HydrangeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply weekly in the first 2-3 years and during dry spellsToxic to pets
Climbing OleanderBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; allow topsoil to dry slightly between wateringsToxic to pets
Climbing OnionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks while vining; withhold water during dry-season dormancyToxic to pets
Climbing SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method autumn–spring; bone dry summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Clinacanthus nutansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, around every 3-5 days in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
Clinton's Wood FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water weekly in dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
CliviaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Clivia 'Belgian Hybrid'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top few cm are dry in growth; keep nearly dry through the winter restToxic to pets
Clivia 'Doris Joy'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few cm are dry in growth (every 7-14 days); much less in the winter restToxic to pets
Cloth of Gold SaxifrageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; reduce in winterPet-safe
Cloud Nine DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Clouds of Perfume Woodland PhloxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during the growing season; do not allow soil to dry out in summerPet-safe
Clove VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Clowes' MiltoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days in growth, reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Clowes' MiltoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the mix feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Clubmoss cassiopeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; soil should remain consistently moist throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Clumping BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice to three times per week during establishment; weekly once establishedPet-safe
Clumping Blue BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist throughout the growing season; water every 5–7 days or as needed to keep soil from drying outPet-safe
Cluster-Headed MezobromeliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep central tank filled; water substrate when top inch is dry, approximately every 7-10 daysPet-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 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
Clustering Fishtail PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water 1–2 times per week in active growth, reducing to weekly in winterToxic to pets
Clytie kohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; sparingly in winterPet-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 Redwood BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil starts to dry, often daily in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
Coastal DoghobbleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; regular deep watering essential in dry periodsToxic to pets
Coastal LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep evenly moistToxic to pets
Cobra Bird's Nest FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Cobweb SpiderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Cochinchina Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Cockleshell butterfly orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Cockleshell OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix is nearly dry, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-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
Cocoon PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks during active growth (spring and autumn); once a month in summer and winterToxic to pets
Codonanthe crassifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Codonanthe gracilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Codonatanthus 'Sunset'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Coelogyne cristataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-7 days in growth; sparingly during the winter restPet-safe
Coelogyne flaccidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-7 days in growth; reduced over winterPet-safe
Coelogyne massangeanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3-6 days in growth; slightly reduced but rarely dry in winterPet-safe
Coelogyne nitidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water 2-3 times weekly in growth; reduce to roughly weekly in the cool winter restMildly toxic to pets
Coelogyne pandurataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in active growth, about every 3-5 days, easing to a lighter winter regimeMildly toxic to pets
Coffee PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
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
Cole's Prostrate HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; do not allow soil to dry outPet-safe
ColeusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
ColeusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring/summer; every 7–10 days in winterToxic to pets
Colima ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 5–7 days; allow the surface to slightly dry between wateringsPet-safe
Collins' HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in summer, weekly in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Colocasia 'Black Magic'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist to wet; never let it dry outToxic to pets
Colocasia 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; check every 2-4 days in active growthToxic to pets
Colocasia 'Mojito'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; often 2-3+ times per week in active growthToxic to pets
Colocasia 'Pink China'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; water whenever the top inch starts to dryToxic to pets
Colocasia Blue HawaiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water every 2-4 days, daily in summer heatToxic to pets
Colocasia ElenaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water every 2-4 days, daily in summerToxic to pets
Colocasia FontanesiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist to wet; check every 2-4 days, never let it dry outToxic to pets
Colocasia GiganteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water every 2-3 days, daily in summer heatToxic to pets
Colocasia Hilo BeautyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist to wet; check every 2-4 days, watering before the surface fully driesToxic to pets
Colocasia Nancy's RevengeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water every 2-4 days, daily in summerToxic to pets
Colocasia Pharaoh's MaskBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water every 2-4 days, daily in summer heatToxic to pets
Colocasia Puckered UpBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water every 2-4 days, daily in summer heatToxic to pets
Colombian ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–21 days; reduce in winter when coldToxic to pets
Coloratus EuonymusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then every 10-14 days once matureToxic to pets
Columbia LewisiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; reduce in late summer and winterMildly toxic to pets
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
ColumbineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water during dry spellsToxic to pets
Columbine 'McKana Giant'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in dry weather; keep soil evenly moist during floweringToxic to pets
Columbine 'Nora Barlow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week during dry spells; water stress shortens the flowering seasonToxic to pets
ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Columnea 'Aladdin's Lamp'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Columnea 'Inferno'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Columnea 'Light Prince'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
Columnea 'Robin'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Columnea hirtaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Columnea linearisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Columnea microphyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-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 BistortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently — keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Common blue violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days; tolerates wet soilPet-safe
Common boxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; monthly once established in the groundToxic to pets
Common Boxwood 'Suffruticosa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Common BugleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; consistent moisture preferredMildly toxic to pets
Common ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently wet in the growing season; stand in shallow pure waterMildly toxic to pets
Common Cow-wheatMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but never waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Common Dog VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water occasionally; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.Pet-safe
common dogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in first season; largely self-sufficient once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Common FoxgloveMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water weekly in dry spellsToxic to pets
Common Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Common Grape HyacinthBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in spring during active growth; dry during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Common HepaticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; reduce in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Common Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Common NardooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently in water or wet mudToxic to pets
Common PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days; tolerates extended dry periods once establishedPet-safe
Common PothosMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Common RhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry periods; established plants are tolerant but flower best with consistent moistureToxic to pets
Common SnowdropMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Naturally moisture-retentive soil; supplemental watering in dry spells during growthToxic to pets
Common Spotted OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfallMildly toxic to pets
Common Water StarwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged or marginalPet-safe
Common Water StarwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged or surface-floating — permanent aquaticMildly toxic to pets
Common Witch HazelMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Roughly every 7-10 days during establishment; established plants need watering every 10-14 days in dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
Commutatum FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Compact AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 days in summer; every 7–14 days in winterPet-safe
Compact bog rosemaryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist; never allow to dry outToxic to pets
Compact Dumb CaneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
Compact Japanese Umbrella PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Compact Plume Japanese CedarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly throughout the growing season; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Comparettia falcataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep roots evenly moist, watering as they approach (but before they reach) dryness, often every 2-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Compressed PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow compost to dry substantially between waterings)Pet-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
Congo cockatoo impatiensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Conophytum (Living Pebbles)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Only when soil is bone-dry during the autumn-to-spring growth season; keep nearly dry in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum CalculusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)During autumn-to-spring growth, every 1-2 weeks; none through summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum ficiformeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Lightly in autumn and winter when in growth; keep dry through summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum MinutumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)During the cool-season growth (autumn to spring), every 1-2 weeks; kept dry through summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum ObcordellumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Seasonally; water in autumn and winter growth, keep dry through summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum PageaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Through autumn-to-spring growth, every 1-2 weeks; withheld over summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum PellucidumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)During autumn-to-spring growth, every 1-2 weeks; withheld over summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum UviformeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Only during the cool autumn-to-spring growing season, roughly every 10-14 days when soil is dry; kept dry in summerMildly toxic to pets
Conophytum wettsteiniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Lightly in autumn and winter during growth; keep dry through summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Constricted MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in summer heat; every 2–3 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
ContrayerbaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Cook PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
CoontieBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
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
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
Coral Bark Japanese Maple 'Sango-kaku'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weekly through the growing seasonPet-safe
Coral Bark MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5–7 days in summer; reduce in winterPet-safe
Coral bellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during active growth; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Coral Bells 'Caramel'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, around weekly in growth; more in heat and for containersPet-safe
Coral Bells 'Caramel'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
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
Coral Bells 'Obsidian'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in growth; more in heat and for container plantsPet-safe
Coral Bells 'Obsidian'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 5-7 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Coral Bells 'Palace Purple'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in growth; more in heat and for container plantsPet-safe
Coral Bells 'Palace Purple'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 Berry BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep central cup filled; water soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Coral Berry BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; water compost every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Coral CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 weeks; let the soil dry out almost fully between wateringsToxic to pets
Coral CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
CordylineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Cork PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks; very sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Corkscrew PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently wet — stand the pot in 2-4 cm of water at all timesMildly toxic to pets
Corkscrew RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil permanently wet; top up the water saucer every 3–5 daysPet-safe
Corky-Stemmed Passion FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Corn plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Corn PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm (1in) of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Corn-Leaf PitcairniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 5–7 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Corrugated SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)WeeklyMildly toxic to pets
Corsage OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix has dried, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Coryphantha ElephantidensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is fully dry, about every 1-2 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Costa Rica Bamboo PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Costa Rica Bamboo PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in active growthPet-safe
Costa Rican Goldfish VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2 cm of mix has dried; every 5–8 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Costa Rican StanhopeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in growth; reduce to weekly in winterPet-safe
Costus WoodsoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-6 days in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Cotton Candy FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Cotyledon EliseaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Cotyledon PapillarisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Cotyledon Tomentosa 'Bear Paw'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top soil is fully dry, roughly every 7-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Cow ParsleyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water during dry spells in the first seasonMildly toxic to pets
CowslipMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly in active growth, reduce to once weekly when dormant in summerToxic to pets
Cowslip OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Lightly during autumn to spring growth; completely dry during summer dormancyPet-safe
Crape JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during growing season; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Crassula ColumnellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in growthToxic to pets
Crassula HemisphaericaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growth; less in summer restToxic to pets
Crassula MarnierianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Crassula NudicaulisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Crassula PellucidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in growth and far less in winterToxic to pets
Crassula PyramidalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly, only when soil is bone dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growth; nearly dry over summer restToxic to pets
Crassula SetulosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Crassula SocialisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Crazy-leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Creeping BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost feels dry, every 5-8 days in active growthToxic to pets
Creeping broad-leaf sedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly and consistently moist; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Creeping Coin PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Creeping figBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1cm (half-inch) of compost driesToxic to pets
Creeping GaultheriaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; soil must not dry outToxic to pets
Creeping MazusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days; prefers consistently moist soilMildly toxic to pets
Creeping Phlox 'Blue Ridge'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Creeping SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing seasonPet-safe
Creeping snowberryMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep moistMildly toxic to pets
Creeping SpeedwellBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water when the top 2–3 cm of soil begins to dryPet-safe
Creeping Woodland PhloxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly; maintain consistent moistureMildly toxic to pets
Crenate Orchid CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in the growing season; reduce to once every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Crepe GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequent in growing season, minimal in dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Crescent-Leaved Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days during active growth; reduce to every 5–6 days in winterPet-safe
Crested AlloplectusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; allow top 2 cm of medium to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Crested BrackenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 1-2 weeks once establishedToxic to pets
Crested Buckler FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; suitable for permanently damp or boggy sitesMildly toxic to pets
Crested EuphorbiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summerToxic to pets
Crested Hart's Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly in the growing season, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Crested IrisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — keep evenly moistToxic to pets
Crested Silver Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summerPet-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
Crested Wood FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil constantly moist; check every 3-5 daysMildly toxic to pets
Cretan Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in summer; every 7 days in winterPet-safe
Cretan Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top third of the soil feels dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthPet-safe
Cretan Climbing FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Crimean LindenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks in dry summers once maturePet-safe
Crimson and Gold quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when newly planted; established plants largely rain-fed in temperate climatesMildly toxic to pets
Crimson CestrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Crimson Ginger FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per weekMildly toxic to pets
Crimson PorteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Crisped Water TrumpetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; substrate should never dry outToxic to pets
Crispum Hart's Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Crispy Wave 'Hurricane'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Crispy Wave FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry firstPet-safe
Crispy Wave FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Crocodile fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Cross GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant thereafterMildly toxic to pets
Crossandra (firecracker flower)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil starts to dry, often every 4-7 days in growthPet-safe
Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Mango'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warmthMildly toxic to pets
CrossvineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; established plants are drought-tolerantMildly toxic to pets
CrosswortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate — rainfall sufficient in UKMildly toxic to pets
CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Croton Gold DustBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Crown BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week during growing season; weekly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Crown BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of compost feels dryToxic to pets
Crown FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Crown Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly in the growing season; once every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Crown Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
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 fosterianusBright 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 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
Cryptocoryne balansaeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 25-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansaeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 25-30% weekly water changeMildly toxic to pets
Cryptocoryne lucensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 25-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Cryptocoryne parvaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 25-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Cryptocoryne spiralisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 25-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 25-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Crystal AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of compost dries, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
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
Crystal Palace lobeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, typically every 2-3 days in summerToxic to pets
Crystal Palace LobeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Ctenanthe 'Amagris'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
Ctenanthe CompressaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana 'Tricolor'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 growthPet-safe
Ctenanthe Pilosa 'Golden Mosaic'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 growthPet-safe
Ctenanthe Setosa 'Grey Star'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 growthPet-safe
Cuban Cigar CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; typically water when the top 2-3 cm feels dryPet-safe
Cuban PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
CuckooflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate to high — keep moist at all timesMildly toxic to pets
Cucumber Tree MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks when established; more frequently during active growth in summerPet-safe
Cuming's MedinillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; every 14–21 days in autumn and winterMildly toxic to pets
Cup GingerMedium 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 summerMildly toxic to pets
Cup-Shaped WittrockiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the root medium when the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Cupid PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in spring and summer, less in winter — always led by the soil, not the calendar.Pet-safe
CupuaçuBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil starts to dry, typically every 3-6 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Curcuma AlismatifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active growth, then withhold once foliage yellows for dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Curio ArticulatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is dry through, roughly every 10-14 days in active growth and every 3-4 weeks while restingToxic to pets
Curio CitriformisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil is dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Curio peregrinusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-21 days; far less in winterToxic to pets
Curio RadicansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Curio RowleyanusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Curio Talinoides var. mandraliscaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Curled-Spathe HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in warm months; once per week in cooler conditionsMildly toxic to pets
Curly BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the sphagnum moss begins to lose moistureToxic to pets
Curly Kentia PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Curly OncidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during growth; every 10–14 days during winter restPet-safe
Curly PondweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; grows in 30 cm to 2 m of waterPet-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
Curly Sentry PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Curly WaterweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; ponds — no regular water changes needed; aquariums — 20-25% weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Curly-Wurly RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Constant — keep roots standing in shallow water or in permanently wet soilPet-safe
Curved PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow compost to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Curved-Flower SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular, allowing surface to partially dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Curved-Leaf VrieseaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central tank one-quarter to one-half full; flush every 7-10 days; water soil only when top 3 cm is dryPet-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 Moss SelaginellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering every 4-6 days before the surface driesPet-safe
Cusick's CamasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during autumn through spring growth; reduces naturally as foliage senesces in early summerMildly toxic to pets
Cusick's CamasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular moisture during spring growth; tolerates drier conditions after foliage dies back in summerMildly toxic to pets
Cuthbertson's DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium surface begins to dry, roughly every 1-3 daysPet-safe
CutiteBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; maintain consistent moisture without waterloggingMildly toxic to pets
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
Cycas RumphiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
CyclamenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil surface feels dry, roughly every 5-10 days in bloomToxic to pets
Cyclamen 'Victoria'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the compost feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days while in growthToxic to pets
Cyclamen-flowered DaffodilBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during autumn to late spring; dry summer dormancyToxic to pets
Cyclops Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak or thoroughly water the mount about once a week, more in heat, letting it approach dryness between soakingsPet-safe
Cylindric ArumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry during the growing season; cease watering during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Cylindrical Snake PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer; roughly monthly in winterToxic to pets
Cymbidium 'Red Beauty'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-7 days in growth; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Cymbidium 'Sarah Jean'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, about every 5-7 days, drier in winterPet-safe
Cymbidium 'Showgirl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-7 days in growth; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Cymbidium devonianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Cymbidium erythrostylumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; every 10-14 days 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
Cymbidium tracyanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3-6 days in growth; keep evenly moist in summerPet-safe
Cyperus alternifoliusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly wet; stand the pot in a saucer of water that never dries outMildly toxic to pets
Cyperus involucratusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly wet; stand in water and never let the soil dryMildly toxic to pets
Cyperus SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently wet; shallow water up to 15 cm deepPet-safe
Cyperus-Like SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanent moisture; plant in standing water up to 15 cm deepPet-safe
Cyrtomium macrophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Cystopteris bulbiferaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water when the surface begins to dry, roughly every 3-6 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Cystopteris fragilisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist while in growth, watering when the top 1-2 cm of soil dries, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
DaffodilBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during active growth (autumn–spring); dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Dagger-Leaf RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequent to constant — soil must remain moist to wet at all timesPet-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
Dancing Girl GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)1–2 times per week in the growing season; stop almost entirely in winterMildly toxic to pets
Dancing Ladies GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing season; reduce to nearly dry in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Dancing Lady OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in growthPet-safe
Danica Globe ArborvitaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — keep soil evenly moist, especially in heatPet-safe
Daphne mezereumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry; keep evenly moist, never waterloggedToxic to pets
Daphne odoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry; keep evenly moist, never soggyToxic to pets
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry; keep evenly moist but never wetToxic to pets
Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry; keep evenly moist, never waterloggedToxic to pets
Dark CatasetumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during growth; reduced but not stopped in winterPet-safe
dark form scindapsusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Dark Green CeratozamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly in summer; every 2–3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Dark Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate evenly moist at all timesMildly toxic to pets
Dark Velvet KohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Dark-purple PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top third of compost feels dryMildly toxic to pets
Darwin's OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the roots show light silver colour and the medium is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Darwin's SlipperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderately — water when the top of the compost is barely dryMildly toxic to pets
Darwin's Slipper PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the growing medium dries slightlyMildly toxic to pets
David viburnumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weekly when establishing; monthly once matureMildly toxic to pets
Davidia involucrataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in dry spells, especially the first few yearsMildly toxic to pets
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
Dawn viburnumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in the first two seasons; every 2–3 weeks once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Day-blooming JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; reduce in cooler or wet seasonsToxic to pets
Debao CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Deciduous Azalea 'Gibraltar'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly through summer, more in heatToxic to pets
Delicate Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 20–30 minutes once a weekPet-safe
Delicious BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of compost feels dryToxic to pets
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
Dendrobium 'Emma White'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix nears dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Dendrobium loddigesiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequently in growth, roughly every 4-6 days; sparingly through the winter restPet-safe
Dendrobium orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark approaches dryness, every 5-10 days in summerPet-safe
Dendrobium phalaenopsisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is approaching 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 Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly through spring and summer; minimal in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Dense Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Dense-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in summer, much less in winterPet-safe
Densiformis YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Derby SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Standing tray method (growing season); reduced to near-dry (rest)Pet-safe
Desdemona LigulariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Constantly moist to wet; never let it dry out — water generously in dry spells, sometimes daily in heatMildly toxic to pets
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
Deshojo Japanese MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; frequently daily in summerMildly toxic to pets
Deutschland AstilbeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; water when the top 2-3 cm dries, about every 3-5 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Deutzia 'Elegantissima'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Devil's-bit ScabiousBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep soil consistently moist throughout spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
DeVoss CodonantheBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; allow top 1–2 cm of medium to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Deyke's Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Diamond Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days in the growing season; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
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
Didissandra unifloraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix begins to dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
DieffenbachiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia 'Camille'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia 'Compacta'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia AmyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia Maculata ExoticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia Memoria CorsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia ReflectorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia SparklesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia SterlingBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dieffenbachia Tropic MarianneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Digitalis 'Camelot Cream'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in dry spellsToxic to pets
Dilys CranesbillMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water once a week during dry spells; largely self-sufficient once established in UK conditionsPet-safe
Dimpled Trout LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist from emergence to dormancy (late winter to late spring)Mildly toxic to pets
Dioscorides' ArumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during active growth (autumn–spring); dry off completely in summerToxic to pets
Disa tripetaloidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently moist; water daily or stand in a tray of pure waterPet-safe
Disa unifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep continuously moist; water daily or stand in a shallow tray of pure waterPet-safe
Dischidia imbricataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium approaches dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dischidia majorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium nears dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dischidia platyphyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium is mostly dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dischidia RuscifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium is nearly dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dischidia ruscifolia 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the medium is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dischor Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dry, roughly every 7–12 days in summerPet-safe
Disk Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the root mass is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Disocactus phyllanthoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Diversifolia Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer; less in autumn and winterPet-safe
Divine Orange New Guinea ImpatiensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-3 days in warm weather; containers in full sun may need daily watering in peak summerMildly toxic to pets
Divisilobum Soft Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; reduce in winterPet-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
Dog's Tooth VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during active growth; minimal when dormantMildly toxic to pets
DogwoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate — water during establishment; drought-tolerant thereafterMildly toxic to pets
Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Dolce Blackcurrant HeucheraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyPet-safe
Dollbaby miniature gloxiniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days; keep evenly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Donnell Smith's GuzmaniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central tank filled; flush and refill every 7-10 days; water soil only when the top 3 cm is dryPet-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
Double BloodrootMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during spring growth; withhold or greatly reduce during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Double King CupBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently moist to standing water 0–5 cm deepMildly toxic to pets
Double Marsh MarigoldBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently moist to standing water 0–5 cm deepMildly toxic to pets
Double Pinwheel FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Double-Flowered BloodrootMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate in spring; reduce as plant approaches dormancy in summerToxic to pets
doublefile viburnumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 10–14 days once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Douglas's SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow top 2 cm to dry between wateringsPet-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
Downy Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in active growth; every 14-21 days in autumn and winterPet-safe
Downy Yellow VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep evenly moistPet-safe
DracaenaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena 'Janet Craig'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days; when the top third of the soil is dryToxic to pets
Dracaena 'Lemon Lime'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Dracaena 'Song of India'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7–10 days in growth; let the top 2.5–5 cm of mix dry first. Water less in winter or low light.Toxic to pets
Dracaena AletriformisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena ArboreaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena AubryanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena BicolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena BrauniiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Soil: when top 2-3 cm is dry, every 7-10 days. Water culture: top up weekly, full change every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Dracaena CompactaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Deremensis DoradoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Deremensis Green StripeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Deremensis WarneckiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena EllenbeckianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Fragrans LindeniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Fragrans MassangeanaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Fragrans SolBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Fragrans VictoriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena GoldieanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena HookerianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena LaxissimaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Marginata BicolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Marginata TricolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Dracaena ReflexaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Dracaena Reflexa Song of JamaicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Dracaena Sanderiana VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soil: when top 2-3 cm is dry, every 7-10 days. Water culture: top up weekly, full change every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Dracaena SteudneriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Surculosa Florida BeautyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Dracaena ThalioidesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena Trifasciata MikadoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Dracaena UmbraculiferaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena VolkensiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena WarneckiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Dracontium gigasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in active growth; let the top 3-4 cm dry between waterings, then withhold once the leaf yellows for dormancyToxic to pets
Dracontium polyphyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few cm of soil dry while in leaf; nearly dry when dormantToxic to pets
Dragon Heart CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Dragon Tail PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Dragon treeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dragon Tree ColoramaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Dragon Wing BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days; more in heatToxic to pets
Dragon-Head BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during the growing season; weekly in cool, wet periodsPet-safe
Dragon-Shield BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days; allow partial drying between wateringsToxic to pets
Dragon's tongueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is just dry, roughly every 5-9 daysPet-safe
Dreaming Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist 2–3 times per week; soak weeklyPet-safe
Dressler's AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of mix is dryToxic to pets
Dressler's ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days (allow soil to partially dry)Toxic to pets
Drooping CliviaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthToxic to pets
Drooping LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; weekly in dry spellsToxic to pets
Drooping SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days; allow surface to approach dryness between wateringsPet-safe
Drooping Star of BethlehemBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; rainfall usually sufficient in temperate gardensToxic to pets
Drooping Star of BethlehemMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry during active growth, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Drooping TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist throughout spring; can tolerate slightly drier conditions in summer dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Drop Tongue Plant (Silver Schismatoglottis)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
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 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
Druce's CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water during establishment; once established largely drought-tolerantPet-safe
Drummond's AsterMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderatePet-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
Drymonia serrulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dryopteris carthusianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering when the top 1-2 cm dries, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dryopteris dilatataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil moist, watering when the top 2-3 cm dries, roughly every 5-7 days; established plants tolerate short dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Dryopteris dilatata 'Crispa Whiteside'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil moist, watering when the top 2-3 cm dries, roughly every 5-7 days; established clumps tolerate brief drynessMildly toxic to pets
Dryopteris goldianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Dryopteris intermediaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist, watering when the top 2-3 cm dries, roughly every 5-7 days; established plants take brief dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Dryopteris ludovicianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Duclouxs PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Dunn's cape primroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly; allow soil to dry almost completely between wateringsPet-safe
Durat's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 2–3 times per week; a 20-minute soak once a week is sufficient in summer. Reduce to every 10–14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Dusty zenobiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist — water deeply and regularly, especially in summer heatToxic to pets
Dutch Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mount feels dry or the shield fronds are crisp, soak every 7-14 days in growing seasonPet-safe
Dutchman's BreechesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days in spring; none needed once dormantToxic to pets
Dutchman's pipeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; less in cool dormancy.Toxic to pets
Duvalia caespitosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; keep nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Duvalia corderoyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is completely dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; keep dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Duvalia politaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, around every 10-14 days in summer; keep nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf AntimimaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly in summer; moderately in autumn–springPet-safe
Dwarf Astilbe 'Pumila'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist; water every 3-5 days in summer, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer, reduce in winterPet-safe
Dwarf blue rhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; sparingly in winterToxic to pets
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 CardamomBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf Cardboard PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthToxic to pets
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 CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeksToxic to pets
Dwarf Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growing season; reduce to fortnightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Dwarf Fernleaf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; reduce significantly in winterPet-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 Greenstripe BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer, once per week in winterPet-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 HorsetailMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently wet; stand pot in water trayMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf Japanese YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — drought-tolerant once establishedToxic to pets
Dwarf Lady's MantleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; established plants tolerate some droughtPet-safe
dwarf lipstick vineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; allow top 2–3 cm to dry before re-wateringPet-safe
Dwarf Mountain Laurel ElfBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; maintain even moistureToxic to pets
Dwarf PalmettoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Dwarf PierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep evenly moistToxic to pets
Dwarf RemusatiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce significantly during dormancyToxic to pets
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 Rose-Stripe StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Dwarf Serbian SpruceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; occasional deep watering in winter if soil is dryMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf Shell GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf SnowberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly, keeping soil consistently moistToxic to pets
Dwarf Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; less when dormantMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf Sugar PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Dwarf Sugar PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Dwarf Sweet FlagMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently moist to wet; tolerate shallow submersionPet-safe
Dwarf Sweet FlagBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil permanently moist; water as soon as the surface feels barely dryMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Dwarf Umbrella PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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
Dwarf Water CloverMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged or in saturated substrateMildly toxic to pets
Dwarf Whitestripe BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist; water every 4–6 days during the growing season, reducing in autumn and winterPet-safe
Dyer's Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting plus weekly soakPet-safe
Dyer's MacrozamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in growing season; once a month or less in summer drought/winterToxic to pets
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
Dypsis MadagascariensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warmthMildly toxic to pets
Eared AbutilonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Eared SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in summer, less in winterPet-safe
Eared StrobilanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times weekly in summer; weekly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Early Bird goldfish plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top third of the potting mix dries out — approximately every 7–10 days in the growing season, reducing to every 12–14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Early Purple OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moist in spring; reduce significantly once summer dormancy beginsMildly toxic to pets
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
East Indian ArrowrootBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Easter CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of compost dries, roughly weekly in growthPet-safe
Easter LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Easter Lily Cactus ClumpBright 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
Easter OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Eastern CyclamenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Minimal in summer dormancy; rely on rainfall during autumn–spring growthToxic to pets
Eastern HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; regular moisture required long-termPet-safe
Eastern Red ColumbineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil dries, roughly weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Echeveria 'Lola'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in the growing season; much 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
Echidna OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting if mounted; every 1–2 days if pottedPet-safe
Echinodorus 'Ozelot'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 25-30% weekly water changeMildly toxic to pets
Echinodorus 'Red Flame'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-30% weekly water changeMildly toxic to pets
Echinodorus 'Vesuvius'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic; keep continuously underwater with a 25-30% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Echinodorus bleheriMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 25-30% weekly water changeMildly toxic to pets
Echinodorus cordifoliusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged to emersed; 25-30% weekly water changeMildly toxic to pets
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 25-30% weekly water changeMildly toxic to pets
Echinodorus tenellusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-30% weekly water changeMildly toxic to pets
Echinodorus uruguayensisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic; keep continuously underwater with a 25-30% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Edge of Night HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Edging lobeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in warm weather; every 5–7 days in cool conditionsToxic to pets
Edible FockeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season (spring–autumn); once a month or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Egerton's Swan OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water generously every 3-5 days during active growth; reduce to once every 2-3 weeks once leaves drop and cease almost entirely in mid-winter restPet-safe
Ehlers' ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Careful watering from below; drier in winterPet-safe
Eitape Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Eleanor Roosevelt CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
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 Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during growing season; cease in winter dormancyPet-safe
Elegant Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-8 days in the growing season; cease watering during winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Eleocharis acicularisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-50% weekly water changesMildly toxic to pets
Eleocharis parvulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-50% weekly water changesMildly toxic to pets
Eleocharis sp. 'Mini'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Eleocharis viviparaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-50% weekly water changesMildly toxic to pets
Elephant bushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Elephant earBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soil should stay consistently moist during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Elephant Ear Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount is light and nearly dry, roughly every 5-9 daysPet-safe
Elephant Ears 'Bressingham White'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-14 days; established plants are relatively drought-tolerant but perform best with consistent moistureMildly toxic to pets
Elephant Ears BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days in summer; reduce to once a month or less in winterPet-safe
Elephant Foot YamBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely when actively growing; stop completely once the leaf dies backToxic to pets
Elephant-foot CyphostemmaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; minimal in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Elephant's FootBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days during active vine growth; none during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Elise's CotyledonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season, every 3–5 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Elk Blue RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequent to constant — keep soil consistently moist or wetPet-safe
Elk's Horn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount feels light and dry, roughly every 5-10 daysPet-safe
Elkhorn PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks in growing season; monthly or less in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Elliptic Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — water regularly but allow soil to partially dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Elm-Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; reduce to every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
elongate sun pitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily; keep media permanently moistPet-safe
Elongated Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soil kept consistently moist to wet year-round; shallow tray method acceptableMildly toxic to pets
Elymaitic RosulariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring/summer; monthly or less in autumn/winterMildly toxic to pets
Emei Mountain BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; reduce significantly in winter dormancyToxic to pets
Emerald Gaiety EuonymusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then every 10-14 days once matureToxic to pets
Emerald n Gold EuonymusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then every 10-14 days once matureToxic to pets
Emerald Queen FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summerPet-safe
Emerald Ripple PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-14 days in growth and far less in winterPet-safe
Emerald Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the soil consistently, evenly moist — never let it dry outPet-safe
Emperor SagoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the pot is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Empire Scarlet StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central urn filled; water the medium every 1–2 weeksPet-safe
Empress Wu HostaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in growthToxic to pets
Encephalartos VillosusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growth, reduced in winterToxic to pets
Encore Azalea 'Autumn Twist'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About 2-3 times per week while establishing, then weekly; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Encyclia cochleataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water about weekly, letting the medium approach dryness between drinksPet-safe
Encyclia cordigeraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water roughly weekly in summer growth; reduce to occasional during the cooler winter restPet-safe
Encyclia tampensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When roots and medium are nearly dry, about every 3-5 days in growthPet-safe
Endres's BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate continuously moist; water every 1–3 days or as sphagnum surface begins to dry slightlyMildly toxic to pets
English BluebellMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; naturally moist in spring, drier in summerToxic to pets
English ivyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
English Yew BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, around every 2-4 days in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Entire-Lipped CatasetumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Abundantly during active growth (spring–autumn); near-dry during winter dormancyPet-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
Epiphytic ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; do not allow to dry out completelyToxic to pets
Epipremnum amplissimumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum amplissimum 'Silver Streak'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Aureum Global GreenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Aureum HarlequinBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Aureum JesseniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Aureum Shangri-LaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Aureum Snow QueenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum pinnatum 'Albo Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Pinnatum AlboBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in growth; let the top 3-5 cm (1-2 in) dry firstToxic to pets
Epipremnum Pinnatum Dragon TailBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Pinnatum Skeleton KeyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Episcia 'Cleopatra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Episcia 'Moss Agate'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Episcia 'Pink Acajou'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Episcia 'Silver Skies'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Episcia cupreata 'Silver Sheen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Episcia lilacinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Episcia reptansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Equal-Wing BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil becomes dryToxic to pets
Eranthemum pulchellumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
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
Ernst's SpurflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Erythronium 'Pagoda'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil cool and evenly moist in spring; never let bulbs dry out completelyMildly toxic to pets
Escargot BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-1.5 inches of mix dries out (roughly every 5-9 days indoors)Toxic to pets
Escargot Rex BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Escobar's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Escobar's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or near-daily watering; substrate should never fully dry outPet-safe
Eternal Flame PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring and summer; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Euphorbia bubalinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, about weekly in summer; sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Euphorbia bupleurifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry while in leaf and active growth; keep nearly dry while leafless and dormantToxic to pets
Euphorbia cylindrifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry in the growing season, roughly every 1-2 weeks; sparing in winterToxic to pets
Euphorbia decaryiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in the growing season, sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Euphorbia flanaganiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in the growing season, monthly or less in winterToxic to pets
Euphorbia francoisiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in the growing season, sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Euphorbia ingensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summerToxic to pets
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost'Bright 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 winterToxic to pets
Euphorbia mammillarisBright 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 winterToxic to pets
Euphorbia meloformisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summerToxic to pets
Euphorbia stellataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly when fully dry in growth, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer; none while dormantToxic to pets
Euphorbia Trigona 'Rubra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthToxic to pets
European Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)3-4 times per week in growing season; reduce slightly in winterMildly toxic to pets
European ColumbineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 3 cm of soil dries, roughly weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Eveline's Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Even-stamen ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-safe
Evergold Japanese SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days or when the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Evergold SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Evergreen AmaryllisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Year-round watering every 7–14 days; slightly reduced in winter but never fully withheldToxic to pets
Expanded Lobster ClawBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 days in the growing season, reducing in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Extended AlcantareaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Eyelash BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Eyelash BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Eyelash SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days once establishedPet-safe
FadangBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
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
Fairy BellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular watering autumn to spring; completely dry in summerMildly toxic to pets
Fairy Castle CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; every 4-6 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Fairy ThimblesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — water regularly during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Falconer's SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deep tray (growing season); very reduced (rest)Pet-safe
False AraliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
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 shamrockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
False Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in the growing season; reduce in dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Fanal astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer; weekly in cool or wet seasonsPet-safe
Fanged Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — maintain consistently moist mediumMildly toxic to pets
Farrer's GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Fascinator Zebra PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce when floweringPet-safe
Fastigiata YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Faucaria TuberculosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Faulkner boxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 10–14 days once establishedToxic to pets
Feather CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; keep nearly dry in winterPet-safe
Featherleaf Rodgersia 'Superba'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 2-3 times per week in dry spells, more in summer heatMildly toxic to pets
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
Fern-Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil begins to dryToxic to pets
Fetcani Pass TwinspurBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when top 2–3 cm of soil dries outMildly toxic to pets
Few-flowered AbutilonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; fortnightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Few-flowered LysionotusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; once a week or less in winterPet-safe
Few-flowered NeoregeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped with water; allow potting medium or mount to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Few-Flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Few-leaflet ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 weeksToxic to pets
Fiber Optic GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist to wet; never allow it to dry outMildly toxic to pets
Ficus Abidjan (burgundy rubber plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Ficus Altissima 'Yellow Gem'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm (2 in) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Ficus AudreyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Ficus Melany (compact rubber plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Ficus microcarpaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 days indoorsToxic to pets
Ficus pumila 'Minima'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Ficus pumila 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Ficus Retusa BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, often every 2-4 days in growthToxic to pets
Ficus RubyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Ficus Tineke (variegated rubber plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Fiddle leaf figBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Fiddle-Leaf Fig BambinoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, typically every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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 QuesneliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tank every 7 days; soil every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Fiery CostusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; every 10-14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Fiery MasdevalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily in warm weather; every 3–5 days in cool/winter monthsPet-safe
Fiesta Double Pink ImpatiensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep compost evenly moist at all times; water every 1-2 days in warm weather as double-flowered types are slightly more moisture-demanding than singlesMildly toxic to pets
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
Fingerroot GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Fingers AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of substrate has driedToxic to pets
FingertipsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks autumn through spring; minimal to none in summerPet-safe
Finlaysonii Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top half of the mix dry out firstPet-safe
Fire Alarm HeucheraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about weeklyPet-safe
Fire and Ice HostaMedium 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 growthToxic to pets
Fire Flash Spider PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Firecracker plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; never allow soil to dry fullyPet-safe
Fireflush Rex BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–12 days; bottom-water preferredToxic to pets
Fischer's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; allow top 2–3 cm to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Fischer's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Fishbone CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Fishbone FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Fishbone Prayer PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (about half an inch to an inch) of soil feels dry, roughly weekly in summerMildly toxic to pets
Fishtail palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Fishtail Sword FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in warm weather; every 6–8 days in cooler monthsPet-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 'Frankie'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly 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
Fittonia albivenis 'Juanita'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fittonia albivenis 'Pink Angel'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Fittonia albivenis 'Purple Vein'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil just starts to dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fittonia albivenis 'Red Anne'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 cm of soil starts to dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fittonia albivenis 'Skeleton'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil just begins to dry, often every 3-5 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
Five Fingers Arrowhead VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Five-Fingers SyngoniumMedium 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 summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Five-leaf akebiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once a week when establishing; drought-tolerant once matureMildly toxic to pets
Five-Nerved Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days during active growth; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
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
Flame nasturtiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially in spring and summerPet-safe
Flame violetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly once or twice a week; keep the mix lightly, evenly moistPet-safe
Flame VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Flaming Sword BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill cup every 5–7 days; flush monthlyPet-safe
Flamingo FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix feels dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Flamingo pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry weatherToxic to pets
Flandria Blushing BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup weekly; water soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Flat-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in spring and summer; reduce to every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Flat-Leaved CrassulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 10-14 days in summerToxic to pets
Flat-lipped Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium evenly moist; water every 2–4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Flat-Stem Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in active growth; less frequently in winterPet-safe
Flesh-coloured HabenariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3-5 days during active growth; completely dry during dormancyPet-safe
Flesh-pink SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; near-dry during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Fleshy OrbeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Flexuous Dancing LadyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the bark mix is dry, approximately every 7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Flexuous OncidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winter restPet-safe
Floating AponogetonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged bulb with floating leaves; fortnightly 20–25% water changesPet-safe
Florida ArrowrootBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days; much less in winterToxic to pets
Florida BeautyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Florida ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-safe
Florida GhostBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Florida TorreyaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Florist's CyclamenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
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
Flowering coleusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice-weekly wateringToxic to pets
Flowering currantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; drought-tolerant once matureMildly toxic to pets
Flowering DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Flowering Dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering, more in droughtPet-safe
Flowering tobaccoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days; keep soil consistently moistToxic to pets
Fluffy Ruffle FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels barely moist, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Fly OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Seasonal; moist in spring, drier in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Foamy Bells 'Sweet Tea'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Footstool PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Forbes' Glory of the SnowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Minimal once established; natural rainfall usually sufficient during growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Forbes' Glory of the SnowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall during its growing season; water lightly if spring is unusually dryToxic to pets
Forest Elephant's FootBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks during active growth (autumn to spring); withhold almost entirely in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Forest EpipremnumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 8-12 daysToxic to pets
Forest Flame pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry periodsToxic to pets
Forest Flame PierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in the growing season; established plants roughly every 10-14 days, more frequently during dry spellsToxic to pets
Forest Lily AmaryllisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during growing season (every 7–10 days); significantly reduced or withheld during dormancyToxic to pets
Forest PepperMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 6–9 days; allow top 3–4 cm of soil to dryMildly toxic to pets
Forest SpurflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Forget-me-notMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly wateringPet-safe
Forget's AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly once or twice a week in the growing season, less in winterToxic to pets
Forked AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days during active growth; reduced in winter restMildly toxic to pets
Forked BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; reduce to every 14–21 days in winterToxic to pets
Forked SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Sparingly — water only when the growing medium is dryMildly toxic to pets
Formosan PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Formosanum Toad LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top of the soil begins to dry, often twice weekly in summer heatMildly toxic to pets
Forrest Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Forrest's Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Generously and consistently through spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
Forrest's pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; do not allow to dry outToxic to pets
Forrests PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Forsythia SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during active growthPet-safe
Fortune Plum YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Fortune's Basket FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow the rhizome to dry out partially between waterings, roughly every 7-14 days depending on seasonMildly toxic to pets
Fortune's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Fortune's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; allow top few centimetres to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Fortune's Plum YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days; allow the top inch of soil to partially dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Foster's Basket BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Tank every 5–7 days; soil every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Foster's CanistrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeks to prevent stagnationPet-safe
Foster's NeoregeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the central cup every 5-7 days; water the medium when the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Fountain BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during the growing season; once weekly in cool periodsPet-safe
Four-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
FoxgloveBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — weekly in summer, less in winterToxic to pets
Foxglove 'Camelot Lavender'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in dry conditions, ensuring even moisture during flower spike developmentToxic to pets
Foxglove 'Camelot'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water weekly in dry weatherToxic to pets
Foxglove SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep soil evenly moist but not saturatedMildly toxic to pets
Foxtail FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
Foxtail OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark approaches dryness, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Fragrans Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist at all times, often every 2-4 daysPet-safe
Fragrant Bouquet HostaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly, more in heatToxic to pets
Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days; more in sun and heatToxic to pets
Fragrant Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fragrant Peace LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-10 daysToxic to pets
Fragrant StanhopeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily or near-daily during active growth; reduce to every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
Fragrant StomatiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly in summer; every 2–3 weeks in autumn–springPet-safe
Francee HostaMedium 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 growthToxic to pets
Fred IvesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring/summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Free-Flowering CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; every 10 days in winterPet-safe
Free-flowering StreptocarpusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 1 cm of compost feels dry; roughly every 5–7 days in summer, less frequently in winter.Pet-safe
Freely Flowering AngraecumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; avoid complete drying outPet-safe
Friedrich's Window PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn and spring; minimal to none in summerMildly toxic to pets
Friedrichsthals Copper LeafBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; minimal in dormancyPet-safe
Friendship PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysPet-safe
Fringed Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Fringed Cobra LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during growing season; reduce in dormancyToxic to pets
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 LoosestrifeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; keep soil consistently moist to wetMildly toxic to pets
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 SpurflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly — keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Fringed Star OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days in active growth; every 7–10 days in winterPet-safe
Fringed Star OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the mix feels dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-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
Fringed-sepal PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Reduced in winter; moderate in spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
Fritsch's Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Fritschs Pouch FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; reduce in winter to every 10–14 daysPet-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
Fritz Luth Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in growing season; every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Frohnleiten EpimediumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeksMildly toxic to pets
frost grassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly or whenever the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Frosted Curls SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly, or when top 2-3 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Frosty FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface just begins to dry, often 2-3 times per weekPet-safe
FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry (often every few days in summer)Pet-safe
Fuchsia 'Alice Hoffman'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil or compost are dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Annabel'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost are dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Beacon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil or compost are dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Brutus'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil or compost are dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Cardinal Farges'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil are dry, roughly every 8-12 days when establishedPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Celia Smedley'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Fuchsia 'Checkerboard'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summer basketsMildly toxic to pets
Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Golden Marinka'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 summerPet-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
Fuchsia 'Marinka'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost are dry, roughly every 5-7 days; daily checks in hot weatherPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Mrs Popple'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil or compost is dry, roughly every 3-5 days during active growthPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Papoose'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Fuchsia 'Phyllis'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 4-6 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Fuchsia 'Pink Marshmallow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost feel dry, roughly every 5-7 days; more frequently in summer heatPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Red Spider'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost are dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Snowcap'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Fuchsia 'Swingtime'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 2-3 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Thalia'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil or compost feels dry, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Voodoo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost are dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Fuchsia 'Winston Churchill'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost are dry, roughly every 6-8 daysPet-safe
Fuchsia magellanicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 3-5 days in summer heatPet-safe
Fujian CypressBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Fukien Tea BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil surface just begins to dry, often every 1-3 days in warmthMildly toxic to pets
Full Moon MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerPet-safe
Galanga Resurrection LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing season; reduce significantly or cease in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Gamboge TreeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water moderately and consistently; do not allow to dry out between waterings.Mildly toxic to pets
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
Garden PhloxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)1-2 times per week during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Garden's CliviaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in spring and summer; reduce to minimal in autumn and winter.Toxic to pets
GardeniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of compost feels dryToxic to pets
Gardenia 'Frostproof'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, about every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Gardenia 'Radicans'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Gardenia 'Veitchii'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Gargoyle LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; medium should be moist but not soddenPet-safe
Garlic VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Gasteria (Ox Tongue)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in autumn/winterMildly toxic to pets
Gasteria AcinacifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-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 BatesianaBright 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 ObliquaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Gasteria PillansiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 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
Gasteria RawlinsoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Gay's PondweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Geisha Girl flowering quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; occasional supplemental watering once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Geneva BugleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once weekly during establishment; every 10–14 days once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Gentian SpeedwellBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once a week in dry conditions; the plant tolerates moderate drought once establishedPet-safe
Geogenanthus ciliatus (Geo Plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly 1-2 times per week; keep evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Geogenanthus UndatusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Geranium × oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; roughly weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply during the first season; established plants need watering only in prolonged droughtMildly toxic to pets
Geranium endressiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water through establishment; afterwards in dry spells onlyMildly toxic to pets
Geranium macrorrhizumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water to establish; afterwards only in extended drought, roughly every 1-2 weeks if very dryPet-safe
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry; weekly to establish, seldom afterwardsMildly toxic to pets
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply when top 5 cm of soil is dry; established plants need little to no supplemental waterMildly toxic to pets
Geranium maculatumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply when the top 3-4 cm dries, roughly weekly in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Geranium maculatum 'Elizabeth Ann'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply when the top 3-4 cm dries, about weekly during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Geranium phaeumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist in its first seasonMildly toxic to pets
Geranium phaeum 'Album'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Geranium sylvaticumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply when the top 3-4 cm dries, roughly weekly in growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Geranium sylvaticum 'Mayflower'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply when the top 3-4 cm dries, about weekly through the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water during establishment, then keep just-moist through summer; little needed in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Geranium wallichianum 'Syabru'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water during establishment, then keep evenly moist through the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Geranium x oxonianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water through the first season; thereafter only during sustained dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Geranium x oxonianum 'A.T. Johnson'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water through establishment; thereafter only in prolonged dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Geranium x oxonianum 'Claridge Druce'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water during the first season; afterwards only in extended droughtMildly toxic to pets
Geranium x oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water during establishment; afterwards only in extended droughtMildly toxic to pets
Gerbera DaisyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly 1-2 times per week in active growthPet-safe
German Empress Orchid CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Germander SpeedwellMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — keep soil consistently moist, especially in summerPet-safe
Germinyan's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days year-round; slight reduction in cooler monthsPet-safe
Ghost FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil starts to dry, often every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Ghost FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Giant BellflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Giant BucephalandraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep substrate consistently moist (emersed) or fully submerged (aquatic); do not allow to dry outToxic to pets
Giant Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-8 days in summerPet-safe
Giant 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 CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce in winter restPet-safe
Giant DioonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Giant DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering for young trees; deep watering in droughts for mature specimensPet-safe
Giant Dutchman's pipeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil evenly moist but not saturated.Toxic to pets
Giant Fishtail PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, often every 5-7 days in active growthToxic to pets
Giant Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Giant Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in active growth; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Giant Mondo GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 7–10 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Giant PhragmipediumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist — water when the surface of the medium is barely dryPet-safe
Giant Plume GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Giant SnowdropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular moisture during growth; tolerates drier summer dormancy than G. nivalisToxic to pets
Giant Snowflake BacopaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix feels dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Giant South American BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to twice weekly during active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Giant Spider LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Giant Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount or root mass is approaching dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Giant TaroBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm is dry, often every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Giant TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist spring through early summer; tolerates drier conditions once fully summer-dormant.Mildly toxic to pets
Giant TyphoniumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during the growing season; reduce through autumn and winterToxic to pets
Giant VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Flush cup weekly; water medium every 2 weeksPet-safe
Giant Wart FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Giant Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Giant White Bird of ParadiseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5–7 cm of soil feel dry; approximately every 7–14 days in summer, less in winterToxic to pets
Giant White Bird of ParadiseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
Giant Wild PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soak or twice-weekly mistingPet-safe
Gibbaeum albumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Lightly in autumn through spring during growth; keep nearly dry in summerMildly toxic to pets
Gilbert Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Ginseng FicusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 days in the small bonsai potToxic to pets
Gireoud's BrassiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days during active growth; reduce to weekly or less in cooler monthsPet-safe
Gladiolus-Flowered WerauhiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the central tank weekly; water the growing medium every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Glandular Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium consistently moist; water every 2–4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Glandular-stemmed MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; monthly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Glaucous SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate — drought-tolerant when establishedPet-safe
Glaziou's FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Globe-Flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–5 weeks in winterPet-safe
Glorious ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-safe
Glory BowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Glory of the SnowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; relies on natural rainfall in most temperate gardensMildly toxic to pets
Glossostigma elatinoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Gloxinia perennisBright 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
Gloxinia sylvaticaBright 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
Goeppertia Beauty StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia Bella (Calathea bella)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 growthPet-safe
Goeppertia FlamestarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia majesticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia majestica 'Whitestar'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia MedallionMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia OrbifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia PluriplicataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia Roseopicta IllustrisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia SetosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
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
Gold Charm Holiday CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Gold Dew Tufted Hair GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate to frequent — prefers consistently moist soilPet-safe
Gold Dust DracaenaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Gold Heart Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during the growing season, reducing as foliage dies back in summerToxic to pets
Golden AlexandersBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly or as needed to keep soil moistPet-safe
Golden Arch DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in active growth; reduce to every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-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 ColumbineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week during active growth; drought-tolerant once establishedToxic to pets
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 Creeping JennyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–7 days; keep consistently moist; will tolerate standing water as a pond marginalMildly toxic to pets
Golden DragonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Golden Hakone GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly, or whenever the top 2–3 cm of soil dry outMildly toxic to pets
Golden Japanese Sweet FlagBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the soil constantly moist to wet; water as soon as the surface begins to dry, often every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Golden Japanese Sweet FlagMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep constantly moist; tolerate standing waterPet-safe
Golden Male FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in winter but do not allow to dry out completelyMildly toxic to pets
Golden Mosaic CtenantheBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about an inch) of soil feels dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterMildly toxic to pets
golden mosaic plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Golden PolypodyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring and summer; every 10–14 days in autumn and winterPet-safe
Golden Polypody 'Davana'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
Golden Polypody FernMedium 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
Golden pothosMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Golden Rat Tail 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 and every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Golden Spreader Nordmann FirBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; maintain moist but not wet soilMildly toxic to pets
Golden Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; trunk must stay moistPet-safe
Golden Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil feels dry or when trunk feels dry to the touch, roughly every 3-7 days in summerPet-safe
Golden-Edged CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, about every 5-7 days, drier in winterPet-safe
Golden-Flowered GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during the growing season; reduce after die-back.Mildly toxic to pets
Golden-Hair BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice per week in growing season; once per week or less in winterPet-safe
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
Golden-spike DisaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist throughout the year, roughly every 2-4 daysPet-safe
Goldencup St. John's WortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weekly when young; every 1–2 weeks once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
GoldfussiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times weekly in spring and summer; reduce slightly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Goldtau Hair GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-10 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Goldtau Tufted Hair GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist, watering deeply 1-2 times weekly when dryMildly toxic to pets
Gollum JadeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks; less in winterToxic to pets
Gonatopus boiviniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm dries during growth; keep dry through dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Gongora galeataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium nears dryness in growth; sparingly during winter restMildly toxic to pets
Gongora quinquenervisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium approaches dryness, often every 2-4 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Good Luck PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Gooseneck LoosestrifeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; moist soil preferredMildly toxic to pets
Gourd-leaf BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 6–9 days in spring and summer; every 12–16 days in winterToxic to pets
Gout PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; sparingly (every 3–4 weeks) in winterToxic to pets
Graceful CautleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active growth, approximately every 7-10 days; minimal in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Graceful Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in summer; every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Grand Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in growth; monthly in winterPet-safe
Grape IvyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil is dryPet-safe
Grape-leaved Anemone 'Robustissima'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Grape-leaved passionflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Grape-Vine BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–9 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
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
Graptophyllum pictumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Grass-leaf DisaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist year-round, roughly every 2-3 days in summerPet-safe
Grasshopper LycasteBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; near-dry rest in winterPet-safe
Gray's sedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 2–4 days in dry weatherPet-safe
Great Expectations HostaMedium 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 growthToxic to pets
Great MasterwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly — keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Great White TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist in spring; reduce after summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Great Wood RushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; established plants rarely need supplemental watering in temperate climatesPet-safe
Greater CoreopsisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Greater Fringed GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — consistently moistPet-safe
Greater PeriwinkleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; every 10–14 days once establishedToxic to pets
Greater Sea KaleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — water regularly while establishing, then during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Greater StitchwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
Grecian WindflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate in spring, dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Greek CyclamenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Dry in summer dormancy; moderate during autumn and winter growthToxic to pets
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 CabombaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic; maintain in aquarium water continuouslyPet-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 Comet MilkweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; highly drought-tolerant once establishedToxic to pets
Green DragonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during spring and summer growing seasonToxic to pets
Green Gem BoxwoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Green Moor GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks during establishment; largely self-sufficient once establishedPet-safe
Green Panda BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly during establishment and dry spells; weekly once establishedPet-safe
Green Prayer PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-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 RotalaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; 20-30% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Green SnowdropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall during the growing season; keep moist during autumn planting and winter–spring growthToxic to pets
Green SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top centimetre of soil dries outPet-safe
Green Velvet BoxwoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Green-flowered Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–12 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Green-spotted BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep central cup lightly filled; water substrate every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Green-Spotted NeoregeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup every 5–7 days; soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Green-tip Forest LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water moderately in spring and summer; reduce to barely moist in autumn and winter.Toxic to pets
Green-Yellow CatasetumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weekly during active growth; cease completely once leaves dropPet-safe
Green's Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist during active growth (spring to autumn); reduce watering in winter dormancyPet-safe
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 sedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Occasional once established; more frequent in full sun or sandy soilPet-safe
Griffith's BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2–3 cm of compost feel dryToxic to pets
Grisebach's Sword PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic — 20-30% weekly water changes keep nutrients and water quality stable.Toxic to pets
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
Ground BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Occasional; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Gryphon BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm (about 1 inch) of soil dries outToxic to pets
Guatemalan 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
Guatemalan Blue SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Guatemalan Ponytail PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in summer; every 28–42 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
guelder roseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 1–2 weeks once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Gum PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 4-5 cm of mix is dry, every 8-12 days in growthToxic to pets
Gunnera manicataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently wet; never let the rootzone dryMildly toxic to pets
Guppy's PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in active growth; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Guriri PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
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
GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; water soil weeklyPet-safe
Guzmania 'Empire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; flush and refill it every 1-2 weeks, lightly moisten soilPet-safe
Guzmania 'Exodus'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Guzmania 'Orangeade'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-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
Guzmania 'Torch'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill it every 1-2 weeks, lightly moisten soilPet-safe
Guzmania coniferaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; refresh weekly and keep the mix barely moistPet-safe
Guzmania monostachiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Maintain water in the central cup; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Guzmania wittmackiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-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
Gypsicola ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep damp via a shallow tray during summer growth; water sparingly once the succulent winter rosette formsMildly toxic to pets
Gypsum ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray-water sparingly in summer; near-dry in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Hair sedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular watering to maintain even moisture; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Hairy AbutilonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil evenly moist in growthMildly toxic to pets
Hairy AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; once monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Hairy Alpine PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; minimal in summer and winterMildly toxic to pets
Hairy alumrootMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during active growth; less in winterPet-safe
Hairy BeardtongueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks once established; more frequent when newly plantedPet-safe
Hairy BertoloniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Hairy BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate continuously wet by sitting pot in a shallow tray of 1–2 cm of water at all timesMildly toxic to pets
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 Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep moist throughout active growth; water sparingly in winterPet-safe
Hairy HydrangeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Hairy KohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growth; minimal in dormancyPet-safe
Hairy Lip FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 2-3 weeks (drought-tolerant once established)Mildly toxic to pets
Hairy ParakohleriaMedium 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
Hairy PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow soil to nearly dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Hairy PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during active growth (spring–autumn); sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Hairy RaphionacmeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during active growth (spring–summer); virtually none in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Hairy SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during growth; withheld during dormancyPet-safe
Hairy Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days year-roundPet-safe
Hairy Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Hairy Spiral GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequent — keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season, reducing slightly in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Hairy St John's-wortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
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 VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water moderately; allow the top centimetre of soil to dry between waterings.Pet-safe
Hairy Water CloverMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently in waterlogged substrate or submergedMildly toxic to pets
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-Cupped CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Hairy-Fruited Wickerware 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; reduce to every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Hairy-Leaf BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of compost feel dryToxic to pets
Hairy-tongued RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; medium stays lightly moistPet-safe
Hakonechloa All GoldMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Halesia carolinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing; regular watering in dry spellsPet-safe
Halesia monticolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing; regular watering in dry spellsPet-safe
Half-hidden YamBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season; very sparingly or not at all during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Hall TotaraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days for young plantsToxic to pets
Hallae's NephthytisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries out, approximately every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Hamilton's StrobilanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times weekly in summer; once weekly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Hamilton's SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep tray with 1–2 cm of water at all timesPet-safe
Hamilton's Wax PlantBright 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
Hammock FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-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
Hanging HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
Happy Bean PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksPet-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
Happy WandererBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate; drought tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Hard-leaf PrimulinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in growing season; every 4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Hardy CyclamenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active growth (autumn-spring); withhold water during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Hare's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hare's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysMildly toxic to pets
Harris's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 2–3 times per week or soak for 20–30 minutes once a week.Mildly toxic to pets
Hart's Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Hartford Climbing FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthPet-safe
Hasse's LiveforeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (autumn–spring); virtually none in summerPet-safe
Hatfieldii YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Hatiora SalicornioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Hatschbach's FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in growth; keep just moist in winterPet-safe
Hawaiian Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
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
Hay-scented Buckler FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist year-roundPet-safe
Hay-Scented FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist while establishing; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hayata's StephaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growing season; withhold in winter dormancyToxic to pets
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
Heart FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top of the soil starts to dryMildly toxic to pets
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 Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dryPet-safe
Heart-Leaf KrohnianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) of mix are dryPet-safe
Heart-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; mounted plants may need daily mistingPet-safe
Heart-leaved BlechnumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice a week in summer, once a week in cooler monthsPet-safe
Heart-Leaved CurcumaMedium 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 active growthMildly toxic to pets
Heart-Lipped BrassavolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in active growth; reduce to every 7–10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Heartleaf BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Heartleaf FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Heartleaf Golden AlexandersBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks once established; more frequently in the first seasonPet-safe
Heartleaf HornbeamMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water regularly when young; maintain consistent moisturePet-safe
Heartleaf philodendronMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Heath SpeedwellBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — allow soil to partially dry between wateringsPet-safe
Heath Spotted OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistent moisture from rainfallMildly toxic to pets
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
Heavy BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Hedera canariensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Hedera colchicaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Hedera helix 'Glacier'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 growthToxic to pets
Hedera helix 'Goldheart'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 growthToxic to pets
Hedera helix 'Ivalace'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 growthToxic to pets
Hedge BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; daily in summer heat or in containersPet-safe
Hedge BedstrawBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — rainfall usually sufficientMildly toxic to pets
Hedge WoundwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during active growth; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
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-Lip BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; mounted plants may need daily mistingPet-safe
Hedgerow CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate; water only to establish, then drought-tolerantPet-safe
Heliamphora ionasiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently moist to wet; never allow the medium to dryMildly toxic to pets
Heliamphora minorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently moist to wet; mist or top up pitchers regularlyMildly toxic to pets
Heliamphora pulchellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mix wet to lightly standing; water frequently with rain/distilled/RO waterMildly toxic to pets
Heliamphora tateiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently moist to wet; do not let the medium dryMildly toxic to pets
HelleboreMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly watering until establishedToxic to pets
Hellebore 'Penny's Pink'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist during establishment and dry spells; established clumps are moderately drought-tolerantToxic to pets
Helleborus × hybridusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry; roughly weekly in the first year, then only in dry spells once establishedToxic to pets
Helleborus foetidusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top few centimetres of soil dry out; weekly while establishing, then rarely once settledToxic to pets
Helleborus orientalis 'Ivory Prince'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry; weekly while establishing, then during dry spellsToxic to pets
Helmet-Shaped GongoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days when actively growing; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Hemianthus micranthemoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 30-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hemiboea subcapitataMedium 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 growthMildly toxic to pets
Hemigraphis alternataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warm growthPet-safe
Hemisphere Torch GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per weekMildly toxic to pets
Hemisphere Torch GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10-14 days during cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
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
Henry's honeysuckleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during dry periods; established plants are relatively drought-tolerantMildly toxic to pets
Henry's LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 3–4 cm of soil feels dryToxic to pets
Henry's LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during growth, approximately every 7–10 days in dry weather; reduce after dormancyToxic to pets
Henry's LimeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; deep watering every 2–3 weeks in dry periodsPet-safe
Herb RobertMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; water only during prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
Hermann's Pride Yellow ArchangelMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Hermit PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Allow the top half of the compost to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
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
Hernando BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of compost feel dryToxic to pets
Herradura MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)3–5 times per weekPet-safe
Heterodox Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate evenly moist at all timesMildly toxic to pets
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 'Amber Waves'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Carnival Rose Granita'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 in summerMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Citronelle'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 seasonMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Dolce Blackcurrant'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Dolce Cinnamon Curls'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Galaxy'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days during growthMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Grape Expectations'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Green Spice'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
Heuchera 'Hollywood'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
Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'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
Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'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 in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Mahogany'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
Heuchera 'Marmalade'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 in summerMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'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
Heuchera 'Miracle'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
Heuchera 'Mocha'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
Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Amber'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
Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'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
Heuchera 'Pewter Moon'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
Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats'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
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
Heuchera 'Raspberry Ice'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
Heuchera 'Rave On'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
Heuchera 'Saturn'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Sparkling Burgundy'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Sugar Berry'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Tiramisu'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days during growthMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera 'Venus'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride'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 in summerPet-safe
Heucherella 'Tapestry'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Heucherella Brass LanternBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Heucherella StoplightMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply once or twice a week in dry spellsPet-safe
Heucherella Sunrise FallsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; in containers and baskets water more often, even daily in summer heatPet-safe
Heucherella Sweet TeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply once or twice a week in dry weatherPet-safe
Hiba ArborvitaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–10 days; never allow soil to dry out completelyMildly toxic to pets
Hicksii YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days while establishing, then as neededToxic to pets
Highland Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the media lightly moist at all times; water roughly every 2-4 days indoors, never letting it dry out fully.Mildly toxic to pets
Hilde's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily misting in warm weather; 2–3 times per week in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Hildebrands Basket VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2 cm of the potting mix has dried out, roughly every 5–8 days in summerPet-safe
Hildebrandt RaveneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hill Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hillii Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount is nearly dry, roughly weekly in summer and every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Himalayan CassiopeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water before the top 2 cm of growing medium dries out.Mildly toxic to pets
Himalayan InulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; maintain consistent moisturePet-safe
Himalayan pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep consistently moistToxic to pets
Himalayan Pieris WakehurstBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 7–10 days; do not allow to dry out, particularly during spring growth flushToxic to pets
Himalayan YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; every 1–2 weeks once establishedToxic to pets
Hindu rope plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hindu Rope PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Hindu Rope PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is mostly dry, every 10-14 days or longerPet-safe
Hirsute Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–5 days in growth; occasional misting only during 30–40 day winter restPet-safe
Hirta Toad LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface begins to dry, typically once or twice a week in summerMildly toxic to pets
Hirtz's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every other day; the medium must remain damp throughoutPet-safe
Hirtz's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Hobbit JadeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is fully dry, about every 2-3 weeks; less in winterToxic to pets
HogweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during establishment; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Hohenbergia stellataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 3-4 cm is dryPet-safe
Hollow-Corolla Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–20 days in summer, very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Hollow-Rooted FumewortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Rainfall-dependent during spring growth; completely dry in summer dormancyToxic to pets
Holly FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Holly-leaved NaiadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged; 20-25% water change weekly in aquariumsMildly toxic to pets
Holton's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost feel dryToxic to pets
Homalomena 'Emerald Gem'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Homalomena 'Maggy' (Shield Plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (top inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Homalomena LindeniiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Homalomena MaggyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Homalomena SelbyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Homalomena Sp. SelbyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Homalomena wallisiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
HonestyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly in dry spells; keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Honey GarlicBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; rainfall usually sufficient once established in the UKToxic to pets
Honeysuckle FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily in active growth; less in winterPet-safe
Hooded DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Abundant in summer growth; nearly withheld over the deciduous winter restPet-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
Hooker's AnchomanesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days during growth; completely dry during dormancyToxic to pets
Hooker's Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist in active growth (spring–autumn); reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Hooker's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days, less in winterPet-safe
Hooker's InulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2 times per week; tolerates periodic damp conditionsPet-safe
Hooker's Orchid CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 7-14 days in spring and summer; reduce to once every 3-4 weeks in autumn and winterPet-safe
Hookeri AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Hoop PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hope PhilodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Hope's CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in summer; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Horned violetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Horsfield's SauromatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderately moist during active growth; dry dormancy in winterToxic to pets
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
Horstmann Korean FirBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
HostaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; roughly weekly in the ground, more often in pots or heatToxic to pets
Hosta 'August Moon'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Blue Angel'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing season, or when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryingToxic to pets
Hosta 'Color Festival'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Curly Fries'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Diamond Tiara'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'El Nino'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Elegans'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing season, or when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryingToxic to pets
Hosta 'Empress Wu'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 seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Fire Island'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 in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'First Frost'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, about every 5-7 days, more in heatToxic to pets
Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing season, or when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryingToxic to pets
Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Frances Williams'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season, or when the top 3-5 cm of soil is drying outToxic to pets
Hosta 'Fun and Games'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Golden Tiara'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Grand Tiara'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Great Expectations'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 seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Guacamole'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Halcyon'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Invincible'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Island Charm'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'June'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, about every 5-7 days, more in heatToxic to pets
Hosta 'Krossa Regal'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Lancifolia'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Midnight Rider'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Night Before Christmas'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'On Stage'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Patriot'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Hosta 'Patriot'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 through the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Paul Revere'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 seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Pineapple Upside Down Cake'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Praying Hands'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Regal Splendor'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Remember Me'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 in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Revolution'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 seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Royal Standard'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Sagae'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 in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Shade Fanfare'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Something Different'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Stained Glass'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 in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Sum and Substance'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days; more in heatToxic to pets
Hosta 'Sum and Substance'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Touch of Class'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Hosta 'Twilight'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Undulata Albomarginata'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Ventricosa'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 in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Wheel of Fortune'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in summerToxic to pets
Hosta 'Wide Brim'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 seasonToxic to pets
Hot Water PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonPet-safe
Hound's Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix begins to dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Houseleek SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low — water sparingly at all times; near-dry in summer and winterPet-safe
HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is mostly dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Krimson Princess'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dry, every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Krimson Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dry, every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Mathilde'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya 'Mathilde'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya 'Sunrise'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya AcutaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Aff. LanceolataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya AldrichiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya ArchboldianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya AustralisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)when top 2-3 cm of soil driesPet-safe
Hoya Australis 'Lisa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks; only when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dryPet-safe
Hoya BellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring/summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya Bella 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya BilobataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring/summer; about every 2 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya BlashernaeziiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya BurtoniaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya CagayanensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya callistophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-14 days in spring/summer, less in winterPet-safe
Hoya CalycinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya CampanulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Carnosa 'Rubra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Carnosa TricolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top inch dry outPet-safe
Hoya Carnosa VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya caudata (Sumatra)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in growth; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya CelataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ChoukeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya CinnamomifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ClemensiorumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya CompactaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Compacta 'Regalis'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is dry to 4-5 cm down, about every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya CoriaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Cumingiana YellowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya CummingianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya curtisiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring and summer; every 10-14 days in autumn and winterPet-safe
Hoya DanumensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya DavidcummingiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya DeykeaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya DipteraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya EllipticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya EnglerianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 6-9 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ErythrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ErythrostemmaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya FitchiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya FlagellataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya FlavidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya FraternaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya fungiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of mix are dry, roughly every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Hoya FuscaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya GracilipesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya GracilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly or fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya GreeniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya GriffithiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya HalconensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya heuschkelianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya ImperialisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya IncrassataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya JavanicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya kentianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the mix dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Hoya Krimson PrincessBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks; let the soil dry almost completely firstPet-safe
Hoya Krimson QueenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks; let the top 1-2 inches (or more) of soil dry firstPet-safe
Hoya lacunosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in spring/summer; much less in autumn/winterPet-safe
Hoya Lacunosa 'Eskimo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya LambiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya LatifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya LauterbachiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Hoya LeucorhodaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya LinearisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring/summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya LobbiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya LoyceandrewsianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya macrophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of mix are dryPet-safe
Hoya Macrophylla 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya MappigeraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya MelifluaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Memoria (Gracilis)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in spring/summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya MicranthaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya MindorensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya MitrataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya NeoguineensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya NicholsoniaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya NummulariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ObovataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the mix is dryPet-safe
Hoya OdorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya OnychoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PachycladaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PallidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-9 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PandurataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ParvifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PatellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-9 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PaxtoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PentaphlebiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PictaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya polyneura (Fishtail Hoya)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring and summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hoya PotsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PraetoriiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya PubescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya pubicalyxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Black Dragon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Pink Silver'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Red Buttons'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Silver Pink'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Splash'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya RebeccaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya RetusaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring/summer; reduce sharply in winterPet-safe
Hoya RevolutaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya RigidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya RosarioaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya RositaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya Rotundiflora VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SarawakensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya ScortechiniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya sigillatisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top 1-2 inches (3-5 cm) of mix dry out firstPet-safe
Hoya SiikfongensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SipitangensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SolanifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SpartioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry throughout, roughly every 12-18 daysPet-safe
Hoya SubcalvaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya SunriseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya SurigaoensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Hoya SussuelaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya TelosmoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya TsangiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Hoya UndulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya VitellinoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya VitiensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya WallichiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-10 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya WallinianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthPet-safe
Hoya wayetiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top inch of soil is dryPet-safe
Huernia brevirostrisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Huernia hystrixBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Huernia keniensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; minimal in winterMildly toxic to pets
Huernia macrocarpaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, about every 1-2 weeks in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Huernia pillansiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in summer; rarely in winterMildly toxic to pets
Huernia schneiderianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
Huernia thuretiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; minimal in winterMildly toxic to pets
Huernia zebrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Humboldt's BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep bromeliad tank or equivalent reservoir filled with 2–5 cm of pure water at all times; change every 1–2 weeksPet-safe
Humboldt's CaladiumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthToxic to pets
Hume RoscoeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry during active growth, approximately every 10-14 days; nearly none in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Hunchback GymnocalyciumBright 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; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Hungarian Barren StrawberryMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
HyacinthBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly watering during growthToxic to pets
Hybrid mandevillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
HydrangeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deep watering 1-2 times per week, more in heatToxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Annabelle'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 2-3 times weekly in summer, more in heat or droughtToxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Annabelle'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days; more frequently in hot weatherMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Blushing Bride'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summer heatMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Bobo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water deeply 2-3 times weekly in heatToxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 2-3 times weekly in summer heat, more for containersToxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Incrediball'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about 2-3 times per week in summerToxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Limelight'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'PeeWee'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about once per weekToxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Quick Fire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Snowflake'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Strawberry Sundae'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea 'Tardiva'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply every 5-7 days in dry summer spellsToxic to pets
Hydrocotyle leucocephalaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged or floating; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hydrocotyle tripartitaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hygrophila corymbosaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hygrophila difformisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 25-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hygrophila pinnatifidaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hygrophila polyspermaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Carmina'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 '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 Pink'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 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
Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Wit'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
Iara's SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; almost none during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Ibarra's ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate moist; water every 3–5 days during active growth, reduce to occasional misting when plant is in succulent-rosette phaseMildly toxic to pets
Iberian CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in spring and summer; occasional in autumnPet-safe
Ice Dance SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep moist while establishing; water deeply weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Illumination PeriwinkleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weekly; more frequently in containers or hot weatherToxic to pets
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 balsaminaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerPet-safe
Imperial Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist daily or soak for 20–30 minutes 2–3 times per week in the growing season.Mildly toxic to pets
Imperial GreenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Inch PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in summer; every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Inch Plant 'Nanouk'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 growthToxic to pets
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 Snap GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Indonesian Wax GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil becomes dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Inflated Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in summer, every 4–6 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
Intergeneric Aliceara 'Pacific Sabre'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water thoroughly when the top of the bark approaches dryness, typically every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Intermediate Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2–3 times per week in summer; 1–2 times per week in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Intermediate GalangalMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice a week in warm months; once a week or less in cooler conditionsMildly toxic to pets
Intermediate PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in active growth (autumn–spring); reduce to every 2–3 weeks in summerPet-safe
Interrupted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water every 3-5 daysMildly toxic to pets
Ionas Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 3-5 days to keep substrate consistently moist; maintain a partial fill of distilled water in the pitchers at all timesPet-safe
Ionas' sun pitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily or every other day; keep media continuously moistPet-safe
Ionas's Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; shallow tray of a few mm of water is acceptableMildly toxic to pets
Ionopsis utricularioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water frequently as roots near dryness, often daily on a mount in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
Irene Nuss Cane BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Iron Butterfly FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; water sparingly in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Iron Butterfly TiarellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply once or twice a week when rainfall is shortMildly toxic to pets
Iron Cross BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm of compost dries, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Isabel Chan's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Isalo AdeniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; withhold almost entirely in winterToxic to pets
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
Italian jasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Itea virginicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist; water weekly or more in dry spells, tolerant of wet groundMildly toxic to pets
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist; water weekly or more in dry weather, tolerant of wet groundMildly toxic to pets
Itea virginica 'Little Henry'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist; water weekly or more in dry spells, tolerant of wet groundMildly toxic to pets
Ithuriel's SpearBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate in spring during active growth; dry summer dormancy requiredMildly toxic to pets
Itsy Bitsy 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
Ivan CranesbillMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in dry spells; less in cooler or wetter periodsPet-safe
Ivory Cane PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Ivory CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Thorough watering every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Ivory PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Allow the top half of compost to dry before rewateringMildly toxic to pets
Ivory TreeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; allow topsoil to dry slightly between wateringsToxic to pets
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
Ivy-Leaved CyclamenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Drought-tolerant once established; rely entirely on natural rainfallToxic to pets
Ivy-leaved DuckweedMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submergedPet-safe
ivy-leaved scindapsusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days depending on season and lightToxic to pets
JaboticabaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Jacobinia CarneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Jacqueline Postill DaphneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in the growing season, allowing the top 3-5 cm to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Jalisco Mountain Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist or dunk every 2–3 days in hot weather; once a week in cool, humid conditions.Mildly toxic to pets
Janke's GesneriadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water at the root zone only when the soil approaches dryness, roughly every 10–14 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Japanese astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice per week in active growth; weekly in cooler seasonsPet-safe
Japanese Beech FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm begin to dry, roughly weekly during dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Big-Leaf MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry periods; established trees are moderately drought-tolerantPet-safe
Japanese Bird's Nest FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Japanese boxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 10–14 days once establishedToxic to pets
Japanese Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days in the growing season; every 7–10 days in winterPet-safe
Japanese CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist in late summerPet-safe
Japanese Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly, more in heat and during budding; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Japanese CatmintMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; do not allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Japanese Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days in summer, every 8–12 days in winterPet-safe
Japanese Climbing FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Cobra LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season (spring to early summer); cease watering during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Japanese Fairy BellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season.Mildly toxic to pets
Japanese False SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in growing season; reduce slightly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Japanese forest grassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Holly 'Sky Pencil'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres of soil dry; about weekly in summerToxic to pets
Japanese kerriaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Japanese MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly and more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly and more in heat or potsMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Maple 'Dissectum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, often weekly in summerPet-safe
Japanese Maple 'Osakazuki'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, around weekly in dry weatherPet-safe
Japanese Maple 'Sango Kaku'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in dry spellsPet-safe
Japanese Maple 'Tamukeyama'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)One to two deep waterings per week when growingPet-safe
Japanese Nutmeg YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days when establishing; established trees rely on rainfall with supplemental watering in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Painted FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; typically water every 3-5 days indoors, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Japanese Painted Fern 'Pictum'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just drying, often every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Japanese PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Japanese Pepper VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil dry out, approximately every 5–7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Japanese PierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water weekly in dry spells and never let it dry outToxic to pets
Japanese Pieris 'Forest Flame'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water weekly during dry spells, more in containersToxic to pets
Japanese Pieris 'Mountain Fire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, particularly while establishingToxic to pets
Japanese Pieris FlamingoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply every 7–10 days; more frequently in hot, dry spellsToxic to pets
Japanese Plum YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; weekly in dry spells, more while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently — keep soil constantly moistPet-safe
Japanese RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Japanese SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Japanese Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Japanese Show LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during active growth, roughly every 5–7 days in dry spells; reduce after foliage dies backToxic to pets
Japanese Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during growth; minimal when dormantMildly toxic to pets
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
Japanese Sweet FlagBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist or wet; do not allow to dry outMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Tassel FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; maintain consistent moisturePet-safe
Japanese Umbrella PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly while young, less once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Japanese Witch HazelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Japanese Wood PoppyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moist during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Jasmine (Pink Jasmine)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry, roughly weekly in growthPet-safe
Javanese IxoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Jean's Dilly SpruceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; do not allow to dry out completely, especially in warm weatherPet-safe
Jeddeloh HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — do not allow to dry outPet-safe
Jelena witch hazelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; thereafter water during summer dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Jelena Witch HazelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice a week during the first growing season; established plants roughly every 10-14 days or as the top 5 cm driesMildly toxic to pets
Jelly Bean PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Jelly Bean Plant (Pork and Beans)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in spring and summer; roughly monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Jenkins Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of soil feels dryPet-safe
Jenkins Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growing seasonPet-safe
Jewel OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days; keep the mix evenly moist, never bone dryPet-safe
Johann's NeoregeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Top up central cup every 5–7 days; soil every 2–3 weeksPet-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
Johnny Jump UpBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5–7 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Johnston's CyrtospermaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently moist to waterlogged; does not tolerate droughtToxic to pets
Jolly Bee CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep moderately moistMildly toxic to pets
Joseph's Coat PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring/summer; every 10–14 days in autumn/winterPet-safe
Joseph's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days (potted); near-daily misting if mountedPet-safe
Jungfrau SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water moderately; allow soil to partially dry between waterings and reduce in winter.Pet-safe
Jupiter's DistaffMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly in dry spells, especially in sunPet-safe
Justicia aureaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Justicia scheidweileriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Kaapsehoop CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Kahili GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in spring and summer (every 3–5 days); reduce sharply in autumn and keep barely moist over winterMildly toxic to pets
Kalanchoe 'Calandiva'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is fully dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Kalanchoe 'Kerinci'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry to about halfway down, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Kalanchoe EriophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry to a depth of 3-4 cm, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Kalanchoe FedtschenkoiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil is dry, about every 1-2 weeks in summer, every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Kalanchoe LongifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Kalanchoe MarmorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and every 2-3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Kalanchoe MillotiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Kalanchoe PumilaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 1-2 weeks in summer, every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Kalanchoe RhombopilosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer, monthly in winterToxic to pets
Kalanchoe SynsepalaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Kalanchoe Tomentosa 'Chocolate Soldier'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer, monthly in winterToxic to pets
Kamchatka BugbaneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; weekly when dormantMildly toxic to pets
Kangaroo Paw FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; keep the mix consistently, lightly moistMildly toxic to pets
Kangaroo VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Karl Foerster Feather Reed GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Karl Foerster Reed GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days during the first season; established plants need water only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Kashmir GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist through the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
KauriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring/summer; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Kaurima PyrenacanthaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Keisk's LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; sensitive to both drought and waterloggingToxic to pets
Keiske's LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season, less in winterToxic to pets
Kellerman's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the soil is dryToxic to pets
Kenneally's SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Standing tray (growing season); minimal (dry rest)Pet-safe
Kentia palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Kerala LagenandraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently saturated or submerged substrate; never allow to dryToxic to pets
Keramanthus AdeniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days during active growth; drastically reduced in dormancyToxic to pets
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
kidney-leaved bladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media consistently moist; sit in shallow tray of 1 cm of water or mist dailyPet-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
Kimberly queen fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysPet-safe
King AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)when top 2-3 cm dryToxic to pets
King Billy PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist at all times; never allow to dry out, watering deeply in any dry spellMildly toxic to pets
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 of Hearts Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
King PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Kirchhoff's Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist 3–4 times per week or soak for 20–30 minutes twice a week.Mildly toxic to pets
Kirk Wild GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active growth, roughly every 7-10 days; near-dry during winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Kitten TailsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Infrequently; dry to medium-dryMildly toxic to pets
Kiwi AeoniumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Kloss's Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium evenly moist; water every 2–4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Klotzsch's Parlour PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Knap Hill Scarlet quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; monthly once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Kneed AlcantareaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the large central cup every 5-7 days; water the medium sparingly only when the top 4-5 cm is dry, roughly every 14-21 daysPet-safe
Knotweed BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
KohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Kohleria 'Dark Velvet'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
Kohleria 'Hannah Roberts'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
Kohleria amabilisBright 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
Kohleria digitalifloraBright 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
Korean AngelicaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in active growth; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Korean ArborvitaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 1–2 weeks once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Korean boxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 10–14 days once establishedToxic to pets
Korean feather reed grassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply 1-2 times weekly; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Korean Hornbeam BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil starts to dry, often daily in summerMildly toxic to pets
Korean rhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment and summer; reduce to monthly when dormantToxic to pets
Korean Rock FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Kotschy's CrambeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — water during dry spells, especially in the establishment yearMildly toxic to pets
Kotschyan AerangisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; every 10-14 days during winter restPet-safe
Kousa DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering while establishingPet-safe
Kramer's Butterfly OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the bark is nearly dry, every 7-10 days year-roundPet-safe
Krossa Regal HostaMedium 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 growthToxic to pets
Kucyniak's ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost is dryPet-safe
Kucynjak's ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Kuma Bamboo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Kupper's WerauhiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill tank weekly; water substrate every 1-2 weeks when top layer is dryPet-safe
Kuril BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; weekly in winterPet-safe
Kurume Azalea 'Hino Crimson'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly once established, more in heat; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Küster's CeratozamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–5 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Labrador violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Lacandon ZamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Lace AloeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterToxic to pets
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
Lace Flower VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Lace Flower VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Lacecap HydrangeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of soil is dry, often several times a week in heatToxic to pets
Laceleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice a week in the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Lacquered Pepper PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil feel dry, roughly once a week during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Lady FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 3-5 days indoorsPet-safe
Lady in Red FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist, roughly every 3-5 days for potted plantsMildly toxic to pets
Lady of the NightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; adjust based on season and soil moistureToxic to pets
Lady of the NightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When fully dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Lady of the NightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow roots and medium to dry almost completely between waterings, roughly every 5-7 days in active growth and every 10-14 days in winter restPet-safe
Lady palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Lady Slipper OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-10 days; keep the medium evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Laelia ancepsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days when growing; reduce sharply through winter restPet-safe
Laelia gouldianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; sparingly through the dry winter restPet-safe
Laelia purpurataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; less in the cooler rest, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Laelia rubescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth; very sparingly in the long dry restPet-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
Lamance IrisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates seasonal flooding of 5–10 cm (2–4 in) for short periods.Toxic to pets
Lamellate VandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily to every 2 days in active growth; every 3–4 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in springToxic to pets
Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Gold Heart'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in springToxic to pets
Lance BrassiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice per week in active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Lance-leaf LiveforeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in winter and spring (active season); withhold almost entirely in summerPet-safe
Lance-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
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 SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently wet via the tray method (1-2 inches of standing water); never let the media dry outMildly toxic to pets
Lance-leaved SundewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep tray topped up year-roundPet-safe
Lance-Leaved TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moist in spring; more drought-tolerant than most Trilliums once dormantMildly toxic to pets
LangsatBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week; more frequently in dry seasonPet-safe
Lansberg's RestrepiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days; evenly moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Laos Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Laos Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Large CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; every 14–21 days during the autumn-winter restPet-safe
Large Chain OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days during active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Large MasterwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days; soil should remain evenly moist throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Large Yellow FoxgloveBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in dry spells; consistent moisture is important for longevityToxic to pets
Large-Bulb BulbophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in active growth; reduce slightly in cooler monthsPet-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-Cupped BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; keep central cup filledPet-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 BellwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water regularly during spring and early summer growth. Established plants tolerate summer drought.Pet-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 KohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2 in (5 cm) are dry during the growing season; very sparingly in winter dormancyPet-safe
Large-Flowered MaxillariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 7–10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Large-Flowered PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Large-Flowered StanhopeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequently during growing season; reduce by half in winterPet-safe
Large-Leaf LycasteBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days 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-Leaved ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate damp in summer; reduce sharply in winterMildly toxic to pets
Large-Leaved DrymoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–8 days; allow top 2 cm to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Large-leaved Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; adjust based on temperature and pot sizePet-safe
Large-perianth Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dryPet-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
Large-Vein 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
Larryleachia marlothiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly; only when fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Lasia spinosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly wet to waterloggedToxic to pets
Lauterbach's Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Lavender ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moist during active growthPet-safe
Lavender trumpet vineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing and flowering season; every 2–3 weeks in summer and winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Lawes' DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely in the growing season (every 2-4 days); reduce to very minimal in the dry winter restPet-safe
Lawi Wax PlantBright 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
Lawn PennywortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic or marginal; keep substrate or water consistently moistPet-safe
Lawrence's CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days year-round; slightly less frequent in coolest winter monthsPet-safe
Lawrence's CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days during active growth; reduce to every 14-21 days in winter when temperatures are coolerPet-safe
Lawson CypressBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks once establishedMildly toxic to pets
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
Least Yellow Pond LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged — thrives at water depths of 30–100 cm (1–3 ft).Mildly toxic to pets
Leather PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–8 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
LeatherleafBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently wet to moist — never allow to dry outToxic to pets
Leatherleaf FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysMildly toxic to pets
leatherleaf viburnumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; every 2–4 weeks once matureMildly toxic to pets
Leathery PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; monthly in winter dormancyPet-safe
Lebanese RosulariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks in growing season; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Leloja KedrostisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; very sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Lemmaphyllum microphyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mount or mix is nearly dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Lemna minorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Floats permanently on still or slow water; no separate wateringMildly toxic to pets
Lemon button fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysPet-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
Lemon-Scented GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Evenly moist during the growing season; almost dry during winter dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Leopard PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Leopard Plant 'Desdemona'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days in warm weather; keep soil consistently moist or wetMildly toxic to pets
Leopard Plant 'The Rocket'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days or more frequently in warm weather; soil should remain consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
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
Lepanthes telipogonifloraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep roots constantly moist but never sodden, misting or watering dailyMildly toxic to pets
Lepidozamia PeroffskyanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growth, less in winterToxic to pets
Lepismium BolivianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Lepismium cruciformeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Leslie Bird's Nest FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Lesser BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth, every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
lesser bladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged or floating in shallow standing waterPet-safe
Lesser PeriwinkleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; largely self-sufficient in average rainfall climatesToxic to pets
Lesser PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Lesser Shell GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer; reduce in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Lesser StitchwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but never waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Lesser TheriophonumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular watering during active monsoon-season growth; completely dry in dormancyToxic to pets
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
Libon's QuesneliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled with fresh water at all times; refresh every 1-2 weeks to prevent stagnationPet-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
Licorice plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days; allow top 2–3 cm to dryPet-safe
Licuala PeltataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water as the top 2-3 cm of soil driesMildly toxic to pets
Licuala SpinosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dryMildly toxic to pets
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
Light Prince Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring and summer; every 10–14 days in autumn and winterPet-safe
Light Yellow Shell GingerBright 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 seasonMildly toxic to pets
Lightning jewel orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep lightly and evenly moist — never bone dry, never soggyMildly toxic to pets
Lilac SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Lilafee EpimediumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyMildly toxic to pets
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
Lily MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Lilyturf-like PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in active growth; every 3–4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Lime Rickey HeucheraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about weeklyPet-safe
Limestone Oak FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep moist but never waterlogged; water when the top 2 cm dries, roughly weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Limnophila aquaticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; keep tank topped up and perform 25-50% water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Limnophila aromaticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged form kept fully underwater; emersed form kept in waterlogged soil or shallow standing waterMildly toxic to pets
Limnophila sessilifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Grown submersed; do a 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
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
Lindley's BarkeriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely every 5-7 days in active growth; almost completely dry (once every 3-4 weeks) from leaf drop until new growth emergesPet-safe
Lined SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; very sparingly during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Lion's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 days in summer, every 7–10 days in winterPet-safe
Lion's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When roots are silvery and the medium approaches dryness, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Lipstick PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist — check every 3-4 days; water whenever the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa'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
Lipstick VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost feel dryPet-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 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 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 Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in the growing season; less often in winterPet-safe
Little Heath pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly; maintain consistent moistureToxic to pets
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
Little Sweet BetsyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist from emergence through early summer; reduced in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Livistona DecipiensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Livistona RotundifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Llano-Carti Road SyngoniumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Lobb's BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth; water every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Lobb's BulbophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the medium or slab begins to dry, approximately every 4-7 days; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Lobb's IxoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 days in summer, weekly in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Lobed TickseedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional wateringPet-safe
Lobster Claw HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistently moist soilMildly toxic to pets
Lobster FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Log FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; soil should remain consistently moist to occasionally wetMildly toxic to pets
London PrideMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; less in winterPet-safe
London PrideMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during dry spells; little additional watering needed in temperate climatesPet-safe
Long Spider OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days in active growth; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Long-feathered AponogetonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; weekly 25–30% water changesPet-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 BoesenbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry during the growing season, approximately every 7-10 days; minimal water in dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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-Haired ZygopetalumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days in growth, reduce to weekly in winterPet-safe
Long-Horned Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water frequently during active growth, allowing the medium to drain thoroughly after each watering; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Long-leaf Parlor PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Long-leaf Parlour PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Long-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season, monthly in winterPet-safe
Long-Petalled LewisiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate in spring; almost dry in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Long-Spurred VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Long-stalk Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Long-Stalked BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate constantly wet; place pot in 1–3 cm of water in a saucer year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Long-Stalked PothosMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Long-stalked SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; reduce slightly during rest periodMildly toxic to pets
Long-stalked SpiderwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during active growth; reduce after summer die-backMildly toxic to pets
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
Lonicera periclymenumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-10 days while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-10 days while establishingMildly toxic to pets
Looking Glass BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season, less in winterToxic to pets
Loose AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; every 4–6 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Loose-flowered MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer; every 4–6 weeks or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Lopsided BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–8 days during active growth, reduced to every 12–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Loranthus-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-3 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Lossow's JensenobotryaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water sparingly year-round, every 2–3 weeksToxic to pets
Lotax Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; never fully dryPet-safe
Loulu PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Low's CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Low's CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of the compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthPet-safe
Low's Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — keep medium evenly moist at all timesMildly toxic to pets
Lowii Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep mix moist, watering every few days; never let it dry out or stand floodedPet-safe
Lowland Brittle FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — keep evenly moist, allowing the surface to just dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Loxostigma griffithiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
lucent scindapsusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
Lucky bambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Change water every 1-2 weeks if grown hydroponicallyToxic to pets
Ludwigia arcuataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Grown submersed; perform a 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Ludwigia brevipesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Grown submersed; do a 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Ludwigia glandulosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Grown submersed; do a 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Ludwigia palustrisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Kept fully submersed or in saturated substrate; in aquaria do a 30-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Ludwigia repensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 30-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Lugard's MonadeniumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
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
Lungling PrimulinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
LungwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly in dry spells; keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Lungwort 'Bertram Anderson'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days; somewhat more drought-tolerant than other pulmonarias but still prefers consistent moisturePet-safe
Lungwort 'Mrs Moon'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; keep soil moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Luxurians AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (roughly the top 20-35%) of the mix dries outToxic to pets
Luxuriant Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Luzon BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Luzon VandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily to every 2 days in active growth; reduce slightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Ly's Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Lycaste aromaticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-6 days while in leaf; sparingly once leaves dropPet-safe
Lycaste cruentaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely 2-3 times weekly in summer growth; withhold almost entirely during winter dormancyPet-safe
Lycaste deppeiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water generously 2-3 times weekly through summer; keep nearly dry through winter dormancyPet-safe
Lycaste skinneriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in active growth; reduce sharply after leaf drop, roughly every 2-3 weeks in winter restPet-safe
Lydia's Window PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (September–March in the Northern Hemisphere); essentially none in summerMildly toxic to pets
Lysimachia nummulariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water whenever the surface begins to dryMildly toxic to pets
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water whenever the surface starts to dryMildly toxic to pets
Macarthur PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during growing season; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Macdougall's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
MacGillivray's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Macho FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days in summer; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Macho FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Mackay's ZygopetalumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Mackay's ZygopetalumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Madagascar Feather PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in warm conditions; every 10–14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
Madagascar JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil starts to dry (spring-summer); sparingly in winterPet-safe
Madagascar Lace PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged aquatic; keep in clean aquarium water year-round with a mandatory dormancy periodPet-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
Magdalene's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in active growth; reduce to every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
magic star stromantheMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Magnificent ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days during active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Magnificent HomalomenaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterToxic to pets
Magnificent InulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; tolerates moist to wet conditionsPet-safe
Magnolia wilsoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing and during dry summer spellsPet-safe
Magnolia-leaved SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in summer; every 2–3 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Mahonia aquifolium ApolloMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly through the first year then occasionallyPet-safe
Mahonia CharityMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly to establish then chiefly during droughtsPet-safe
Mahonia PinnacleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly through the first year then occasionallyPet-safe
Mahonia repensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly to establish then rarelyPet-safe
Mahonia Soft CaressMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly and more attentively than spinier mahoniasPet-safe
Mahonia Winter SunMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, weekly while establishing then only in dry spellsPet-safe
Maidenhair fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist — often every 2-3 daysPet-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
Maingay Torch GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm months; every 12-14 days in cooler periodsMildly toxic to pets
Maingay's GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per weekMildly toxic to pets
Majestic Giants PansyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 3–5 days in mild weatherMildly toxic to pets
Majesty palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Malabar TamarindBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist; reduce slightly in cooler months.Mildly toxic to pets
Malaysian OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Male FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
MaleberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular to frequent; prefers moist to wet conditionsToxic to pets
Mallow-leaved PyrenacanthaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (summer–autumn); very sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Mammy CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Mandaianum Blue Star FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Mandianum Blue Star FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
MangosteenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist; water deeply and often, never letting it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Mangrove Date PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist to wet; tolerates periodic floodingMildly toxic to pets
Manhattan EuonymusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then every 10-14 days once matureToxic to pets
Manjula PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25-50% of the mix is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Mann's CulcasiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Many-Coloured ZygopetalumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface is approaching dry, roughly every 4-6 days; more often if mountedPet-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 CatopsisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Maintain water in the central cup; top up every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Many-Flowered EpidendrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week during active growth; allow slight drying between wateringsPet-safe
Many-flowered FockeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
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-Flowered Temple BellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in growth (March–October); twice a month during winter dormancy to keep rhizomes from desiccatingMildly toxic to pets
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-pinnate CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–5 weeks in winterToxic to pets
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
Mapu Fan PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Maranta 'Fascinator'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 growthPet-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 'Lemon Lime'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (about the top inch) of soil dries out, often roughly weeklyPet-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
Maranta BicolorMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Maranta CristataBright 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
Maranta leuconeura 'Mint'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Maranta Leuconeura Green BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Maranta-Leaved GlobbaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week during growing season; minimal in winterMildly toxic to pets
Marble BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup weekly; water soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Marble Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Marble queen pothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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
Marcgrave's NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly cup refill; medium kept lightly moistPet-safe
Marcgravia rectifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the root zone and mount consistently moist, watering or misting every 1-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Marcgravia sintenisiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mount and roots evenly moist, watering or misting every 1-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Marginata Wood RushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; water during dry spells in the first growing season, then minimal supplemental water neededPet-safe
Margined SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days when growing; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Marie's DavalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–10 days in the growing season; minimal in winter dormancyPet-safe
Maries Doublefile ViburnumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7–10 days; more frequently during establishment and dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Marmalade HeucheraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyPet-safe
Marsh FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep wet to saturated at all times; never allow the soil to dry outMildly toxic to pets
Marshall's ThuniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely every 2-4 days during vigorous summer growth; reduce sharply from autumn as leaves yellow, then keep almost dry (monthly) through winter dormancyPet-safe
Marsilea quadrifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep in wet mud or shallow water; never let it dry outMildly toxic to pets
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
Martagon LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 3–4 cm of soil feels dryToxic to pets
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
Masaguno SasaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce to weekly in winterPet-safe
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
Masked TwinspurBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to keep soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Masterwort 'Ruby Wedding'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days in warm weather; reduce in cooler months when growth slowsMildly toxic to pets
Masterwort 'Venice'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days; do not allow soil to dry out during active growthMildly toxic to pets
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
Maudiae-Type Slipper 'Black Jack'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the mix is just starting to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Mauna Loa Peace LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
Maxillaria pictaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the surface dries, about every 4-7 days; reduce somewhat after floweringMildly toxic to pets
Maxillaria schunkeanaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the surface of the medium approaches dryness, about every 4-6 days, keeping it lightly moistMildly toxic to pets
Maxillaria tenuifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium is approaching dryness, roughly every 4-6 days in growthPet-safe
Maxillaria variabilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the medium nears dryness, about every 4-6 days in growthPet-safe
Maxima Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep mix moist, watering every few days; not standing in deep waterPet-safe
Maze-Leaf BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dryToxic to pets
Meadow SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in spring; minimal watering needed from midsummer onwardPet-safe
Meadow VetchlingBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — keep consistently moist but well-drainedMildly toxic to pets
MedinillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Medusa HabenariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-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
Meebold's LagenandraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep permanently waterlogged or submerged; substrate must never dry outToxic to pets
Megaskepasma erythrochlamysBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 3-5 days in heatMildly toxic to pets
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
Melancholy ThistleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — keep soil moistMildly toxic to pets
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
Merrill's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Metallic HeliconiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in warm conditions; once weekly in cooler periodsMildly toxic to pets
Metallic PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-2 weeks; when the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dryPet-safe
Metallica PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Mexican AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist throughout the growing season (spring–autumn); dry in winter dormancyPet-safe
Mexican AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (soil); refresh central tank monthlyPet-safe
Mexican ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep moist spring-summer; ease off in winterMildly toxic to pets
Mexican ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray-water during growth; keep barely damp in winterMildly toxic to pets
Mexican ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray-water in summer; near-dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Mexican LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry during active growth, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Mexican SnowballBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly in winterPet-safe
Mexican Tortoise PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days during the summer growing season; reduce to once a month or less in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Mexican Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; keep trunk moistPet-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
Micholitz's CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; once a month or less in winterToxic to pets
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 30-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
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
Microsorum punctatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of mix feels dry, roughly every 5-9 daysPet-safe
Middendorf WeigelaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7 days during dry periods; keep evenly moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Mignonette PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Mikania ternataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Milky Bellflower 'Prichard's Variety'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in dry spells; regular moisture during flowering improves performanceMildly toxic to pets
Milky Way Kousa DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing; deep watering in summer droughtPet-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
Ming araliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
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 Chusan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in the growing season, reduced in winterPet-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 Coral Berry BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 daysPet-safe
Miniature Creeping JennyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently; keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Miniature SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly, lightly moist at all times; check every few daysPet-safe
Miniature Sugar PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Miniature Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is just drying, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Miniature Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Minnesota Trout LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moist throughout active growth (April–May); bone-dry conditions are fatalMildly toxic to pets
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
Mintleaf SpurflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
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
Miracle FruitBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Miranda's CeratozamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeksToxic to pets
Miss Sharples Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; maintain consistent soil moisturePet-safe
Mistletoe BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Mistletoe cactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Moctezuma ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray-water in summer; near-dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Mona Lisa Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; every 14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Monarch of the EastBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Minimal until potted and in growth; then water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
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
Money Plant SpurflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 5–8 days indoorsPet-safe
Money treeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Mongolian LindenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks in dry summersPet-safe
Monkey flowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; more frequently in warm or windy weatherPet-safe
MonkeyflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Constantly moist to wet — water daily in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Monosolenium tenerumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; 25-40% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
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
MonsteraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera acacoyaguensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera AcuminataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera adansonii (Swiss cheese vine)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera Adansonii ArchipelagoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Adansonii MintBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Adansonii Wide FormBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera AureaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera CostaricensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera Deliciosa BorsigianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Deliciosa Mint VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Deliciosa RonronensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Deliciosa SportBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera EsqueletoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Esqueleto VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera GracilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera Karstenianum Peru VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera LaniataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera LechlerianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera NigrescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera obliquaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of mix is dryToxic to pets
Monstera Obliqua PeruMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly, lightly moist; check every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Monstera PeruBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-12 days in spring/summer; every 14-21 days in winterToxic to pets
Monstera pinnatipartitaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25-50% (roughly 2-3 inches) of the mix is dryToxic to pets
Monstera Pinnatipartita VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera PunctulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera SiltepecanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-7 days in summer; less in winterToxic to pets
Monstera SpruceanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Monstera standleyanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Standleyana AlboBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Standleyana CobraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera SubpinnataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera TenuisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Monstera Thai ConstellationBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Monstera TuberculataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Monstera XanthospathaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Monstera-Like RhaphidophoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–4 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7–14 days depending on seasonToxic to pets
Montgomery AstilbeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; water when the top 2-3 cm dries, roughly every 3-5 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
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
Moonlight CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, roughly weekly in summer and around monthly in winterPet-safe
Moons ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Moonshadow EuonymusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then every 10-14 days once matureToxic to pets
MoonstonesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2 to 3 weeks in active growth; roughly monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Moor Witch Purple Moor GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate to frequent — prefers reliably moist soil; dislikes droughtPet-safe
Moore's BlechnumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Moore's CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Moore's CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Moore's CrinumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Moore's CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 2–4 weeks during active growth, sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Moore's MacrozamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeksToxic to pets
Mophead Hydrangea 'Cityline Paris'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often 2-3 times weekly in summer heatToxic to pets
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
Morell's BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep central cup filled; water substrate every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Moretti's BellflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — water carefully during growth, keep dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Mosaic BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Top up the central urn weekly; water the potting mix every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Mosaic Vase PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep urn filled; water medium every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Mosaic Vase PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central vase (cup) filled with water at all times; refresh weeklyPet-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
Moses in the CradleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Moses-in-the-Cradle (Oyster Plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of soil dry outToxic to pets
Moss-dwelling SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting if mounted; every 1–2 days if pottedPet-safe
Moss-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-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
Mossy SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce in summer heat and winterPet-safe
Moth orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; let the bark approach dryness firstPet-safe
Moth OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix is nearly dry, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Mother FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Mother 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
Mother of thousandsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm (2 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in growthToxic to pets
Mother of ThousandsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerToxic to pets
Mount Lewis King PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Mountain BellwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once per week during the growing season; less frequent than other bellworts owing to this species' preference for drier conditions.Mildly toxic to pets
Mountain BluebellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply 2–3 times per week; does not tolerate drying outPet-safe
Mountain FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm dry out, roughly weekly in dry weatherMildly toxic to pets
Mountain FetterbushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 7–14 days; once established it is relatively drought-tolerant for a PierisToxic to pets
Mountain Fire pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to bi-weekly depending on conditionsToxic to pets
Mountain Hydrangea 'Bluebird'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly, roughly 2.5 cm (1 inch) per week; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
mountain laurelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; water during dry spells once establishedToxic to pets
Mountain Laurel 'Olympic Fire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist, especially in the first yearsToxic to pets
Mountain Male FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days during the growing season; once monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Mountain PansyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water sparingly; allow soil to partially dry between waterings.Pet-safe
Mountain PhloxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly; allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Mountain PierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water weekly in dry weather and never allow drought stressToxic to pets
Mountain RimuBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days; keep soil consistently moist, especially in summerMildly toxic to pets
Mountain Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Mouse Head PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks year-round, with a brief reduction after floweringMildly toxic to pets
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
Mulberry Wine prickly heathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep consistently moistToxic to pets
Mule-Ear OncidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When roots approach dry, about every 4-6 days year-roundPet-safe
Mulu Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium evenly moist; water every 2–3 daysMildly toxic to pets
MunduBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture; avoid prolonged dry spells.Mildly toxic to pets
Mutton Bird SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate to regular; do not allow to dry out in the growing seasonPet-safe
Myanmar Purple GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular watering to maintain even soil moisture through the growing season.Mildly toxic to pets
Myriophyllum aquaticumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently in water; keep ponds topped up and stableMildly toxic to pets
Mysore trumpetvineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during growth; reduced in winterPet-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
Mystery GardeniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; adjust by season and pot sizeMildly toxic to pets
Nageia nagiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nahanni FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Naked BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Naked CrocusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — prefers moisture during active growth; dry in summerMildly toxic to pets
Nandina Harbour DwarfBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly while establishing, then every 10-14 days once matureToxic to pets
Nandina LiriopeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
nannyberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly for first two seasons; infrequently once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Naomi Hakone GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
NaranjillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Narrow Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Narrow-Leaf Fountain BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in warm months; weekly in cool weatherPet-safe
Narrow-leaf ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeksToxic to pets
Narrow-Leafed Arrowhead VineMedium 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 summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Narrow-leaved Everlasting PeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate — water during prolonged drought only once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Narrow-leaved FockeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in growing season; once a month or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Narrow-leaved GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; allow the top centimetre of soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Narrow-leaved Glade FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 2 cm begin to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in dry weatherMildly toxic to pets
Narrow-Leaved KaempferiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 6-8 days in the growing season; cease or minimise during winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Narrow-leaved Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate evenly moist year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Natai PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in warm conditions; every 14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
Natal Grass CycadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 1–2 weeks in summerToxic to pets
Natal LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; sparingly (every 3–4 weeks) during the winter restToxic to pets
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
Naumann's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; less in winterPet-safe
Nautilocalyx lynchiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
NavelwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly in autumn–spring growing period; very little in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Nedda's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Needle PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days while actively growingMildly toxic to pets
Neglected Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 30 minutes to 2 hours once a weekPet-safe
Neglected GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist during the growing season.Mildly toxic to pets
Neli's RhombophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 weeks in growing season (autumn–spring); withhold almost entirely in summerMildly toxic to pets
Neli's Tongue PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks in autumn and spring growing seasons; near-dry in summer dormancy and restricted in winterMildly toxic to pets
Nematanthus 'Cheerio'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Nematanthus 'Freckles'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Nematanthus 'Tropicana'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
Nematanthus wettsteiniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Neon pothosMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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 'Painted Lady'Bright 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
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
Neoregelia concentricaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the broad central cup filled; refresh weekly and water mix when top few cm are dryPet-safe
Neoregelia cruentaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; refresh weekly and water the mix when the top few cm dry outPet-safe
Neoregelia spectabilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; refresh it weekly and water the mix when the top 2-3 cm is dryPet-safe
Nepenthes 'Miranda'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist; water every 2-4 days with mineral-free waterPet-safe
Nepenthes × hookerianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist, watering about every 1-2 days in warmthMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes ampullariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium constantly moist, watering every 2-3 days; it likes more water than highland speciesPet-safe
Nepenthes clipeataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist, watering roughly every 1-3 days so it never dries outMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes copelandiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water from above every 2-4 days, never leaving it standing in waterMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes dubiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist but never sodden; water from the top every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes edwardsianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist, watering roughly every 1-2 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes hamataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media moist; water every 2-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes inermisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist, never waterlogged; water from the top every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes macrophyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mix evenly moist, watering about every 1-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes merrillianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mix lightly moist at all times; water from the top every 2-4 days, never standingMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes mikeiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist but never sodden; water from the top every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes MirandaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media damp; water every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes nebularumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist, watering roughly every 1-2 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes northianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist, watering about every 1-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes rafflesianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist; water every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes rajahBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium evenly moist at all times, watering every 2-4 days so it never dries outPet-safe
Nepenthes robcantleyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media moist; water every 2-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes SanguineaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium constantly damp; water roughly every 2-4 days so it never dries outMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes sibuyanensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist, watering about every 1-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes spathulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media moist; water every 2-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes talangensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist, never waterlogged; water from the top every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes tentaculataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium constantly moist, watering every 2-4 days so it never fully driesMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes tenuisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media evenly moist, never waterlogged; water from the top every 2-4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes truncataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium evenly moist, watering every 2-4 days so it never fully driesPet-safe
Nepenthes veitchiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media moist; water every 2-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nepenthes villosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media moist; water every 2-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
net-vein camelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; consistent moisture throughout the yearMildly toxic to pets
Netted Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep continuously moist to wet; check every 3-5 days and never allow dryingMildly toxic to pets
Nettle-leaved BellflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — keep consistently moist, especially in summerPet-safe
Network CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Network Calathea (Calathea Musaica)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; keep soil lightly and evenly moist, never soggy or bone-dryPet-safe
Nevada LewisiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate in spring; almost none in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Never Never PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries outMildly toxic to pets
Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring/summer; less in winterMildly toxic to pets
New Guinea CreeperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce slightly in cooler or drier monthsMildly toxic to pets
New Guinea ImpatiensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 1-3 days in warm weatherPet-safe
New York FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm begin to dry, roughly weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
New Zealand GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep moist but never waterlogged; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
New Zealand Micro SwordBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
New Zealand SnowberryMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7 days during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
New Zealand Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist — water 2-3 times per week during dry spells in the growing seasonPet-safe
New Zealand Tree FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — consistent moisturePet-safe
Nicaraguan ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Nicaraguan GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill cup every 7–10 days; flush monthlyPet-safe
Nicholas Hakone GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Nicotiana sylvestrisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysToxic to pets
Night-Blooming CereusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few cm of mix is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in growthPet-safe
Night-blooming JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in cooler monthsToxic to pets
Night-Scented EpidendrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–5 days in growth; every 7–10 days in cool or dry periodsPet-safe
Nikko Blue Bigleaf HydrangeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3–5 days in summer; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Nikko bog rosemaryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist; never dry outToxic to pets
Nile SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; consistent moisture preferredPet-safe
Nimmo's GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist during the growing season; reduced but not dry during dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Ninja FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; increase in warm or dry periodsPet-safe
Ninja TiarellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply once or twice a week during dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
Nivalis flowering quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; rainfall usually sufficient once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Nobile DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequently in spring-summer growth, then sharply reduced over the cool winter restPet-safe
Noble AeoniumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in the active season (autumn to spring); minimal or none in summerMildly toxic to pets
Noble Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 5–9 days in active growth, every 14 days in winterPet-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)Every 5–7 days in growth; every 10–14 days 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 Dendrobium (miniature form)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in summer; every 14-21 days in the winter rest periodPet-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 EnkianthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; maintain even soil moistureMildly toxic to pets
Nodding GreenhoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Lightly moist during active growth (autumn–spring), roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Nodding HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week during active growth; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Nodding Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate moist at all times; shallow tray or top-wateringMildly toxic to pets
Nodding TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist to seasonally wet; tolerates more moisture than most Trilliums.Mildly toxic to pets
Node-flower CyanotisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly in summer; reduce to once weekly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Norfolk Island pineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Norfolk Island PineBright 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 summerMildly toxic to pets
Norfolk Island SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; adjust seasonallyPet-safe
Norfolk Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week; increase in summer and windPet-safe
Normanbya CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterToxic to pets
Norstog's CeratozamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–5 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Northern Buckler FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce significantly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Northern Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; less in winterPet-safe
Northern Japanese HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during growing season; less in winterPet-safe
Northern Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in warm weather; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Northern Maidenhair 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
Northern Needleleaf Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak once a week; mist every 2–3 daysPet-safe
Northern Sea OatsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water to keep soil moist, deeply once or twice weekly in dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
Notable Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of the medium is dry, approximately every 5-7 days; reduce slightly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Notch CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is fully dry, sparingly every 2-3 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Notched ButterwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; reduce slightly in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Nottingham CatchflyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; allow soil to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Novak's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist thoroughly 2–3 times per week in warm conditions; reduce to once per week in cool, low-humidity winters.Pet-safe
Nuccio's Gems camelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; consistent moisture essential from summer through bud setMildly toxic to pets
Nummularioides Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in the growing season; roughly every 2 weeks in winterPet-safe
Nun's OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, roughly every 3-5 daysMildly toxic to pets
Nuttall's WaterweedMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submergedPet-safe
Nymphoides aquaticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged in an aquarium or pondMildly toxic to pets
Oak FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2 cm begins to dry, roughly weekly in dry weatherMildly toxic to pets
Oak Leaf FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few cm of substrate is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysMildly toxic to pets
Oak-leaf PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Allow soil to become fairly dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Oakleaf CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Oakleaf HydrangeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist while establishing; then water deeply during dry spells, roughly weekly in summer heatToxic to pets
Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Snow Queen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) per week while establishing; deep-soak when the top 5 cm of soil driesToxic to pets
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
Oblong-leaf SancheziaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Obscura Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in growth; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Obscure BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth, every 14 days in cooler monthsToxic to pets
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
October DaphneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in active growth; minimal in winter dormancyPet-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
Odontonema tubaeformeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-6 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Oersted's ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 50% of the compost volume has dried outPet-safe
Oersted's DieffenbachiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Ogon Sweet FlagBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water whenever the surface begins to feel barely dampMildly toxic to pets
Ohio SpiderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to fortnightly; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Old Father Live ForeverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 3–5 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 10–14 days; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Old World Climbing FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
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
Oliver's impatiensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; moderate and consistentPet-safe
Olson's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–9 days during active growth, every 12–14 days in cooler monthsToxic to pets
Oncidium ornithorhynchumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-6 days in growth, as the mix nears drynessPet-safe
Oncidium sphacelatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-7 days in growth, when the mix approaches drynessPet-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
Only the Lonely Tobacco PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Open Dancing GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)1–2 times per week during growing season; stop in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Orange 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
Orange New Zealand sedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular watering until established; moderate thereafterPet-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 Queen EpimediumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment and dry spells; established clumps are notably drought-tolerantMildly toxic to pets
Orange River Climbing OnionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks during active vine growth; completely dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
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 Tulip GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Orange Woolly SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in the growing season; reduce to monthly in winterPet-safe
Orange-Sheathed BucephalandraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently moist substrate (emersed) or fully submerged (aquatic); rhizome must never dry outToxic to pets
Orbea ciliataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; rarely in winterMildly toxic to pets
Orbea decaisneanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; minimal in winterMildly toxic to pets
Orbea luteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; rarely in winterMildly toxic to pets
OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once a week — soak the medium thoroughly, then drainPet-safe
Orchid CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
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
Oreocharis auriculaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Oriental Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
orientandina goldfish plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow the top 2–3 cm of the growing medium to dry before watering; roughly every 7–10 days in active growth.Pet-safe
Ornate BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of growing medium feels dryToxic to pets
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
Orpheus FlowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Lightly and consistently, keeping the root zone barely moist but never wetMildly toxic to pets
Orssich's Holiday 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 every 2-3 weeks during the autumn restPet-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
Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil constantly moist to wet; check every 2-3 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Osmunda spectabilisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep wet to consistently moist at all times; water whenever the surface is not dampPet-safe
Ospina's VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep cup filled; flush weekly; medium every 2 weeksPet-safe
Ossorio Gold Umbrella PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once every 7-10 days, keeping soil consistently moist throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Ostbo Red Mountain LaurelMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; maintain even moistureToxic to pets
Othello LigulariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep permanently moist; water deeply 2-3 times weekly, daily during heatMildly toxic to pets
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
Ovate Maiden FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm begin to dry, roughly weekly in dry weatherMildly toxic to pets
Overdam Feather Reed GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Overlooked LagenandraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep permanently moist to semi-submerged; does not tolerate drying outToxic to pets
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
Oxalis tetraphyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-10 days in active growthToxic to pets
Oxalis Triangularis 'Mijke'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Oxalis Vulcanicola 'Zinfandel'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Oxford and Cambridge Grape HyacinthBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Rainfall usually sufficient; water during prolonged dry spells in springToxic to pets
OxlipMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; keep soil consistently moist, especially in summerMildly toxic to pets
OxycardiumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Pachystachys coccineaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Pachystachys LuteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Pacific DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular deep watering, especially in summer; do not let the root zone dry outPet-safe
Pacific Maid Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Pacific Silver FirBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; relies on natural rainfall when maturePet-safe
Padang Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in growth; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Pagoda DogwoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply weekly in the first two seasons and during droughtsPet-safe
Pagoda Fawn LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during spring growing season; reduce significantly after dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Painted BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 6–9 days in spring and summer; every 12–16 days in autumn and winterToxic to pets
Painted Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Painted Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
Painted CaladiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days during active growthToxic to pets
Painted ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Painted DumbcaneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7–14 daysToxic to pets
Painted Fern 'Burgundy Lace'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Painted Fern 'Pewter Lace'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil starts to dry, often every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Painted Flowering MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when top 1–2 cm of compost dries; less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Painted LadyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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 NettleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 1–2 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 5–7 days indoorsToxic to pets
Painted SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep lightly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Painted Spiral GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Painted TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist throughout the growing season; never allow soil to dry out.Mildly toxic to pets
Palace Purple coral bellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Pale AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Pale Yellow FritillaryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during active growth; reduce once foliage dies back in early summerToxic to pets
Pale Yellow TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist through spring; reduce during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Pale-Spike LobeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; keep moist but tolerates brief dry spellsToxic to pets
Palm Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in growing season; let the top 2-3 cm dry firstToxic to pets
palm sedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist; water whenever the top 2 cm of soil driesPet-safe
Palm sedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 1–2 cm of soil dries outPet-safe
Palmate BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 6–8 days in growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
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
Panama QueenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Panda Face GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
PandacaquiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; allow soil to partially dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Panicle FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep just moistPet-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
Paperwhite NarcissusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep roots consistently moist during forcing; reduce after floweringToxic to pets
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 malipoenseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4-7 days; keep evenly moist, never bone-dryPet-safe
Paphiopedilum venustumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Paraboea rufescensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysMildly toxic to pets
Paradox SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Wet tray (growing season); nearly dry (dry season / dormancy)Pet-safe
Parallel 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
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
Parker's jasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days; highly drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Parkinson's EpidendrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in active growth; reduced in winterPet-safe
Parlor palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Parlour PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
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 Feather BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep cup filled; medium watering every 2 weeksPet-safe
Parrot's Beak HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days; keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Parsley FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Maintain consistent moisture; never allow to dry out completelyMildly toxic to pets
Parthenocissus henryanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep young plants moist; water established plants only in droughtToxic to pets
Parthenocissus quinquefoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water through the first one to two seasons, then only in droughtToxic to pets
Parthenocissus tricuspidataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water young plants in dry spells until established, then rarelyToxic to pets
Passiflora alataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Passiflora coccineaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Passiflora racemosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 days during growthMildly toxic to pets
Paul's Glory HostaMedium 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 growthToxic to pets
Paz's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in active growth; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Peace lilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)As soon as the leaves start to droop slightly, usually every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Peach-leaved Bellflower 'Chettle Charm'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once a week in dry weather; reduce in autumn and winterMildly toxic to pets
Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during active growth; none during winter dormancyPet-safe
Peacock PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost dries; roughly weeklyPet-safe
Peacock PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm of compost driesPet-safe
Peacock Plant GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
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
Pebbled Tiger JawsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, roughly every 14–21 days in the growing season and sparingly every 4–6 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Pelargonium x domesticum 'Burgundy'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 growthToxic to pets
Pelargonium x domesticum 'Carisbrooke'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 growthToxic to pets
Pelargonium x domesticum 'Chocolate Blotch'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 growthToxic to pets
Pelargonium x domesticum 'Hazel Carey'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 growthToxic to pets
Pelargonium x domesticum 'Lavender Grand Slam'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 growthToxic to pets
Pellionia daveauanaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-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
Pemba PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in warm months; reduce to every 10–14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
Pencil Cactus (Firestick)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterToxic to pets
Pencil Cactus RhipsalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Pencil PineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently moist; never let it dry out, watering deeply during any dry periodMildly toxic to pets
Pencilled CranesbillMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Occasional watering during establishment; largely self-sufficient once establishedPet-safe
Pennsylvania SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water to establish, then largely self-sufficient; occasional deep watering in extended droughtMildly toxic to pets
Penny Yellow ViolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4–6 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is almost fully dry, every 10-14 daysPet-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 'Hope'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, typically every 7-12 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 'Quito'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 '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 albovittataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the 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 angulataBright 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 argyreia 'Soccer Ball'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 arifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 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 columellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-21 days in growthPet-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 deppeanaBright 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 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 elongataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia emarginellaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just drying, about every 5-9 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 glabellaBright 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 glabella 'Variegata'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 graveolens 'Ruby Glow'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-18 daysPet-safe
Peperomia hoffmanniiBright 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 HopeBright 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 nitidaBright 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 nitida 'Variegata'Bright 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 nivalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in growthPet-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 'Lemon Lime'Bright 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 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 PepperspotBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the pot is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Peperomia perciliataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil surface is dry, roughly every 7-10 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 rotundifolia 'Trailing Jade'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 rubella 'Zippy'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-10 daysPet-safe
Peperomia scandensBright 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 serpensBright 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 tetragonaBright 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 tetraphyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is 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 trinervulaBright 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 urocarpaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third to half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 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 verticillataBright 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 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
Pereskia-Leaf 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
Perfoliate BellwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate in spring; established plants are drought-tolerant once dormant.Pet-safe
Persian BarrenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly for the first 1–2 seasons; established plants need watering only during extreme droughtMildly toxic to pets
Persian RosulariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season; once a month or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Persian ShieldBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil driesMildly toxic to pets
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 PamiantheBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly during growth; reduce significantly after floweringToxic to pets
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
Petra CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Petrocosmea iodioidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix feels barely dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Petrocosmea kerriiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysMildly toxic to pets
Petrocosmea nervosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is just dry, about every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Petrocosmea parryorumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Pflanz's Chin CactusMedium 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 summer; reduce to once every 4-6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Phalaenopsis 'Brother Girl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark medium is nearly dry, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Phalaenopsis 'Brother Sara Gold'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark is nearly dry, typically every 7-10 daysPet-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 'Sogo Yukidian'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix is nearly dry, usually every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Phalaenopsis violaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Phalaenopsis-type DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly through warm active growth; reduced over a short, cooler, drier winterPet-safe
Pheasant's Tail GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Philippe Vapelle CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water during extended dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
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
Philippine Wax FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
PhilodendronMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Burle Marx Fantasy'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in the growing season; let the top 30-50% of the mix dry firstToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Florida Beauty'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-10 days; when the top 1-2 inches of mix dries outToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Florida Ghost'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-7 days in the growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Florida Green'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring/summer, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Jungle Boogie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Moonlight'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm (1 inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Ring of Fire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-9 days in spring and summer; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron 'White Princess'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (top inch) of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron AndreanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron atabapoenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron AtomBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron AutoclawBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron BillietiaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in the growing season; roughly every 2-3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron Bipennifolium (Horsehead)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of mix is dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Philodendron BirkinBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in spring and summerToxic to pets
Philodendron Black CardinalBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Brandtianum (Silver Leaf)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron BrasilMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Burle MarxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron CallosumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron CamposportoanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) of soil are dryToxic to pets
Philodendron CobraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron CorcovadenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the substrate is dry, about weeklyToxic to pets
Philodendron Cream SplashBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Dark LordBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Deja VuMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, about weeklyToxic to pets
Philodendron DomesticumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron El Choco RedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 in (5-7 cm) of mix is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron ElegansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron erubescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Erubescens GreenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Fuzzy PetioleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron GabbyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron GigasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of mix are dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron GloriosumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)when top 2-5 cm of soil dryToxic to pets
Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Gloriosum ColombiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Gloriosum Dark FormBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron GloriousBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm (1-1.5 in) of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron GoeldiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Golden GoddessBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron HastatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron hederaceum 'Micans'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron hederaceum 'Rio'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron hederaceum 'Silver Stripe'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Hederaceum Heartleaf VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Imperial RedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days; when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron InsigneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron JoepiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Philodendron Jose BuonoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Lemon LimeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron LongilobatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron luxuriansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron LynamiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron MajesticBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron MameiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About once a week in spring and summer; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron MartianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is nearly dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron MaximumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron McColley's FinaleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron MelanochrysumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 in (5-7 cm) of soil is nearly dryToxic to pets
Philodendron MelinoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron MexicanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron micansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron MoonshineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron NangaritenseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Painted Lady × erubescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron PanduriformeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron paraiso verdeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron PastazanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron PatriciaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Pedatum (Oak Leaf)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron Pink CongoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Pink PrincessBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm of compost is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron PlowmaniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks, when the top 1-2 inches of soil dry outToxic to pets
Philodendron PseudoverrucosumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron PteromischumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron RadiatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Rugosum (Pigskin)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron SagittifoliumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron scandensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Selloum (Tree Philodendron)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of compost feels dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron Serpens (Fuzzy Petiole)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of mix driesToxic to pets
Philodendron SharoniaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Silver SwordBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring and summer; less in autumn and winterToxic to pets
Philodendron SodiroiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly once a week; allow the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of mix to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti SilverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron splendidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron SquamiferumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in) of soil dries out, roughly weekly in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron subhastatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron TenueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron Tortum (Fernleaf)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm (1-2 inches) of mix are dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron TripartitumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron VerrucosumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in the growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron WarscewicziiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron WendlandiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron White KnightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring-summer; every 14-21 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron White WizardBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron XanaduBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
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
Phragmipedium caudatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium constantly moist, watering every 2-4 days as neededMildly toxic to pets
Phragmipedium Eric YoungBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist at all times; water every 2-4 days or stand the pot in 1-2 cm of waterPet-safe
Phragmipedium longifoliumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist; water every 1-3 days, often with the pot standing in a shallow tray of clean waterPet-safe
Piaranthus geminatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer; keep nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Piaranthus punctatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer; keep nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Piccolo Banda PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days; let the top 2-3cm (1 inch) dry out firstPet-safe
Pickle PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeks; reduce to monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Pieris japonica CavatineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 3-4 cm is dry, about weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Pieris japonica Valley RoseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 3-4 cm is dry, roughly weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Pierre's StephaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in active growth; none in winter dormancyToxic to pets
Pig's EarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is almost completely dry, roughly every 14 days in summerToxic to pets
Pigeon OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequently in warm growth, allowing brief drying between wateringsPet-safe
Pilalo FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely in growth; reduce 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 'Moon Valley' (Friendship Plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly once or twice a week; let the top of the soil just begin to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Pilea 'Silver Tree' (Pilea spruceana 'Silver Tree')Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 inch (2.5-3 cm) of soil is dry (roughly weekly in growth)Pet-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 cadierei 'Silver Tree'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysPet-safe
Pilea glauca 'Aquamarine' (Grey Baby Tears)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry (roughly weekly in growth)Pet-safe
Pilea grandifoliaBright 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 involucrataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea libanensisBright 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
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 nummuarlifolia 'Bunny Ears'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Pilea nummulariifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 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 pumilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; check every 2-4 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
Pine-scented Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Pineapple BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Pineapple LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Pineapple-Head GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during the growing season; reduce in winter but do not allow complete drydown.Mildly toxic to pets
Pinel's AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (soil); replenish central cup every 2–4 weeksPet-safe
Pinel's AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the central cup every 5-7 days; water the medium when the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Pinguicula 'Aphrodite'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray-water to keep the mix moist in growth; reduce for the drier winter restMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula 'Tina'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep lightly moist in summer; let the surface dry slightly between waterings in winterMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula agnataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mix damp by tray-watering during growth; let it dry slightly in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula cyclosectaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium damp via tray-watering in growth; nearly dry in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula EsserianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the gritty mix lightly moist in summer; let it dry considerably through the winter succulent phaseMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula GiganteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep lightly moist in summer growth; let the surface dry slightly between waterings in the cooler 'winter succulent' phaseMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula laueanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray-water to keep the mix moist in summer; ease off for the dry winter restMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula lusitanicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently wet; stand in shallow water at all timesMildly toxic to pets
Pinguicula primulifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently wet; stand in shallow water year-round, around 1-2 cmMildly toxic to pets
Pink Allusion Arrowhead PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Pink AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Pink Bower VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Pink Butterflies KalanchoeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in summer; far less in winterToxic to pets
Pink Calla LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequently during active growth — keep soil consistently moist; reduce sharply after floweringToxic to pets
Pink Calla LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth; water when the top 2 cm is dryToxic to pets
Pink Fawn LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular watering in spring; minimal to none during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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 FittoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just barely dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Pink Flowering DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly deep watering; increase in summer heatPet-safe
Pink Hidden GingerBright 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 growthMildly toxic to pets
Pink KopsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedToxic to pets
Pink Lady flowering quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; fortnightly in dry weather once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Pink Moth OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark approaches dryness, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Pink Mountain HeathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — maintain consistent moistureMildly toxic to pets
Pink Nerve PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Pink Panther episciaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow the top centimetre of soil to dry before watering — approximately every 5–7 days in the growing season.Pet-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 Penny CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water once or twice a week during dry periods; reduce in winterPet-safe
Pink Pewter Dead NettleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; increase in dry or sunny spellsPet-safe
Pink Porcelain LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Pink Princess PhilodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Pink QuillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-3 times per week; soak the medium sparinglyMildly toxic to pets
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 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 Skyrocket FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; reduce in autumn and winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Pink Spot BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterloggedToxic to pets
Pink Spur FlowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — water when top 3 cm of soil dries outMildly toxic to pets
Pink SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method, continuously wetPet-safe
Pink Torch GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing season; every 12-14 days when coolerMildly toxic to pets
Pinnate PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days, allowing the top 2 cm of soil to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Pinstripe CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; keep soil lightly, evenly moistPet-safe
Pinstripe CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm of soil just begins to dryPet-safe
Pinwheel FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice per week during active growth; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Pires's SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; very sparingly during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Pitcairnia flammeaBright 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
Pitcairnia-Leaved FasciculariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Pitcher plant 'Ventrata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the media constantly moist — top up every few days, never let it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Pitcher SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 weeks once established; deep water at plantingMildly toxic to pets
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
PJM rhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment and dry spells; every 2 weeks once establishedToxic to pets
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
Plane-leaf BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; every 14–18 days in winterToxic to pets
Plantain-leaved PussytoesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Plastic Plant OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days in growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Pleated SnowdropMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during active growth (late winter–spring); minimal in summer dormancyToxic to pets
Plectranthus OertendahliiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Freckles'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Kong Rose'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Rainbow Festive Dance'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Wizard Scarlet'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
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
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
Plum Pudding HeucheraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about weeklyPet-safe
Plumed PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Plumose Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Plumose Soft Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep moist but well-drainedPet-safe
Pochutla ChamaedoreaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days (allow top 2 in to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Podocarpus 'Maki'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Podophylla RodgersiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Poet's NarcissusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate to regular during growth; tolerates more moisture than most narcissi; drier in summerToxic to pets
Pogostemon erectusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-50% weekly water changesMildly toxic to pets
Pogostemon helferiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-50% weekly water changesMildly toxic to pets
Pogostemon stellatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; 25-50% weekly water changesMildly toxic to pets
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
PoinsettiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil feels dryToxic to pets
Pointed-Cap GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; maintain consistently moist soil year-roundMildly toxic to pets
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
Pointed-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Poiret's Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in summer, every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Poison LagenandraMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep roots permanently moist or submerged; do not allow to dry outToxic to pets
Poisson's NephthytisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Poke MilkweedMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water during dry spells, especially in sunnier sitesToxic to pets
Poker alumrootBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days once established; more frequent when youngPet-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
Polka dot begoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Polka Dot BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Polka dot plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Polka Dot PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Polka Dot Plant 'Splash Select Red'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just drying, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Polynesian DavalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Polypodium cambricumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water during its winter growing season when the top few cm dry; keep drier in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Polypodium cambricum 'Cambricum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water through its autumn-to-spring growing season when the top few cm dry; keep drier in summerMildly toxic to pets
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
Pompona VanillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of the growing medium feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Porphyrocoma pohlianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Portea petropolitanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep a little water in the central cup; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Portella RuelliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
PothosMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Pothos 'Shangri La'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Pothos Happy LeafMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Pothos N'JoyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Pothos Pearls and JadeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Potts Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in summer; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Pouch FlowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the compost begins to feel barely dryMildly toxic to pets
Pouch-Flowered PearceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–8 days during active growth; reduce in winter dormancyPet-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
Powdery Spiral GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Powdery Strap AirplantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep 1-2 cm of water in the central cup at all times; refresh weeklyPet-safe
Prairie BluebellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water sparingly once established; once per week during the flowering period, far less once the plant enters summer dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Prairie TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist during spring growing season; reduce significantly once dormant in midsummerMildly toxic to pets
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
Preston PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; containers may need more frequent checking in summer heatPet-safe
Preston's PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–7 days; containers may need checking more frequently in summer heatPet-safe
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 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 CrossandraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Prickly heathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep evenly moistToxic to pets
Prickly Heath Bell's SeedlingBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during the growing season; keep soil moistMildly toxic to pets
Prickly Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Pride of Brazil OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth (spring–summer); every 14–21 days during the winter restPet-safe
Prima Donna Magic FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days during active growth; withhold entirely during dormancyPet-safe
PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly wateringToxic to pets
Primrose HuerniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Primrose-Flower BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of compost begins to dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
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
Primula × polyanthaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Primula farinosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth; water whenever the surface driesToxic to pets
Primula japonicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep wet at all times; never let the soil dry outToxic to pets
Primula malacoidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Primula ObconicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 3-5 days while floweringMildly toxic to pets
Primulina 'Dreamtime'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Primulina 'Loki'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Primulina 'Patina'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-12 daysMildly toxic to pets
Primulina (Chirita)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the soil feels dryMildly toxic to pets
Primulina heterotrichaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Primulina linearifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Primulina tamianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-8 daysMildly toxic to pets
Prince Albert's YewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply during dry spells and avoid letting the rootball dry outMildly toxic to pets
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
Prism-fruit ProsthecheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the bark dries, roughly every 7-10 days in growth; every 10-14 days in winterPet-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
Prostrate RaphionacmeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during active growth; monthly or less in dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Przewalski's Leopard PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days in the growing season; soil should remain evenly moist to slightly wetMildly toxic to pets
Przewalskii LigulariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep constantly moist; water deeply 2-3 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Pseuderanthemum atropurpureumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Pseuderanthemum carruthersiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Pseudodracontium lacouriiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in active growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm dries; keep nearly dry while the tuber is dormantToxic to pets
Pseudolithos cubiformisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Very sparingly; only when fully dry and the body begins to soften, roughly every 2-3 weeks in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Pseudolithos migiurtinusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Very sparingly; only when fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Ptychosperma ElegansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Puerto Rican ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water thoroughly, then allow the top 2–3 cm to dry before re-watering; roughly every 7 days in summerPet-safe
Puerto Rican GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh cup weekly; mist in dry weatherPet-safe
Purple Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20–30 minutes once a week; mist sparingly 1–2 times weeklyPet-safe
Purple BacopaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic plant; maintain in aquarium water continuouslyPet-safe
Purple BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-14 days; relatively drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Purple BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully aquatic — kept submerged or floating in distilled, rainwater, or very low-mineral water at all timesPet-safe
Purple BugleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; consistent moisture preferredMildly toxic to pets
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 CyclamenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low in summer, moderate during active growth (late summer to spring)Toxic to pets
Purple Dragon Dead NettleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; water more frequently in hot, dry periodsPet-safe
Purple Giant HyssopBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; tolerates periodic wet spellsPet-safe
Purple HeartBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top inch of soil dries out, roughly weekly in summer and every 2 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Purple Heartleaf BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days during active growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Purple Moor GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; do not allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Purple Mountain HeathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep consistently moist but never waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
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 Passion PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7 days in spring/summer; every 10–14 days in autumn/winterPet-safe
Purple RoscoeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry during the growing season, roughly every 10-14 days; minimal to none in winterMildly toxic to pets
Purple Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Freely and consistently — never allow to dry outPet-safe
Purple Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; may need watering every 2-3 days in summer heatPet-safe
Purple SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water sparingly; allow soil to nearly dry between waterings in summer.Pet-safe
Purple SeemanniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–5 days in growth; every 10–14 days in partial dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Purple Siberian MelicBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks during the growing seasonPet-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
Purple Waffle PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Purple-Brown Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in spring and summer; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Purple-flowered SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dryMildly toxic to pets
Purple-leaf PepperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil feel dry, roughly every 5–8 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Purple-Top GermanderBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to fortnightly in summer; reduce in autumn and winterMildly toxic to pets
Pusillus Miniature Sweet FlagBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist to wet; water whenever the surface starts to dry, every 2-4 days in potsMildly toxic to pets
Pussy Ears PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days; allow the top half of the soil to dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Pussy Ears PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
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 Date PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Pygmy Date Palm 'Trifurcata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Pyramidal BugleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days; minimal irrigation once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Pyrenean LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during active growth; reduce after floweringToxic to pets
Pyrenean RamondaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Pyrenean SaxifrageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water sparingly; keep roots just moist in summer and very dry in winter.Pet-safe
Pyrenean Star of BethlehemBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate during growth; dry in summer dormancyToxic to pets
Pyrrosia hastataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is nearly dry throughout, roughly every 7-12 daysMildly toxic to pets
Pyrrosia piloselloidesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mount or mix is nearly dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Queen AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the medium approaches dryness (often every 5-7 days in growth; every 2-3 weeks in winter)Toxic to pets
Queen CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; reduce to every 14–21 days during the dry rest after pseudobulb maturationPet-safe
Queen LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during the growing season, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Queen Mary BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)1–2 times per week in summerPet-safe
Queen of Hearts PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
Queen of OrchidsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 14–21 days during autumn-winter restPet-safe
Queen of the NightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Queen of the PrairieBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequently — keep soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Queen Olga's SnowdropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry during active growth, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Queen SagoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres are dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthToxic to pets
Queen's SpiderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Queen's TearsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; let the potting mix dry slightly between waterings (roughly weekly in growth, less in winter)Mildly toxic to pets
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
Quelch's BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep sphagnum constantly moist during active growth; reduce slightly in winter rest periodMildly toxic to pets
Quesnel's BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Top up tank every 5–7 days; soil every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Quesnelia marmorataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 3-4 cm is dryPet-safe
Quesnelia testudoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the mix when its top 3-4 cm is dryPet-safe
Quila BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly to twice weekly during growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Rabbit Foot Fern 'Plumosa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-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
Rabbit's foot fernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 cm (about half an inch) is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Rabbit's Foot Prayer PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dryPet-safe
Raceme Dancing GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)1–2 times per week in active growth; stop in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Racine's VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh cup every 7–10 days; medium every 2 weeksPet-safe
Radicalis PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Ragged RobinBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)High; keep consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Rainbow LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; do not allow to dry outToxic to pets
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
Rainforest PlumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water 2–3 times per week in the growing season; once every 7–10 days in cooler months.Pet-safe
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
Raja BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the compost consistently lightly moist; check every 3-5 daysToxic to pets
Rambling SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method during winter growing season (June–November); completely dry summer dormancy (December–May in the southern hemisphere)Mildly toxic to pets
Rat Tail CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in spring and summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Rat Tail CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Rattlesnake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — consistently moist but never waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Rattlesnake plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Rattlesnake PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in spring/summer; less in winterPet-safe
Rattlesnake PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring/summer; every 10–14 days in autumn/winterPet-safe
Rattlesnake PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Ravenea GlaucaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
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
Recurved LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; maintain consistently moist soil throughout the growing seasonToxic to pets
Red Arrow Arrowhead VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Red BaneberryMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; weekly when dormantToxic to pets
Red BarrenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; established plants need watering only during extended summer droughtMildly toxic to pets
Red Beauty Japanese Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Red CampionMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep moistMildly toxic to pets
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 FescueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Infrequent — drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Red FittoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just barely dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Red GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Red 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 IochromaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Red KohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season, allowing the top 2–3 cm to dry; water sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Red Mistletoe CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
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 PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil evenly moistPet-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 Orchid CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Red Osier DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Red Polka Dot PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; slightly less in winterPet-safe
Red Prayer PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Red Sentinel AstilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in summer, more in heat or containersPet-safe
Red Sheep LaurelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; keep moistToxic to pets
Red Spiral GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Freely in growing season; sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Red Stem Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; every 14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
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 Ti PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Red Tower GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep soil consistently moist in growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Red Tower GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 5-7 days in the growing season; every 10-14 days in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Red TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during spring; reduce as plant goes dormant in midsummerMildly toxic to pets
Red Veined Prayer PlantMedium 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
Red-bristled Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; roots must not dry outPet-safe
Red-fingered VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill cup every 7 days; flush every 3–4 weeksPet-safe
Red-Fleshed Dragon FruitBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Red-Leaved Spiral GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 1–2 cm of soil begins to feel dry.Mildly toxic to pets
Red-lipped HabenariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist during active growth, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Red-Margined HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2-3 times per week in active growth; reduce in cool or dormant periodsMildly toxic to pets
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
Red-Silk BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 7–10 daysToxic to pets
Red-stemmed Sensitive FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil continuously moist to wet; water every 2–3 days or more in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
red-twig dogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; tolerates both wet and dry once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Reddish PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days (allow soil to dry out fully)Pet-safe
Redvein AbutilonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly in growth; reduced in winterMildly toxic to pets
Redvein enkianthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce to every 2–3 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Redvein Enkianthus Red BellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Reed-stem orchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4-5 days in warm growth; about weekly when coolPet-safe
Regal AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-9 days in growth; water when the top 2-3 cm has driedToxic to pets
Regal Elkhorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the root mass nears dry, roughly every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Regal Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the shield fronds feel dry to the touch or the mounted board is very light, soak every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Regel's NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly cup refill; medium barely moistPet-safe
Regnell's MiltoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days in growth, reduce in winterPet-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
Related ColumneaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-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
Remusatia hookerianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Evenly moist in growth, letting the surface dry slightly; keep barely moist during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Remusatia viviparaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in active growth; let the top 2-3 cm dry between waterings, then keep nearly dry once dormantMildly toxic to pets
Repandens YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly while establishingToxic to pets
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
Restrepo's ChiguaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; ensure consistent moisture without waterloggingToxic to pets
Resurrection fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist or moisten every 2-4 days; let it dry betweenMildly toxic to pets
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 LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; withhold almost completely in winter dormancyPet-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
Reticulate PseuderanthemumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Reunion Island BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of compost feels dry, approximately every 7 daysToxic to pets
Revolution HostaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; deep watering 1-2 times weeklyToxic to pets
Rex begoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Rex BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Rex Spider OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week during active growth; weekly or less in cooler rest periodPet-safe
Rhaphidophora BeccariiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in growthToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora CryptanthaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora DecursivaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly to fortnightly, when top 2-3 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora ForaminiferaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora HongkongensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora korthalsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora LobbiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora OblongataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7 daysToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora PachyphyllaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora PertusaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora SylvicolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (Mini Monstera)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, around every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Rhapis MultifidaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Rhapis SubtilisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Rhipsalidopsis gaertneriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Rhipsalis 'Cashero'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Rhizomatous Begonia 'Cleopatra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'Blue Peter'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice a week in dry weather; keep consistently moistToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the rootball consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly in dry spellsToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly during dry spellsToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'English Roseum'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once a week during the growing season; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'Fastuosum Flore Pleno'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 7-14 days depending on conditionsToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once a week; more frequently during establishment and summer heatToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'Pink Pearl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'PJM'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly in dry spells, more in heatToxic to pets
Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once a week during dry spells; keep consistently moist especially in summerToxic to pets
Rhoeo Spathacea 'Tricolor'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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
Rhyncholaeliocattleya 'Pastoral Innocence'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix nears dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growth; reduced after floweringPet-safe
Rhynchostylis giganteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily or every other day in warm growth for bare roots; reduce to a few times weekly in the cooler restMildly toxic to pets
Rhynchostylis retusaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily or every other day in warm growth for bare roots; slightly less in cooler weatherMildly toxic to pets
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
Ribbon BushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; reduce to every 14 days in winter restPet-safe
Ribbon GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Adaptable; keep moist for best foliage but tolerates dry once establishedMildly toxic to pets
RiberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 10–14 days for mature plants in mild conditionsPet-safe
Ribes LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; substrate must remain moist at all timesPet-safe
Ric Rac CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Riccia fluitansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged or floating; 25-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
rice cutgrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Constantly moist to permanently flooded; thrives in standing water at or just above soil levelPet-safe
Richard's Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; adjust seasonallyPet-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
Ridley's HohenbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tank weekly; soil every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Ridley's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Ridleyandra sp.Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is just drying, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Rieger begoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the mix is dry, roughly every 5-10 daysToxic to pets
Rigid Buckler FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days during the growing season; minimal in winterMildly toxic to pets
RimuBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
Ring FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry — more drought-tolerant than most ferns once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Ringed BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 inch of soil is dryToxic to pets
Ritchie's MonadeniumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
river clog plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–9 days in spring–summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
River Nile Rex BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in summerToxic to pets
River Water FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; check every 3-5 daysMildly toxic to pets
Rivieri Voodoo LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active leaf growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries; stop almost entirely once the leaf yellows and dies back.Toxic to pets
Robin Hill serviceberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 2–3 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Rochford's Holly FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Rock LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–10 days during active growth; reduce significantly in winter restPet-safe
Rock PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Rock PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate — allow to dry slightly between wateringsPet-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
Rodent TuberMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist during growing season; reduce in dormancyToxic to pets
Rodgersia PinnataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
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
Rodriguezia lanceolataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water as roots approach dryness, roughly every 2-4 days on a mount, less in potsMildly toxic to pets
Rodriguezia secundaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days when mounted; every 4-6 days in a small basket, keeping it lightly moistMildly toxic to pets
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
Rojo CongoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Roland-Gosselin's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20–30 minutes once a week; mist 2–3 times weeklyPet-safe
Rolfe's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
Roosevelt FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season, less in winterPet-safe
Rooting BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost is dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Rose grapeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil dries in growth; sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep moist; refresh water frequentlyPet-safe
Rose Queen BarrenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water weekly until established; thereafter drought-tolerant, needing only occasional watering during prolonged dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Rose Queen EpimediumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Rose-Painted CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil driesPet-safe
Rose-painted Calathea (Dottie)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; water when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil driesPet-safe
Rosebay RhododendronMedium 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 summerToxic to pets
Rosette PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Rosy Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just barely dry, often every 3-5 daysMildly toxic to pets
Rosy-Leaf SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly in summer; weekly or less in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Rotala 'H'ra'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 30-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Rotala indicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 30-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Rotala macrandraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 30-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Rotala nanjenshanBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 30-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Rotala rotundifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 30-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Rotala wallichiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged permanently; 30-50% aquarium water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
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 BulbophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top layer of the medium begins to dry, roughly 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
Rothschild's Slipper OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface of the mix is approaching dry, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Rothschild's Slipper OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of the mix is dry, approximately every 5-7 days; maintain consistent moisture year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Rough ChervilMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — rainfall-dependentToxic to pets
Rough CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in active growth; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Rough ColumneaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Rough PellioniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Rough Spiral GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep evenly moist during growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Rough Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in the growing season, every 7-10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Rough-Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–9 days during growth, every 12–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Round-Leaf CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-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 PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days (allow top 2–3 cm to dry)Pet-safe
Round-leafed StephaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; cease in winterToxic to pets
Round-leaved SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growthPet-safe
Round-leaved WintergreenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water whenever the top 1–2 cm of soil begins to dryMildly toxic to pets
Round-lobed HepaticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; minimal in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Rowallane quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; every 2–3 weeks during dry spells once establishedMildly toxic to pets
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
Roxburgh's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Roxburgh's TyphoniumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during growing season; withhold in dormancyToxic to pets
Roxburgh's TyphoniumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry during active growth; dry dormancy over winterToxic to pets
Royal AzaleaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; reduce after leaf dropToxic to pets
Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil constantly moist; water whenever the surface starts to dry, often 2-3 times a week in growthMildly toxic to pets
Royal Purple LilyturfMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Royal Red Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Rubber plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Rubrum EpimediumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeksMildly toxic to pets
Ruby Cascade PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 10-14 days; let the top 2-3 cm dry out firstPet-safe
Ruby Cascade PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-14 daysPet-safe
Ruby Glow PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in spring and summer; much less in winterPet-safe
Ruby Glow PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in spring/summer; every 4–6 weeks in winterPet-safe
Ruby Glow PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Ruby NecklaceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 1-3 weeks; let the soil dry out completely between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Ruellia devosianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Ruellia makoyanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Rufa Fountain BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during the growing season, approximately every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Ruffled EcheveriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil dries fully, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
Ruffled Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Ruffled Sword PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Submerged aquatic — 25-30% weekly water changes are recommended for large aquariums.Toxic to pets
Rumph's PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Running Tapestry FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; more during summer droughtPet-safe
Running Tapestry TiarellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply once or twice weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Russian ArborvitaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water weekly until established; drought-tolerant once matureMildly toxic to pets
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
Rusty TurmericBright 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 growthMildly toxic to pets
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
Sabin's StrobilanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times weekly in summer; reduce to once weekly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Sad BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup every 5–7 days; soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Saddle Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium evenly moist; water every 2–3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Saffron PepperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days; allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dryMildly toxic to pets
Sageretia BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water as the surface starts to dry, often dailyMildly toxic to pets
Sagittaria platyphyllaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged; 30-50% aquarium water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Sagittaria subulataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged; maintain water level and do 25-30% partial water changes weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Sago palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Sago Palm 'Aurea'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the pot is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
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
SalakBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 2-4 days in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
Salvinia molestaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep floating on warm, calm freshwater at all times; top up evaporationMildly toxic to pets
Salvinia natansBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep floating on calm freshwater continuously; replace evaporated water as neededMildly toxic to pets
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
Sanchezia speciosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 days in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
Sand RoseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10–14 days in summer and every 3–4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Sander's BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks (cup); soil when dryPet-safe
Sander's Butterfly OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of the potting medium is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Sander's MaxillariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days year-round; never allow to fully dry outPet-safe
Sander's MaxillariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of the mix feels dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Sandstone CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in active growth; monthly in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria BallyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Bantel's SensationBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria CanaliculataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, every 2-4 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria ConcinnaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, every 2-3 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria EhrenbergiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Ehrenbergii SamuraiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria EilensisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is bone dry, roughly every 3-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria FischeriBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria ForskalianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, every 2-4 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria FrancisiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 12-16 days in summerToxic to pets
Sansevieria Futura SuperbaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria GracilisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria HargeisanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, every 2-4 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria HyacinthoidesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer and monthly in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria IntermediaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is completely dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer and monthly in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria KirkiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria LaurentiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks; less in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria LibericaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria LongifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Masoniana VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summer and every 4-6 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria MoonshineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks; less in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria NiloticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer and monthly in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria ParvaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerToxic to pets
Sansevieria PatensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria PearsoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria PhillipsiaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is completely dry, about every 3 weeks in summer and every 4-6 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria PinguiculaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria PowelliiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer and every 4-6 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria RaffilliiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria RobustaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer and monthly in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria SenegambicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria SingularisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, about every 2-3 weeks in summer and every 4-6 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Sansevieria StarfishBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria StuckyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria SubspicataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata Black GoldMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata CleopatraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata CraigiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata Gold FlameBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata Golden HahniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata Jade MarginataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii SuperbaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata Night OwlMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata RobustaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, every 2-4 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata SensationMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata Silver HahniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-4 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata SuperbaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks (less in winter)Toxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata TwistMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sansevieria Trifasciata WhitneyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Sarapiqui HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in active growth; reduce modestly in cooler periodsMildly toxic to pets
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
Sardinian Glory of the SnowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; natural rainfall sufficient in most temperate climatesMildly toxic to pets
Sardinian Glory of the SnowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall during spring; water only if conditions are exceptionally dryToxic to pets
Sargent's quinceBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
SarpagandhaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; reduce in cooler monthsToxic to pets
Sarracenia-like sun pitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Daily; keep media permanently moistPet-safe
Sasanqua CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply once or twice weekly in the growing season, more in heatPet-safe
Sasanqua Camellia 'Yuletide'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly, more in summer heat; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Satin Pellionia (Trailing Watermelon Begonia)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 1-2 cm feels barely dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthPet-safe
Satin PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Satin PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Satomi DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; every 2 weeks once fully establishedMildly toxic to pets
Satsuki AzaleaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist — water when the surface just begins to dry, often daily in heatToxic to pets
Saucer MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 10–14 days once mature in dry spellsPet-safe
Saucer PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Saunders' BillbergiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Refill the central cup every 7-10 days; water the medium only when the top 3 cm is completely dry, roughly every 14-21 daysPet-safe
Saunders' VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep cup filled; medium dry-down every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Saw-wortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Scaly-stem ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Scarlet Ball CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 days in spring and summer; every 3-5 weeks in autumn; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Scarlet BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of soil feels dryToxic to pets
Scarlet CleistocactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in summer; sparing in winterPet-safe
Scarlet DrymoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Scarlet Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequently during the growing season; reduce sharply in winterMildly toxic to pets
Scarlet Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, watering roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Scarlet LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; maintain consistent moistureToxic to pets
Scarlet MaxillariaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in growth, reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Scarlet MonkeyflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Constantly moist to wet — water every 1–2 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Scarlet Star BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fill the central urn weekly; water the potting mix every 2–3 weeks, allowing it to approach dryness between applicationsPet-safe
Scarlet Torch GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per weekMildly toxic to pets
Scarletta LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; do not allow soil to dryToxic to pets
Scattered-flower GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Top up central cup weekly; flush monthlyPet-safe
Scharff's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days, allowing the top 2–3 cm to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
ScheffleraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Schiede's goldfish plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries out — approximately every 7–10 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Schismatoglottis CalyptrataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days, keeping it evenly moistToxic to pets
Schismatoglottis MotleyanaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days, keeping it evenly moistToxic to pets
Schismatoglottis PrietoiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Schismatoglottis WallichiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days, keeping it evenly moistToxic to pets
Schizanthus pinnatus 'Angel Wings'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is just drying, roughly every 3-5 daysMildly toxic to pets
Schlim's PhragmipediumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium consistently moist — water when the top 1-2 cm shows any dryingPet-safe
Schlumbergera 'White Christmas'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Schlumbergera × buckleyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Schmitz's CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks in growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Schomburgk's Dancing GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Abundantly during active growth (spring to autumn); reduce to once weekly when dormantMildly toxic to pets
Schott's SyngoniumMedium 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 warm seasonsToxic to pets
Sciadopitys 'Ossorio Gold'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; deep weekly watering while establishing, more during heat or droughtMildly toxic to pets
Sciadopitys 'Wintergreen'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply weekly in the first 2-3 years, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Scindapsus aureusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Scindapsus ExoticaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Scindapsus OfficinalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Scindapsus Pictus Jade SatinMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Scindapsus Pictus Silver HeroBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Scindapsus Silvery AnnBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Scindapsus Treubii 'Dark Form'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top 2-3 inches of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Scindapsus Treubii MoonlightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in growth; less in winterToxic to pets
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
Scottish HeathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — water during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Scurfy LaeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; once every 2–3 weeks during summer dry restPet-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
Sedum burritoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summerPet-safe
Sedum-leaf MedinillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days (allow soil to nearly dry between waterings)Mildly toxic to pets
Seersucker PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 daysMildly toxic to pets
Seigen Japanese MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; often daily through summerMildly toxic to pets
Sekete's RestrepiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Selenicereus anthonyanusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Selenicereus pteranthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summerPet-safe
Sellow's SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during growth; none during dormancyPet-safe
Senecio macroglossusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 days; less in winterToxic to pets
Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 days; less in winterToxic to pets
Sensation Peace LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; every 14 days in autumn and winterToxic to pets
Sensitive FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep continuously moist to wet; check every 2-3 daysMildly toxic to pets
Sequoia 'Adpressa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top few centimetres of soil dry; keep consistently moist, every 5-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
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
Serpens Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in growth; far less in winterPet-safe
Serra BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Occasional; drought-tolerantMildly toxic to pets
Serrated EnkianthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — even moisture throughout growing seasonToxic to pets
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
Sessile-Leaf Tick TrefoilBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 10–14 days during establishment; once established it is drought-tolerant in typical dry woodland and upland conditionsPet-safe
Sessile-leaved BellwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; minimal watering needed once the plant enters summer dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Sexy Pink HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Seyrig's Caudex VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in active growth; withhold almost entirely in winter restMildly toxic to pets
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
Shady SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Shaggy Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Shaggy Wood FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
ShallonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Shampoo GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; minimal to none during winter dormancyPet-safe
Shark-Toothed NeoregeliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the central cup every 5-7 days; water the medium lightly when the top 3 cm is dry, roughly every 14 daysPet-safe
Sharp-leaf ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost dries outPet-safe
Sharp-Leaf Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days during active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Sharp-lobed BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Sharp-lobed HepaticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in spring; reduced to every 10–14 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Sharp-Lobed Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; reduce 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
Sheep LaurelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep soil consistently moistToxic to pets
Shingle MonsteraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the mix driesToxic to pets
Shingle PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of mix dries outToxic to pets
Shingle Plant HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is almost completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Shining CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low; water only in prolonged droughtPet-safe
Shining fetterbushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist to wet — do not allow prolonged droughtToxic to pets
Shining FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Shining NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Refill central cup weekly; substrate every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Shining SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; greatly reduced to near-dry during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Shining SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method — keep 1 cm of pure water at all timesPet-safe
Shining Temple BellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days during active growth; none during winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Shining-Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Shiny CatopsisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Maintain 1-2 cm of water in the central cup; refresh every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Shohin Japanese MapleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; often daily in summer heatMildly toxic to pets
Shooting Star HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthPet-safe
Short-fronded CeratozamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 weeksToxic to pets
Short-Horned SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Constantly moist — tray method year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Short-stalk ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-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 2–4 weeks in growing season; monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Short-winged Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Showy Autumn CrocusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall when established; no summer irrigationToxic to pets
Showy Autumn CrocusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall; rarely needs supplementary watering in the gardenToxic to pets
Showy BarkeriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely every 5-7 days in active growth; near-dry rest from leaf drop until new growth in springPet-safe
Showy CoelogyneBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in active growth; every 7–10 days in late winterPet-safe
Showy CorytoplectusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Showy CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during spring and summer; minimal in autumn and winterPet-safe
Showy DisocactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 7-10 days in spring and summer; reduce to every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Showy Japanese LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
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 Lipstick VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Showy MedinillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days (allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry first)Mildly toxic to pets
Showy SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil slightly moist during growth; dry off in autumnPet-safe
Shrimp PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly weekly in summerMildly toxic to pets
Shrimp PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm (1 in) of compost dries outPet-safe
Shrubby AdeniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; near-zero in winterToxic to pets
Shrubby St John's WortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Drought-tolerant once established; water through the first seasonToxic to pets
Siamese Sago PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in active growth; minimal in winterToxic to pets
Siberian Bugloss 'Hadspen Cream'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Siberian Carpet CypressMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — once established, largely drought-tolerantMildly toxic to pets
Siberian dogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when establishing; tolerates wet conditions long-termMildly toxic to pets
Siberian Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water when the top 2 cm begin to dry, roughly weekly in dry weatherMildly toxic to pets
Siberian Mountain HeathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to keep soil evenly and consistently moist; never allow to dry out.Mildly toxic to pets
Sichuan CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Siebold's MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly throughout the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Siebold's Wood FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; allow slight drying between waterings once establishedPet-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
Sierra laurelMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently; keep consistently moistToxic to pets
Sierra LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; do not allow to dry out between wateringsToxic to pets
Sikkim BananaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthPet-safe
Silky PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in growth; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Silveira's PorteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-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 Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly in summer; weekly 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 CrownBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer (growing season); every 3–4 weeks in autumn–winterToxic to pets
Silver Dollar Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days; never allow the medium to dry outPet-safe
Silver Dragon LilyturfBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Silver Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2 cm of mix feels dry; approximately every 7 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Silver Goosefoot PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Silver Goosefoot PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Silver Jade PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerToxic to pets
Silver lace fernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist — water as soon as the surface feels barely dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Silver Lady FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Silver Light BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
Silver Pagoda DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular throughout the growing season; do not allow to dry outMildly toxic to pets
Silver pothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Silver Ribbon FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just drying, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Silver Sheen Flame VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days when actively growing; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Silver SpurflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 6–10 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Silver Star BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Silver Star BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 1-2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Silver Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in summer, reducing to every 7-10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Silver Vase BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled with soft water; water potting medium only when it approaches drynessPet-safe
Silver Vase PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central vase filled; refresh every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Silver Waves CotyledonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is almost dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerToxic to pets
Silver-edged PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Silver-Veined TaroMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysToxic to pets
Silverleaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-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
Sinaloa SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in the growing season; allow soil to partially dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Single-flower Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2 cm of compost dry outPet-safe
Single-Flowered BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate permanently moist to wet throughout the growing season; reduce to just damp in cooler winter monthsMildly toxic to pets
Single-Leaf BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days (keep compost evenly moist but never waterlogged)Toxic to pets
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
Sinningia tubifloraBright 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
Sinomiyama Toad LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water when the surface begins to dry, often twice weekly in summerMildly toxic to pets
Siskiyou LewisiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular in spring/summer; very sparing in winterMildly toxic to pets
Skimmia japonica Kew WhiteMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Maintain consistently moist soil; water deeply every 5-7 days in dry weatherMildly toxic to pets
Skimmia japonica RubellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply every 5-7 days in dry spells, less in cool monthsMildly toxic to pets
Skimmia PabellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply every 5-7 days in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Skimmia TemptationMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply every 5-7 days during dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
Skinner's BarkeriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Abundantly every 4-7 days during summer growth; nearly dry rest from late autumn to early springPet-safe
Skinner's CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Skinner's ZamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–21 days in cooler periodsToxic to pets
Skinners AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist throughout the growing season; dry during winter dormancyPet-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
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
Sleeping Beauty CymbidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in autumn–winterPet-safe
Slender BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost feel dryToxic to pets
Slender Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days in summerPet-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 Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist in the growing season; reduce sharply in winterPet-safe
slender goldfish plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the soil dries out, roughly every 7–10 days in the growing season and every 14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Slender Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
slender lipstick plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Slender Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days in active growth; every 4–6 days in winterPet-safe
Slender SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent moisture without saturationPet-safe
Slender WaterweedMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged aquatic; maintain in aquarium or pond water continuouslyPet-safe
Slender-stalked BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 daysPet-safe
Slim-Flowered PorteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled with fresh water; water the soil when the top 3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Slipper FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — keep soil evenly moist, especially in bud and bloomMildly toxic to pets
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 Japanese Silver GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the first season; every 10–14 days once established, or as needed during drought.Mildly toxic to pets
Small TeaselMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil reliably moistMildly toxic to pets
Small-flowered alumrootMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during the growing season; do not allow to dry out completelyPet-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-Fruited PtychospermaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Small-leaf Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost dry outPet-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
Small-leaved FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in winterPet-safe
Small-Leaved Lipstick VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2 cm of mix has dried; roughly every 7–10 days in summer, every 12–14 days in winterPet-safe
Small's BeardtongueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeks; reduce in winterPet-safe
Smelly DorsteniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Smith's FairybellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Smooth BeardtongueBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly to every 10 days; adapts to both drought and periodic wetPet-safe
Smooth Cane BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost feel dryToxic to pets
Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, often every 2-4 days in summerToxic to pets
Smooth PhloxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer; weekly when establishedPet-safe
Smooth Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Smooth Spiral GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; evenly moist in growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Smooth-Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; allow top 2 cm to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Snake CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Snake OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist, about every 4-6 days in growth, drier in winterPet-safe
Snake plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is bone dry, every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
Snake-Petal Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in active growth; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Snap GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Snapdragon vineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 5–7 daysPet-safe
Snow TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during spring growth; dry summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Snow-white Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of the mix is dry, approximately every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
snowball bushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly when young; every 1–2 weeks once establishedMildly toxic to pets
SnowberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Snowberry CreeperBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but never waterloggedMildly toxic to pets
Snowberry HeathMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soilPet-safe
Snowdrop WindflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Snowy Wood RushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water every 7–10 days in dry periods, more frequently in summer heatPet-safe
Snowy WoodrushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Sobralia macranthaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water generously in active growth, keeping evenly moist; ease off in winterPet-safe
Sobralia xantholeucaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely in active growth to stay evenly moist; reduce in winterPet-safe
Social Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak twice weekly or mist dailyPet-safe
Soconusco ZamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Socotra BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during the growing season (autumn–spring); completely dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Soft HornwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully aquatic; maintain floating or loosely anchored in aquarium or pond waterPet-safe
Soft Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep medium consistently moist; water every 2–4 daysMildly toxic to pets
Soft Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the trunk and root zone consistently moist; water into the crown and down the trunk every few days in warm weatherMildly toxic to pets
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
Soft-Stemmed BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 6–8 days in active growth, reduced in winterToxic to pets
Soidao Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in growth; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in cooler monthsPet-safe
Solitary Fishtail PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Somali AerangisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When roots appear silvery and the medium approaches dryness, roughly every 6-9 daysPet-safe
Sonerila heterostemonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist in the growing season, watering as the surface starts to dry, about every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Sonerila margaritaceaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, watering when the surface just begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Song of IndiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Sonoran IbervilleaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in summer; very sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
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
Sorbet XP Mix ViolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4–6 daysMildly toxic to pets
Southern Japanese HemlockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduced in winterPet-safe
Southern Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days in warm weather; soil should never fully dry outMildly toxic to pets
Southern Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Frequent — keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Southern NaiadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged; 20-25% water change weekly in aquariumsMildly toxic to pets
Southern Red TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly moist in spring; reduce by mid-summerMildly toxic to pets
Southern Shield FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 3-4 cm of soil dries out, roughly every 5-10 days in summer; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Spanish BluebellMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; largely self-sufficient once establishedToxic to pets
Spanish MossBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-4 times a week, or soak 20-30 minutes weekly in dry conditionsPet-safe
Sparkler Palm SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days or when the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Spartan Cliff StonecropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; monthly or less in autumn/winterMildly toxic to pets
Spathiphyllum 'Domino'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Spathiphyllum 'Sensation'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 5-9 daysToxic to pets
Spathoglottis kimballianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix starts to dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warmthPet-safe
Spathoglottis plicataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 days in warmthPet-safe
Spatulate DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly through warm growth; reduced over a cool, brighter winter restPet-safe
Spear HeadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; every 4–5 weeks in autumn and winterToxic to pets
spear-leaved arrowhead vineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterToxic to pets
Spectacular DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growth; reduce to once every 2-3 weeks during 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 Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of mix is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Spider OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark surface dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Spider Orchid (Brassia)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in growth; let the bark nearly dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Spider plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist at all times; typically water every 2-4 days so the soil never dries outPet-safe
Spiked CautleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during the growing season, roughly every 7-10 days; reduce significantly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Spiked Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during active growth; sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Spiked Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in the growing season; reduce to every 2-3 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Spiked KohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Spiked PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in summer; every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
spiked sedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water weekly in dry spells once establishedPet-safe
Spiny BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Spiny Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Spiny PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the top 2-3 cm consistently moist, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Spiny 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 Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
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
Spiritus SanctiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Splash Polka Dot PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Splendid AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top ~30-40% of the mix is dry, roughly every 5-10 days depending on warmth and lightToxic to pets
Splendid FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Splendid ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 21 days in winterToxic to pets
Spotted AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; once monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Spotted Dead NettleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in cool or dormant periodsPet-safe
Spotted Dumb CaneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
spotted episciaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the soil surface begins to dry slightly — roughly every 5–7 days in warm conditions.Pet-safe
Spotted GasteriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthPet-safe
Spotted Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Spotted GongoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly year-round; allow medium to approach dryness between wateringsPet-safe
Spotted MandarinMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
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 NomocharisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate to high; soil should remain consistently moistToxic to pets
Spotted SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; withhold almost entirely during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Spotted TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during active growth; minimal when dormantMildly toxic to pets
Spotted Voodoo LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Dry during flowering phase; then water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active leaf growthToxic to pets
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 BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Spreading Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; check every 2-3 daysPet-safe
Spreading-Flower GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Top up cup every 5–10 days; water medium every 2 weeksPet-safe
Sprengel's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak weekly; mist 2–3 times per weekPet-safe
Sprenger's TulipBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water during growth; dry in summerToxic to pets
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 CyclamenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active growth (autumn through spring); withhold during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Spring CyclamenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during active growthToxic to pets
Spring SnowflakeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly during growth (late winter–spring); reduced but not dry in summerToxic to pets
Spring StarflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Occasional in autumn and spring; dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Spring Symphony FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Approximately every 5–7 days; more frequently in heat or droughtPet-safe
Spring Symphony TiarellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; deep-water once or twice weekly during dry weatherMildly toxic to pets
Spurred VanhoutteaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; allow top 2 cm to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Square Leaf HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the mix dries out (roughly weekly in summer, every 2 weeks in winter)Pet-safe
Square-stalked St John's-wortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)High — keep consistently moist to wetToxic to pets
Squirrel CornMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days in spring growing season; no irrigation once dormantToxic to pets
Squirrel's Foot FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
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
Squirrel's Paw FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–8 days in the growing season, every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Stachyurus praecoxBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer for younger plantsMildly toxic to pets
StaggerbushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first 2 yearsToxic to pets
Staghorn fernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak the mount weekly in summer, every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Stained Glass BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; allow top 2–3 cm to dryToxic to pets
Stalked CliviaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly in spring and summer; reduce significantly in autumn and winter.Toxic to pets
Stalked PodolasiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep substrate permanently saturated or in shallow standing waterToxic to pets
Stamford's EpidendrumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in active growth; every 14–21 days in winter restPet-safe
Standishii YewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Standley's ZamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; every 3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Stanhopea oculataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the basket surface begins to dry, often every 2-4 days in growthPet-safe
Stanhopea tigrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 days in warm active growth; weekly in cooler, shorter daysPet-safe
Stanhopea wardiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the basket surface starts to dry, roughly every 2-4 days in active growthPet-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 hirsuta var. vetulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil has dried out, roughly every 1-2 weeks in warm growthMildly toxic to pets
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
Stapelia-Like MonadeniumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is mostly dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
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 JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to establish; once mature, water during dry spells when the top few cm of soil driesPet-safe
Star of BethlehemBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Relies on natural rainfall; supplement only during extended dry spells in springToxic to pets
Star of Bethlehem OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark approaches dryness, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-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
Star-flowered Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2 times per week during the growing season; reduce in dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Stardust DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in winter restPet-safe
Starfish SansevieriaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks (longer in winter)Toxic to pets
StarflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season (spring through autumn).Pet-safe
Starry Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular, keeping soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Staurogyne repensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged; 25-50% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Stemless GentianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular, keeping soil evenly moist throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Stenake's Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in summer; reduce in winterPet-safe
Stenocactus MulticostatusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is fully dry, about every 1-2 weeks in summer; keep dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Stephania ErectaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days while in leafMildly toxic to pets
Stephania SuberosaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix is dry, roughly every 7-12 days while in leafMildly toxic to pets
Stepladder GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular but drought tolerant once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Steudner-Leaved CaladiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry during active growth, roughly every 5–7 days; withhold almost completely during dormancyToxic to pets
Steudnera colocasiifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Stewartia monadelphaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly; keep soil consistently moist but well-drainedPet-safe
Stewartia pseudocamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly; keep soil consistently moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Sticky PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly in spring and summer; minimal in winterToxic to pets
Sticky VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank at least one-quarter full; refresh every 7-10 days; water soil only when top 3 cm is dryPet-safe
Stiff BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Stiff-leaved AponogetonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; fortnightly 25% water changes as a minimumPet-safe
Stilt PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Stinking TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist to damp through the growing season; reduce after summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Stoloniferous SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray method during winter growing season; completely dry during summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Stomandra Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days; keep compost lightly and evenly moistPet-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
Strachey's BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-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-Leaf AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm starts to dryToxic to pets
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
Straw FoxgloveBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about weekly in dry weatherToxic to pets
Strawberries and Cream Ribbon GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Adaptable; moist soil gives best colour but tolerates drought once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Strawberry BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Strawberry FoxgloveMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water weekly in dry periodsToxic to pets
Strawberry FoxgloveBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week in dry periods; consistent moisture prolongs floweringToxic to pets
Strawberry ShakeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Streambank LupineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; keep soil evenly moist; tolerates periodic wet conditions unlike most lupinesToxic to pets
Streptocarpus 'Bethan'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 '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
Streptocarpus 'Targa'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, around every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Streptocarpus caulescensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Streptocarpus saxorumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-12 daysPet-safe
Strict HygrophilaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic plant; keep in aquarium water at all timesPet-safe
String Bean HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is almost fully dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
String of bananasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 14 daysToxic to pets
String of dolphinsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
String of FishhooksBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
String of FrogsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (top inch) of soil is dry, often 1-2x per week in spring/summerToxic to pets
String of heartsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
String of Hearts 'Silver Glory'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthPet-safe
String of needlesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
String of NeedlesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
String of NickelsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)when top of mix dries outMildly toxic to pets
String of PearlsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; every 4–6 weeks in autumn and winterToxic to pets
String of RaindropsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the compost is dry right through, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
String of SpadesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
String of TeardropsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (autumn–spring); once a month or less in summer dormancyToxic to pets
String of TearsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-14 days in spring and summer; about once a month in winter.Toxic to pets
String of TearsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in growthToxic to pets
String of TurtlesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and far less in winterPet-safe
String of TurtlesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
String of WatermelonsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; once a month or less in winterToxic to pets
Stripe It Rich Hakone GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Striped AmaryllisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly when first potted; increase as the flower stalk emerges; water every 7–10 days during active growth; withhold during dormancyToxic to pets
Striped Begonia (Listada)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (about half an inch) of mix feels dryToxic to pets
Striped Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Striped SquillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during growth; dry when dormantMildly toxic to pets
Striptease HostaMedium 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 growthToxic to pets
Strobel's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; keep substrate evenly moist throughout the yearPet-safe
Strobel's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water freely when the medium begins to approach dryness, roughly every 1-2 days in summerPet-safe
Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyerianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Strobilanthes gossypinusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Strobilanthes kunthianusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
stromantheBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Stromanthe 'Multicolor'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
Stromanthe JacquiniiBright 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
Stromanthe Magic StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days, keeping it lightly moistPet-safe
Stromanthe SanguineaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Stromanthe Sanguinea MagicstarBright 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
Stromanthe Sanguinea MulticolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Stromanthe TriostarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of compost feels dry, roughly weekly in growthPet-safe
Stromanthe TriostarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 25% of the soil is dryMildly toxic to pets
Stromanthe Triostar (Tricolor)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
Strongly-Scented BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days during active growth; every 7–10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Sublime Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the mix is just barely drying, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Sugar and Spice TiarellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; deep-water once or twice weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Sugar PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 4-6 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer; every 14-21 days in winterPet-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
Sulawesi Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Sulphur CloverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Sulphur Sawara CypressBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during establishment; moderate once establishedMildly toxic to pets
Sulphureum EpimediumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeksMildly toxic to pets
Sumatra BananaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm monthsPet-safe
Summer SnowflakeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during growth (spring); tolerates seasonal dryness once dormantToxic to pets
Summer Wave Amethyst Wishbone FlowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Summit SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist; water from above or stand in a shallow tray of pure waterMildly toxic to pets
Sun Pitcher (Heliamphora)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep moist year-round; tray method with no more than ~6 mm (1/4 in) standing waterMildly toxic to pets
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
Sun-Changing BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Sunken PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; never allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Sunrise SucculentBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10–14 days in summer and every 3–5 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Superb StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; mounted plants may need daily watering in summerPet-safe
Superb WittrockiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank filled; water the root zone when the top 3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Superba AstilbeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil moist; water when the top 2-3 cm dries, roughly every 4-6 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Superba RodgersiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water deeply 1-2 times weekly, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Swamp AzaleaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; in garden settings water every 5-7 days during dry spellsToxic to pets
Swamp doghobbleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently; keep soil consistently moistToxic to pets
Swamp LoosestrifeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Continuously — requires saturated soil or shallow waterMildly toxic to pets
Swan OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water freely every 3-5 days during active growth; stop almost entirely (water monthly at most) once leaves drop and rest beginsPet-safe
Swedish IvyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly weekly in summerPet-safe
Sweet alyssumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Sweet AzaleaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonToxic to pets
Sweet BetsyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist through spring and early summer; reduced moisture acceptable during summer dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Sweet Mock OrangeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
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 violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Sweet White TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist during spring; reduce after dormancy onsetMildly toxic to pets
Sweet White VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Sweetbells LeucothoeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly throughout the growing season; do not allow to dry outToxic to pets
Sweetheart plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is dry, every 14-21 daysPet-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 cheese vineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Swollen-stem TylecodonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in the growing season (autumn–spring); once monthly or none in summerToxic to pets
Sword Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is dry, about every 4-6 daysPet-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
Syngonium 'Strawberry Ice'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 growthToxic to pets
Syngonium 'Three Kings'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Syngonium 'White Butterfly'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Syngonium Albo VariegatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Syngonium macrophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Syngonium Neon RobustaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Syngonium Neon Robusta (Pink Arrowhead)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in growth; less in winterToxic to pets
Syngonium Pink SplashBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Syngonium podophyllum 'Milk Confetti'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 growthToxic to pets
Syngonium rayiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Table FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just barely dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Taccarum weddellianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly in active growth; keep the tuber dry through dormancyToxic to pets
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 AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (soil); refresh central tank monthlyPet-safe
Tailed Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; every 7 days in winterPet-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 BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2–3 cm of compost feel dryToxic to pets
Taiwan Felt FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days; allow surface to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Taiwan PodocarpusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Taiwan Shell GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil evenly moist during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Tall BluebellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water deeply 2–3 times weekly; never allow to dry out in growing seasonPet-safe
Tall Moor GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
tall purple moor grassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly during establishment; once established, water only in prolonged dry spellsPet-safe
Tall SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost feels dry during growthPet-safe
Tamis ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
TampoiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week; maintain consistently moist soilMildly toxic to pets
Tangerine Beauty CrossvineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly until established; drought-tolerant thereafterMildly toxic to pets
Tar-scented VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill central cup weekly; allow potting medium to remain almost completely dryPet-safe
Tasmanian Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tasmanian PernettyaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Tasmanian Tree FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist — water when the top 3-4 cm of soil or fibrous trunk surface feels dry, typically every 3-7 daysPet-safe
Tasteless StonecropBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14-21 days in spring and summer; monthly or less in winterPet-safe
Tatei Sun PitcherBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep pitchers partially filled with distilled water; moisten the substrate every 3-5 days, ensuring it remains consistently damp without waterloggingPet-safe
Tatting FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Tavaresia barklyiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in warm growth; keep nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Tavaresia grandifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in warm growth; keep nearly dry in winterMildly toxic to pets
Tayabas BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 6–9 days, allowing only the top 1–2 cm to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
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
Teddy Bear VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil feel dry, roughly every 7–10 days year-roundPet-safe
Teddy Bear VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil has dried out, roughly every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
Tellmann's honeysuckleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during dry spells; especially important in summer while in active growthMildly toxic to pets
Temple BellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days during active growth; cease entirely during winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Tenby DaffodilBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry during active growth, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Tentacle LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or continuous humidity; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Tetrastigma voinierianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
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
Teysmann's MedinillaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; every 10–14 days in the winter rest periodMildly toxic to pets
Thai Mountain PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer, fortnightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Thalictrum 'Elin'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil reliably moist; water deeply in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Thalictrum aquilegiifoliumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water regularly in dry weather, do not let it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Thalictrum rochebrunianumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About twice a week, keeping soil evenly moistToxic to pets
Thanksgiving CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
The Rocket LigulariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil constantly moist; water deeply 2-3 times weekly in summer, daily in heat or dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Thelma's BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days, allowing the top 2 cm of compost to partially dryToxic to pets
Thick GongoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winter restPet-safe
Thick-leaf Goldfish PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Thick-leaf PrimulinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 14–21 days in the growing season; every 4–5 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Thick-stemmed AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–15 days during active growth (spring–summer); very sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Thieme's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days (allow the top 2–3 cm of compost to dry between waterings)Toxic to pets
Thin-Leaved Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per weekPet-safe
Thin-Leaved SunflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; keep moderately moistPet-safe
Thin-Spiked Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week (misting) or weekly soakPet-safe
Thomsonii Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about the top 60-80%) of the mix is dry, roughly weekly in spring/summer and less in winterPet-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
Thorny ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–4 weeksToxic to pets
Thread-Leaf Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 3–4 times a week or soak once a weekPet-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-Coloured BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate consistently moist; water tray method year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Three-leaf LicualaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent soil moisturePet-safe
Three-Nerved PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days (allow soil to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Three-Part BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days (water when the top 2 cm of compost feels dry)Toxic to pets
Threeleaf FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Approximately once or twice per week during the growing season; reduce in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Thunberg's astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular — every 2–3 days in warm weather; reduce in cool, overcast periodsPet-safe
Thunbergia grandifloraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the soil consistently moist in growth; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Thyme-leaved FuchsiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular — keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Thyrse Ginger LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist through growing season; reduced in dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Thyrse Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-8 days in summer; every 12-14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Tiger AloeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in active growth, sparingly in summer dormancy and winterToxic to pets
Tiger Crow OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark mix is nearly dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Tiger FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Tiger JawsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring-autumn; roughly monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Tiger Kitten BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days; allow top 2 cm to dryToxic to pets
Tiger Moth OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark is nearly dry, typically every 6-9 daysPet-safe
Tiger OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Abundant in growth (every 1-3 days); much drier in restMildly toxic to pets
Tiger Paws BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
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 fasciculataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia fuchsiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist 2-3 times weekly or soak 20-30 minutes weeklyPet-safe
Tillandsia funckianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak 20-30 minutes weekly, or mist 2-3 times a weekPet-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 polystachiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak or mist 2-3 times weekly, more in heatPet-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
Tillandsia xerographicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 20-30 minutes every 10-14 days, more often in dry heatPet-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 StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; medium should not dry out completelyPet-safe
Tiny-calyx ColumneaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Tiramisu HeucheraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Titan ArumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while in leaf; reduce sharply during dormancyToxic to pets
Titanotrichum oldhamiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Toadshade TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist during spring and summer growing season; allow soil to dry slightly after summer dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Tobacco-leaf PrimulinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Toilet Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly — keep medium evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Tojen Toad LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface begins to dry, roughly once or twice a week in summerMildly toxic to pets
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 CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in spring/summer; every 3-4 weeks in autumn; once or twice in winterMildly toxic to pets
Tommies CrocusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)No supplemental watering needed once established; relies on winter and spring rainfallMildly toxic to pets
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
Tongue Leaf PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in autumn and spring; very sparingly in summer and winterMildly toxic to pets
Tongue Water TrumpetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged or saturated substrate; never allow to dryToxic to pets
Toothed DavalliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in summer, every 8–12 days in winterPet-safe
Toothed FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep evenly moistPet-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
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
Torch GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week; more during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Torenia fournieriMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 2-4 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Torenia fournieri 'Catalina Midnight Blue'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water every 2-4 days, more in heatMildly toxic to pets
Torenia fournieri 'Summer Wave Large Violet'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water every 2-4 days, daily for baskets in heatMildly toxic to pets
TormentilBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; keep soil lightly moist but not wetPet-safe
Trachelospermum asiaticumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days while establishingPet-safe
Trachycarpus LatisectusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly through the growing season; keep evenly moist but never soggyPet-safe
Tradescantia 'Bubblegum'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 growthToxic to pets
Tradescantia 'Lilac'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 growthToxic to pets
Tradescantia 'Lilac'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-9 days in growthToxic to pets
Tradescantia 'Nanouk'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Tradescantia blossfeldianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in growthToxic to pets
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor'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 growthToxic to pets
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata'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 growthToxic to pets
Tradescantia mundulaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Tradescantia NavicularisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the pot is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Tradescantia SillamontanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Tradescantia Zebrina 'Quadricolor'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 growthToxic to pets
Trailing AbutilonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely in growth (spring–autumn); sparingly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Trailing AchimenesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist but never waterlogged during the growing season; completely dry in winter dormancyPet-safe
Trailing African VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Trailing African Violet 'Rob's Vanilla Trail'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil surface is just dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Trailing Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 7–10 days in active growth, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
trailing clog plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in spring–summer, every 12–14 days in autumn–winterPet-safe
Trailing Elephant BushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Trailing FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in summer; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Trailing Jade PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in spring/summer; less in winterPet-safe
Trailing Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the surface just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Trailing Rock JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; allow top 2 cm to dry between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
Transparent Tall Moor GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; less once settledPet-safe
Transparent-Leaf PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (allow compost to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Transylvanian HepaticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in spring and autumn; every 10–14 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Transylvanian SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — every 7–10 days in summerMildly toxic to pets
Tree FuchsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in summer, reducing to every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Tree KopsiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in growth, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Tree philodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Tree rhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; monthly in winterToxic to pets
Trembling Brake FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Tremula Pteris FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Treub's ScindapsusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Triangle FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season; water when the top 2-3 cm begins to dryToxic to pets
Triangle FigBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 daysToxic to pets
Triangle palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Triangle Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mount or shield fronds feel dry, soak every 7-14 days in summerPet-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
Triangular RhipsalisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthPet-safe
Trichoglottis brachiataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water frequently as roots dry, often daily in warm weather on a mountMildly toxic to pets
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
Tricolor Ti PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Trim GreenhoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Lightly moist during active growth (autumn–spring), roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tropic Snow Dumb CaneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–18 days in winterToxic to pets
Tropical CrocusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; minimal to none during winter dormancyPet-safe
Tropical pitcher plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the compost damp at all times, never bone-dry; in practice water with pure water every 2-4 days depending on warmthPet-safe
Tropical Pitcher PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep media constantly moist; water every 2-4 days with mineral-free waterPet-safe
Tropical Pitcher Plant 'Ventrata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep mix evenly moist; water every few days, not standing in a deep trayPet-safe
Tropical SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular while establishing; reduced once establishedPet-safe
Tropical SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep tray permanently wetPet-safe
True lilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist while growing, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
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
Truncated GongoraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Abundantly during growth; reduced but never dry in winterPet-safe
Tsao-Ko CardamomBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 1 cm dries, roughly every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Tsubo Bamboo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer, once a week in winterPet-safe
Tsuboii BambooBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week in summer, reduce in autumn and winterPet-safe
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
Tuberous BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summerToxic to pets
Tuberous Begonia 'Nonstop'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 4-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Tuckers King PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Tuerckheim CannaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 4-6 days during warm monthsPet-safe
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
Tufted Hair GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering deeply 1-2 times weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Tufted LoosestrifeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently wet to shallow aquatic; bog garden or shallow pond marginPet-safe
Tulip AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Tulip OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 3-5 days during active spring and summer growth; significantly reduce from late autumn and rest with minimal watering (once every 3-4 weeks) through winter until new growths emergePet-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
Tuolumne Fawn LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist during growth (late winter to early summer); do not allow to dry out even during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Turk's Cap CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is fully dry, about every 1-2 weeks in summer; sparse in winterMildly toxic to pets
Turk's Cap LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during active growth in spring and summer; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedToxic to pets
Turkish Red SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Allow to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Turtle VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of soil feels dry, roughly weekly in summerMildly toxic to pets
Tweedie's Lipstick PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost dry outPet-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
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
TwinleafMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2 times per week during spring growth; reduce through summerMildly toxic to pets
Twisted AichrysonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; monthly in winterMildly toxic to pets
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 StanhopeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)3–5 times per week in active growth; reduce in winterPet-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
Twisted TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate moisture in spring; reduced in summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Twisted-Fruit Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Mist daily in spring through autumn; reduce in winterPet-safe
Two-Color CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in the winter 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
Two-leaf SquillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Naturally watered in spring; needs no supplemental irrigation once establishedToxic to pets
Two-Petal BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; less in cooler monthsToxic to pets
Two-Ranked AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refresh central cup every 7–10 days; water soil every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Two-Ranked Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly in summer, once weekly in winterPet-safe
Two-ranked BromeliadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1–2 weeksPet-safe
Two-Spiked BillbergiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (soil); cup refreshed every 2–4 weeksPet-safe
Typhonium browniiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm dries; reduce sharply once foliage yellowsToxic to pets
Typhonium trilobatumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist during active growth, about every 3-5 days; reduce in cool or dry rest periodsToxic to pets
Typhonium venosumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly while the leaf is in growth; keep the tuber dry during dormancyToxic to pets
Ukhrul Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season, reduced in winterPet-safe
Umbrella BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during establishment; every 5–7 days in summer once establishedPet-safe
Umbrella MagnoliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during dry spells; keep soil evenly moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Umbrella PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Umbrella TreeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days; let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry between wateringsToxic to pets
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
Unequal-leaf PrimulinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days during active growth; every 3–4 weeks in winterMildly toxic to pets
Unscented DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; nearly dry in the winter rest (October–February)Pet-safe
Upright Hedge ParsleyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Upright NidulariumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Upright Plum YewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
Urn Plant (Aechmea fasciata)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep ~1 inch of water in the central cup at all times; flush and refill monthly. Lightly moisten the potting mix when the top inch dries; reduce in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Ursula's Red Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Utricularia alpinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the mix moist to wet year-round, with a short drier rest possibleMildly toxic to pets
Utricularia bisquamataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the medium constantly wet, standing in a shallow trayMildly toxic to pets
Utricularia calycifidaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly wet by tray-standing year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Utricularia lividaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly wet by tray-standing year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Utricularia longifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently wet via tray-standing year-roundMildly toxic to pets
Utricularia nelumbifoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep permanently waterlogged, never letting the medium dryMildly toxic to pets
Utricularia sandersoniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the media constantly wet, standing in 1-2 cm of waterMildly toxic to pets
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
Valdivia BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in active growth; weekly or less in cool wet wintersPet-safe
Valentine Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 4-6 days in spring, easing off as it goes dormantToxic to pets
Vallisneria americanaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic; keep continuously underwater with a 25-30% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Vallisneria giganteaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic; keep continuously underwater with a 25-30% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Vallisneria nanaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic; keep continuously underwater with a 25-30% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Vallisneria spiralisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic; keep continuously underwater with a 25-30% water change weeklyMildly toxic to pets
Vallisneria-Leaved ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist to wet during the growing season (spring–autumn); reduce to near-dry during winter hibernaculum phaseMildly toxic to pets
Vandeleur's Cape PrimroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days; allow compost to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Vanilla OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Vanuatu Fan PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 6-9 daysPet-safe
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 Dancing GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week during active growth; once every 2–3 weeks during dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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 ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in growing season; every 3–5 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Variable-Hair ChiritaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Variable-Leaf PitcairniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 7–10 days in the growing season, every 14–21 days in the dry seasonPet-safe
Variable-Leaved ButterwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Tray-water in summer; bone-dry in winter bulb dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Variegata Purple Moor GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days; keep moderately moist to moistPet-safe
Variegated Basket GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Variegated Bear's PawBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 weeks, or when soil is completely dryToxic to pets
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 Dwarf ScheffleraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Variegated Elephant BushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer, monthly in winterPet-safe
Variegated Elephant BushBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10–14 days in summer and every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Variegated Greater PeriwinkleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in cooler monthsToxic to pets
Variegated Greater Pond SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently wet — tolerates standing waterPet-safe
Variegated Hiba ArborvitaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once every 7-10 days, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterloggedToxic to pets
Variegated Japanese SpurgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during establishment; once established, water during dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Variegated Lady PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Variegated LilyturfMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; established plants are drought-tolerant, needing water only during prolonged summer droughtMildly toxic to pets
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 Monstera AlboBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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 pierisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly; do not allow soil to dry outToxic to pets
Variegated Purple Moor GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Variegated Purple Moor GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during growing season; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Variegated Shell GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Consistently moist year-round; reduce slightly in winterMildly toxic to pets
Variegated Shell GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Variegated Spider PlantMedium 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 summerPet-safe
Variegated String of HeartsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is nearly dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Variegated String of PearlsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Variegated Sweetheart HoyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the mix is almost fully dry, every 2-3 weeksPet-safe
Variegated Velvet GrassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-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
Variegated Yellow SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water every 5-7 days in dry spells and never let containers dry outMildly toxic to pets
Variegated-Colour BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days (allow the top 1–2 cm of compost to dry; err on the side of slight dryness)Toxic to pets
Varnished Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soakPet-safe
Vasey's TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist through spring; reduce over summer dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Vasse's Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soaking in the growing season; fortnightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Vazquez's ZamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer; every 14–21 days in winterToxic to pets
Veilchenblau RoseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deeply once or twice weekly while establishing; mature plants when the top few centimetres of soil dry, and they tolerate some droughtPet-safe
Vein-leaved ZamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days (allow top 3–5 cm to dry)Toxic to pets
Veined Begonia (Venosa)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry; sparingly in winter (roughly monthly)Toxic to pets
Veldt CyanotisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Velick's Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly soakPet-safe
Velvet CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Velvet CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Velvet Calathea (Furry Feather)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Velvet Calathea JungleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dryPet-safe
Velvet CotyledonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season, every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Velvet Leaf PhilodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Velvet Leaf VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterToxic to pets
Velvet SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)WeeklyPet-safe
Venus Maidenhair FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep constantly moist, often every 2-3 daysPet-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
Verticillata Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; when the top 3cm of mix is dryPet-safe
Victoria Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Vidal's Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Viguier's AngraecumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Freely throughout growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Villena's Velvet AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about the top 20-30% of the pot) dries outToxic to pets
Vilmorin Japanese CedarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Vining PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring/summer; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Violet Corkscrew PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate constantly moist to wet; shallow tray method recommendedMildly toxic to pets
Violet Wood SorrelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during active growth (spring); very little during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Virgin BladderwortBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep substrate permanently moist; shallow tray methodMildly toxic to pets
Virgin OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in autumn–winter restPet-safe
Virginia BluebellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)1–2 inches per week in spring; minimal needed once dormantPet-safe
Virginia Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently — keep soil consistently moist to wetPet-safe
Virginia Spring BeautyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate in spring; negligible once dormant in summerPet-safe
Virginia StockBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly (keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged)Mildly toxic to pets
Volcanic PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Voodoo LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water the leaf stage when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days; keep the dormant tuber dryToxic to pets
VrieseaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep central cup filled; water soil weeklyPet-safe
Vriesea 'Astrid'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; water the mix when the top 2-3 cm is dryPet-safe
Vriesea 'Christine'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup topped up; flush and refill it weeklyPet-safe
Vriesea 'Poelmanii'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Vriesea carinataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Vriesea fosterianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Vriesea hieroglyphicaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Vriesea platynemaBright 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
Wagner's SageBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water regularly to maintain consistent moisturePet-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
Wall-rue SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Sparingly — only when the substrate is dry to the touchMildly toxic to pets
Wallich's BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Wallich's CranesbillBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice weekly during dry spells once establishedPet-safe
Wallich's Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Wallich's StrobilanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during the growing season; reduce after foliage dies back in autumnMildly toxic to pets
Wallich's Wood FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular in first season; moderate once establishedPet-safe
Wallichiana FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, about every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Wallichii Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the shield fronds and mounting medium feel dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Wallis's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; medium kept continuously moistPet-safe
Wandae Staghorn FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak when the mount approaches dryness, roughly weekly in summer and every 1-2 weeks in winterPet-safe
Wandering dudeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Wandering OrthophytumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growth; every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Waras' CryptanthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Waras' Earth StarBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Waras' ParodiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days in spring/summer; every 3-4 weeks in autumn; once in winter or withheld entirelyMildly toxic to pets
Warming's SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during active growth; dry during dormancyPet-safe
Warneckii DracaenaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Warscewicz's CattleyaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days during active growth; reduce to every 3-4 weeks during the post-flowering restPet-safe
Warszewiczs KohleriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growth; minimal during dormancyPet-safe
Wart FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Warty BrassavolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days in active growth; every 7–10 days in cooler, slower monthsPet-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 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
Watch Chain PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterMildly toxic to pets
Water AvensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; never let it dry outMildly toxic to pets
Water Clover FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Always in standing water; top up to keep the rhizome submergedMildly toxic to pets
Water Forget-me-notBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently moist to marginal aquatic; up to 10 cm over crownMildly toxic to pets
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
Water VioletBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic; grows in 20–80 cm of waterPet-safe
Watercress FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface starts to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysMildly toxic to pets
Waterlily TaroBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently submerged roots or standing water; substrate must remain waterloggedToxic to pets
Watermelon BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Watermelon DischidiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the mix dries out, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Watermelon PeperomiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 7-14 days in summer and every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Watermelon Peperomia 'Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Wavy AponogetonMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged; weekly 25% water changes recommendedPet-safe
Wavy BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
wavy hair grassBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 1-2 weeks; drought-tolerant once established in cool climatesMildly toxic to pets
Wavy-Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1 inch of soil is dryToxic to pets
Wavy-margin PrimulinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; every 3–4 weeks in autumn and winterMildly toxic to pets
Wax BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Wax plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Wax-Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dryToxic to pets
Weberbauer's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Near-daily misting; substrate must not dry completely at any pointPet-safe
Wedge-Shaped MiltoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–4 days in growth, weekly in winterPet-safe
Weeping Brown SedgeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly or when the top 3 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Weeping Eastern HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; more in hot or dry conditionsPet-safe
Weeping Eastern HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysMildly toxic to pets
Weeping figBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Weeping Fig VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Weeping MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged — permanent aquatic plantPet-safe
Weeping PodocarpusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Weigela 'Florida Purpurea'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days during the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Weigela 'My Monet'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Weigela 'Nana Variegata'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days once establishedPet-safe
Weilbach's AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 weeks (soil); refresh central tank every 3–4 weeksPet-safe
Weilbach's AechmeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill the central cup every 5-7 days; water the medium when the top 2 cm is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Welsh PoppyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; moist but not waterloggedToxic to pets
Weltoniensis BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of compost feels dryToxic to pets
Welwitsch's AnchomanesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; cease watering during dry-season dormancyToxic to pets
Welwitsch's AnchomanesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist during the growing season; reduce to minimal watering during dormancyToxic to pets
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 BulbophyllumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of the medium dries, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Wendland's cape primroseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during the growing season; sparingly 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
West African PitcairniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water consistently to keep the growing medium evenly moist during the growing season; allow the top 2–3 cm to dry between waterings in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
West Indian Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Western ColumbineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce after floweringToxic to pets
Western HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; regular moisture long-termPet-safe
Western Maidenhair 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
Western Skunk CabbageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently moist to wet; boggy or waterlogged conditions requiredToxic to pets
Western White TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist spring through early summer; reduced but not completely dry in summer dormancy.Mildly toxic to pets
Whale Fin Snake PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 2-4 weeks, when soil is fully dryToxic to pets
Wheeler's PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Wheki Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist — water deeply 2-3 times per week in dry periods during the growing seasonPet-safe
Wherry's FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil evenly moist; water about weekly, more in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Wherry's FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week in the growing season; reduce significantly in winter.Mildly toxic to pets
Whip BrassavolaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3–5 days in summer; every 7–10 days in winterPet-safe
White Air PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soak for 20–30 minutes once or twice a weekPet-safe
White AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
White Arrow ArumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Continuously moist to waterlogged; never allow to dry outToxic to pets
White BaneberryMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; weekly when dormantToxic to pets
White bird of paradiseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
White Bird of ParadiseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 days depending on season and temperatureMildly toxic to pets
White Bleeding HeartMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days in active growth; reduce once dormantToxic to pets
White CampionBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Low to moderate; allow soil to approach dryness between wateringsMildly toxic to pets
White ComfreyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days during dry periodsMildly toxic to pets
White Dancing GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)1–2 times per week during active growth; withhold in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
White Dancing GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthMildly toxic to pets
White DendrobiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in growth; every 2–3 weeks in winter restPet-safe
white double camelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly throughout the year; moisture critical in summer and autumnMildly toxic to pets
White Dragon Mondo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7–10 days in the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
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 EnkianthusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; soil should stay evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
White GardeniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during growing season; every 14–21 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
White Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water generously every 2–4 days in active growth; reduce to sparingly in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
White Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering roughly every 3-5 days during active growthPet-safe
White Knight PhilodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
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 Marsh MarigoldBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently moist to boggy; crown should sit just above water levelMildly toxic to pets
White Marsh MarigoldBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Permanently moist to wet; boggy soil or shallow pondsideMildly toxic to pets
White MugwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly or when top 2–3 cm of soil driesMildly toxic to pets
White Nancy Dead NettleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days during active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
White PeriwinkleMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; self-sufficient in average rainfall once establishedToxic to pets
White Princess PhilodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
White SailsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days during active growth; reduce to every 14 days in winterToxic to pets
White Shrimp PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm (1 in) of compost dries outMildly toxic to pets
White Skunk CabbageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously moist to waterlogged; never allow to dry outToxic to pets
White Spider OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate during autumn to spring; completely dry in summerPet-safe
White St Dabeoc's HeathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate — water when top 2–3 cm of soil is dryMildly toxic to pets
White TabernaemontanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Twice weekly during active growth; once per week or less in winterToxic to pets
White Temple BellsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days during active growthPet-safe
White Tiger Nerve PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil evenly and consistently moistPet-safe
White Towers Toad LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the surface starts to dry, often once or twice weekly in summerMildly toxic to pets
White TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during spring growth; reduce after dormancyMildly toxic to pets
White Trout LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist while in growth (spring); reduce after dormancyMildly toxic to pets
white trumpet sinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; reduce to rare misting or none during dormancyPet-safe
White Wizard PhilodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
White wood asterMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks during establishment; largely self-sufficient once established in woodland settingsPet-safe
White Wood AsterMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
White Young's BarrenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water weekly, or when the top 2 cm of soil dries, particularly during establishment; reduce frequency once settledMildly toxic to pets
White-Bark MagnoliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry spells for the first 3 years; every 2 weeks when establishedPet-safe
White-Branch Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
White-Budded SundewBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the tray permanently moist in the growing season; reduce in summer heat dormancyMildly toxic to pets
White-Flowered LycasteBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 14–21 days during winter restPet-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-Lip OncidiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 14–21 days in winter restPet-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
Whitelock's CeratozamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly to every 10 days in growing season; reduce in winterToxic to pets
Whorled RosinweedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks once establishedPet-safe
Whorled Solomon's SealMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; reduce in autumnMildly toxic to pets
Wide-leaf CeratozamiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeksToxic to pets
Wide-leaved Grape HyacinthBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in spring; dry over summerMildly toxic to pets
Wild Blue PhloxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly; keep soil evenly moistMildly toxic to pets
Wild CardamomMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly throughout the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Wild jasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Once or twice a week during active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Wild pansyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil evenly moist but not wetPet-safe
Wild Plantain HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–6 days during active growth; reduce in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Wild SennaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly in dry periods; tolerates brief floodingMildly toxic to pets
Wild TeaselBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular during establishment; tolerates winter wetMildly toxic to pets
Wild TurmericBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during the growing season, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Wildwood Twist Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent soil moisturePet-safe
William Buchanan heathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Moderate; water regularly, especially during flowering and in dry summersPet-safe
Williams rhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; reduce to monthly in winterToxic to pets
Willow GentianMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; maintain consistently moist soil throughout the growing seasonMildly toxic to pets
Willow-leaf FigBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 3-7 daysToxic to pets
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
Windowed Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central cup filled with water at all times; refresh weekly, and water the medium every 1–2 weeksPet-safe
Wine Fishtail PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Winged EncycliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the pot is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-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
Winter AconiteMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Relies on natural rainfall; keep soil moist during active growthToxic to pets
Winter Gem BoxwoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly while establishingToxic to pets
Winter Glow BergeniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days during the growing season; very little in winterPet-safe
Wintergreen BarberryBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5-8 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysMildly toxic to pets
Wintergreen BoxwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, about weekly in summerToxic to pets
Wintertime prickly heathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular; keep evenly moistToxic to pets
Wisley GaultheriaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; less in cool wintersMildly toxic to pets
Wisley Pearl GaultheriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil evenly moistToxic to pets
Witch HazelBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
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
Wolf Eyes Kousa DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment; every 10–14 days once matureMildly toxic to pets
Wolffia arrhizaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Floats permanently on still water; no separate wateringMildly toxic to pets
Wonderful Wax PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–14 days in the growing season, monthly in winterPet-safe
Wonga Wonga VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days when young; largely self-sufficient once established in groundMildly toxic to pets
Wood AnemoneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during spring growth; none required during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Wood AvensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate — rain-fed in shadePet-safe
Wood Club-rushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently moist to wet; tolerates shallow standing waterPet-safe
Wood Fern 'The King'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Wood Forget-me-notMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; keep soil moist but well-drainedPet-safe
Wood MelicMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist while establishing; tolerates dry shade once rootedMildly toxic to pets
Wood MelickMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Infrequently; drought-tolerant under shadePet-safe
Wood VetchMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate — prefers moderate moisture with periods of dryingMildly toxic to pets
Wood's CotyledonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days when actively growing, every 3–4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Wood's CycadBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in growthToxic to pets
Woodland SunflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks; drought-tolerant once establishedPet-safe
Woodsia ilvensisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysMildly toxic to pets
Woodsia obtusaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-8 daysMildly toxic to pets
Woodwardia fimbriataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; check every 2-4 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Woodwardia unigemmataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthMildly toxic to pets
Woolly Bear BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Woolly HeliconiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)2–3 times per week throughout the year; near-continuous in tropical gardensMildly toxic to pets
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 RoseBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summerPet-safe
Woolly SinningiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2–3 cm of compost feels dry during growthPet-safe
Xanadu PhilodendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist; water when the top 2-3 cm is dry, often every 3-6 days in active growthToxic to pets
Xanthosoma AlbomarginatumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm starts to dryToxic to pets
Xanthosoma AtrovirensBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 2-3 times weekly in heatToxic to pets
Xanthosoma LindeniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm just begins to dryToxic to pets
Xanthosoma RobustumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply 2-3 times weeklyToxic to pets
Yakushima RhododendronBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry weather; do not allow to dry out in summer or before frostToxic to pets
Yakushima Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About weekly, more during heat; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dryToxic to pets
Yellow ArchangelMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days; drought-tolerant once established in shadeMildly toxic to pets
Yellow AzaleaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during dry spells; established plants are reasonably drought-tolerant but flower best with consistent moistureToxic to pets
Yellow BarrenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during first two seasons; established plants are drought-tolerant and rarely need supplemental wateringMildly toxic to pets
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 CabombaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Fully submerged aquatic; maintain in aquarium water continuouslyPet-safe
Yellow CliviaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Yellow Dancing GingerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days during active growthMildly toxic to pets
Yellow EpisciaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1–2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Yellow FairybellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; maintain consistent moistureMildly toxic to pets
Yellow False JasmineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water every 7-10 days during the growing season; reduce to every 2-3 weeks once established and dormancy slows growthToxic to pets
Yellow FawnlilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist during active growth (late winter to late spring); minimal after dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Yellow FoxgloveBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in dry spellsToxic to pets
Yellow GesneriaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 4–5 days during growth; reduce in cooler monthsMildly toxic to pets
Yellow Giant HyssopBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days during the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Yellow Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Generously during the growing season; greatly reduced in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Yellow Ginger LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer; reduce to every 10-14 days in winterMildly toxic to pets
Yellow Glacier LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during spring growth; reduce sharply after dormancyMildly toxic to pets
Yellow LoosestrifeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly, keeping soil consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Yellow MonanthesBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly; roughly every 2–3 weeks during active growth (autumn–spring), barely at all in summerMildly toxic to pets
Yellow MonkeyflowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil permanently wet; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Yellow Moth OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the bark is nearly dry, typically every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Yellow Mountain HeathBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regular — keep consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
Yellow PimpernelMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)High; keep consistently moistMildly toxic to pets
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 TrilliumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during spring growing season; reduced once foliage dies back in summer.Mildly toxic to pets
Yellow Trout LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water regularly in spring; allow to dry naturally after dormancy sets inMildly toxic to pets
Yellow Water TrumpetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Submerged aquatic plant — water changes of 20-30% weekly are recommended.Toxic to pets
Yellow Wood AnemoneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during spring growth; dormant and dry in summerToxic to pets
Yellow Woodland VioletMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly; maintain evenly moist soil throughout spring and summerMildly toxic to pets
Yellow-Bracted NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Refill central cup weekly; substrate every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Yellow-cup PitcairniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during active growth (spring–autumn); reduce to infrequent watering every 10–14 days in winter, allowing the top half of the substrate to dry.Mildly toxic to pets
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-Twig DogwoodBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Regularly; keep soil consistently moistPet-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
Yellowish MiltoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2–3 days in summer, every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Yesterday-Today-and-TomorrowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top of the soil starts to dry, roughly 1-2x per week in growth.Toxic to pets
Yew BonsaiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, typically every 2-4 days in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Yokosuka Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during the growing season; reduce in winterMildly toxic to pets
Young's Weeping BirchBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly during establishment and dry spells; every 2 weeks once maturePet-safe
Yuletide Sasanqua CamelliaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-7 days in summer; reduce in winter but do not let dry outPet-safe
Yunnan Dwarf PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7–10 days in summer, monthly in winterPet-safe
Zahn's GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Refill cup every 7–10 days; flush monthlyPet-safe
Zahn's GuzmaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep the central tank topped up; flush every 7-10 days; water soil only when the top 3 cm is dryPet-safe
Zamia FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeksToxic to pets
Zamia loddigesiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-12 days in growthToxic to pets
Zamia PumilaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Zamia RoezliiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Black Star'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 growthToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Captain Safari'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist in growth and bloom; keep dry over winter dormancyToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Captain Tendens'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil evenly moist in growth and bloom; keep dry during winter dormancyToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Captain Violetta'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 growthToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Crystal Blush'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm is dry (often every 4-7 days)Toxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Edge of Night'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries; reduce sharply as foliage fadesToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Flame'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, watering when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry; reduce as foliage dies backToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Hot Chocolate'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during growth, watering as the top 2-3 cm of soil dries; cut back as it goes dormantToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Mango'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 growthToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Picasso'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 growthToxic to pets
Zantedeschia 'Schwarzwalder'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 growthToxic to pets
Zantedeschia albomaculataBright 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 growthToxic to pets
Zantedeschia elliottianaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during active growth, roughly every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Zantedeschia jucundaBright 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 growthToxic to pets
Zantedeschia pentlandiiBright 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 growthToxic to pets
Zanzibar CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthToxic to pets
Zaragoza CeratozamiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–5 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Zebra Basket VineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-4 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Zebra PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water little and often, roughly when the top third of the mix driesPet-safe
Zebra Plant (Calathea Zebrina)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; keep soil evenly moist, never soggy or bone-dryPet-safe
Zebra Plant AphelandraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Zebra Plant CalatheaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top of the soil begins to dryPet-safe
Zebra Plant DaniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 4-7 daysMildly toxic to pets
Zebra Temple BellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in active growth; taper off in autumn; none in winter dormancyMildly toxic to pets
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
Zigzag CloverMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; tolerates short dry spells once establishedPet-safe
Zigzag GoldenrodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water weekly in dry spellsMildly toxic to pets
Zigzag IrisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist to wetMildly toxic to pets
Zomicarpella amazonicaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth, surface just drying; reduce while restingMildly toxic to pets
Zuiko Nishiki Lady PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Zulu SpurflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — water twice weekly in containers; less frequently in groundMildly toxic to pets
Zygopetalum 'Artur Elle'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, every 5-7 days, easing back as pseudobulbs maturePet-safe
Zygopetalum 'Blue Eyes'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist, watering when the surface starts to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Zygopetalum 'Redvale'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is approaching dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Zygopetalum 'Titanic'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during growth, every 5-7 days, reducing as pseudobulbs maturePet-safe
Zygopetalum intermediumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist during growth, every 5-7 days, reducing once pseudobulbs maturePet-safe
Zygopetalum mackaiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist in growth, every 5-7 days, easing off after the pseudobulbs maturePet-safe
Zygopetalum OrchidBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 3-7 days; more often in warm, active growth, less in winterMildly toxic to pets
ZZ Plant LuckyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
ZZ Plant RavenMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
ZZ Plant VariegataBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
ZZ Plant ZenziMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, roughly every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets

Best plants for a north-facing window — frequently asked questions

What makes a plant one of the best plants for a north-facing window?

This list is not hand-picked for looks. It is houseplants documented to want bright, indirect light with no direct sun (the bright-indirect and medium-indirect light tiers) — the exact light a north-facing window provides, drawn from Growli's structured plant-care library so the selection is consistent and checkable. 5732 plants qualify today.

How many plants for a north-facing window are there?

Growli currently lists 5732 plants that meet the criterion (houseplants documented to want bright, indirect light with no direct sun (the bright-indirect and medium-indirect light tiers) — the exact light a north-facing window provides). 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?

Not necessarily — this list is selected by houseplants documented to want bright, indirect light with no direct sun (the bright-indirect and medium-indirect light tiers) — the exact light a north-facing window provides, not by pet safety. Each plant is tagged with its pet-safety status below, and links to a full ASPCA-sourced pet-safety guide. If you have pets, see the dedicated best pet-safe houseplants list.

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