Field notes and growing guides for plant people
A tall, architectural dragon tree with red-edged leaves that tolerates medium light and infrequent watering. Fluoride in tap water is the main cause of brown tips.
The rare palm that is happy indoors: slow-growing, pet-safe, and tolerant of lower light. It prefers lightly moist soil, filtered water, and a bit of extra humidity.
A trailing succulent of pea-shaped beads that needs bright light on the top of the pot, gritty soil, and watering only when completely dry. Overwatering turns it to mush.
A low, spreading prayer plant with red-veined leaves that fold up at night. Pet-safe, but sensitive to tap water and dry air; give it filtered water and 50%+ humidity.
The indestructible gateway houseplant: trails, climbs, grows in water, and survives low light and neglect. Water when dry, hang it out of pets' reach, and enjoy.
A delicate, lace-like fern that crisps the moment its soil dries. It needs constantly moist soil, indirect light, cool temperatures, and humidity above 60%.
A trailing, heart-leafed vine that tolerates low light and missed waterings while cleaning the air. One of the most forgiving plants you can own.
The coin-leafed 'pass-it-on' plant that constantly produces pups. Easy in bright indirect light with well-draining soil; rotate it often or it grows sideways.
A low-light champion with elegant white blooms that flops dramatically when thirsty and recovers within hours. Easy, air-cleaning, and toxic to pets.
A tuber-grown plant with paper-thin, hand-painted leaves that goes fully dormant in winter. It wants warmth, filtered light, moist soil in season, and high humidity.
