Plant Care Library
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Calathea
Goeppertia spp.
Light
Bright to medium indirect light. Avoid strong direct sun.
Water
Keep the soil lightly and consistently moist without becoming soggy.
Humidity
High humidity is preferred.
Temperature
Warm, stable conditions away from draughts.
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema spp.
Light
Medium to bright indirect light. Green varieties often tolerate lower light better than highly coloured varieties.
Water
Allow the upper soil to partially dry before watering.
Humidity
Average to moderate humidity.
Temperature
Warm indoor temperatures; avoid cold draughts.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Light
Plenty of bright, indirect light.
Water
Allow the upper few centimetres of soil to dry before watering thoroughly.
Humidity
Moderate humidity.
Temperature
Likes warmth and consistency — avoid sudden temperature changes and draughts.
Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Light
Bright, indirect light gives the best colour, but Pothos will tolerate lower light.
Water
Let the upper layer of soil dry between waterings.
Humidity
Average household humidity is usually fine.
Temperature
Prefers warm indoor temperatures.
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Light
Bright, indirect light, although it tolerates lower-light positions.
Water
Water once the upper soil has started drying
Humidity
Moderate humidity is ideal.
Temperature
Prefers warm indoor conditions.
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Hoya
Hoya spp.
Light
Bright, indirect light. Some gentle morning sun can be beneficial.
Water
Allow the mix to partially dry between waterings.
Humidity
Moderate humidity is appreciated.
Temperature
Warm indoor environment.
Marble Queen Pothos
Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’
Light
Bright, indirect light helps maintain its beautiful creamy variegation.
Water
Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry before watering.
Humidity
Average to moderate humidity.
Temperature
Warm indoor conditions.
Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
Light
Bright, indirect light. Avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sun.
Water
Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry before watering thoroughly.
Humidity
Enjoys moderate to high humidity.
Temperature
Prefers warm, stable indoor conditions.
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
Light
Bright, indirect light
Water
Water when the top few centimetres of soil begin to dry
Humidity
Moderate to high
Temperature
Approx. 18–27°C
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Peperomia
Peperomia spp.
Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Allow the upper soil to dry before watering again.
Humidity
Average to moderate humidity.
Temperature
Warm indoor conditions.
Philodendron Birkin
Philodendron ‘Birkin’
Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Allow the upper soil to partially dry between waterings.
Humidity
Moderate to higher humidity.
Temperature
Warm indoor environment.
Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron hederaceum ‘Brasil’
Light
Bright, indirect light is best for maintaining its striking variegation.
Water
Let the top layer of soil partially dry before watering.
Humidity
Moderate humidity.
Temperature
Warm and protected from cold draughts.
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Pilea
Pilea peperomioides
Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Allow the upper soil to begin drying before watering thoroughly.
Humidity
Average household humidity.
Temperature
Comfortable indoor temperatures.
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Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Light
Medium to bright indirect light.
Water
Keep lightly moist, allowing the surface to start drying between waterings.
Humidity
Prefers higher humidity.
Temperature
Warm and protected from draughts.
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Allow the upper soil to dry between waterings.
Humidity
Average to moderate humidity.
Temperature
Warm, stable indoor environment.
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Light
Adaptable from lower light to bright indirect light.
Water
Allow the soil to dry well between waterings.
Humidity
Normal household humidity.
Temperature
Prefers warm conditions.
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Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the upper soil starts to dry.
Humidity
Average household humidity is generally suitable.
Temperature
Comfortable household temperatures.
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String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Light
Lots of bright light, with gentle morning sun often appreciated.
Water
Allow the soil to dry well between waterings.
Humidity
Average household humidity.
Temperature
Warm conditions.
Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum
Light
Bright, indirect light. Variegated varieties generally appreciate brighter conditions.
Water
Water when the top couple of centimetres feel dry.
Humidity
Loves moderate to high humidity.
Temperature
Warm indoor temperatures.
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Light
Bright indirect light is ideal, but it tolerates lower light very well.
Water
Let the soil dry significantly before watering again.
Humidity
Normal household humidity.
Temperature
Warm indoor conditions