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Simple Plant Care Guide
Search this library of plant care guides to learn more about the conditions, preferences, common issues, and information about each of your plants.
Aglaonema
Origins
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia
Water
Water twice a week, allowing soil to dry out between watering. Give enough water each time such that the top of the soil feels damp, but not wet.
Light
Bright indirect light
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets when consumed
First Aid
Dry/wrinkled edges – Give more water
Brown/limp leaves – Give less water
Dull leaf colour – Increase sunlight
B
Bird's Nest Fern
Origins
Asia, Australia, Africa
Water
Water once every 2 days. Give enough water each time such that the top of the soil feels damp, but not wet. Avoid water directly into the cfenter of the plant.
Light
Low indirect light
Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets
First Aid
Dry/pale leaves – Give more water
Yellow/limp leaves – Give less water
Boston Fern
Origins
North America and Mexico
Water
Water once every 2 days. Give enough water each time such that the top of the soil feels damp, but not wet. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Light
Medium indirect light
Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets
First Aid
Dry/pale leaves – Give more water
Yellow/limp leaves – Give less water
C
Calathea Makoyana
Origins
Eastern Brazil
Water
Water once every 2 days, allowing soil to dry out between watering. Give enough water each time such that the top of the soil feels damp, but not wet.
Light
Medium to bright indirect light
Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets
First Aid
Dry/wrinkled edges – Give more water
Yellow/limp leaves – Give less water
F
Frogjoy
Origins
North Africa
Water
Water once every 1-2 days, when stems start to droop. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light
Light
Medium indirect light
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets when consumed
First Aid
Drooping stems – Give more water
Yellow leaves – Increase sunlight
M
Money Plant
Origins
Southeast and Central Asia
Water
Water once every 2 – 3 days, allowing soil to dry out between watering. Give enough water each time so that the top of the soil is damp, but not wet.
Light
Bright or medium indirect light
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets when consumed
First Aid
Dry/wrinkled leaves – Give more water
Yellow/limp leaves, black stems – Give less water
P
Parlor Palm
Origins
Mexico, Guatemala
Water
Water twice a week, allowing soil to dry out between watering. Give enough water each time so that the top of the soil is damp, but not wet.
Light
Bright indirect light
Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets
First Aid
Dry/wrinkled leaves – Give more water
Yellow/limp leaves, black stems – Give less water
S
Swiss Cheese Plant
Origins
Central and South America, Southern Mexico
Water
Water once every 2 days, allowing soil to dry out between watering. Give enough water each time so that the top of the soil is damp, but not wet. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Light
Bright or medium indirect light
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets when consumed
First Aid
Dry/wrinkled leaves – Give more water
Yellow/limp leaves, black stems – Give less water
Z
ZZ Plant
Origins
Eastern Africa
Water
Water once every 2 – 3 days, allowing soil to dry out between watering. Give enough water each time so that the top of the soil is damp, but not wet.
Light
Bright or medium indirect light
Toxicity
Toxic to pets when consumed
First Aid
Dry/pale leaves – Give more water
Yellow/limp leaves, black stems – Give less water