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Chinese Evergreen

Name: Aglaonema
Light: Low to medium light
Water: Low water needs
Size: Small to medium, grows slowly
Popular Varieties: Calypso, Cecilia, Nicole, Silver Bay
Warning: Can be toxic to animals.
Bonus: They are very easy to grow! They also can survive off of fluorescent light, so they work well in offices.

Calathea

Light: Low to medium light
Water: Medium water needs
Size: Small to medium, grows slowly
Growing Tips: They do not like direct sunlight. Keep them hydrated, but do not let them get overly wet. They also like a lot of humidity!
Popular Varieties: Corona, Freddie, Misto, Peacock Calathea, Round-Leaf Calathea
Bonus: They are non-toxic, so safe to keep around animals! They also help keep indoor air healthy and clean.

ZZ Plant

Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Light: Low, medium or high light
Water: Low to medium water needs
Size: Small, slow growing
Warning: Can be toxic to animals!
Bonus: Helps keep indoor air healthy and clean, grows very easily, very easy to keep alive! They also can survive off of fluorescent light, so they work well in offices.

Prayer Plant

Name: Maranta
Light: Low, medium or high light, they just do not like direct sunlight
Water: Constantly moist soil
Size: Small
Growing tips: Prefers a humid environment
Bonus: Helps keep indoor air healthy and clean. They are also non-toxic, so safe to keep around animals!

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Fiddle Leaf Fig

Name: Ficus Lyrata
Light: High light
Water: Medium water needs
Size: Can grow to over 6 feet tall
Growing Tips: High light is very important for keeping these babies alive! Also, keep them away from drafts and don’t move them often.
Warning: They can be toxic to animals!
Bonus: Helps keep indoor air healthy and clean

Philodendron

Light: Medium to high is preferred, but can tolerate low light
Water: Medium water needs
Size: Depending on the variety they can be all different sizes!
Growing Tips: Do not over-water
Popular Varieties: Split Leaf Philodendron (Monstera), Brandi Philodendron, Green Congo Philodendron
Warning: They can be toxic to animals!
Bonus: Grows easily, helps keep indoor air healthy and clean, can be grown outside if the climate is right!

Bromeliad

Light: Medium to high
Water: Medium water needs
Size: Small to medium
Growing Tips: Generally they prefer indirect sunlight and a moist soil.
Bonus: Grows easily, helps keep indoor air healthy and clean, very colorful. They are also non-toxic, so they are safe to keep around animals!

Money Tree

Name: Pachira aquatica
Light: Medium to high
Water: Medium water needs (prefers constantly moist soil)
Size: Medium, can grow quickly with lots of pruning
Growing Tips: Prefers a humid climate, does not like drafts, prefers indirect sunlight
Warning: While non-toxic, they can cause an upset stomach in cats.
Bonus: Grows easily, helps keep indoor air healthy and clean

Aloe

Light: High
Water: Low water needs
Size: Small to medium
Growing Tips: Make sure not to overwater!
Warning: Can be toxic to animals!
Bonus: Very easy to grow. Depending on the climate they can make great outdoor plants as well!

Snake Plant

Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
Light: Low, medium or high light. However, they grow faster with more light.
Water: Low water needs
Size: Small to medium
Growing Tips: Make sure not to over-water. They don’t need pruning because they grow slowly.
Warning: Can be toxic to animals!
Bonus: Very easy to grow. They can also help clean and purify the air.

Dragon Tree

Name: Dracaena marginata
Light: Low, medium or high light. However, they thrive with more light.
Water: Medium water needs
Size: Small to large.
Growing Tips: Make sure not to over-water. They do well with more humidity.
Warning: Can be toxic to animals!
Bonus: Very easy to grow. They can also help clean and purify the air.

Spider Plant

Name: Chlorophytum comosum
Light: Low, medium or high light. However, they thrive with more light.
Water: Medium water needs
Size: Small, but they grow quite quickly. You can even replant the shoots to spread your spider plant around!
Growing Tips: They grow best with weekly watering. Make sure not to over-water, as their roots can rot.
Bonus: Very easy to grow. They can also help clean and purify the air. They are non-toxic, so generally safe to have around pets!