Plant Care Tips

Plants are listed in alphopetical order so you can easily see what the watering, sun, and overall care requirments look like on your new plant baby!

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Alocasia Polly

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; doesn't like drying out.

• Light: Bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ❌ Not ideal – picky about humidity and moisture.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ❌ Sensitive – root rot risk.

  • Underwatering: ⚠️ Can suffer quickly.

Birds Nest Victoria Fern

• Watering: Keep evenly moist; loves humidity.

• Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ⚠️ Somewhat – needs humidity and consistent care.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ⚠️ Can tolerate a bit but not soggy soil.

  • Underwatering: ❌ Fronds dry out fast.

Bonsai Jade (Crassula Ovata)

• Watering: Let soil dry out completely.

• Light: Bright, direct light preferred.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – as long as you avoid overwatering.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ❌ Prone to rot.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Very forgiving.

Jade Succulent

• Watering: Allow soil to dry fully.

• Light: Bright light, can handle direct sun.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – especially if kept dry.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ❌ Sensitive.

  • Underwatering: ✅ No problem.

Monstera (Monstera Deliciosa)

• Watering: Let top 2 inches dry out.

• Light: Bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – pretty adaptable.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ⚠️ Moderate – avoid sogginess.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Somewhat tolerant.

Peperomia

• Watering: Let top 1–2 inches dry.

• Light: Medium to bright, indirect.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – low maintenance.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ⚠️ Can rot if too wet.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Tolerant.

Pilea (Pilea Peperomioides)

• Watering: Top inch dry before watering.

• Light: Bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – just don’t overwater.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ⚠️ Mildly sensitive.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Bounces back.

Pothos Satin (Scindapsus pictus)

• Watering: Let top 1–2 inches dry.

• Light: Bright, indirect (tolerates low light).

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – very easy.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ⚠️ Risk of root rot if frequent.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Very resilient.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

• Watering: Allow to dry completely.

• Light: Low to bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅✅ Super easy.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ❌ Big no – root rot common.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Loves neglect.

Spider Plant

• Watering: Water when top inch is dry.

• Light: Bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – forgiving and fast-growing.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ⚠️ Can get root rot if soggy.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Can tolerate some drying.

Watermelon Peperomia

• Watering: Allow top 1–2 inches to dry.

• Light: Bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅ Yes – low care if not overwatered.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ⚠️ Somewhat sensitive.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Bounces back.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia)

• Watering: Let soil dry out completely.

• Light: Low to bright, indirect light.

• Beginner Friendly: ✅✅ Extremely easy.

• Forgiveness:

  • Overwatering: ❌ Can cause rot.

  • Underwatering: ✅ Very drought-tolerant.