ZZ Plant
- Also known as “Zanzibar Gem”
- Foliage is thick, glossy green, or black.
- Slow-growing
- Tolerates a wide range of conditions
- Can grow 2′-3′ tall.
Care:
- Will grow in any light condition (except total darkness)
- Water when soil is 3/4 of the way down dry, before watering again. When unsure, better to wait a little longer.
- We consider this plant to be low maintenance.
Sanseveria (Snake Plant)
Pronounced (san-suh-VAIR-ee-ah)
- Also known as “Snake Plant”
- So many varieties to choose from! Leaves can be green, silver, streaked, variegated with yellow, or white
- Size depends on variety. Some stay small and compact, suitable for a table or desk, others will get more than 3′ tall
- Slow-growing
- Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions
Care:
- Will grow in any light condition except total darkness.
- Allow soil to dry down almost entirely before watering again thoroughly. If unsure, err on the side of waiting a little longer.
Pothos
(Prounounced: POH-thos)
- Not all varieties are good for beginners.
- Stick with one of these varieties: Golden, Neon, Marble, Global Green, or N’Joy
- Has a trailing habit but will stay more compact if pruned.
- Grow quickly.
Care:
- Low to bright indirect light.
- Allow soil to dry halfway down the pot, before watering thoroughly.
Philodendron
(Prounounced: fihl-oh-DEHN-drihn)
- Many varieties are good for beginners, but not all of them.
- A few we recommend are: Heartleaf, Brasil, Micans, Pink Princess, Xanadu
- Growing habit varies by variety; some vine, some stay upright, and most varieties grow quickly.
Care:
- Medium-bright indirect light. Some varieties (like Brasil or Heartleaf) will even tolerate low light.
- Allow soil to dry halfway down before watering thoroughly. If unsure, err on the side of waiting a little longer.
- Occasionally, dust the leaves off with a damp microfiber cloth, so the plant can properly photosynthesize.
- Keep humid; either have a humidifier nearby or spritz occasionally with a spray mister
Aglaoenema (Chinese Evergreen)
(Prounounced: aygh-lee-oh-NEE-muh)
- Many varieties are good for beginners, but not all of them.
- A few we recommend are Maria, Silver Bay, Siam, and Spring Snow.
- Wide range of foliage colors
- Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions
- Mature sizes range from 2′-3′
Care:
- Low to bright indirect light. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, but there’s a risk of burning the leaves.
- Allow to dry halfway down before watering thoroughly. If unsure, err on the side of waiting. Algaoenema does not like wet feet, so empty the overflow tray (if you have one) rather than let the plant sit in water.
