Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
"Go green with indoor plants"
16
items Want to add a touch of green to your living room? Need a low-light plant that will survive your dark apartment? Looking for something both stunning and easy to add ambience to a room? These are the best indoor plants for most homes, according to our ...
You'll find some common houseplants on this list whose names you may already know, and hopefully you'll also discover a few gems that may surprise you.
You'll find some common houseplants on this list whose names you may already know, and hopefully you'll also discover a few gems that may surprise you.
This trailing indoor plant happens to be a favorite of master gardener and Instagram influencer Melissa Lallo Johnson (@fancyflowerfarmer). "My string of hearts drapes over multiple levels of my bookshelves and then hangs freely around 5 feet down fr...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light (about 4 hours) Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / neutral to acidic Helpful Tidbits: This plant cannot thrive in direct sunlight and the leave will burn.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light (about 4 hours) Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / neutral to acidic Helpful Tidbits: This plant cannot thrive in direct sunlight and the leave will burn.
String of Hearts (4 inch) - Healthy Succulent, Houseplant ...
This sculptural indoor plant rose to fame on Joanna Gaines's Instagram in 2022. You can also find staghorn ferns mounted on wood for a unique, living wall decoration. Want to try your hand at plant-parenting this beauty? Here's your guide to staghorn...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 10 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light (4 to 7 hours) Soil Condition/pH: moist and well-drained / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: These plant grow best indoors and outdoors under warm and humid conditions.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 10 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light (4 to 7 hours) Soil Condition/pH: moist and well-drained / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: These plant grow best indoors and outdoors under warm and humid conditions.
Staghorn Fern
Succulents such as the popular Crassula ovata, known as jade plant, lucky plant, or the money tree, are perfect for houseplant newbies. They're extremely durable, need very little water, and remain green all year long. They'll also live for years and...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 10 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light (4 to 6 hours) Soil Condition/pH: moist / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs. It is also mildly poisonous to humans if it is consumed. Keep thes...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 10 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light (4 to 6 hours) Soil Condition/pH: moist / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs. It is also mildly poisonous to humans if it is consumed. Keep thes...
Jade Plant
It may be small, but it sure is mighty! This tree plant produces fragrant fruits, which you can harvest and use to make jams and other treats. Gift this to the home canner in your life and they'll return the gesture with jam for years to come.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Sun Exposure: partial shade or direct sunlight (at least 6 hours is optimal) Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Water as needed only. Excess watering or under watering will likely kil...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Sun Exposure: partial shade or direct sunlight (at least 6 hours is optimal) Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Water as needed only. Excess watering or under watering will likely kil...
Amazon.com: Calamondin Orange Tree
This little-known succulent deserves to take American living rooms by storm," says Tovah Martin, author of The Unexpected Houseplant. Why? Paddle plant (aka Kalanchoe thyrsiflora or flapjack succulent) boasts wavy, red-tipped leaves that read as one ...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright light to full sun Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / slightly acidic to neutral Helpful Tidbits: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs. Place plant in places inaccessible to pets.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright light to full sun Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / slightly acidic to neutral Helpful Tidbits: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs. Place plant in places inaccessible to pets.
Amazon.com: Paddle Plant
Most gardeners think of flower vines as outdoor athletes, ready to be trained up exterior fences and walls. But climbers can also soften windows inside, so long as you provide them with something to scale (a few nails and fishing wire will do the tri...
Passion Flower
This extraordinary plant will add even more lush greenery to the room as it grows. It's starting to compete with the fiddle-leaf fig as the "most Instagrammable" plant on the block.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright light Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / neutral to acidic Helpful Tidbits: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs. Place plant in places inaccessible to pets.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright light Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / neutral to acidic Helpful Tidbits: This plant is toxic to cats and dogs. Place plant in places inaccessible to pets.
String Of Pearls Plant
These small indoor gems, which come in more than 600 varieties, can grow practically anywhere with bright indirect light. They don't need soil, just an occasional spritz of water from a spray bottle. Some varieties, but not all, also like a weekly so...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light Soil Condition/Water pH: not applicable because they don't need soil / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Air Plants are considered completely non-toxic and safe to grow around hum...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light Soil Condition/Water pH: not applicable because they don't need soil / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Air Plants are considered completely non-toxic and safe to grow around hum...
Air Plants
Pet friendly and easy to care for—with a bulbous trunk that gives off bonsai vibes—what's not to love about this cute, slow-growing, and long-living palm? Nicknamed for its ponytail-like leaves, the Beuacarnea recurvata stores moisture in its base so...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12 Sun Exposure: indirect bright to medium light Soil Condition/pH: light soil mix and well-drained /neutral Helpful Tidbits: Don't overwater the plant. Wait for the top layer (about 2 to 3 inches) of soil to dry out b...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12 Sun Exposure: indirect bright to medium light Soil Condition/pH: light soil mix and well-drained /neutral Helpful Tidbits: Don't overwater the plant. Wait for the top layer (about 2 to 3 inches) of soil to dry out b...
Ponytail Palm
Yes, the ZZ plant is aesthetically striking, and yes, it tolerates incredibly low light levels. However, if it seems to be struggling, move it to a spot with more indirect light. Water sparingly, and only when the top few inches of soil are dry.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Sun Exposure: medium to bright indirect light, tolerates low indirect light Soil Condition/pH: well-drained /neutral to slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Water every 2 to 3 weeks and let the plant dry out between wat...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Sun Exposure: medium to bright indirect light, tolerates low indirect light Soil Condition/pH: well-drained /neutral to slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Water every 2 to 3 weeks and let the plant dry out between wat...
Zz Plant
Once you know how to care for orchids, they're easy to grow. Their flowers last a long time, and if you are patient and provide the right conditions, they will put out new flower stalks.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright to medium indirect light Soil Condition/pH: moist and well-drained / slightly acidic
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12 Sun Exposure: bright to medium indirect light Soil Condition/pH: moist and well-drained / slightly acidic
Phalaenopsis Orchids For Sale | Free Delivery
You definitely have room on your desk for this cute, pet-friendly plant with thick, glossy green leaves. We also love it in a small bathroom. Make sure to let the soil dry out before watering.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light; tolerates low indirect light Soil Condition/pH: nutrient rich and light / slightly acid acidic
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11 Sun Exposure: bright indirect light; tolerates low indirect light Soil Condition/pH: nutrient rich and light / slightly acid acidic
Peperomia Obtusifolia | Low Light Plants & Houseplants ...
While your plant might start out just a wee thing under one foot, over the years and with many repottings, your parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) can grow large—up to 6 feet tall, according to The Sill. It's pet-friendly to boot! Allow it to dry out ...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11 Sun Exposure: medium to bright indirect light, tolerates low indirect light Soil Condition/pH: nutrient rich and light / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Don't overwater the plant. Allow it to dry out between water...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11 Sun Exposure: medium to bright indirect light, tolerates low indirect light Soil Condition/pH: nutrient rich and light / slightly acidic Helpful Tidbits: Don't overwater the plant. Allow it to dry out between water...
Parlor Palm | Tropical Indoor Plants & Houseplants Delivery
The gorgeous purple leaves of a Persian shield, or Strobilanthes Dyerianus, will brighten any room. Give it indirect light and moist soil.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 Sun Exposure: indirect light Soil Condition/pH: nutrient rich and well-drained / slightly acid Helpful Tidbits: Water the plant evenly and maintain regular schedule.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 Sun Exposure: indirect light Soil Condition/pH: nutrient rich and well-drained / slightly acid Helpful Tidbits: Water the plant evenly and maintain regular schedule.
Persian Shield
This quirky plant, which goes by the scientific name Albuca spiralis, is fun to grow and looks great even when it's not blooming. But when it does bloom you get beautiful flowers with delicate almost vanilla-like scents. It's drought tolerant and lik...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Sun Exposure: direct sunlight (at least 1 to 2 hours) Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / Alkaline, acidic, and neutral Helpful Tidbits: Keep this plant away from cats and dogs. It is slightly toxic and cause upset st...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Sun Exposure: direct sunlight (at least 1 to 2 hours) Soil Condition/pH: well-drained / Alkaline, acidic, and neutral Helpful Tidbits: Keep this plant away from cats and dogs. It is slightly toxic and cause upset st...
Frizzle Sizzle
Colorful and sweet-scented, this plant may be just that special something your home needs. We love it in a bedroom—run your fingers through it before bedtime and the essential oils will help you relax. To care for lavender indoors, give it bright, di...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Sun Exposure: bright direct light Soil Condition/pH: well-drained and light / slightly acidic to neutral Helpful Tidbits: Keep this plant away from cats and dogs. It is toxic and will cause upset stomach, vomiting, ...
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Sun Exposure: bright direct light Soil Condition/pH: well-drained and light / slightly acidic to neutral Helpful Tidbits: Keep this plant away from cats and dogs. It is toxic and will cause upset stomach, vomiting, ...
Spanish Lavender