Plant Ideas Explorer
Discover your next green companion. Filter by characteristics or browse alphabetically.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
Highly tolerant and air-purifying, excellent for beginners. Striking upright leaves.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Fragrant purple flowers, attracts pollinators. Prefers sunny, dry conditions.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Sandy

Hosta (Hosta spp.)
Lush foliage plants for shady areas. Wide variety of leaf colors and textures.
Outdoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
Aromatic herb with needle-like leaves, great for cooking. Loves sun and good drainage.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Loamy

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Easy to grow, produces "spiderettes" that can be propagated. Adaptable and air-purifying.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Classic fern with feathery fronds, thrives in humidity and indirect light. Needs consistent moisture.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Peaty

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)
Elegant white blooms and glossy dark green leaves. Known for air purification. Prefers low light.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Succulent (Echeveria spp.)
Drought-tolerant plants with fleshy leaves in rosette shapes. Many varieties and colors.
Indoor
Full Sun
Sandy

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant. Glossy, dark green leaves. Tolerates low light.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Iconic tropical plant with large, fenestrated leaves. Loves humidity and bright, indirect light.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
Popular statement plant with large, violin-shaped leaves. Needs bright, indirect light and consistent care.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Shrubs known for large, colorful flowerheads. Flower color can change with soil acidity.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Loamy

Petunia (Petunia x hybrida)
Popular annual bedding plant with a profusion of colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Loamy

Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
Cheerful yellow, orange, or red flowers. Easy to grow and often used for pest deterrence.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Loamy

Sedum (Stonecrop)
Hardy succulents with fleshy leaves and star-shaped flowers. Excellent for dry, sunny spots.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Sandy

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves, very easy to care for. Tolerates low light and neglect.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Agave (Agave spp.)
Striking desert plants with large, spiky rosettes. Extremely drought-tolerant.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Sandy

Bamboo (Phyllostachys spp. / Fargesia spp.)
Fast-growing grass, can be running or clumping. Used for screening or as a feature plant.
Outdoor
Full Sun
Loamy

English Ivy (Hedera helix)
Vigorous climbing or groundcover plant. Can be invasive in some regions. Good for shady spots.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Begonia (Begonia spp.)
Diverse group with colorful flowers and/or striking foliage. Many types for different conditions.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Aloe Vera
Medicinal succulent known for its soothing gel. Easy to care for, prefers bright light.
Indoor
Full Sun
Sandy

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Hardy houseplant with large, glossy, dark green leaves. Can grow quite tall.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Calathea Orbifolia
Prayer plant with large, round, striped leaves. Needs high humidity and indirect light.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Peaty

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Tropical plant with large, banana-like leaves and striking orange and blue flowers resembling a bird.
Indoor
Full Sun
Loamy

Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
Popular succulent with fleshy, oval-shaped leaves. Considered a symbol of good luck.
Indoor
Full Sun
Sandy

Peperomia (Peperomia spp.)
Large genus of small, diverse houseplants with interesting foliage textures and colors. Easy to care for.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Asparagus Fern (Asparagus setaceus)
Feathery, delicate-looking foliage, though not a true fern. Can be a bit invasive if planted outdoors in some areas.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Loamy

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Vibrantly colored foliage with patterns of yellow, red, orange, and green. Needs bright light to maintain color.
Indoor
Full Sun
Loamy

Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.)
Popular moth orchids with long-lasting, elegant blooms. Requires specific orchid potting mix and care.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Peaty

String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
Trailing succulent with spherical, bead-like leaves. Great for hanging baskets.
Indoor
Partial Shade
Sandy