beginnerMonstera
Monstera deliciosa
A confident indoor statement plant with naturally split mature leaves.
Warmth, foliage, and humidity
Tropical Plants
Tropical does not automatically mean difficult. Stable warmth, filtered light, suitable moisture, and protection from cold drafts cover most of the essentials.
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This collection brings plant profiles and care guidance together around the conditions that define tropical plants.
Aroids and tropical vinesPractical guidance connected to relevant plant profiles.
Humidity without overwateringPractical guidance connected to relevant plant profiles.
Winter care in heated homesPractical guidance connected to relevant plant profiles.
Plants in this collection
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beginnerGolden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A forgiving trailing plant with green and gold heart-shaped leaves.
beginnerZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Glossy leaflets and water-storing rhizomes make this a steady low-light performer.
intermediatePeace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Deep green leaves and white spathes that signal thirst with a visible droop.
Pet-friendlierParlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
A compact palm that accepts lower light and is considered non-toxic to pets.
beginnerHeartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Heartleaf Philodendron is a familiar indoor tropical climbing vine for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
beginnerSilver Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus
Silver Satin Pothos is a familiar indoor trailing tropical vine for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
beginnerArrowhead Vine
Syngonium podophyllum
Arrowhead Vine is a familiar indoor climbing tropical vine for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
beginnerChinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
Chinese Evergreen is a familiar indoor tropical foliage perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
beginnerCorn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
Corn Plant is a familiar indoor tropical cane-form foliage plant for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
beginnerLucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Lucky Bamboo is a familiar indoor tropical cane-form foliage plant for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierNerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
Nerve Plant is a familiar indoor compact tropical foliage plant for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierPrayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Prayer Plant is a familiar indoor tropical foliage perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierPeacock Plant
Goeppertia makoyana
Peacock Plant is a familiar indoor tropical foliage perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierFishbone Prayer Plant
Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Fishbone Prayer Plant is a familiar indoor tropical foliage perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierCalathea Orbifolia
Goeppertia orbifolia
Calathea Orbifolia is a familiar indoor tropical foliage perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierNever-never Plant
Ctenanthe setosa
Never-never Plant is a familiar indoor tropical foliage perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierChristmas Cactus
Schlumbergera truncata
Christmas Cactus is a familiar indoor epiphytic flowering cactus for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierMoth Orchid
Phalaenopsis amabilis
Moth Orchid is a familiar indoor epiphytic flowering orchid for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
intermediateFlamingo Flower
Anthurium andraeanum
Flamingo Flower is a familiar indoor tropical flowering aroid for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierScarlet Star Bromeliad
Guzmania lingulata
Scarlet Star Bromeliad is a familiar indoor tropical flowering bromeliad for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierWax Plant
Hoya carnosa
Wax Plant is a familiar indoor trailing tropical flowering vine for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierLipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus radicans
Lipstick Plant is a familiar indoor trailing tropical flowering plant for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierGoldfish Plant
Nematanthus gregarius
Goldfish Plant is a familiar indoor trailing tropical flowering plant for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierFlame Violet
Episcia cupreata
Flame Violet is a familiar indoor trailing tropical flowering plant for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierZebra Plant
Aphelandra squarrosa
Zebra Plant is a familiar indoor tropical flowering foliage plant for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
advancedGardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia is a familiar indoor fragrant flowering shrub for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
intermediateBush Lily
Clivia miniata
Bush Lily is a familiar indoor strap-leaved flowering perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Pet-friendlierEternal Flame
Goeppertia crocata
Eternal Flame is a familiar indoor tropical flowering foliage perennial for homes that can meet its light and moisture needs.
Practical note
One useful habit
Increase humidity by grouping compatible plants or using a humidifier; misting does not replace consistent root-zone care.
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