Plant Care Guides
Plants Make People Happy
Plants are living, breathing organisms that require thoughtful care to thrive. While these plant care guides provide recommended care instructions, every home, office, or workspace is unique — influenced by factors such as light, temperatur, and humidity. Learning how to care for houseplants is a process, and understanding your plants’ individual needs makes all the difference.
Our plant care guides are designed to make plant ownership feel intuitive and approachable, offering practical advice for caring for plants in real homes and offices — not idealized conditions. Each guide reflects how plants actually live, grow, and adapt in everyday environments. Scroll through our collection to find care guides for some of our favourite indoor plants.
Fiddle Leaf Fig (ficus lyrata) Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: About once per week or when the top layer of soil is dry
How to Care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig: Fiddle leaf figs thrive in bright, indirect sunlight and appreciate consistent moisture without soggy soil. Turn the plant slightly each watering so all sides receive even light and dust leaves monthly so they can “breathe.” These dramatic indoor trees bring warmth and style to living spaces but will clearly tell you when they need a little love.
Cactus (multiple varieties) Care Guide
Light: Loves bright, direct sunlight. Place it on a sunny windowsill.
Water: Water very sparingly (about once a month, especially in winter)
How to care for cactus plants:
Cacti store water in their fleshy stems, making them ideal low-maintenance houseplants. They thrive in sunny windowsills and need well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Be cautious handling spiky varieties, and let the soil dry completely between watering.
Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia) Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light works best. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.
Water: Water when the top inch of soil dries
How to care for a Dumb Cane:
Dumb cane plants add bold foliage to interiors. They prefer consistent, modest watering and will droop slightly if thirsty — a clear plant “cue.” Rotate the pot weekly for even growth. Note: sap can cause mild irritation if ingested.
Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light. Can tolerate lower light but may grow slower and produce fewer signature holes (fenestrations).
Water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
How to Care for Monstera Plants: Monstera deliciosa is known for its dramatic split leaves and tropic vibe. Support growth with a moss pole or stake, mist occasionally to boost humidity, and prune long vines to shape.
Succulent (multiple varieties) Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light or direct sun for a few hours daily.
Water: Deeply but infrequently, letting soil dry out between waterings.
How to Care for Succulents:
Succulents store water in their leaves and stems, making them drought-tolerant picks for bright spots. Avoid watering leaves directly and remove dry foliage to keep them looking fresh.
Snake Plant (dracaena trifasciata) Care Guide
Light: These resilient plants can thrive in almost any light.
Water: Every 2–6 weeks, depending on your home’s humidity and light.
How to Care for Snake Plants: Snake plants are nearly indestructible: water only when soil is dry, especially in winter when growth slows. They are also known to filter indoor air, making them popular office and home plants. Fun Fact: Snake plants are NASA-approved for filtering harmful toxins from the air like benzene and formaldehyde.
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) Care Guide
Light: Loves bright, direct sunlight. Perfect for sunny windows.
Water: Water when the soil is completely dry. Less is more!
How to Care for Jade Plants:
Jade plants love sunny windows — bright light and drought conditions help them thrive. Wiping leaves keeps them shiny, and their compact form makes them ideal desk or shelf plants. Often considered symbolic of luck and prosperity.
Fern (multiple varieties) Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight which can scortch the delicate leaves.
Water: Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy!
How to Care for Ferns:
Ferns thrive with steady moisture and humidity — perfect for bathrooms or humid corners of your home. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch delicate fronds. Regular moisture mimics their natural forest environment.
Umbrella Tree (schefflera arboricola) Care Guide
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light.
Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
How to Care for Umbrella Trees:
Scheffleras add a tropical silhouette to interiors. Prune for shape and bushiness, and allow soil to dry slightly between watering. They’re adaptable and ideal for mid-level light spots.
Pothos (epipremnum aureum) Care Guide
Light: Tolerates low light but thrives in bright, indirect light.
Water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Loves a thorough soak but hates sitting in water.
How to Care for Pothos Plants:
Pothos are forgiving climbers perfect for beginners. Snip vines to propagate or keep them fresh. Their air-purifying traits make them great office or shelf plants.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) Care Guide
Light: Can thrive in low to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves.
Water: Water your ZZ plant when the top inch of soil feels dry. This might be monthly as they are quite draught resistant.
How to Care for ZZ plants:
ZZ plants are from Africa and beloved for being drought-tolerant and forgiving — they can go weeks without water and still look glossy. Great for busy lifestyles and lower-light spaces.
Creeping Wire Vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa) Care guide
Light: Bright, indirect light. Can tolerate bright sunlight.
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering.
How to Care for Creeping Wire Vine:
This lively trailing plant enjoys humidity and a bit of regular moisture. Mist occasionally and reduce watering in slower growth seasons. Its wiry stems add soft texture to shelves and hanging planters.
Birkin Plant (Philodendron birkin) Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light, which helps maintain its striking white-variegated leaves.
Water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
How to Care for Philodendron Birkin:
Philodendron birkin’s striking variegation makes it a visual favorite. Enjoy regular but moderate watering, and mist to boost humidity. These plants pair beautifully with mid-century modern or minimalist interiors.
Song of India (Dracaena reflexa) Care Guide
Light: Loves bright, indirect light, which keeps the leaves vibrant.
Water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Better on the dry side vs. soggy side with this tree.
How to Care for Song of India Tree:
This elegant dracaena brings Zen vibes to indoor spaces. Prune leggy stems and brown tips to keep its form tidy. Often considered a Feng Shui favorite for positive energy.
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) Care Guide
Light: Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. While it can tolerate some direct sun, too much can scorch the leaves.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. During the growing season (spring and summer), water every 2-3 weeks, but reduce watering in the fall and winter.
How to Care for String of Pearls:
This unique trailing succulent looks gorgeous in hanging baskets. Its bead-like leaves store water, so avoid frequent watering, and enjoy its sculptural form.
Prayer Plant (Calathea) Care Guide
Light: Loves bright, indirect light! Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch their beautiful leaves.
Water: These plants enjoy a good drink! Water your Calathea when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy
How to Care for a Calathea:
Known for their stunning patterned leaves that fold at night, prayer plants love humidity and gentle, consistent moisture. Great for bathrooms or humid corners.