• A pink Aglaonema

    Poison Dart Plant

    Scientific Name: Aglaonema 

    Variety: ‘Red Siam Aurora’

    Basic Care:

    • Light: Indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp:  65-80° F
    • Fertilizing: needs fertilizer 1-2 times during growing season (May-June)

    Size: Grows 2-3 ft tall in height and width

    Pet safety: NOT pet safe TOXIC to pets. Keep out of reach of pets 

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

     

  • A calathea

    Calathea

    Scientific Name: Calathea

    Variety: ‘Corona’ 

    Basic Care:

    • Light: needs bright indirect sunlight
    • Water: Keep the soil moist – water when the first 2 top inches of soil are dry
    • Temp: 65-75°F
    • Fertilizer: Needs diluted fertilizer monthly during the growing period ( May- October)

    Size: Grows 25-36 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide 

    Pet Safety: Yes, it is safe for pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A picture of a dieffenbachia

    Leopard Lily

    Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia

    Variety: ‘Green Magic’ 

    Basic Care:

    • Light: Needs bright indirect light
    • Water: water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-80 ° F
    • Fertilizer: fertilize it once a month during the growing season ( May- August)

    Size: Grows 1-3 ft tall

    Pet Safety: NOT safe for pets VERY TOXIC to pets. Keep out of reach of pets

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Ficus elastica

    Rubber Plant

    Scientific name: Ficus elastica

    Variety: ‘Shivereana’

    Basic Care:

    • Light: Needs bright indirect light
    • Water: water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-85 °F
    • Fertilizer: Use diluted fertilizer during the growing season ( May- June)

    Size: Grows around 3-6 ft tall 

    Pet Safety: NOT safe for pets it is TOXIC. Keep out of reach of pets.

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Ficus lyrata

    Fiddle Leaf Fig

    Scientific Name: Ficus Lyrata 

    Variety: ‘Bambino’ 

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: indirect light
    • Water: water once a week when the top inch soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-90°F
    • Fertilizer: once a month during the growing season (March- September)

    Size: Grows up to 10 ft tall

    Pet Safety: Toxic to pets. Keep out of reach of pets.

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A philodendron

    Philodendron

    Scientific name: philodendron

    Variety: ‘Birkin’

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: bright indirect light
    • Water: water when the top inch is dry
    • Temp: 65-85 °F
    • Fertilizer: once a month during growing season (May- September)

    Size: Grows 2-3 ft tall / wide

    Pet Safety: Toxic to pets. Keep out of reach of pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Syngonium podophyllum

    Arrowhead Plant

    Scientific name: Syngonium

    Variety: ‘Snow white’

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-80°F
    • Fertilizer: fertilize when needed once or twice during the growing season (March-July)

    Size: Grows 2-3ft 

    Pet Safety: Toxic  to pets keep very out of reach of pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Echeveria affins

    Midnight Echeveria

    Scientific name: Echeveria

    Variety: ‘Preta’

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: direct light
    • Water: Water only when the soil is completely dry
    • Temp: 59-77°F
    • Fertilizer: fertilize once a year during the growing season (March- July)

    Size: Grows 4-8” in height and diameter

    Pet Safety: Completely safe for pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Echeveria benitsukasa

    Hens and Chicks

    Scientific name: Echeveria Benitsukasa

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: direct light
    • Water: water when completely dry
    • Temp: 65-80°F
    • Fertilizer: doesn’t require fertilizer if the pot size gets changed when needed

    Size: Grows 6-8 inch tall

    Pet Safety: safe for pets 

    More Info:

     https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-succulents-indoors

  • A Ceropegia woodii

    Pink String of Hearts

    Scientific name: Ceropegia woodii

    Variety: ‘pretty in pink’

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: bright indirect light
    • Water: water when completely dry
    • Temp: 60-75°F
    • Fertilizer: once a month during growing season (March-August)

    Size: Grows 3-9ft long

    Pet Safety: It is pet safe

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Ceropegia woodii

    String of Hearts

    Scientific name: Ceropegia woodii

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: bright indirect light
    • Water: water when completely dry
    • Temp: 60-75°F
    • Fertilizer: once a month during growing season (March-August)

    Size: Grows 3-9ft long

    Pet Safety: It is pet safe

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Pteris roweri

    Bird’s Foot Fern

    Scientific name: Pteris roweri

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-75°F
    • Fertilizer: lightly fertilizer during the growing season ( March- August)

    Size: Grows 12-16 inches tall and wide

    Pet Safety: Safe for pets 

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Pteris mayii

    Moonlight Fern

    Scientific name: Pteris mayii

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: water when the top inch is dry
    • Temp: 65-75°F
    • Fertilizer: fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (March-August)

    Size: Grows 18-24 inches tall and 24 inches wide

    Pet Safety: It is pet safe

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Asplenium nidus

    Birds Nest Fern

    Scientific name: Asplenium nidus

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-80°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize lightly during the growing season (march- August)

    Size: Grows 2-4 ft tall 

    Pet Safety: It is pet safe 

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

    Paddle Plant

    Scientific name: Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the plant is completely dry
    • Temp: 65-80°F
    • Fertilizer: fertilize monthly during growing season ( March- June)

    Size: Grows 24-30 inches tall

    Pet Safety: Toxic for pets keep away from pets

    More Info:

     https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-succulents-indoors

  • A pink Tradescantia

    Wandering Dude

    Scientific name: Tradescantia

    Variety: ‘Rainbow Zebra’

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-75°F
    • Fertilizer: fertilize every 4-6 weeks during growing season ( March- June)

    Size: Grows 6-12 inches tall

    Pet Safety: Toxic for pets keep away from pets

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Oxalis triangularis

    False Shamrock

    Scientific name: Oxalis triangularis

    Variety: ‘Regnellii’

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-75°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize every month during the growing season (May- August)

    Size: 

    Grows 6-12 inches tall

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A Oxalis tetraphylla

    Iron Cross Shamrock

    Scientific name: Oxalis tetraphylla 

    Variety: ‘Iron Cross’

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright Indirect lighting
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-85°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize during the growing season (May-August)

    Size: 

    Grows 6-12 inches tall

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Euphorbia ferox

    Pincushion Cactus

    Scientific name: Euphorbia ferox

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright Indirect lighting
    • Water: Water when the soil is dry
    • Temp: 68-86°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize once during the growing season (May-August)

    Size: 

    Grows 6 inches tall and 10 inches wide 

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Euphorbia horrida

    Hedgehog Cactus

    Scientific name: Euphorbia horrida

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright Indirect lighting
    • Water: Water when the soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-85°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize during the growing season (May-August)

    Size: 

    Grows  inches tall

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info: 

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants

  • A Begonia x tuberhybrida

    Begonia Hybrid

    Scientific name: Begonia x tuberhybrida 

    Variety: 'Unique'

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-75°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month during the growing season (May- September)

    Size: 

    Grows 6-12 inches tall

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A Begonia conchifolia

    Conch Shell Begonia

    Scientific name: Begonia conchifolia

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-75°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month during the growing season (May- August)

    Size: 

    Grows 10-12 inches tall

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A Gynura aurantica

    Velvet Plant

    Scientific name: Gynura aurantica

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-75°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize every month during the growing season (May- August)

    Size: 

    Grows 1-2 feet tall

    Pet Safety:

    Not toxic to pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A Tradescantia

    Spiderwort

    Scientific name: Tradescantia 

    Variety: ‘Pistachio'

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-80°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize every month during the growing season (May- September)

    Size: 

    Grows 6-12 inches tall and 12-36 inches wide 

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A  Chlorophytum comosum

    Spiderplant

    Scientific name: Chlorophytum comosum

    Variety: 'Bonnie'

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-80°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month during the growing season (May- August)

    Size: 

    Grows 8-12 inches tall

    Pet Safety:

    Toxic to pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A Chamaedorea elegans

    Parlor Palm

    Scientific name: Chamaedorea elegans

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 65-80°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize every month during the growing season (May- August)

    Size: 

    Grows 2-6 feet tall

    Pet Safety:

    Safe for pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A Pilea

    Pilea

    Scientific name: Pilea

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-85°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize every month during the growing season (March- August)

    Size: 

    Grows to 12 inches tall

    Pet Safety:

    Safe for pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants 

  • A  Salvia rosmarinus

    Rosemary

    Scientific name: Salvia rosmarinus

    Variety: ‘Golden Rain'

    Basic Care: 

    • Light: Bright indirect light
    • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
    • Temp: 60-80°F
    • Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month during the growing season (May- September)

    Size: 

    Grows 1-3 feet tall

    Pet Safety:

    Safe for pets

    More Info:

    https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-care-houseplants