Braided-stem tree often sold as ‘money tree’ for feng shui. Plant Common Name Money tree Scientific Name Pachira aquatica Plant Family Malvaceae Origin Central America Main Category Indoor Subcategory Braided trunk tree Color Green Avg Size 3–6 ft (indoor) Benefits Symbolic of prosperity, humidity boost Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate […]
Common braided money-tree used as houseplant. Plant Common Name Money tree (Pachira aquatica) Scientific Name Pachira aquatica Plant Family Malvaceae Origin Central America Main Category Indoor Subcategory Indoor tree Color Green Avg Size 3–6 ft Benefits Decorative, symbolic Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity Non-toxic
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Swiss-cheese vine with oval perforated leaves ideal for hanging/climbing. Plant Common Name Monstera adansonii Scientific Name Monstera adansonii Plant Family Araceae Origin Central & South America Main Category Indoor Subcategory Trailing / climbing Color Green Avg Size 1–3 m vine Benefits Air purifier, decorative holes Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate
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Iconic split-leaf plant, excellent statement piece indoors. Plant Common Name Monstera deliciosa Scientific Name Monstera deliciosa Plant Family Araceae Origin Mexico/Central America Main Category Indoor Subcategory Statement foliage Color Green Avg Size 2–10 ft Benefits Large leaves, air purifier Care Level Medium Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining rich mix Toxicity
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Colorful scion grafted to green rootstock — popular desk cactus. Plant Common Name Moon Cactus Scientific Name Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (grafted) Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Horticultural Main Category Indoor Subcategory Grafted cactus Color Red/yellow/orange scion Avg Size 8–15 cm Benefits Colorful ornamental Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Low Soil Type Sandy Toxicity
Orange jasmine with fragrant white clusters — excellent in hedges. Plant Common Name Murraya paniculata Scientific Name Murraya paniculata Plant Family Rutaceae Origin Asia Main Category Outdoor / Patio Subcategory Fragrant shrub Color White fragrant flowers Avg Size 3–6 m Benefits Fragrant blooms, pollinator friendly Care Level Medium Light Needs Full sun to part shade
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Oval kumquat variety eaten whole — tart and ornamental. Plant Common Name ‘Nagami’ kumquat Scientific Name Fortunella margarita (Nagami) Plant Family Rutaceae Origin China Main Category Outdoor / Patio Subcategory Citrus Color Orange fruit Avg Size 2–4 m Benefits Edible tangy fruits Care Level Medium Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Regular Soil Type Well-draining
Bright neon foliage adds a pop to indoor spaces. Plant Common Name Neon variety (Pothos) Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’ Plant Family Araceae Origin Cultivar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Trailing/variegated Color Neon lime green Avg Size Trailing metres Benefits Bright decorative foliage Care Level Very easy Light Needs Low–Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type
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Variegated Ficus with yellow-dappled leaves for bright spots. Plant Common Name Ficus altissima ‘Yellow Gem’ Scientific Name Ficus altissima ‘Yellow Gem’ Plant Family Moraceae Origin SE Asia (cultivar) Main Category Indoor / Patio Subcategory Ficus (variegated) Color Yellow-green variegation Avg Size 1–4 m (container) Benefits Attractive variegation, decorative Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect
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Majestic banyan with aerial roots that form multiple trunks; needs plenty of space. Plant Common Name Ficus benghalensis (Banyan) Scientific Name Ficus benghalensis Plant Family Moraceae Origin Indian subcontinent Main Category Outdoor / Large specimen Subcategory Banyan / fig Color Green Avg Size Large tree Benefits Shade, cultural significance Care Level High (space) Light Needs
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