Plants

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

Symbol of good luck often grown in water with pebbles; low care. Plant Common Name Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) Scientific Name Dracaena sanderiana Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Cultivar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Hydroponic / foliar Color Green Avg Size 30–120 cm Benefits Symbolic luck, low maintenance Care Level Very easy Light Needs Low–Medium indirect Water […]

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Mammillaria cactus

Small round cactus often forming rings of blossoms. Plant Common Name Mammillaria cactus Scientific Name Mammillaria spp. Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Mexico / Central America Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Globular / cluster cactus Color Green Avg Size 4–30 cm Benefits Easy, flowering Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Very low

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Mammillaria elongata

Known as Ladyfinger cactus; forms dense clustered stems. Plant Common Name Mammillaria elongata Scientific Name Mammillaria elongata Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Mexico Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Clumping cylindrical cactus Color Green with golden spines Avg Size 6–20 cm Benefits Decorative clusters Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Very low Soil

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Money plant

Fast-growing trailing vine associated with prosperity. Plant Common Name money plant Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum Plant Family Araceae Origin Solomon Islands Main Category Indoor Subcategory Trailing vine Color Green / variegated Avg Size Trailing metres Benefits Air-purifying, easy Care Level Very easy Light Needs Low–Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity Mildly toxic

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Money tree

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

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Monstera adansonii

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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Monstera deliciosa

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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Hunter’s robe (Pothos variety)

Common name variant of Pothos; hardy trailing vine for hanging baskets. Plant Common Name Hunter’s robe (Pothos variety) Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum (‘Hunter’s robe’ common name) Plant Family Araceae Origin Pacific Main Category Indoor / Hanging Subcategory Trailing vine Color Green/variegated Avg Size Trailing metres Benefits Air-purifying, easy Care Level Very easy Light Needs Low–Bright

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Epipremnum aureum (Pothos / Devil’s Ivy)

Extremely hardy trailing vine, tolerant of low light and irregular watering. Plant Common Name Epipremnum aureum (Pothos / Devil’s Ivy) Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum Plant Family Araceae Origin Society Islands (Pacific) Main Category Indoor / Both Subcategory Trailing / climbing Color Green / variegated Avg Size Trailing several metres Benefits Air-purifying, extremely easy Care Level

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