Flowering succulent prized for clusters of long-lasting blooms. Plant Common Name Kalanchoe Scientific Name Kalanchoe spp. Plant Family Crassulaceae Origin Madagascar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Flowering succulent Color Red/pink/yellow/white Avg Size 20–30 cm Benefits Long-lasting flowers Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright light Water Needs Low–Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity Mildly toxic
Blue-glaucous cactus with strong ribs and golden spines. Plant Common Name Ferocactus glaucescens Scientific Name Ferocactus glaucescens Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Mexico Main Category Outdoor / Container Subcategory Barrel / columnar cactus Color Blue-green body, yellow spines Avg Size 30–80 cm Benefits Drought tolerant, sculptural Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Very
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Popular gift plant with clusters of small flowers that last weeks. Plant Common Name Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Scientific Name Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Plant Family Crassulaceae Origin Madagascar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Flowering succulent Color Red/pink/yellow Avg Size 20–30 cm Benefits Long-flowering, cheerful Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect to sun Water Needs Low–Moderate Soil Type Free-draining
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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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Large glossy leaves make a bold statement in interiors; many cultivars available. Plant Common Name Ficus elastica (Rubber plant) Scientific Name Ficus elastica Plant Family Moraceae Origin Asia Main Category Indoor / Patio Subcategory Foliage tree Color Glossy green / variegated Avg Size 1–3 m indoors Benefits Air-purifying, architectural leaves Care Level Easy–Moderate Light Needs
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Iconic houseplant with large violin-shaped leaves; likes bright light and stability. Plant Common Name Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-leaf Fig) Scientific Name Ficus lyrata Plant Family Moraceae Origin Western Africa Main Category Indoor / Patio Subcategory Statement foliage Color Green Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Bold architectural foliage Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright filtered light Water
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Shorter compact form ideal for desks and small rooms. Plant Common Name Dracaena fragrans Compacta Scientific Name Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’ Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Cultivar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Compact foliage Color Green/variegated Avg Size 0.6–1.2 m Benefits Compact form for small spaces Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type
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Layered variegated leaves create architectural interest. Plant Common Name Dracaena reflexa Scientific Name Dracaena reflexa (Song of India) Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Madagascar/Indian Ocean Main Category Indoor / Patio Subcategory Variegated foliage Color Green/cream/yellow Avg Size 0.6–3 m Benefits Decorative variegation Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity
Slow-growing tree with stout trunk and sword-like leaves. Plant Common Name Dragon trees Scientific Name Dracaena draco Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Canary Islands / Cape Verde Main Category Outdoor / Indoor juvenile Subcategory Tree / specimen Color Blue-green Avg Size 2–10 m (slow) Benefits Architectural specimen, drought tolerant Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright to
