Showy variegated leaves but very toxic sap — keep away from children/pets. Plant Common Name Dumb cane Scientific Name Dieffenbachia spp. Plant Family Araceae Origin Tropical Americas Main Category Indoor Subcategory Foliage Color Green/cream variegation Avg Size 0.5–2 m Benefits Air-purifying Care Level Moderate Light Needs Low–Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Rich well-draining […]
Compact umbrella-leaf clusters great for small spaces. Plant Common Name Dwarf schefflera Scientific Name Schefflera arboricola (dwarf) Plant Family Araliaceae Origin Taiwan/SE Asia (cultivar) Main Category Indoor Subcategory Foliage Color Green/variegated Avg Size 0.6–1.5 m Benefits Compact umbrella-like foliage Care Level Easy–Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity Mildly toxic
Dense evergreen shrub used for hedging; some parts toxic if eaten. Plant Common Name Cherry Laurel Scientific Name Prunus laurocerasus Plant Family Rosaceae Origin Eurasia Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Hedge / shrub Color Glossy green Avg Size 1–5 m Benefits Screening, evergreen Care Level Moderate Light Needs Part shade to sun Water Needs Regular Soil
Popular compact Schefflera used in homes and offices. Plant Common Name Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola) Scientific Name Schefflera arboricola Plant Family Araliaceae Origin Taiwan/SE Asia Main Category Indoor Subcategory Foliage Color Green Avg Size 0.6–1.5 m Benefits Attractive foliage, easy care Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining
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Delicate pinnate leaves with elegant tree-like habit — popular indoors. Plant Common Name China doll plant (Radermachera sinica) Scientific Name Radermachera sinica Plant Family Bignoniaceae Origin China / SE Asia Main Category Indoor / Patio Subcategory Small tree / foliage Color Green Avg Size 1–3 m (indoors) Benefits Attractive pinnate foliage, airy habit Care Level
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Clumping palm with feathery fronds creating a tropical feel. Plant Common Name Dypsis lutescens (Areca palm) Scientific Name Dypsis lutescens Plant Family Arecaceae Origin Madagascar Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Palm (clumping) Color Green Avg Size 1.5–3 m (indoors) Benefits Humidifying, air-purifying Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type
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Group of fragrant shrubs/trees with perfumed blooms. Plant Common Name Chinese Perfume Plants Scientific Name Various (e.g., Murraya, Aglaia) Plant Family Varies Origin China / SE Asia Main Category Outdoor / Indoor Subcategory Fragrant flowering Color White/cream Avg Size Varies Benefits Fragrant blooms for gardens & courtyards Care Level Moderate Light Needs Full sun to
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Powdery blue succulent prized for pastel hue and compact habit. Plant Common Name Echeveria laui Scientific Name Echeveria laui Plant Family Crassulaceae Origin Mexico Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Rosette succulent Color Powdery blue Avg Size 5–10 cm Benefits Ornamental pastel rosette Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright to full sun Water Needs Low
Decorative hanging planters made from halved coconut shells — eco-friendly and great for epiphytes. Plant Common Name Coconut hanging baskets Scientific Name (coconut shell planter) Plant Family N/A (container) Origin Tropical craft Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Planter / decorative Color Brown shell + plant Avg Size Varies Benefits Upcycling, breathable container Care Level
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Rosette succulents in many colors; ideal for rock gardens and pots. Plant Common Name Echeveria succulent Scientific Name Echeveria spp. Plant Family Crassulaceae Origin Mexico/Central America Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Rosette succulent Color Varies (pink/blue/green) Avg Size 5–25 cm Benefits Low-water, decorative Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun to bright light Water
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