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Current rotation of plants.
Common Name | Image | Latin Name | Light | Watering Frequency | Soil Type | Humidity | Fertilizer | Pot Requirement | Common Issues | Pests | Maintenance | Propagation | Special Notes | Good Indoors? | Companion Plants |
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Monstera Deliciosa | ![]() |
Monstera deliciosa | Bright, indirect | Weekly or when top 2” dry | Well-draining, peat-based | Medium–high | Balanced, monthly in spring/summer | Drainage required | Yellowing (overwatering), browning (underwatering) | Spider mites, thrips | Dust leaves, prune lower leaves | Stem cuttings in water | Aerial roots may appear | Yes | Pothos, snake plant |
Monstera Deliciosa | ![]() |
Monstera deliciosa | Bright, indirect | Weekly or when top 2” dry | Well-draining, peat-based | Medium–high | Balanced, monthly in spring/summer | Drainage required | Yellowing (overwatering), browning (underwatering) | Spider mites, thrips | Dust leaves, prune lower leaves | Stem cuttings in water | Aerial roots may appear | Yes | Pothos, snake plant |
Monstera Deliciosa | ![]() |
Monstera deliciosa | Bright, indirect | Weekly or when top 2” dry | Well-draining, peat-based | Medium–high | Balanced, monthly in spring/summer | Drainage required | Yellowing (overwatering), browning (underwatering) | Spider mites, thrips | Dust leaves, prune lower leaves | Stem cuttings in water | Aerial roots may appear | Yes | Pothos, snake plant |
Snake Plant | ![]() |
Sansevieria trifasciata | Low to bright, indirect | Every 2-3 weeks (less in winter) | Well-draining, sandy | Low | Balanced, diluted, monthly (spring/summer) | Drainage required | Root rot (overwatering), yellowing | Spider mites, mealybugs | Minimal, dust leaves | Leaf cuttings, division | Extremely drought-tolerant, air-purifying | Yes | ZZ plant, pothos |
Bird of Paradise | ![]() |
Strelitzia reginae | Bright light / some direct | Weekly, more in summer | Rich, well-draining | Moderate–high | High nitrogen, monthly | Large, heavy pot with drainage | Split leaves (normal), curling (low humidity) | Scale, spider mites | Wipe leaves, rotate for even growth | Division of rhizomes | Can grow very tall indoors | Yes, with light | Banana plant, palms |
Dragon Tree | ![]() |
Dracaena marginata | Bright, indirect / low-tolerant | Every 10–14 days | Well-draining potting mix | Average (can tolerate low) | Balanced liquid, every 6 weeks | Drainage required | Brown tips (fluoride/salt), yellow leaves | Mealybugs, spider mites | Remove dead leaves, rotate | Stem cuttings | Tolerant of neglect | Yes | ZZ plant, pothos |
Zebra Plant | ![]() |
Aphelandra squarrosa | Bright, indirect | Keep moist, not soggy | Peat-based mix | Very high (60–70%) | High-phosphorus every 2 weeks | Drainage required | Leaf drop, browning tips (low humidity) | Whiteflies, spider mites | Mist frequently, avoid drafts | Stem cuttings | Can be finicky indoors | Yes, with care | Calathea, bromeliads |
Heartleaf Philodendron | ![]() |
Philodendron hederaceum | Low to bright, indirect | Weekly, when top 2” dry | All-purpose, well-draining | Average to high | Balanced monthly (growing season) | Drainage required | Yellow leaves (overwatered) | Aphids, spider mites | Trim leggy growth | Stem cuttings in water or soil | Tolerates low light well | Yes | Pothos, calathea |
Heartleaf Philodendron | ![]() |
Philodendron hederaceum | Low to bright, indirect | Weekly, when top 2” dry | All-purpose, well-draining | Average to high | Balanced monthly (growing season) | Drainage required | Yellow leaves (overwatered) | Aphids, spider mites | Trim leggy growth | Stem cuttings in water or soil | Tolerates low light well | Yes | Pothos, calathea |
Rubber Plant | ![]() |
Ficus elastica | Bright, indirect | Every 1–2 weeks | Well-draining, loamy | Moderate | Monthly (spring/summer) | Drainage required | Leaf drop (shock), yellowing | Scale, mealybugs | Wipe leaves, rotate plant | Stem cuttings with node | Sensitive to moving | Yes | ZZ plant, monstera |
ZZ Plant | ![]() |
Zamioculcas zamiifolia | Low to bright, indirect | Every 3-4 weeks (less in winter) | Well-draining, sandy | Low | Balanced, diluted, monthly (spring/summer) | Drainage required | Root rot (overwatering), yellowing | Spider mites (rare) | Minimal, dust leaves | Division, leaf cuttings | Extremely drought-tolerant, air-purifying | Yes | Snake plant, pothos |
String of Bananas | ![]() |
Senecio radicans | Bright, indirect | Every 1-2 weeks (less in winter) | Well-draining, cactus mix | Low to moderate | Balanced, diluted, monthly (spring/summer) | Drainage required | Root rot, shriveling (underwatering) | Aphids, mealybugs | Trim leggy growth, propagate | Stem cuttings | Trailing succulent, fast-growing | Yes | Other succulents |
Golden Pothos | ![]() |
Epipremnum aureum | Low to bright, indirect | Weekly, when top inch dry | All-purpose, well-draining | Average to high | Balanced monthly (growing season) | Drainage required | Yellow leaves (overwatered), brown tips | Spider mites, mealybugs | Trim leggy growth, dust leaves | Stem cuttings in water | Very tolerant, air-purifying, trailing | Yes | Philodendron, snake plant |
Peace Lily | ![]() |
Spathiphyllum spp. | Low to bright, indirect | Weekly, droops when dry | Moist, well-draining | High preferred | Balanced monthly | Drainage required | Droopy (dry), brown tips (low humidity) | Spider mites, mealybugs | Remove spent blooms, wipe leaves | Division | Air-purifying, droops dramatically when thirsty | Yes | Calathea, ferns |
Cordyline Red Sister | ![]() |
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Red Sister’ | Bright, indirect | Keep moist but not soggy | Well-draining, slightly acidic | High (60%+) | Balanced every 4–6 weeks | Drainage required | Brown edges (low humidity), leaf drop | Spider mites, scale | Mist often, trim brown leaves | Stem cuttings | Use distilled water | Yes, with humidity | Calathea, dracaena |
Fiddle Leaf Fig | ![]() |
Ficus lyrata | Bright, indirect | Weekly when top inch dry | Well-draining, peat-based | Moderate-high | Balanced, monthly (growing season) | Large, stable pot | Leaf drop, brown spots | Scale, spider mites | Dust leaves, rotate weekly | Stem cuttings (difficult) | Sensitive to changes in environment | Yes | Rubber plant, monstera |
Fiddle Leaf Fig | ![]() |
Ficus lyrata | Bright, indirect | Weekly when top inch dry | Well-draining, peat-based | Moderate-high | Balanced, monthly (growing season) | Large, stable pot | Leaf drop, brown spots | Scale, spider mites | Dust leaves, rotate weekly | Stem cuttings (difficult) | Sensitive to changes in environment | Yes | Rubber plant, monstera |
Foxtail Fern | ![]() |
Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’ | Bright, indirect | Weekly, keep moist but not soggy | Well-draining, rich | Moderate-high | Balanced, monthly (growing season) | Drainage required | Brown tips (low humidity), yellowing | Spider mites, scale | Trim dead fronds, mist regularly | Division | Not a true fern, air-purifying | Yes | Ferns, palms |
Canna Lily | ![]() |
Canna indica | Full sun to partial shade | 2-3 times/week, keep moist | Rich, well-draining | Moderate-high | High-phosphorus, biweekly | Large pot with drainage | No blooms (needs sun), leaf burn | Aphids, spider mites | Deadhead spent blooms, cut back | Division of rhizomes | Tropical flowering plant, dormant in winter | Short term | Elephant ear, hibiscus |
Tree Philodendron | ![]() |
Philodendron bipinnatifidum | Bright, indirect | Weekly when top 2” dry | Well-draining, peat-based | Moderate-high | Balanced, monthly (spring/summer) | Large, stable pot | Yellow leaves (overwatered), brown tips | Spider mites, mealybugs | Dust leaves, prune lower leaves | Stem cuttings | Large leaves, can grow very tall | Yes | Monstera, other philodendrons |
The Residency
Common Name | Image | Latin Name | Light | Watering Frequency | Soil Type | Humidity | Fertilizer | Pot Requirement | Common Issues | Pests | Maintenance | Propagation | Special Notes | Good Indoors? | Companion Plants |
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Dwarf Italian Cypress | ![]() |
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’ | Full sun (6+ hrs) | Every 10–14 days | Well-draining, sandy | Low | Balanced slow-release, monthly (spring/summer) | Drainage required | Root rot, yellowing | Spider mites, aphids | Light pruning | Cuttings, rare | Drought-tolerant | No | Lavender, rosemary |
Kentia Palm | ![]() |
Howea forsteriana | Bright, indirect | Weekly when top inch dry | Well-draining, peat-based | High (50–60%) | Balanced, monthly (growing season) | Large pot with drainage | Brown tips (low humidity), yellowing | Spider mites, scale | Mist regularly, wipe leaves | Difficult from seed | Slow-growing, elegant palm | Yes | Areca palm, ferns |
Kentia Palm | ![]() |
Howea forsteriana | Bright, indirect | Weekly when top inch dry | Well-draining, peat-based | High (50–60%) | Balanced, monthly (growing season) | Large pot with drainage | Brown tips (low humidity), yellowing | Spider mites, scale | Mist regularly, wipe leaves | Difficult from seed | Slow-growing, elegant palm | Yes | Areca palm, ferns |
Common Passion Flower | ![]() |
Passiflora caerulea | Partial shade, indirect | Weekly, keep soil moist | Well-draining, fertile | Moderate | Balanced, monthly during growing season | Large pot with support | No blooms (needs sun), aphids | Aphids, spider mites | Prune after flowering | Stem cuttings, seeds | Fast-growing vine, needs trellis | Short term | Clematis, jasmine |
Mandevilla | ![]() |
Mandevilla sanderi | Full sun / bright indirect | 2–3 times/week (hot weather) | Well-draining, peat mix | Moderate | High-phosphorus, biweekly | Drainage required | Yellow leaves, no blooms | Whiteflies, mealybugs | Train on trellis, deadhead | Cuttings | Bring indoors in winter (frost sensitive) | Short term | Jasmine, morning glory |
Jade Plant | ![]() |
Crassula ovata | Bright, indirect | Every 2-3 weeks (less in winter) | Well-draining, cactus mix | Low | Balanced, diluted, monthly (spring/summer) | Drainage required | Overwatering, leaf drop | Mealybugs, scale | Minimal, remove dead leaves | Leaf or stem cuttings | Drought-tolerant succulent | Yes | Other succulents |
Dracaena fragrans (Corn Plant) | ![]() |
Dracaena fragrans | Bright, indirect | Weekly | Well-draining potting mix | Moderate | Balanced, monthly | Drainage required | Brown tips (fluoride), yellowing | Spider mites, scale | Remove dead leaves, rotate | Stem cuttings | Use distilled water | Yes | Other dracaenas |
Fiddle Leaf Fig | ![]() |
Ficus lyrata | Bright, indirect | Weekly when top inch dry | Well-draining, peat-based | Moderate-high | Balanced, monthly (growing season) | Large, stable pot | Leaf drop, brown spots | Scale, spider mites | Dust leaves, rotate weekly | Stem cuttings (difficult) | Sensitive to changes in environment | Yes | Rubber plant, monstera |
English Ivy | ![]() |
Hedera helix | Bright, indirect to low | Weekly, keep slightly moist | Well-draining potting mix | Moderate-high | Balanced, every 4-6 weeks | Drainage required | Spider mites in dry air, yellowing | Spider mites, aphids | Trim regularly, mist leaves | Stem cuttings in water | Can be invasive outdoors, air-purifying | Yes | Pothos, philodendron |
2025 Watering Calendar
Gardening Tools & Supplies
Tool/Supply | Active Ingredients/Specifications | Usage Frequency | Best Used For | Application Method | Storage Requirements | Notes | Purchase URL |
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Gardening Gloves | Protective material (leather/rubber) | Every gardening session | Hand protection during all plant care | Wear during handling | Clean, dry location | Essential for safety and cleanliness | Trifabricy Garden Gloves |
Harris Diatomaceous Earth | Food-grade diatomaceous earth | Monthly or as needed | Pest control, soil amendment | Dust lightly on soil surface | Dry, sealed container | Natural pest deterrent, safe for plants | Harris Diatomaceous Earth |
Insecticide (Natural) | Geraniol (6.2%), Lemongrass Oil (0.5%), White Mineral Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethyl Lactate | Weekly during pest season | Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, scale | Spray on affected areas | Cool, dark place | Natural formula, safe for indoor use | Natural Insecticide |
Neem Oil | Azadirachtin (natural neem extract) | Bi-weekly or as needed | Fungal issues, pest prevention, leaf shine | Dilute and spray/wipe on leaves | Room temperature, sealed | Organic fungicide and pesticide | Neem Oil |
20-20-20 Fertilizer | Nitrogen (20%), Phosphorus (20%), Potassium (20%) | Monthly during growing season | General plant nutrition, growth boost | Dilute in water, apply to soil | Dry, cool location | Balanced nutrition for most plants | 20-20-20 Fertilizer |
4-in-1 Soil Meter | Light, moisture, pH, soil fertility sensors | Weekly monitoring | Soil condition assessment | Insert probes into soil | Clean, dry storage | Essential for proper plant care | 4-in-1 Soil Meter |
Ant Traps | Borax-based bait (varies by brand) | Replace every 3 months | Ant control around plant areas | Place near ant trails | Away from pets/children | Prevent ants from farming aphids | Ant Traps |
Light-Based Fly Trap | UV light attraction mechanism | Continuous during fly season | Flying insects (gnats, fruit flies) | Plug in near affected plants | Clean regularly | Effective for fungus gnats | Light-Based Fly Trap |
Sticky Fly Trap | Adhesive surface (non-toxic) | Replace when full | Flying insects, monitoring pest levels | Hang near plants | Replace when saturated | Good for monitoring and catching pests | Sticky Fly Trap |
1.5L Watering Can | Plastic/metal construction with spout | Daily use | Precise watering of plants | Pour water at soil level | Clean, dry location | Essential for controlled watering | 1.5L Watering Can |
Graveyard
Common Name | Image | Latin Name | Light | Watering Frequency | Soil Type | Humidity | Fertilizer | Pot Requirement | Common Issues | Pests | Maintenance | Propagation | Special Notes | Good Indoors? | Companion Plants |
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Bromeliad | ![]() |
Various genera (e.g., Guzmania) | Bright, indirect | Water central cup weekly | Orchid bark + potting mix | High | Diluted orchid food, monthly | Drainage required | Brown tips (low humidity), rot (overwatered cup) | Scale, mealybugs | Remove pups after bloom | Offsets (pups) | Flowers once then dies (offsets form) | Yes | Ferns, orchids |