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Monstera Deliciosa (Monstera deliciosa)
Houseplant

Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa

The iconic Swiss cheese plant with dramatic split leaves — one of the most loved houseplants worldwide.

Bright, indirectEvery 7–10 daysEasy
Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)
Houseplant

Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Nearly indestructible upright succulent with striking variegated sword-like leaves. Ideal for beginners.

Low to brightEvery 2–3 weeksEasy
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
Houseplant

Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii

Elegant tropical with glossy dark leaves and pure white blooms that signal when it needs water.

Medium, indirectWhen leaves droopEasy
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Houseplant

Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Trailing vine with heart-shaped golden-variegated leaves. Forgiving of neglect and gorgeous cascading from a shelf.

Low to brightWeeklyEasy
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
Houseplant

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Ficus lyrata

Statement tree with large violin-shaped leaves. The interior designer's favorite — picky but stunning.

Bright, indirectEvery 7–10 daysModerate
Garden Rose (Rosa spp.)
Flower

Garden Rose

Rosa spp.

The world's most beloved flowering shrub with thousands of cultivars in every color and fragrance.

Full sunDeep, weeklyModerate
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Flower

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Towering golden bloom that tracks the sun. Annual favorite for gardens, pollinators, and seeds.

Full sunRegularEasy
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Herb

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Aromatic purple-flowered Mediterranean shrub treasured for fragrance, calming oils, and pollinator appeal.

Full sunLow, drought-tolerantEasy
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
Succulent

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Medicinal succulent with thick fleshy leaves containing the famous cooling gel for burns and skin.

Bright, directEvery 2–3 weeksEasy
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
Tree

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Graceful ornamental tree celebrated for delicate palmate leaves that turn brilliant red in autumn.

Partial sunRegular, even moistureModerate
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Herb

Sweet Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Beloved culinary herb with intensely fragrant leaves used in Italian, Thai, and Mediterranean cooking.

Full sunKeep moistEasy
Echeveria (Echeveria elegans)
Succulent

Echeveria

Echeveria elegans

Rosette-forming succulent in soft pastel hues — perfect for sunny windowsills and arrangements.

Bright, directEvery 2 weeksEasy