{"id":221,"date":"2023-02-06T19:47:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T19:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/?p=221"},"modified":"2023-02-06T20:08:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T20:08:58","slug":"which-houseplant-is-right-for-me-a-quick-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/houseplants\/which-houseplant-is-right-for-me-a-quick-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Houseplant is Right for Me? A Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houseplants are a must for us this time of year, when everything outside is cold and gray, and the ground is frozen so we can&#8217;t get our hands in the dirt. Indoor plants not only add beauty to your home, but they can also help to filter the air, and bring us a little bit of much needed color and joy during the winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, there are two major classes of houseplants seen in stores today: tropicals and succulents. Succulents are characterized by their fleshy, \u201cjuicy\u201d foliage, which is designed to store moisture. This feature, in general, makes succulents more tolerant of dry conditions (or forgetful plant parents), while tropicals tend to want more water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some houseplants are quite tolerant of low light situations, while others require bright light for a longer duration. The light requirements of a houseplant depend on the specific variety of the plant, and aren\u2019t so easily generalized between succulent and tropical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve compiled a short list of houseplants that work in various conditions, to help you decide which plant friends might be a happy addition to your home. Look at the natural lighting in your home (is it an east or west facing window? is sunlight filtered by trees or other structures?). Note where the vents are located (plants near air vents will tend to dry out faster). Decide where you have space and assess those specific spots to see what plant will match the conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_223\" style=\"width: 296px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223\" src=\"https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/houseplant-quick-DIRTy-2-286x300.jpg\" alt=\"Variety of houseplants growing next to window during winter in Omaha\" width=\"286\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/houseplant-quick-DIRTy-2-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/houseplant-quick-DIRTy-2-768x807.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/houseplant-quick-DIRTy-2-171x180.jpg 171w, https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/houseplant-quick-DIRTy-2-363x381.jpg 363w, https:\/\/dee-signlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/houseplant-quick-DIRTy-2.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Each houseplant has its own set of requirements when it comes to light and water. Putting the right plant in the right place will set you up for success from the start!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Low Light, Low Water<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aloe vera<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Jade (Crassula sp.)*<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ponytail Palm (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beaucarnea recurvata)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Majesty Palm (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ravenea rivularis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)*<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snake plant (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sansevieria<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sp.)*<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Low Light, Medium\/High Water<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrowhead (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syngonium podophyllum)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philodendron*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spider plant (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chlorophytum comosum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZZ Plant (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamioculcas zamiifolia<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)*<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*will also tolerate bright, indirect light<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Bright Light, Low Water<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agave, Century Plant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridal Veil (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gibasis geniculata<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bromeliad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staghorn Fern (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platycerium<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sp.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalanchoe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bright Light, Medium\/High Water<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthurium, Red Peace Lily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croton<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird of Paradise (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strelitzia nicolai<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday Cacti (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclamen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dumb Cane (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dieffenbachia <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sp<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dracaena<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asparagus Fern\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 *High water*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiddle Leaf Fig (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ficus lyrata<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tri-Color Ginger (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stromanthe sanguinea<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jasmine, Chinese Star \u00a0 \u00a0 *High water*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbrella grass (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyperus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sp.)\u00a0 \u00a0 *Very High Water*<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules for taking care of your houseplants. Each plant is unique, and varying environmental conditions create \u201cmicroclimates\u201d in the different areas around our homes.\u00a0 Pay attention to your houseplants, learn to recognize signs of thriving or stress and understand that you can\u2019t treat all your plants the same. On that same token, don\u2019t feel overwhelmed about how much you need to know beforehand; many plants are resilient and will often survive the journey while you learn how to best take care of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come down to the garden shop to check out our selection of houseplants in person. Talk to our associates about their favorite houseplants. Hang out in our glasshouse for a few minutes and get your plant fix. And don\u2019t be afraid to jump head-first into becoming a Plant Person \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houseplants are a must for us this time of year, when everything outside is cold and gray, and the ground is frozen so we can&#8217;t get our hands in the dirt. 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