Calathea
Calathea ornata
Intermediate Medium indirect light; avoid direct sun When top inch of soil is dry; keep consistently moist but not soggy
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Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Beginner Medium to bright indirect light When top inch of soil is dry
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Intermediate Medium indirect light to partial shade Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Hoya Carnosa
Hoya carnosa
Beginner Bright indirect light with gentle morning sun When the top half of soil is dry
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Intermediate Medium to low indirect light When top inch of soil is dry — never the crown
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Beginner Bright indirect to direct sunlight Every 2–4 weeks — let soil dry completely
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Intermediate Medium to low indirect light When top inch of soil is dry — keep consistently moist
Phalaenopsis Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
Beginner Bright indirect light; east window is ideal Soak thoroughly, then dry; every 7–10 days
Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
Beginner Bright indirect light; tolerates a few hours of gentle direct sun When top 2–4 inches of soil are dry, usually every 1–2 weeks