So you want to order a plant. You're in luck: It's a golden era for online plant shopping, whether you're seeking your first succulent or finally want to try your hand at a fiddle-leaf fig.
Online plant shops, which include dedicated sections at Home Depot and Amazon as well as full-on lifestyle websites like Bloomscape and The Sill, are especially useful for people who either don't have access to a brick-and-mortar nursery or don't have the ability to cart plants home. Shipped plants, especially those from the smaller specialty shops, often also come with attractive, extra-secure packaging and detailed care guides, making them particularly suited for gifts. Read more...
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BEST FOR TRENDSETTERS
Pink anthuriumThe pink anthurium does not only wear pink on Wednesdays. In fact, it "blooms" pretty much year-round.
- Latin name: Anthurium andraeanum
- Light: Medium to bright indirect
- Water: Every 1-2 weeks
- Ideal room: Bathroom
BEST STATUS PLANT
Fiddle-leaf figOpen up Instagram, baby: If your fiddle-leaf fig thrives, you deserve to post it.
- Latin name: Ficus lyrata
- Light: Bright indirect
- Water: Every 5 days - 2 weeks
- Ideal room: Whichever's the brightest
MOST VERSATILE
Snake plant (laurentii)Yeah, yeah, you've heard of this one before. But for beginner plant caretakers, it really is that good.
- Latin name: Sansevieria laurentii
- Light: Low to bright indirect
- Water: Every 2-4 weeks
- Ideal room: Living room, bedroom
BEST FOR BFFS
Pilea peperomioidesThese self-propagators are perfect to grow and share with friends.
- Latin name: Pilea peperomioides
- Light: Medium to bright indirect
- Water: Every 10 days
- Ideal room: Any
BEST FOR BATHROOMS
Bird's nest fernThis ripply little superstar is fun to grow and safe for pets.
- Latin name: Asplenium nidus
- Light: Low to bright indirect
- Water: Weekly, more in bright light
- Ideal room: Bathroom
BEST FOR GIFTING
Money treeThe money tree is a striking token of goodwill that doesn't require a ton of painstaking care.
- Latin name: Pachira aquatica
- Light: Bright indirect
- Water: Every 1-2 weeks
- Ideal room: Any
BEST FOR PROPAGATION
Marble queen pothosThe pothos gets a gold medal in propagation — plus, its pretty tendrils look great on a bookshelf.
- Latin name: Epipremnum aureum
- Light: Medium to low indirect
- Water: Every 1-2 weeks (more in bright light)
- Ideal room: Bedroom
BEST STATEMENT PLANT
MonsteraLove giant leaves that look kind of like Swiss cheese? Miss Monstera is here for you.
- Latin name: Monstera deliciosa
- Light: Low to bright indirect (prefers bright)
- Water: Every 1-2 weeks
- Ideal room: Living room
BEST BLOOMER
Petite purple orchidWith the right care, this moth orchid will reward you with stunning purple blooms.
- Latin name: Phalaenopsis
- Light: Bright indirect
- Water: Weekly
- Ideal room: Living room
BEST LOW-LIGHT OPTION
ZZ plantThe ZZ plant can tolerate super low light, which makes it a great option for darker rooms.
- Latin name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
- Light: Low to medium indirect
- Water: Every 4 weeks
- Ideal room: Any
BEST INVESTMENT PLANT
Burgundy rubber treeThis ficus's shiny, thick leaves are worth its slightly annoying sensitivities.
- Latin name: Ficus elastica
- Light: Bright indirect
- Water: Every 2-4 weeks, more in growing season
- Ideal room: Any
BEST 2-FOR-1 DEAL
String of pearls succulent duoThis team of pretty succulents will spruce up any bright windowsill.
- Latin name: Graptopetalum paraguayense / Senecio rowleyanus
- Light: Medium to bright indirect
- Water: Every 4 weeks
- Ideal room: Whichever's the driest
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