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Adelonema wallisii

Adelonema wallisii

Adelonema wallisii

Medium to low indirect light
Water when topsoil dries out; reduce in winter, increase in growing season
Aechmea chantinii

Aechmea chantinii

Aechmea chantinii

Bright, indirect light; tolerates some morning sun
Water moderately - keep central cup 1/4 filled, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum

Bright indirect light to low light (cannot tolerate direct sunlight)
Water when top inch of soil dries out (reduce slightly in winter)
Alocasia infernalis

Alocasia infernalis

Alocasia infernalis

Bright, indirect light
When top 25% of soil dries; reduce in fall/winter
Angraecum sesquipedale

Angraecum sesquipedale

Angraecum sesquipedale

Bright, indirect light similar to its natural habitat at forest edges
Regular watering maintaining consistent moisture (matches native 150in/year rainfall), allowing roots to dry slightly between waterings
Anthurium bakeri

Anthurium bakeri

Anthurium bakeri

Bright, indirect light
When top 1-2 inches of soil are dry
Anthurium clarinervium

Anthurium clarinervium

Anthurium clarinervium

Bright, indirect sunlight
When top inch of soil dries out
Anthurium warocqueanum

Anthurium warocqueanum

Anthurium warocqueanum

Bright indirect light
Anthurium watermaliense

Anthurium watermaliense

Anthurium watermaliense

Bright, indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)
Water when top 1-2 inches of soil are dry (approximately weekly)
Asplenium nidus

Asplenium nidus

Asplenium nidus

Bright, indirect light or partial to full shade
Water when top inch of soil dries out; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Begonia maculata

Begonia maculata

Begonia maculata

bright, indirect light
when topsoil feels dry to the touch
Cissus discolor

Cissus discolor

Cissus discolor

Bright, indirect light (requires a balance of sun and shade to maintain leaf coloration without scorching)
Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil dry out (avoid overwatering)
Ctenanthe burle-marxii

Ctenanthe burle-marxii

Ctenanthe burle-marxii

Bright indirect light to partial shade
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when top inch of soil dries
Didymochlaena

Didymochlaena

Didymochlaena truncatula

bright, indirect light
keep soil consistently moist (water when top 1-2 inches of soil dry out)
Dieffenbachia seguine

Dieffenbachia seguine

Dieffenbachia seguine

bright, indirect light
when top inch of soil dries out
Dracaena fragrans

Dracaena fragrans

Dracaena fragrans

Bright indirect light to deep shade (adapts to low-light conditions)
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings
Dracaena surculosa

Dracaena surculosa

Dracaena surculosa

Dracaena trifasciata

Dracaena trifasciata

Dracaena trifasciata

Low to bright indirect light
Every 2-3 weeks (allow soil to dry completely between waterings); reduce to every 2 months in winter
Fittonia albivenis

Fittonia albivenis

Fittonia albivenis

Bright, indirect light or mild sunlight; avoids direct sun exposure
Keep soil consistently moist; water when top layer feels dry to prevent wilting
Fittonia gigantea

Fittonia gigantea

Fittonia gigantea

Bright, indirect light
When top inch of soil dries (every 2-3 days in summer, less in winter)

Tropical Plants Plant Care

Expert tips for healthy, thriving plants

How to Care for Tropical Plants Plants

While each plant has its own specific needs, most tropical plants plants share some common care requirements. Always check the detailed care guide for each individual plant for best results.

01

Research individual needs

Each plant has unique care requirements

02

Observe your plants

Look for signs of stress or growth to adjust care

03

Adjust seasonally

Care needs change throughout the year

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