Houseplant care guides by plant

One page per houseplant, with its light, water, soil and pet-safety facts and answers to the problems people search for most.

140 plants have a care guide, as of October 21, 2026.

Which plant do you have?

Search the list below by common or botanical name, or narrow it by difficulty, light and pet safety. Each plant page starts with how to care for it, then covers its common problems. If you do not know the name, the PlantGrail iPhone app can identify the plant from a photo.

Good plants for beginners

Plants rated beginner difficulty in our care data.

Plants that handle low light

Plants whose care data lists low light as acceptable.

Plants listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs

Plants our care data marks as non-toxic. Check the source on each plant page.

All plants

Showing 140 plants

Care topics

Guides that cover many plants at once rather than one species.

Want a structured guide?

PlantGrail courses cover one plant or one skill in depth. They are paid and optional; the care guides here are free.