ZZ plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Handles a dim room and forgetful owners. Glossy leaves all year.
Quick quiz
Four answers, one pick and the reason for it.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Handles a dim room and forgetful owners. Glossy leaves all year.
Dracaena trifasciata
Grows upright, takes little room and forgives almost everything except too much water.
Epipremnum aureum
Long vines to hang or trail off a shelf. Wilts a little when it wants water.
Chlorophytum comosum
Makes its own babies. Safe for dogs and cats.
Peperomia obtusifolia
Fleshy leaves store water. Small, good for desks and counters.
Pilea peperomioides
Round leaves that lean toward the light. Turn the pot every week.
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Flowers in low light and droops when the soil dries, which helps you remember to water.
Monstera deliciosa
Big leaves that split with age. Needs a moss pole to climb.
Ficus microcarpa
Braided trunk, dense crown. Likes a bright window and staying put.
Dypsis lutescens
Floor palm with airy foliage. Safe for dogs and cats.
Ficus lyrata
Big, demanding leaves: hates being moved and drafts.
Nephrolepis exaltata
Wants constantly damp soil and humid air. Good in a bathroom with a window.