Find Your Plant
Worried about picking the wrong plant? Most of us are, the first time. Four quiet questions are all it takes: your light, your routine, who shares your home and how much space you have.
Every home has its own light, its own rhythm and its own little routines. The right plant is the one that fits yours. Start with the question that sounds most like your space, follow the path, and let the plant come to you.
Start with your light
Light is the one thing a plant cannot do without, so it is the best place to begin. Stand where the plant will live at midday and notice the light on your hand.
- A soft, dim corner or a room away from windows. You want forgiving plants that rest easy in lower light, like snake plants, ZZ plants and parlor palms. Browse Low Light Indoor Plants
- A bright room with filtered light most of the day. Most tropical foliage is happiest here: monstera, philodendrons, peperomias, prayer plants and calatheas. Browse all Plants
- A sunny window with direct rays for a few hours. Sun lovers like jade, ponytail palm, olive trees and cacti will glow here. Browse Bright Light Indoor Plants
Not sure what your light is? Our gentle guide to houseplant light walks you through it in a few minutes.
Then think about your routine
- You are new to plants, or you travel and forget to water. Begin with plants that forgive a missed week and bounce back without fuss. Browse Plants for Beginners
- You love a small daily ritual and want a plant that responds. Prayer plants fold their leaves at dusk and calatheas show you exactly how they feel. Browse Prayer Plants
- You already have a few and want something with character. Collector leaves, odd shapes and patterns that start conversations. Browse Unusual Plants
Who else shares your home
If a curious cat or a chewing puppy lives with you, choose from plants that are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you can relax a little. Browse Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants
How much space you have
- A desk, a shelf or a windowsill. Small plants in 3 and 4 inch pots, peperomias, pilea and little succulents. Browse Peperomia
- A glass jar or a closed terrarium. Tiny, humidity loving plants that stay small under glass. Browse Plants for Terrariums
- An empty corner that needs a presence. Floor plants with height and big leaves that anchor a room. Browse Statement Plants
Finding the right pot
Every plant arrives in its grower pot. A decorative planter is sold separately, so you can choose the one that suits your room. Our pot size and drainage guide shows which planter fits which plant, and you can browse all Planters or lift a plant up to eye level with our Plant Stands and Risers.
Shopping for someone else
A plant is a gift that keeps living. If you are choosing for a friend, an easy, pet-friendly plant is a kind, safe choice. Browse Plant Gifts Under $50 or read our plant gift guide.
Once it arrives
Give your new plant a quiet week to settle in. Our first 30 days guide explains what to expect, and the Plant Care Library has a guide for nearly every plant we grow.
Still torn between two? Our FAQ answers the questions most plant people ask before they choose, and you can always send us a note.