MONSTERA
"SWISS CHEESE PLANT"
This one truly lives up to its name: its leaves grow up to be 2-3' wide, slowly taking over your house and your life. The holey leaves aren't edible but the fruit is.
Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings, approx. once a week
Prefers bright indirect light
CHAMAEDOREA
"PARLOR PALM"
A classic indoor house plant. You've probably seen him in an Ikea showroom. Very low maintenance and likes shade, sorta like a house cat.
Allow soil to almost dry between waterings, approx. once every 3 weeks
Prefers low light and shaded areas
SANSEVIERIA
"SNAKE PLANT"
Untrue to its name, this guy will stay loyal to you and your family, providing you with fresh, unpolluted air.
Allow soil to dry between waterings, approx. once a month
Prefers indirect light
PILEA
"CHINESE MONEY PLANT"
Had its 5 seconds of fame. Believes in the name of the Good Lord and will birth hundreds of babies. Looks like Lotad.
Keep the soil moist between waterings in the summer, approx. once a week
Prefers indirect light
ALOE VERA
"BURN PLANT"
A prick at first but soothing and calming once you cut and use its flesh get to know it better.
Allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry between waterings, approx. once every 3 weeks
Prefers filtered sun at midday
TILLANDSIA
"AIR PLANT"
Often found undernourished and glued to inanimate objects, this girl's been through a lot, but she's very resilient. Treat her well and she'll bloom for you.
Soak the plant in room temperature water once every 1 to 2 weeks
Prefers indirect light; tolerates some direct sunlight but can dry out the plant