Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

Light:           Low to Bright 

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug in new growth 

 

 

 

 

Alocasia (African Mask)

Light:           Medium to Bright

 Water:         Let dry out thoroughly, do not overwater

 Insects:       Too much water will rot plant

Aralia (False, Ming, Fabian)

Light:           Medium to Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug when too wet

Arboricola (Dwarf Schefflera)

Light:           Medium to Bright  

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Scale and mealybug

Notes:         Will lose older/inner leaves when too wet or lower light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant) 

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Keep very dry

Insects:       Spider mites in hot, high light, mealy bug if too wet

 

 

 

Bird of Paradise 

Light:           Bright Light

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering, stems hold water

Insects:       Scale and spider mites

Notes:         Blooms on older, root-bound plants, bloom is white/blue

Bromeliad 

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Water soil when completely dry

Insects:       Scale if too wet

Notes:         Blooms should last 2 or more months

 

 

 

 

Calamondin (Orange Plant) 

Light:           Bright  

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug

Notes:         Blooms and bears fruit periodically throughout the year

Chinese Fan Palm

Light:           Medium to Bright

Water:         Water thoroughly when dry

Insects:       Spider mites 

 

Cordatum (Green Philodendron)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug if too wet

Notes:         Prune runners to keep plant full

 

Cordyline

Light:           Medium to Bright 

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly, do not overwater

Insects:

Notes:

 

 

 

Croton:

Light:           Bright/Direct Sun

Water:         Water thoroughly when dry, do not let get too dry

Insects:       Spidermites

Notes:         Excellent color if given enough sun

 

Dracaena (Warneckii, Lemon Lime)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug in new growth

Notes:         Brown edge with yellow halo – too much water

 

 

Dracaena (Janet Craig)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug in new growth

Notes:         Brown edge with yellow halo–too much water

 

 

 

Dracaena (Massageana Cane, Fragrance Cane)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug in new growth

Notes:         Brown edge with yellow halo – too much water. The cane holds water for plant usage.

 

Ferns

Light:           Medium to Bright

Water:         Keep evenly moist 

 

Ficus

Light:           Bright Light/Direct Sun

Water:         Water thoroughly when dry

Insects:       Scale when too wet or under stress
 

Notes:         Green leaves dropping (too much water, not enough light), yellow leaves (too dry)

   

Ficus Ali (Banana Leaf Ficus)

Light:           Medium to Bright Light

Water:         Water thoroughly when dry

Notes:         Does not drop as many leaves as other Ficus

 

 

Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Ficus) 

Light:           Medium to Bright Light

Water:         Let dry out before thoroughly watering

Insects:       Spider mites if too dry

Notes:         Will develop large brown spots when over watered

 

Ficus Burgundy, Robusta (Rubber Tree/Bush)

Light:           Medium to Bright Light

Water:         Let dry out before thoroughly watering

Insects:       Mealybug, Spider mites

Notes:         Will quickly drop leaves if kept too wet

Fishtail Palm

 

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Keep moist, but not sitting in water

Insects:       Mealybug, spider mites

Notes:         Edges of leaves have a rough/torn looking edge

 

 

Foxtail Palm

 

Light:           Bright

Water:         Let dry out, then water thoroughly

 

Insects:       Spider mites 

 

 

Gardenia 

Light:           Medium to Bright

Water:         Keep evenly moist

Insects:       Mealybug

Notes:         Seasonal blooms, very fragrant

 

 

 

Homalomena (Emerald Gem)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug if too wet 

Notes:         Will yellow if too dry OR too wet

 

 

Kentia Palm 

Light:           Low to Bright 

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Spider mites, Mealybug (usually when too wet)

Notes:         Slow growing, causes it to be more expensive

 

 

Majesty Palm 

Light:           Medium to Bright 

Water:         Slightly moist at all times

Insects:       Scale and spider mites

 

Neanthebella Palm

Light:           Low to Medium

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Spider mites, Mealybug

Notes:         Remove seed pods

 

 

Pachira (Money Tree)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Let dry out – do not overwater

Insects:

Notes:

  

Phoenix Roebelini Palm (Date Palm)

Light:           Medium to Bright

Water:         Water thoroughly when dry, do not allow to remain dry

Insects:       Mealybug, Spider mites

Notes:         Palm has thorns on inner fronds

 

 

 

Ponytail Palm

Light:           Bright Light  

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug

Notes:         Trunk and “ball” base hold water for plant’s use

 

 

  

 

Pothos (Golden, Marble Queen, Jade)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Mealybug if too wet

Notes:         Prune runners to keep the plant nice & full at top

 

Rex Begonia

Light:           Bright

Water:         Let dry out before watering – do not overwater

Insects:       Powdery Mildew, Rotting

Notes:         Plants will rot if kept too wet

 

Rhapis Palm (Lady Finger Palm)

Light:           Low to Bright 

Water:         Water thoroughly when dry
 

Notes:         Very durable plant, slow growing  

 

SagoPalm (King Sago)

Light:           Bright Light/Direct Sun

Water:         Keep on the dry side, then water thoroughly

Insects:       Scale

Notes:         Sharp points on ends of fronds

 

 

 

Sansevieria (Mother-In-Law Tongue, Snake Plant)

Light:           Low to Bright

Water:         Keep Dry

Insects:       Spidermites in hot, high light, too dry Mealybug or scale if too wet

 

 

Schefflera
 

Light:           Bright

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering

Insects:       Spidermites/mealybug 

 

Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)

Light:           Low to Bright Light
 

Water:         Let dry out thoroughly before watering
 

Insects:       Scale on older plants under stress

Notes:         The brighter the light, the more the plant will flower, will wilt if too dry, but will perk up after watering

 

 

Triangle Palm 

Light:           Medium to Bright

Water:         Slightly dry between waterings

Insects:       Scale and spidermites

Notes:         Foliage has a grey cast, trunk is triangle shape

Yucca Cane

Light:           Bright/Direct Sun

Water:         Keep very dry 

Insects:       Scale if too wet

Notes:         Leaves are sharp

 

ZZ Plant

Light:           Low to Bright Light

Water:         Do not overwater, can go for months without water

Insects:

Notes:         Excellent interior plant that requires little or no care