Indoor Plants

Care guides for houseplants — light, watering, soil, humidity and troubleshooting.

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Emerald Ripple Peperomia

Peperomia caperata

Peperomia caperata, also known as Emerald Ripple Peperomia or Ripple Peperomia, is a charming perennial herb valued for its…

None directly documented for Peperomia caperata.Indoor Air Quality Improvement (indirect benefit).Stress Reduction (through biophilia).

Araliaceae

English Ivy

Hedera helix

English Ivy (Hedera helix) is a robust, evergreen climbing vine in the Araliaceae family, native to most of Europe and Western…

BronchitisAcute coughChronic cough

Musaceae

Ensete Maurelii

Ensete ventricosum Maurelii

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', commonly known as the Red Abyssinian Banana or Red False Banana, is a striking perennial cultivar…

Nutritional deficiencies support (from edible species)Digestive discomfort alleviation (fiber from E. ventricosum)Energy depletion management (carbohydrates from E. ventricosum)

Araceae

Epipremnum (Neon Pothos)

Epipremnum aureum Neon

Epipremnum aureum 'Neon', commonly known as Neon Pothos, is a captivating cultivar in the Araceae family. Its exceptionally…

Indoor Air PollutionFormaldehyde ExposureBenzene Exposure

Araceae

Epipremnum Amplissimum

Epipremnum amplissimum

Epipremnum amplissimum, commonly known as the Silver Streak Pothos, is an exquisite tropical vining plant. Belonging to the…

Indoor air pollutionFormaldehyde exposureBenzene exposure

Araceae

Epipremnum Aureum Marble

Epipremnum aureum Marble Queen

Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen', also known as Marble Queen Pothos, is a visually striking cultivar in the Araceae family,…

Indoor Air PollutionFormaldehyde ExposureBenzene Exposure

Araceae

Epipremnum Glacier

Epipremnum aureum Glacier

Epipremnum aureum 'Glacier', also known as Glacier Pothos or Devil's Ivy, is an ornamental cultivar of the popular pothos plant,…

Does not directly cure diseasesIndoor air quality improvementFormaldehyde reduction

Araceae

Epipremnum Manjula

Epipremnum aureum Manjula

Epipremnum aureum 'Manjula', commonly known as Manjula pothos, is a highly esteemed ornamental cultivar belonging to the Araceae…

Indoor Air PollutionVolatile Organic Compound (VOC) AccumulationSick Building Syndrome Symptoms (indirectly)

Araceae

Epipremnum Marble Queen

Epipremnum aureum Marble

Epipremnum Marble Queen is a highly prized cultivar of Epipremnum aureum, celebrated for its striking variegated foliage. This…

Indoor Air Pollution (general)Sick Building Syndrome (symptoms related to poor air quality)Formaldehyde exposure

Araceae

Epipremnum Njoy

Epipremnum aureum Njoy

Epipremnum Njoy, a striking cultivar of Epipremnum aureum, is a popular indoor plant prized for its distinctive variegated…

Indoor Air Pollution (Formaldehyde)Indoor Air Pollution (Benzene)Indoor Air Pollution (Toluene)

Gesneriaceae

Episcia

Episcia cupreata

Episcia cupreata, commonly known as the Flame Violet, is an enchanting perennial herb belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. It…

Skin irritations (minor)Minor woundsInflammation (topical)

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia Ammak

Euphorbia ammak

Euphorbia ammak, commonly known as the Arabian Euphorbia or African Milk Tree, is a striking succulent belonging to the…

Human cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa cells - in vitro)Various cancers (genus Euphorbia traditional use, not E. ammak specifically)Cell proliferation (in vitro)

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia Ingens

Euphorbia ingens

Euphorbia ingens, commonly known as the African Milk Barrel or Candelabra Tree, is a majestic succulent native to the arid and…

Minor Cuts (Traditional, Caution)Wounds (Traditional, Caution)Ulcers (Traditional, Unverified)

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia Lactea Cristata

Euphorbia lactea

Euphorbia lactea, commonly known as Mottled Spurge, Dragon Bones, or Candelabra Cactus, is a distinctive succulent shrub…

Warts (traditional topical use)Skin lesions (traditional topical use)Inflammation (traditional topical use)

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia Obesa

Euphorbia obesa

Euphorbia obesa, affectionately known as the Baseball Plant due to its strikingly symmetrical, spherical to ovoid form, is a…

Historically (External) Applied for — Minor AbrasionsHistorically (External) Applied for — Superficial CutsHistorically (External) Applied for — Skin Irritations (with extreme caution)

Cactaceae

Fairy Castle Cactus

Acanthocereus tetragonus

The Fairy Castle Cactus, scientifically named Acanthocereus tetragonus 'Fairy Castle', is a distinctive cultivar of the columnar…

Dehydration (wild fruits)Constipation (traditional, mucilage)Minor Wounds (traditional, topical)

Araliaceae

False Aralia

Dizygotheca elegantissima

Dizygotheca elegantissima, commonly known as False Aralia or Finger Aralia, is an exquisite evergreen perennial celebrated for…

InflammationSkin conditionsDigestive issues

Asparagaceae

False Sea Onion

Ornithogalum caudatum

Ornithogalum caudatum is a distinctive bulbous perennial in the Asparagaceae family, commonly known as the Pregnant Onion or Sea…

Minor cuts (topical)Burns (first-degree, topical)Skin irritations (topical)

Oxalidaceae

False Shamrock

Oxalis triangularis

Oxalis triangularis, commonly known as False Shamrock, Purple Shamrock, or Love Plant, is a captivating perennial flowering…

Oxidative stress (potential)Minor inflammation (potential, genus-level)Bacterial infections (exploratory, genus-level)

Arecaceae

Fan Palm

Livistona chinensis

The Fan Palm, scientifically known as Livistona chinensis, is a magnificent and resilient member of the Arecaceae family. Native…

Oxidative StressInflammationCancer (potential treatment)

Araliaceae

Fatsia Japonica

Fatsia japonica

Fatsia japonica, commonly known as Japanese Aralia, is a striking evergreen shrub native to the subtropical and temperate…

InflammationEdemaOxidative Stress

Aizoaceae

Fenestraria

Fenestraria rhopalophylla

Fenestraria rhopalophylla, commonly known as Window-Leaf Plant or Baby Toes, is a remarkable succulent belonging to the…

Skin hydrationSunburn reliefMinor wound healing

Lomariopsidaceae

Fern Lemon Button

Nephrolepis cordifolia

Nephrolepis cordifolia, commonly known as the Fern Lemon Button, is an evergreen fern belonging to the family Lomariopsidaceae.…

Indoor air pollutantsFormaldehyde exposureXylene exposure

Polypodiaceae

Fern Staghorn Superbum

Platycerium superbum

Platycerium superbum, commonly known as the Giant Staghorn Fern, is a magnificent epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae…

Minor cutsAbrasionsBurns