Indoor Plants

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

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Fockea Edulis

Fockea edulis

Fockea edulis, commonly known as the Shaving Brush plant, is an extraordinary succulent vine native to the arid and semi-arid…

Malnutrition (historically, processed tuber)Dehydration (historically, processed tuber)Minor Skin Irritations (traditional, external, highly diluted)

Droseraceae

Forked Sundew

Drosera binata

Drosera binata, commonly known as the forked sundew or fork-leaved sundew, is a striking perennial carnivorous plant renowned…

BronchitisPersistent coughSpasmodic cough

Asparagaceae

Foxtail Fern

Asparagus densiflorus Myers

The Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers') is a distinctive perennial plant in the Asparagaceae family. Despite its common…

Skin irritationWound healingInflammation

Urticaceae

Friendship Plant

Pilea involucrata

The Friendship Plant, or Pilea involucrata, is a captivating perennial herbaceous species within the Urticaceae family.…

Indoor Air Quality ImprovementStress and Anxiety Reduction (environmental)Mood Enhancement (environmental)

Aizoaceae

Frithia Pulchra

Frithia pulchra

Frithia pulchra, commonly known as 'Fairy Elephant's Feet' or 'Purple Baby Tears', is a captivating succulent subshrub native to…

Air PurificationStress Relief

Boraginaceae

Fukien Tea Bonsai

Carmona microphylla bonsai

The Fukien Tea Bonsai, scientifically known as Carmona microphylla, is a distinguished member of the Boraginaceae family,…

IndigestionStomach DiscomfortStress

Rubiaceae

Gardenia Jasminoides

Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia jasminoides, commonly known as gardenia or Cape Jasmine, is an exquisite evergreen shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae…

InflammationOxidative StressLiver Damage

Asphodelaceae

Gasteria

Gasteria carinata

Gasteria carinata, commonly known as the 'Ox Tongue' plant, is a captivating succulent species native to the arid and semi-arid…

Minor burnsInsect bitesSkin irritations

Asphodelaceae

Gasteria Batesiana

Gasteria batesiana

Gasteria batesiana, commonly known as wart-leaf gasteria or knoppies-beestong, is a captivating small succulent native to the…

Skin irritationsMinor burnsInflammation (topical)

Asphodelaceae

Gasteria Little Warty

Gasteria bicolor var.

Gasteria Little Warty, scientifically recognized as Gasteria bicolor var., is a captivating and distinctive succulent celebrated…

Minor Skin IrritationsSuperficial BurnsInsect Bites

Crassulaceae

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum paraguayense

Graptopetalum paraguayense, widely recognized as the Ghost Plant or Mother of Pearl, is an exquisite succulent species belonging…

Minor CutsAbrasionsMinor Burns

Araceae

Giant Pothos

Epipremnum giganteum

Epipremnum giganteum is a magnificent member of the Araceae family. People commonly call it the giant pothos or dragon tail. It…

Indoor Air PollutionStress-Related DiscomfortMild Anxiety Symptoms

Araceae

Giant Taro

Alocasia macrorrhiza

Alocasia macrorrhiza, widely recognized as Giant Taro, Upright Elephant Ear, or 'Gabi' in the Philippines, is an imposing…

Inflammatory conditionsOxidative stressMicrobial infections

Araceae

Gloriosum Philodendron

Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum, commonly known as Gloriosum Philodendron, is an exquisite terrestrial aroid celebrated predominantly for…

Not applicable due to toxicity and lack of medicinal evidenceNo documented therapeutic applicationsPrimarily ornamental use

Gesneriaceae

Gloxinia

Sinningia speciosa gloxinia

Gloxinia, scientifically known as Sinningia speciosa gloxinia, is a captivating herbaceous perennial celebrated for its…

None directly cured by GloxiniaIndirect respiratory comfort (via humidity)Aesthetic enhancement for mood disorders

Asparagaceae

Gold Dust Dracaena

Dracaena surculosa

Dracaena surculosa, commonly known as Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena, or Florida Beauty, is a captivating evergreen…

Improved Indoor Air QualityReduced Airborne ToxinsEnhanced Mental Well-being

Crassulaceae

Golden Sedum

Sedum adolphii

Sedum adolphii, commonly known as Golden Sedum or Adolph's Stonecrop, is a captivating succulent species native to the arid and…

Minor WoundsSkin InflammationMinor Burns

Gesneriaceae

Goldfish Plant

Nematanthus gregarius

The Goldfish Plant, scientifically known as Nematanthus gregarius, is a captivating perennial epiphyte in the Gesneriaceae…

Not applicable for direct disease treatmentAlleviates symptoms of stress (indirectly, via aesthetic appeal)Enhances psychological well-being (indirectly)

Crassulaceae

Gollum Jade Plant

Crassula ovata Gollum

Crassula ovata 'Gollum' is a distinctive and highly sought-after succulent cultivar. People widely recognize it as Gollum Jade,…

Minor skin abrasions (traditional Crassula ovata application, not 'Gollum')Warts (traditional Crassula ovata application, not 'Gollum')Corns (traditional Crassula ovata application, not 'Gollum')

Vitaceae

Grape Ivy

Cissus striata

Grape Ivy, scientifically known as Cissus striata, is a captivating evergreen perennial vine. It belongs to the Vitaceae family,…

Air quality improvementStress reliefMinor skin irritations (topical, traditional)

Crassulaceae

Graptosedum

Graptosedum hybrid

Graptosedum hybrid, a captivating member of the Crassulaceae family, is a horticultural marvel. It results from the successful…

None documented for direct human therapeutic useEnvironmental aesthetic improvementHorticultural stress reduction

Crassulaceae

Graptosedum Bronze

Graptosedum bronze

Graptosedum Bronze, scientifically designated as x Graptosedum 'Bronze' (often also known as x Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins'), is…

No documented evidence of curing specific human diseases or medical conditions.

Crassulaceae

Graptoveria

Graptoveria fred Ives

Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' is a stunning intergeneric hybrid succulent, a cross between Graptopetalum and Echeveria species,…

Minor Skin Irritations (topical, inferred)Dry Skin (topical, inferred)Superficial Abrasions (topical, inferred)

Crassulaceae

Graptoveria Debbie

Graptoveria debbie

Graptoveria Debbie is a captivating succulent hybrid in the Crassulaceae family. This horticultural masterpiece comes from a…

Indoor air pollutionStress and anxiety (supportive)Low mood (supportive)