Indoor Plants

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

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Pitcher Plant

Nepenthes spp.

The Pitcher Plant primarily encompasses the diverse genus Nepenthes within the family Nepenthaceae. It represents a captivating…

Stomach AcheDigestive IssuesFever

Lamiaceae

Plectranthus Australis

Plectranthus australis

Plectranthus australis is a charming perennial herb in the expansive Lamiaceae family. People widely know it by its common name,…

InflammationMinor woundsSkin irritations

Podocarpaceae

Podocarpus

Podocarpus L'Hér.

Podocarpus macrophyllus, commonly known as the Buddhist pine or yew pine, is a stately evergreen conifer indigenous to the…

AsthmaFeversVenereal Diseases (traditional)

Acanthaceae

Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes phyllostachya

The Polka Dot Plant, scientifically known as Hypoestes phyllostachya, is a captivating and widely cultivated ornamental plant.…

No scientifically proven cures for specific diseasesSupports cellular health (potential antioxidant activity)Aids minor inflammatory responses (potential phytochemical activity)

Polypodiaceae

Polypodium

Polypodium vulgare

Polypodium vulgare, commonly known as the common polypody or rock brake, is a resilient perennial fern belonging to the…

CoughsBronchitisMild asthma

Polypodiaceae

Polypodium Blue Star

Phlebodium aureum blue star

Polypodium Blue Star is an epiphytic fern in the diverse Polypodiaceae family. Its scientific name is Phlebodium aureum 'Blue…

Indoor Air PollutionLow Indoor HumidityEnvironmental Stress (mitigated)

Araliaceae

Polyscias Fabian

Polyscias scutellaria fabian

Polyscias Fabian, officially known as Polyscias scutellaria fabian, is a distinguished member of the Araliaceae family,…

Oxidative StressChronic InflammationMinor Wounds

Asparagaceae

Ponytail Palm

Nolina recurvata

Nolina recurvata, widely recognized as the Ponytail Palm or Elephant Foot Tree, is a distinctive succulent perennial originating…

Indoor Air Pollution (as an air purifier)Environmental Stress (through xeriscaping)Mental Fatigue (biophilic effects)

Asparagaceae

Ponytail Palm Large

Beaucarnea recurvata large

The Ponytail Palm, scientifically designated as Beaucarnea recurvata large, is a distinctive and resilient member of the…

Indoor Air Pollution (minor alleviation)Environmental Stress (psychological reduction)Reduced Mental Well-being (indirect improvement)

Araceae

Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as Pothos or Devil's Ivy, is a robust evergreen vine in the Araceae family. This resilient…

Air pollutants (formaldehyde)Air pollutants (benzene)Air pollutants (xylene)

Araceae

Pothos Global Green

Epipremnum aureum Global Green

Pothos Global Green is a distinguished cultivar of Epipremnum aureum. It is a highly sought-after indoor plant within the…

Indoor air pollutionFormaldehyde exposureBenzene exposure

Araceae

Pothos Golden

Epipremnum aureum Golden

Epipremnum aureum is commonly known as Golden Pothos or Devil's Ivy. It is a highly popular perennial evergreen vine belonging…

Air pollution (indoor)Formaldehyde exposure (indoor)Trichloroethene exposure (indoor)

Araceae

Pothos Jade

Epipremnum aureum Jade

Pothos Jade, a specific cultivar of Epipremnum aureum, is a highly acclaimed ornamental plant belonging to the Araceae family.…

Atmospheric formaldehyde pollutionAirborne trichloroetheneIndoor toluene contamination

Araceae

Pothos N Joy

Epipremnum aureum N Joy

Epipremnum aureum 'N Joy' is a distinctive cultivar of the widely recognized Pothos or Devil's Ivy. It is a prominent member of…

Airborne Pollutant ExposureBacterial Infections (external/in vitro)Fungal Infections (external/in vitro)

Araceae

Pothos Pearls and Jade

Epipremnum aureum Pearls

Pothos Pearls and Jade, scientifically known as Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls', is a captivating cultivar of the widely recognized…

Indoor Air PollutionLow Indoor HumidityEnvironmental Stress

Primulaceae

Primula Obconica

Primula obconica

Primula obconica, commonly known as the Chinese primrose or 'good luck plant', is a charming perennial herb belonging to the…

Chapped HandsEczemaItching

Gesneriaceae

Primulina

Primulina tabacum

Primulina tabacum, commonly known as the tobacco primrose, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

InflammationPainRespiratory conditions

Araceae

Prince of Orange Philodendron

Philodendron prince of orange

The Prince of Orange Philodendron (Philodendron prince of orange) is a captivating hybrid cultivar in the Araceae family. People…

Not a direct medicinal plant for human diseasesIndoor air pollution (mild amelioration)Environmental stress (visual, aesthetic relief)

Apocynaceae

Pseudolithos

Pseudolithos migiurtinus

Pseudolithos migiurtinus is a captivating perennial succulent. It is an intriguing member of the Apocynaceae family, renowned…

Malaria (traditional use in genus, unverified)General pain (folk remedy in related species, unverified)Inflammatory conditions (potential, unverified)

Pteridaceae

Pteris Ensiformis Silver

Pteris ensiformis evergemiensis

Pteris Ensiformis Silver, scientifically known as Pteris ensiformis evergemiensis, is a captivating cultivar of the Sword Brake…

InflammationFeverGastrointestinal Issues

Commelinaceae

Purple Heart

Tradescantia pallida

Tradescantia pallida, commonly known as Purple Heart or Wandering Jew, is a captivating perennial herb within the Commelinaceae…

Mild eczemaMinor woundsInsect bites

Commelinaceae

Purple Heart Plant

Tradescantia pallida Purpurea

Tradescantia pallida, widely recognized as the Purple Heart Plant or Purple Queen, is a captivating perennial herbaceous…

Indoor air pollutionOxidative stressBacterial infections (topical)

Asteraceae

Purple Passion Plant

Gynura aurantiaca

Gynura aurantiaca, popularly known as the velvet plant or purple passion plant, is a captivating perennial herb. People prize it…

Mild Edema (traditional support)Liver Function Support (traditional)Digestive Discomfort (traditional aid)

Sarraceniaceae

Purple Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia purpurea

Sarracenia purpurea, commonly known as the purple pitcher plant, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant indigenous to the…

Digestive ailmentsBlood sugar imbalancesPain syndromes (injected)