Indoor Plants

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

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Shell Ginger

Alpinia zerumbet

Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as Shell Ginger, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the diverse Zingiberaceae family,…

InflammationOxidative StressHypertension

Acanthaceae

Shrimp Plant

Justicia brandegeana

Justicia brandegeana, widely recognized as the shrimp plant, is an exquisite tropical evergreen shrub celebrated for its…

Inflammation (potential support)Oxidative stress (cellular protection)Minor infections (antimicrobial potential)

Zingiberaceae

Siam Tulip

Curcuma alismatifolia

Curcuma alismatifolia, commonly known as Siam tulip or summer ginger, is an exquisite tropical herbaceous perennial belonging to…

Inflammation (potential modulation)Oxidative stress (free radical scavenging)Digestive discomfort (traditional use)

Cucurbitaceae

Silver Dollar Plant

Xerosicyos danguyi

Xerosicyos danguyi, widely known as the Silver Dollar Plant or Silver Dollar Vine, is a truly distinctive succulent species…

Poor Indoor Air Quality (addressed by air purification)Stress and Anxiety (mitigated by aesthetic presence)Lack of Aesthetic Appeal in Spaces

Araceae

Silver Dragon Alocasia

Alocasia baginda Silver Dragon

Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon', a captivating cultivar within the Araceae family, is primarily celebrated for its striking…

Inflammation (Topical, inferred from genus)Minor Pain Relief (External, inferred from genus)Wound Healing (External, inferred from genus)

Pteridaceae

Silver Lace Fern

Pteris ensiformis

The Silver Lace Fern, scientifically designated as Pteris ensiformis, is an exquisitely delicate fern species. It usually…

DysenteryGlandular SwellingsIndoor Air Pollution (Formaldehyde)

Blechnaceae

Silver Lady Fern

Blechnum gibbum

Blechnum gibbum, commonly known as the Dwarf Tree Fern or Miniature Tree Fern, is an elegant and compact member of the…

Not applicable — Blechnum gibbum is primarily an ornamental plant.No established therapeutic indications for specific diseases.Not traditionally or scientifically proven to cure any diseases.

Araceae

Silver Pothos

Scindapsus treubii

Silver Pothos, scientifically known as Scindapsus treubii, is an elegant evergreen climbing vine cherished for its striking…

Indoor air pollutionFormaldehyde presenceBenzene contamination

Araceae

Silver Satin

Scindapsus pictus var.

Silver Satin, scientifically known as Scindapsus pictus var., is a captivating member of the Araceae family, highly prized for…

DiarrheaWorm InfestationFever (Antipyretic)

Asparagaceae

Silver Squill

Ledebouria socialis

Ledebouria socialis, commonly known as Silver Squill or Leopard Lily, is a striking bulbous perennial native to the Eastern Cape…

Indoor air pollutionStress (via aesthetic appeal)Dry indoor air (minor humidity increase)

Araceae

Silver Sword Philodendron

Philodendron hastatum

The Silver Sword Philodendron, scientifically designated as Philodendron hastatum, is a distinguished evergreen perennial…

Indoor Air Pollution (indirectly, via air purification)Stress and Anxiety (via psychological benefits of plant care)Low Indoor Humidity (via transpiration)

Cactaceae

Silver Torch Cactus

Cleistocactus strausii

Cleistocactus strausii, commonly known as the Silver Torch Cactus or Woolly Torch, is a striking perennial flowering plant…

Oxidative Stress-related Conditions (potential)Inflammatory Responses (potential)Minor Skin Irritations (topical potential)

Gesneriaceae

Sinningia Speciosa

Sinningia speciosa

Sinningia speciosa, commonly known as the gloxinia or florist's gloxinia, is an exquisite tuberous perennial herb belonging to…

Stress reductionMood enhancementIndoor air quality improvement (minor)

Asparagaceae

Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Dracaena trifasciata, widely recognized as the snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue, is a distinctive species of evergreen…

Indoor Air Pollution (mitigated)Poor Sleep Quality (indirectly improved)Environmental Toxin Exposure (reduced)

Araceae

Snow Queen Pothos

Epipremnum aureum Snow Queen

Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen', a striking cultivar of the widely recognized Pothos or Devil's Ivy, is a member of the Araceae…

Indoor Air Pollution (ameliorated by air purification)Bacterial Infections (in vitro activity)Fungal Infections (in vitro activity)

Phyllanthaceae

Snowbush

Breynia disticha

Breynia disticha, commonly known as Snowbush, Hawaiian Snowbush, or Sweetpea Bush, is a striking evergreen shrub belonging to…

No documented therapeutic applicationsPrimarily an ornamental plantPotential for future ethnobotanical discovery

Solanaceae

Solanum

Solanum pseudocapsicum

Solanum pseudocapsicum, commonly known as Jerusalem Cherry or Christmas Cherry, is a compact, perennial evergreen shrub…

Boils (traditional topical)Gonorrhea (traditional topical)Abdominal pain (traditional/homeopathic)

Asparagaceae

Song of Jamaica

Dracaena reflexa Jamaica

Dracaena reflexa Jamaica, commonly known as Song of Jamaica, is an elegant and popular ornamental houseplant in the Asparagaceae…

Bacterial infectionsFungal infectionsInflammation

Asparagaceae

Spanish Bayonet

Yucca aloifolia

Yucca aloifolia, commonly known as Spanish Bayonet or Aloe Yucca, is a striking perennial plant revered for its architectural…

OsteoarthritisRheumatoid Arthritis (symptomatic relief)Eczema

Bromeliaceae

Spanish Moss

Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides, commonly known as Spanish Moss, is a distinctive epiphytic bromeliad. It creates an iconic visual in its…

Respiratory issuesSkin conditionsFevers

Araceae

Spathiphyllum Domino

Spathiphyllum domino

Spathiphyllum Domino is a distinguished cultivar of the genus Spathiphyllum. It is a popular perennial herbaceous plant in the…

Indoor Air PollutionLow Indoor HumidityFormaldehyde Exposure

Araceae

Spathiphyllum Platinum

Spathiphyllum platinum mist

Spathiphyllum Platinum, often known by its cultivar name Spathiphyllum platinum mist, is an exquisite herbaceous perennial in…

Indoor Air PollutionRespiratory Irritation (due to VOCs)Stress

Araceae

Spathiphyllum Sensation

Spathiphyllum sensation

Spathiphyllum Sensation is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant in the Araceae family. People commonly know it as the…

Indoor Air PollutionSick Building Syndrome SymptomsLow Indoor Humidity

Asphodelaceae

Spiral Aloe

Aloe polyphylla

Aloe polyphylla, commonly known as the Spiral Aloe, is a captivating and critically endangered succulent plant. It is endemic to…

Skin irritationMinor burnsSuperficial wounds