Indoor Plants

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

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Split Rock

Pleiospilos nelii

Pleiospilos nelii, widely known as the split rock plant or living stone, is an extraordinary succulent species. It is native to…

Stress Reduction (indirectly, via aesthetic appeal)Anxiety Alleviation (indirectly, through biophilic design)Improved Mood (indirectly, from nurturing a plant)

Polypodiaceae

Staghorn Fern

Platycerium bifurcatum

The Staghorn Fern, scientifically known as Platycerium bifurcatum, is a captivating epiphytic fern belonging to the…

Indoor Air Pollution — Mitigates levels of certain airborne toxins.Dry Skin & Mucous Membranes — Indirectly helps by increasing air humidity.

Asphodelaceae

Star Cactus

Haworthia retusa

Haworthia retusa is commonly known as the Star Cactus. It is a captivating succulent in the Asphodelaceae family. It is renowned…

Minor skin irritationsDry skinSuperficial burns

Asparagaceae

Starfish Snake Plant

Dracaena angolensis boncel

The Starfish Snake Plant, scientifically known as Dracaena angolensis boncel, is a distinctive evergreen perennial belonging to…

CoughsDiarrheaHemorrhoids

Menispermaceae

Stephania Erecta

Stephania erecta

Stephania erecta is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant in the Menispermaceae family. It is renowned for its striking form,…

Inflammation (traditionally used for)Pain relief (traditionally used for)Fever reduction (traditionally used for)

Strelitziaceae

Strelitzia Juncea

Strelitzia juncea

Strelitzia juncea, commonly known as the River Bird of Paradise, is an exceptionally distinctive perennial herbaceous plant…

Oxidative stress (potential, based on related species)Inflammatory conditions (potential, based on related species)Hypertension (potential, based on related species)

Gesneriaceae

Streptocarpus

Streptocarpus saxorum

Streptocarpus saxorum, commonly known as the Cape primrose or false African violet, is a charming herbaceous perennial belonging…

InflammationMinor painSkin irritations

Asteraceae

String of Bananas

Senecio radicans

Senecio radicans, widely recognized by its charming common name String of Bananas, is a distinctive succulent plant in the…

Crassulaceae

String Of Buttons

Crassula perforata

Crassula perforata, commonly known as String of Buttons or Necklace Vine, is an intriguing perennial succulent native to the…

Skin irritations (minor)Dry skinOxidative stress (cellular level)

Asteraceae

String of Dolphins

Senecio peregrinus

Senecio peregrinus, often affectionately known as 'String of Dolphins', 'Dolphin Necklace', or 'Flying Dolphins', is a…

Not applicable for medicinal useNo known therapeutic applicationsPrimarily ornamental

Asteraceae

String of Pearls

Senecio rowleyanus

String of Pearls is scientifically known as Senecio rowleyanus, and botanists increasingly recognize it as Curio rowleyanus. It…

No known medicinal usesNot for therapeutic applicationOrnamental plant only

Asteraceae

String of Tears

Curio citriformis

Curio citriformis, commonly known as the String of Tears, is a captivating succulent belonging to the Asteraceae family,…

Environmental Stress (indirect)Indoor Air Pollution (minor, indirect)Mental Fatigue (through biophilia)

Piperaceae

String Of Turtles

Peperomia prostrata

Peperomia prostrata, widely recognized by its charming common name, String of Turtles, is a captivating trailing succulent…

Support for minor skin irritations (traditional, related species)Relief for minor wounds (traditional, related species)Alleviation of edema (diuretic properties, related species)

Asteraceae

String of Watermelons

Curio herreianus var.

Curio herreianus, commonly known as String of Watermelons, is a captivating succulent plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.…

Indoor Air Stagnation (indirectly)Stress-related Tension (via aesthetic appeal)Low Mood (via biophilic effect)

Acanthaceae

Strobilanthes Dyeriana

Strobilanthes dyeriana

Strobilanthes dyeriana, commonly known as the Persian shield, is a captivating herbaceous perennial celebrated for its…

InflammationRheumatismSkin Irritations

Marantaceae

Stromanthe (Triostar)

Stromanthe sanguinea

Stromanthe sanguinea, commonly known as Triostar, is an exquisite tropical herbaceous perennial belonging to the Marantaceae…

Airborne toxinsIndoor air pollutionStress (indirectly)

Marantaceae

Stromanthe Magic Star

Stromanthe sanguinea Magic Star

Stromanthe sanguinea 'Magic Star', often referred to simply as Stromanthe Magic Star, is a highly ornamental herbaceous…

Indoor Air PollutionLow Humidity Symptoms (e.g., dry skin, irritated airways)Stress and Anxiety (via biophilic effect)

Cactaceae

Sulcorebutia Rauschii

Sulcorebutia rauschii

Sulcorebutia rauschii, a captivating perennial succulent, is an esteemed member of the Cactaceae family, native to the arid,…

No direct medicinal usesStress (indirectly)Anxiety (indirectly)

Lamiaceae

Swedish Ivy

Plectranthus verticillatus

Swedish Ivy, scientifically known as Plectranthus verticillatus, is an enchanting perennial herb belonging to the expansive…

Minor skin inflammationMinor cuts and abrasionsMild skin irritations

Araceae

Swiss Cheese Plant

Monstera adansonii

Monstera adansonii, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, Swiss Cheese Vine, or Monkey Mask Plant, is a captivating tropical…

Pain relief (traditional, external)Inflammation alleviation (traditional, external)Minor skin irritations (traditional topical use)

Araceae

Syngonium Albo

Syngonium podophyllum albo

Syngonium Albo, botanically known as Syngonium podophyllum 'Albo-variegatum', is a highly prized cultivar of the arrowhead…

Aesthetic EnhancementAir PurificationStress Relief

Araceae

Syngonium Albo Variegatum

Syngonium podophyllum Albo Variegatum

Syngonium podophyllum 'Albo Variegatum', often known as the Arrowhead Plant or Nephthytis, is an exquisite perennial herb in the…

Indoor air pollution (VOCs)Stress (via biophilic design)Dry indoor air (via humidification)

Araceae

Syngonium Berry Allusion

Syngonium podophyllum berry

Syngonium podophyllum berry, commonly known as Syngonium Berry Allusion, is a captivating evergreen climbing plant belonging to…

Aesthetic EnhancementAir PurificationStress Relief

Araceae

Syngonium Chiapense

Syngonium chiapense

Syngonium chiapense, a captivating member of the Araceae family, is endemic to the humid forest ecosystems of southern Mexico,…

Indoor Air PollutionFormaldehyde ExposureStress (indirectly)