Indoor Plants

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

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Chain of Hearts

Ceropegia linearis

Ceropegia linearis, widely recognized as Chain of Hearts, String of Hearts, Rosary Vine, or Hearts-on-a-String, is an enchanting…

Chest complaintsCoughs (traditional)Congestion (traditional)

Arecaceae

Chamaedorea Metallica

Chamaedorea metallica

Chamaedorea metallica, widely recognized as the Metallic Palm or Metal Palm, is a distinctive and highly prized species in the…

Not recognized for treating diseasesNo documented therapeutic usesPrimarily ornamental plant

Euphorbiaceae

Chenille Plant

Acalypha hispida

Acalypha hispida, widely recognized as the Chenille Plant, is a captivating evergreen perennial shrub. It belongs to the diverse…

Inflammation (traditional topical use)Swelling (traditional topical use)Minor skin lesions (traditional topical use)

Bignoniaceae

China Doll

Radermachera sinica

Radermachera sinica, widely recognized as the China Doll plant or Emerald Tree, is an exquisite evergreen tree native to the…

Inflammation (traditional)Pain relief (traditional)Skin irritations (traditional)

Moraceae

Chinese Banyan

Ficus microcarpa

Ficus microcarpa, commonly known as the Chinese Banyan, Indian Laurel, or Curtain Fig, is a captivating evergreen tree belonging…

GastritisIndigestionChronic Gastric Ulcers

Ulmaceae

Chinese Elm Bonsai

Ulmus parvifolia

The Chinese Elm, scientifically designated as Ulmus parvifolia, is a distinguished member of the Ulmaceae family. Growers widely…

Inflammatory conditionsSkin ailmentsUrinary issues

Araceae

Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum, widely known as Chinese Evergreen, is a highly esteemed indoor foliage plant in the Araceae family. It is…

Indoor air pollutionFormaldehyde exposure mitigationBenzene exposure mitigation

Urticaceae

Chinese Money Plant

Pilea peperomioides

The Chinese Money Plant, scientifically known as Pilea peperomioides, is a highly sought-after perennial herb. It is renowned…

Indoor Air Stagnation (by oxygen production)Environmental Stress (by biophilic presence)General Mood Decline (by aesthetic appeal)

Malvaceae

Chinese Money Tree

Pachira aquatica braided

The Chinese Money Tree, known scientifically as Pachira aquatica, is a fascinating tropical wetland species. It belongs to the…

No documented evidence of curing specific human diseases in a medical contextTraditional wellness support (from cooked seeds)Nutritional supplementation (from cooked seeds)

Gesneriaceae

Chirita

Chirita lavandulacea

Chirita lavandulacea, commonly known as Lavender-flowered Chirita, is an enchanting tropical perennial herb belonging to the…

Minor skin inflammationsSuperficial woundsMinor cuts and abrasions

Asparagaceae

Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum comosum

Chlorophytum comosum, universally recognized as the Spider Plant, is a remarkably adaptable and beloved perennial herbaceous…

Indoor air pollution symptomsFormaldehyde exposure effectsBenzene exposure effects

Asparagaceae

Chlorophytum Bonnie

Chlorophytum comosum bonnie

Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie', widely recognized as the Curly Spider Plant or Bonnie Spider Plant, is a captivating cultivar of…

Indoor air pollution (via filtration)General inflammation (species-level research)Oxidative stress (species-level antioxidant effects)

Asparagaceae

Chlorophytum Cape

Chlorophytum capense

Chlorophytum capense, widely known as the Cape Chlorophytum or Green Spider Plant, is an evergreen herbaceous perennial within…

Oxidative StressInflammationImmune Dysfunction

Asparagaceae

Chlorophytum Green

Chlorophytum comosum green

Chlorophytum comosum is widely known as the Spider Plant, Green Spider Plant, or Ribbon Plant. It is a classic and exceptionally…

Indoor air pollutionFormaldehyde exposure mitigationBenzene exposure reduction

Asparagaceae

Chlorophytum Laxum

Chlorophytum laxum

Chlorophytum laxum, commonly known as the lax spider plant or narrow-leaf spider plant, is an elegant evergreen perennial…

General DebilityErectile DysfunctionPremature Ejaculation

Asparagaceae

Chlorophytum Orange

Chlorophytum orchidastrum

Chlorophytum orchidastrum, widely recognized by its captivating common names such as ‘Orange Spider Plant’, ‘Fire Flash’,…

None (Chlorophytum orchidastrum is primarily an ornamental plant)Indoor air quality improvement (potential, not a 'cure' for disease)Enhancement of mental well-being (indirect benefit, not a 'cure')

Asparagaceae

Chlorophytum Variegatum

Chlorophytum comosum var.

Chlorophytum comosum var., widely recognized as the variegated spider plant or airplane plant, is a remarkably adaptable…

Improved Indoor Air QualityMitigation of Formaldehyde ExposureReduction of Xylene Levels

Cactaceae

Christmas Cactus

Schlumbergera bridgesii

The Christmas Cactus, scientifically known as Schlumbergera bridgesii, is a captivating epiphytic succulent. It belongs to the…

Stress Reduction (ornamental)Minor Skin Dryness (hypothetical topical)Oxidative Stress (potential antioxidant)

Vitaceae

Cissus Discolor

Cissus discolor

Cissus discolor, commonly known as the Rex Begonia Vine or Tapestry Vine, is a captivating tropical perennial vine belonging to…

Inflammation (potential support)Oxidative stress (potential relief)Minor digestive discomfort (traditional use)

Vitaceae

Cissus Rhombifolia

Cissus rhombifolia

Cissus rhombifolia, widely recognized as Grape Ivy or Ellen Danica, is an evergreen, vigorous climbing vine belonging to the…

Indoor Air Pollutants (air purification)Oxidative Stress (potential research area)Inflammation (potential research area)

Vitaceae

Cissus Rotundifolia

Cissus rotundifolia

Cissus rotundifolia is widely known as the Arabian Wax Cissus or Peruvian Grape Ivy. It is an evergreen perennial vine in the…

BurnsSkin diseasesLiver disorders

Geraniaceae

Citronella Plant

Pelargonium citrosum

Pelargonium citrosum, commonly known as the Citronella Plant or Mosquito Geranium, is a captivating evergreen perennial within…

Mosquito-borne disease prevention (indirect)General insect annoyanceAtmospheric odor (neutralization/masking)

Rutaceae

Citrus Calamondin

Citrofortunella microcarpa

The Calamondin, scientifically known as Citrofortunella microcarpa (or Citrus × microcarpa), is a remarkable citrus hybrid,…

Common coldCoughInflammation

Rutaceae

Citrus Meyer Lemon

Citrus meyeri

The Meyer Lemon, scientifically known as Citrus meyeri, is a captivating natural citrus hybrid. Growers believe it is a cross…

Oxidative stressInflammationCommon cold (symptomatic relief)