Indoor plant care guides
Light, watering, yellow leaves and pet safety for indoor plants that do well in offices and homes, plus how to pot them so water has somewhere to go.
Compare the plants
| Plant | Light | Water | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake plant | Low to bright indirect | When the soil is fully dry, about every 2 to 3 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| ZZ plant | Low to bright indirect | When the soil is dry, about every 2 to 4 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Fiddle-leaf fig | Bright indirect, some gentle direct sun | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about weekly to every 2 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Rubber plant | Bright indirect; tolerates medium | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about every 1 to 2 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Pothos | Low to bright indirect | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about every 1 to 2 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Dracaena | Medium to bright indirect; tolerates low | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about every 1 to 2 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Kentia palm | Medium to bright indirect | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about weekly to every 10 days | Pet-safe |
| Philodendron | Medium to bright indirect | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about every 1 to 2 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Schefflera | Bright indirect; tolerates medium | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about every 1 to 2 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Aglaonema | Low to medium indirect | When the top 1 to 2 inches are dry, about every 1 to 2 weeks | Toxic to cats and dogs |
In this list, only the kentia palm is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Pet-safety information follows the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list.
All guides
Snake plant care
Dim corners, entryways, forgetful watering
ZZ plant care
Low light, irregular care, shared spaces
Fiddle-leaf fig care
Bright rooms, statement height, stable conditions
Rubber plant care
Bright rooms, bold dark foliage, floor planters
Pothos care
Shelves, hanging planters, beginners
Dracaena care
Height, structure, planters in medium light
Kentia palm care
Elegant height, lower light, pet-friendly rooms
Philodendron care
Lush, full planters
Schefflera care
Bushy height, bright rooms
Aglaonema care
Color in lower light
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