Plant care
Keeping them alive
Most houseplants die of attention, not neglect. Below is every plant we sell, grouped by what it actually needs — find the spot you have, then pick a plant that suits it, rather than the other way round.
Light
The single biggest factor. Before buying, stand where the plant will live and look at the window — that tells you more than any label.
Low light
North-facing rooms, hallways, that corner two metres from the window. These tolerate it and keep going.
Bright, indirect
Near a window but out of the sun's direct path. The most common houseplant sweet spot.
Water
Overwatering is the most common cause of death. When in doubt, wait another few days — a thirsty plant recovers, a drowned one usually doesn't.
Every 2–3 weeks
Drought-tolerant. The most common way to kill these is kindness — let the soil dry out completely first.
Weekly
Water when the top few centimetres feel dry. Drain thoroughly; never leave the pot standing in water.
Humidity
Central heating dries a room out badly in winter. Grouping plants together raises the humidity around them, and a pebble tray under the pot does more than misting.
Low is fine
Snake Plant
Average
ZZ Plant · Pothos · Spider Plant
Medium
Fiddle Leaf Fig · Bamboo
Medium–high
Monstera · Peace Lily
High
Calathea
Pets
Cats and dogs chew. If yours does, the list on the left is the safe one — and if you think a pet has eaten something from the right, call a vet rather than waiting for symptoms.
Safe around pets
3 of the 9 plants we sell.
Keep out of reach
Not dangerous to handle — a problem only if eaten.
Know your spot? Find the plant.
Filter the shop by light level and pet safety to see only what will actually work where you’re putting it.