By Fish Bazaar · Updated 22 October 2026 · 15 min read
The five most popular indoor plants in Indian homes need very different care: money plant (pothos) wants bright indirect light and a drying top layer, snake plant and ZZ plant want the mix to dry fully between waterings, peace lily wants even moisture and no direct sun, and areca palm wants bright indirect light with steady moisture. This guide gives each one its own care card, then compares them side by side, shows how watering changes across Indian summer, monsoon and winter, and lists the symptoms to watch for.
Quick answer: Match the plant to the light you have, water by touching the mix and not by the calendar, and use a pot with a drainage hole. Snake plant and ZZ plant forgive neglect, money plant forgives almost everything, peace lily tells you when it is thirsty by drooping, and areca palm is the most demanding of the five.
About this guide: Written by the Fish Bazaar plant team. Fish Bazaar is an India-based seller of live bromeliads and air plants (Dombivali West, Maharashtra), so we handle, pack and ship these plants ourselves and we sell what we recommend; we say so wherever it applies. Last updated: 22 October 2026.
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Key takeaways
- In India, “money plant” usually means pothos (Epipremnum aureum). It is one of the most forgiving plants you can buy and a good first purchase.
- Snake plant and ZZ plant store water in thick leaves or rhizomes, so overwatering kills them far more often than neglect does.
- Peace lily and areca palm are the thirstiest of the five. They like evenly moist (never soggy) mix and are the first to show brown tips when tap water is hard.
- Four of the five are listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA or extension sources. Areca palm is the exception in the ASPCA list.
- These plants are mostly green. For lasting colour without extra work, one bromeliad such as a mini Neoregelia is an easy add-on, with its own very different care rule: keep the central cup topped up.
- Check the plant name before buying. Care and pet safety depend on the exact species, not the nickname.
In this guide
The five most popular indoor plants in India at a glance
These five turn up in almost every Indian nursery, apartment balcony and office reception. They are popular for good reasons: they are easy to find, tolerate typical room conditions and look good in a plain pot. The table compares them on the points that decide whether they will thrive in your room. Watering intervals are starting points for a 20 to 25 cm pot; always confirm with a finger in the mix.
| Plant | Light it likes | Water when | Pets (ASPCA) | Typical indoor size | Effort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money plant / pothos | Low to bright indirect | Top 3 cm of mix is dry | Toxic to dogs and cats | Trailing vine, 1 to 2 m or more | Very low |
| Snake plant | Low to bright, even some direct morning sun | Mix is dry through the pot | Harmful to dogs and cats | Upright, 30 cm to 1 m | Very low |
| Peace lily | Medium to bright indirect, no direct sun | Top 2 to 3 cm dry, or leaves just begin to droop | Toxic to dogs and cats | Clump, 40 to 80 cm | Low to medium |
| Areca palm | Bright indirect | Top 3 cm dry; never bone dry | Listed non-toxic | Feathery clump, 1 to 2 m indoors | Medium |
| ZZ plant | Low to medium indirect | Mix is dry through the pot | Reported toxic to cats and dogs | Upright, 40 to 90 cm | Very low |
Sizes are what these plants commonly reach in pots, not limits; in the ground in the tropics, areca palm in particular becomes a tall landscape plant. For photographs and one-line identification of 30 houseplants, use indoor plants with names. If you are still deciding what to buy, the best indoor plants for home in India list organises choices by room.
Three rules that apply to every plant in this guide
Most care mistakes with popular plants come from skipping the basics, so settle these first. The full beginner system is in our indoor plant care guide for beginners, and the complete decision path is in the complete guide to indoor plants in India.
- Test your light with your hand. Hold a hand about 30 cm above the spot at midday. A sharp shadow means bright light, a soft blurred shadow means medium light and a faint shadow means low light. Snake plant and ZZ plant cope with the faint shadow; the others do better with a soft or sharp one.
- Insist on a drainage hole. A plant in a pot without a hole sits in water at the bottom, and root rot follows. If you love a decorative pot, keep the plant in a plain plastic nursery pot inside it and lift it out to water.
- Water the mix, not the calendar. Push a finger 3 cm into the mix. If it is damp, wait. Our guide to how to water indoor plants shows the finger test, bottom watering and what to do with hard water.
If your room has only a faint shadow, read indoor plants for low light first; it explains why “low light” never means “no light”.
Money plant (pothos) care card
The plant sold as money plant in India is almost always golden pothos, Epipremnum aureum. It is a vining aroid that climbs by aerial roots in the wild and trails or climbs a support indoors. The ASPCA lists golden pothos as toxic to both dogs and cats because of insoluble calcium oxalates, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed. In some countries “money plant” or “money tree” refers to other plants such as the jade plant, so check the botanical name if you are buying outside India.
- Light: grows in low to bright indirect light. A University of Florida extension note on pothos says plants tolerate low interior light but new leaves stay small and variegated forms lose colour, and that brighter light keeps leaf size and variegation (see the UF/IFAS pothos publication). Keep it out of hot afternoon sun, which can scorch the pale patches.
- Water: let the top 3 cm dry, then water thoroughly. The same UF note says pothos does best kept a little on the dry side. Older leaves turning yellow can mean the mix is either too wet or too dry, so feel the mix before changing anything.
- Mix and pot: any airy mix of cocopeat or garden soil with perlite or coarse sand and a little compost works. Repot when roots fill the pot, usually every 1 to 2 years.
- Feeding: a diluted liquid feed once a month from March to October is plenty. Stop in winter.
- Support: a moss stick or coir pole gives climbing stems something to grip and, on many plants, encourages larger leaves; left to trail, the vine stays smaller-leaved and is lovely in a hanging pot.
- Propagation: cut a stem just below a node (the small bump where a leaf and root form), place the cutting in water or damp mix, and it roots in a few weeks. Our guide to plants to grow in water at home covers the water method, including how often to refresh the water.
Money plant has its own long guide, covering varieties such as Golden, Marble Queen and Neon: money plant and pothos care, varieties and problems. For trailing display ideas, see hanging indoor plants and vines.
Snake plant care card
Snake plant is sold as Sansevieria trifasciata, and many botanists now place it in the genus Dracaena as Dracaena trifasciata; you will see both names on labels. The ASPCA lists it as harmful to dogs and cats because of saponins, with stomach upset (queasiness, vomiting and diarrhoea) as the typical signs. It grows from underground stems called rhizomes, which is why one pot slowly fills with new upright leaves.
- Light: tolerant of low light and also happy in bright light, even some direct morning sun. A University of Florida foliage note reports that in very dim light the leaves become longer, weaker and darker and lose their cross-banding, while brighter light gives stronger banding. So low light keeps it alive, not looking its best.
- Water: this is the plant most often drowned. Water only when the mix has dried through the pot, then soak and drain. In Indian summer that is often every 10 to 14 days; in the monsoon and winter it can stretch to 3 to 4 weeks or longer.
- Mix and pot: a fast-draining mix (cocopeat, coarse sand and a little compost, or a cactus mix) in a heavy pot. Tall leaves make a light plastic pot top-heavy. Terracotta helps the mix dry.
- Temperature: likes warmth. Cold, wet mix in winter is the combination that rots rhizomes, so cut watering and keep it away from cold window glass.
- Feeding: a half-strength feed once or twice in the growing season is enough.
- Propagation: divide rhizomes into clumps with roots attached. Leaf cuttings also root, but the yellow-edged forms such as ‘Laurentii’ usually come back plain green from leaf cuttings, so divide those instead.
Snake plant is frequently recommended for bedrooms. The claim that it “gives oxygen at night” is greatly overstated for a normal room; the facts are in do indoor plants give oxygen? and the bedroom-specific advice in indoor plants for the bedroom.
Peace lily care card
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is a shade-loving aroid grown for glossy leaves and long-lasting white flowers. The white “petal” is really a modified leaf called a spathe wrapped around a spike of tiny flowers. Despite the name it is not a true lily. It is still listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats because of insoluble calcium oxalates, causing burning of the mouth, drooling and vomiting.
- Light: bright indirect light and no direct sun, according to the UF/IFAS peace lily fact sheet. A north or east window, or a spot a metre or two inside a brighter window, is ideal. Dark corners give healthy leaves but few flowers.
- Water: keep evenly moist without letting the pot stand in water. The UF sheet describes it as only slightly drought tolerant. The plant droops visibly when thirsty and usually recovers within hours of a good drink, but repeated wilting stunts it.
- Water quality: the same fact sheet says peace lily is not salt tolerant. In hard-water cities, brown leaf tips and a white crust on the mix are common. Use filtered, RO or rain water when you can, and flush the pot with plain water every month or two.
- Temperature: the UF sheet gives 24 to 29°C as the comfortable range and notes growth slowing at about 10°C and below. Keep it away from cold north Indian window panes in winter and direct AC blasts.
- Feeding: the UF sheet suggests a low dose of liquid fertilizer about three times a year, which is lighter than many product labels; if you feed more often, dilute well and always water first.
- Pests: mealybugs and scale are the usual visitors, as the UF sheet notes. Wipe leaves regularly and check the leaf joints.
For more flowering choices that suit Indian rooms, see indoor plants with flowers.
Areca palm care card
Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens, also called golden cane palm or butterfly palm) is the feathery clump you see in living rooms and lobbies. Unlike the other plants here, the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses, which is a big reason it is a favourite in homes with pets. It is not a plant that forgives neglect, though, and it is the one most often bought by mistake for a dim room.
- Light: bright indirect light. The University of Florida fact sheet for this palm says it tolerates full sun to partial shade outdoors and that yellowing can come from intense sun or nutrient shortage. Indoors in India, an east-facing window or a spot behind a sheer curtain in a west window suits it. In a dim room it slowly thins out.
- Water: the same fact sheet says it grows best with plenty of available moisture in well-drained soil. In pots that means water when the top 3 cm is dry and never let it dry out completely or sit in a full saucer.
- Brown tips: the classic areca complaint. Causes include dry air from AC, mineral build-up from hard water, and irregular watering. Trim only the dead brown tip or fully brown fronds with clean scissors and keep the green parts.
- Pot and repotting: use a deep pot with good drainage. Palms generally dislike root disturbance, so repot only when the pot is truly packed, ideally after the monsoon, and move up just one size.
- Pests: spider mites are the typical problem on a palm in dry, air-conditioned rooms. Fine webbing and dusty-looking leaves are the clue. University extension guides such as the UC IPM houseplant problems page explain identification and first steps.
Because areca palm adds height, it is a natural living room plant; see indoor plants for the living room and the big and tall indoor plants guide for placement and pots.
ZZ plant care card
ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) has glossy, almost plastic-looking leaves on upright stems. Thick underground rhizomes store water, which is why it survives travel, office weekends and missed waterings. Extension sources report it as toxic to cats and dogs, and handling it can irritate sensitive skin, so wash your hands after pruning or repotting.
- Light: low to medium indirect light. Bright indirect light speeds growth, but harsh direct sun can mark the leaves.
- Water: water only when the mix is dry through the pot. In winter or the monsoon that can mean once in 3 to 4 weeks. Yellowing stems with a mushy base usually signal overwatering.
- Growth: slow. Do not expect a new stem every month, and do not fertilize heavily to force it.
- Repotting: thick rhizomes can push against and even crack plastic pots, so repot into a sturdy pot only when it is clearly crowded.
How often to water these plants in Indian summer, monsoon and winter
Indian weather changes watering needs more than most care guides admit. Use these ranges as a starting rhythm for a 20 to 25 cm pot and adjust after feeling the mix. Plants in terracotta dry faster than plants in plastic, and a pot near an AC vent dries faster than one in a humid bathroom window.
| Plant | Summer (March to June) | Monsoon (June to September) | Winter (December to February) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money plant (pothos) | Every 4 to 6 days | Every 7 to 10 days | Every 10 to 14 days |
| Snake plant | Every 10 to 14 days | Every 2 to 4 weeks | Every 3 to 5 weeks |
| Peace lily | Every 3 to 5 days | Every 6 to 8 days | Every 8 to 12 days |
| Areca palm | Every 3 to 4 days | Every 5 to 8 days | Every 7 to 10 days |
| ZZ plant | Every 10 to 14 days | Every 3 to 4 weeks | Every 4 to 5 weeks |
Three seasonal habits matter more than the exact days. In summer, filter hot west-facing sun with a sheer curtain and group plants to hold a little humidity. In the monsoon, raise airflow with a fan because damp, still air invites fungus and fungus gnats. In winter, stop feeding and keep tropical plants off cold window sills, especially in north India where night temperatures drop sharply. Fertilizer details are in fertilizer for indoor plants, and pot and mix choices are in pots, potting mix and repotting.
Problem finder for the five popular plants
Find the symptom, check the likely cause, change one thing and wait two weeks before judging the result. For a wider diagnostic table, see yellow leaves: causes and fixes and why indoor plants die.
| Symptom | Plant most affected | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow lower leaves, damp mix | Pothos, peace lily, areca palm | Overwatering or no drainage | Let the top layer dry, check for a drainage hole, remove soggy saucer water |
| Soft, mushy base or fallen leaves | Snake plant, ZZ plant | Rhizome rot from wet, cold mix | Unpot, cut away black mushy parts, repot in dry gritty mix and wait before watering |
| Brown, crispy leaf tips | Peace lily, areca palm | Dry air, salt build-up from hard water, or irregular watering | Flush the pot with plain water, use filtered water, water on a steadier rhythm, trim tips |
| Whole plant drooping, mix dry | Peace lily | Thirst | Water thoroughly; it usually perks up within hours |
| Small pale leaves, long gaps between leaves | Pothos | Too little light | Move closer to a window; UF notes small leaves in low light |
| Pale bleached or brown patches | Pothos, snake plant, peace lily | Sunburn from hot direct sun | Pull back from the window or add a sheer curtain |
| Fine webbing, stippled dusty leaves | Areca palm | Spider mites in dry air | Wipe or shower leaves, isolate the plant, repeat weekly; see the UC IPM page |
| White cottony clusters in leaf joints | Peace lily, pothos | Mealybugs | Dab with alcohol on a cotton bud and isolate; repeat and check weekly |
| Tiny flies around the pot | Any, especially in the monsoon | Fungus gnats in constantly damp mix | Dry the top layer and use sticky traps; see the gnats guide |
| Stems stretched, leaves pale and few | Snake plant, ZZ plant | Low light for too long | Move brighter; they survive dim light but do not grow well there |
Myths about popular indoor plants, checked
| Common belief | What is actually true |
|---|---|
| Snake plant is the best bedroom plant because it makes oxygen at night. | Snake plant can take in carbon dioxide at night, but the amount of oxygen a few plants add to a bedroom is tiny. It is a good bedroom plant because it is tidy and tolerant, not because it changes the air. See the oxygen guide. |
| Money plant must live in a glass of water. | Cuttings root in water and can stay there for months, but pothos grows larger and stronger in a pot of airy mix. |
| Peace lily is a lily, so it is dangerous only to cats like true lilies. | Peace lily is not a true lily, but the ASPCA still lists it as toxic to both dogs and cats. Keep it out of reach of chewers. |
| Brown areca fronds need to be cut off completely. | Cut only the dead brown parts. Green fronds feed the plant and cutting them weakens it. |
| Plants purify indoor air, so four or five pots clean a room. | Chamber studies and later reviews disagree about real homes, and the clean-air effect of potted plants is small compared with opening a window. Read the oxygen and air guide for the sources. |
| A plant that droops always needs water. | It may be thirsty, but drooping with a wet mix often means root rot, which needs drying out and not more water. |
Many Indian homes also keep plants for Vastu reasons, such as money plant in the south-east corner. That is a cultural tradition and not horticulture, and light should still decide the exact spot. The directions people commonly follow are set out in indoor plants and Vastu.
Pets and children: which of the five is safest?
If you have a cat, dog or toddler who chews leaves, the safest of these five by ASPCA listing is areca palm. Pothos, snake plant and peace lily are listed as toxic or harmful to dogs and cats, and extension sources report the same for ZZ plant. Toxic does not always mean fatal; the typical signs are mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. If a pet chews a plant, call your vet or a pet poison helpline straight away rather than trying home remedies.
Practical options include hanging pothos out of reach, using a tall plant stand, and choosing pet-friendlier plants for floor level. You can check any plant in the ASPCA database before buying: ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plants. For a ready shortlist, read pet-safe indoor plants for cats and dogs.
Adding a bromeliad for colour: the easy extra
The five plants above are all green. Many people eventually want some colour on the shelf, and that is where a bromeliad fits. Fish Bazaar sells live bromeliads and air plants, so factor that interest in; we also say plainly where bromeliads are not the right choice. They are not replacements for money plant, snake plant or areca palm. They are a colourful partner with a different care rule.
| Point | Popular green plants (this guide) | Bromeliads such as Neoregelia and Aechmea |
|---|---|---|
| Where water goes | Into the mix around the roots | Into the central cup of leaves, topped up and flushed weekly |
| Colour | Mostly green; some variegation | Coloured leaves or bracts that last weeks to months |
| Light | Low to bright indirect | Bright indirect works best; colour fades in dim rooms |
| Pets | Four of five listed toxic | Common bromeliads are generally listed non-toxic |
| Life cycle | Keeps growing | Each rosette flowers once, then produces pups |
The easiest first step is a mini Neoregelia such as Neoregelia 'Volcano' (Mini) at ₹180 or Neoregelia 'El Nido' (Mini) at ₹270 per plant (prices as listed on 22 October 2026). Place it in the same bright spot as your peace lily or areca palm, fill the central cup with filtered water and flush it weekly. The full routine is in the bromeliad care guide, the beginner picks are in easiest bromeliads for beginners, and pet details are in are bromeliads safe for cats and dogs?. The University of Florida bromeliad publication is a reliable independent source on how these plants use their cup (see UF/IFAS EP337).
Neoregelia 'Volcano' (Mini)Mini, fiery centre · ₹180 
Neoregelia 'El Nido' (Mini)Mini · ₹270 
Cryptanthus 'Ruby Red'Earth star · ₹293 
Aechmea 'Lucky Stripes'Striped Aechmea · ₹500 
Tillandsia IonanthaAir plant · ₹400
For the full case, read bromeliads as indoor plants in India. Browse all bromeliads, the beginner-friendly bromeliads or the mini bromeliads collection. Where bromeliads are not the right pick: a very dark room (they will survive but lose colour), a home that cannot give a weekly flush of the cup, or a buyer who wants a plant that flowers again and again. For those, the plants in this guide are the better fit.
Which popular indoor plant should you buy?
| Your situation | Best pick from this guide | Why | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| First plant, travel often | Snake plant or ZZ plant | Survive weeks between waterings | Overwatering; toxic to pets |
| Dim room, want something trailing | Money plant (pothos) | Copes with low light and grows in soil or water | Small leaves in low light; toxic to pets |
| Want flowers in a shaded room | Peace lily | Blooms in medium light | Needs regular water; brown tips in hard water |
| Cat or dog at home | Areca palm | Listed non-toxic by the ASPCA | Needs bright light and steady moisture |
| Living room height | Areca palm or large snake plant | Adds vertical shape | Pot weight; palm tip burn |
| Office desk with AC | ZZ plant or snake plant | Tolerate dry air and irregular care | Do not overwater on weekends |
| Want colour as well | Any of the above plus a mini bromeliad | Colour with a separate, simple routine | Bromeliad cup care differs from soil plants |
If you are buying online, choose a seller who shows the exact plant. At Fish Bazaar we share a video of your plants before dispatch, send tracking on WhatsApp, process orders within 7 business days and ship live plants across India from Dombivali West, Maharashtra. Live plants are not returnable, so report any damage on receipt; the details are in our shipping policy. For the full buyer checklist, read where to buy indoor plants online in India. Looking for more beginner choices? See easy low-maintenance indoor plants.
Related indoor plant guides
- Indoor plants in India: the complete guide
- Best indoor plants for home in India
- Indoor plant care for beginners
- Money plant and pothos care guide
- Easy low-maintenance indoor plants
- Pet-safe indoor plants for cats and dogs
- How to water indoor plants
- Monstera care guide for India
- The complete bromeliad plant guide
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- Bromeliad Roots Explained: Repotting and Root Rot (India)
- How to Care for Bromeliads in Winter (India Terrarium Guide)
- Bromeliad Leaf Care: Keeping Terrarium Plant Leaves Healthy
- Garden Tools for Beginners in India: What You Need (2026)
- Balcony Garden Starter Kit for Beginners in India (2026)
- Low Maintenance Balcony Plants in India: Easy Picks (2026)
- Garden Plants in India: The Complete Guide (2026)
- Balcony Plants in India: The Complete Guide (2026)
Your questions answered
How do I care for a money plant at home in India?
Give it bright indirect or medium light, water when the top 3 cm of mix is dry, and use a pot with a drainage hole. It also roots in water, but grows larger in an airy mix. Feed lightly from March to October. See the money plant and pothos care guide for varieties and problems.
How often should I water a snake plant?
Water only when the mix has dried through the pot. In Indian summer that is often every 10 to 14 days, and in the monsoon and winter every 3 to 4 weeks or longer. Overwatering and cold, wet mix cause most snake plant deaths. The watering guide explains how to check the mix.
Why are my peace lily leaf tips turning brown?
The usual causes are dry air, salt or mineral build-up from hard tap water, and irregular watering. The University of Florida fact sheet notes peace lily is not salt tolerant. Flush the pot with plain water, use filtered or rain water and trim only the dead tips. See yellow and brown leaf causes.
Is areca palm safe for cats and dogs?
The ASPCA lists areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. That makes it a popular choice for pet homes, though any plant can upset a stomach if eaten in quantity. Check the listing yourself and read our pet-safe indoor plants guide.
Which of these indoor plants is the easiest for a beginner?
Money plant (pothos), snake plant and ZZ plant are the most forgiving. Pothos suits bright to dim rooms and tells you when it is dry, while snake and ZZ plants tolerate weeks of neglect. Peace lily is easy if you water consistently, and areca palm is the hardest of the five. See easy low-maintenance indoor plants.
Can snake plant and ZZ plant live in a room with very little light?
They survive in low light, but they do not thrive in complete darkness. Growth slows, snake plant leaves lose their banding, and watering must drop sharply because the mix stays wet longer. A small full-spectrum lamp helps if the room is truly dim. Read indoor plants for low light.
Which popular indoor plants are toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists golden pothos, snake plant and peace lily as toxic or harmful to dogs and cats, and extension sources report ZZ plant as toxic too. Areca palm is listed as non-toxic. If a pet chews any plant, contact a vet or poison helpline immediately. More detail is in pet-safe indoor plants.
Is money plant lucky according to Vastu?
Many Indian families consider money plant auspicious and keep it in the south-east of the home. That is a cultural belief and not a horticultural fact. Choose the spot where it also gets enough light. The common directions are listed in indoor plants and Vastu.
Do these plants clean the air in my home?
Not in a way that matters in a normal home. The NASA chamber studies tested sealed spaces, and a later review found plant effects are small next to ordinary ventilation. Keep plants for greenery and open a window for fresh air. See do indoor plants give oxygen?.
What colourful plant can I add next to my green plants?
A bromeliad is a good low-effort choice. Mini Neoregelia and Aechmea keep their colour for weeks to months in bright indirect light and need the central cup topped up. Start with a beginner-friendly bromeliad and read the bromeliad care guide.
Can money plant, snake plant and ZZ plant live on a balcony?
Yes, in the right spot. Snake plant and ZZ plant tolerate some brightness, while money plant prefers bright shade, and none likes harsh midday sun or soggy pots in the monsoon. Move them under cover during heavy rain. For hardy options, see low maintenance balcony plants and monsoon and winter balcony care.
How often should I fertilise money plant, snake plant and peace lily?
A light feed during the growing months is usually enough, for example a diluted liquid fertiliser every month or so, and little or none in cooler winter weeks when growth slows. Never feed a dry, stressed or newly bought plant, and always follow the label. Over-feeding often causes brown tips and salt build-up.
Can I put these plants in the same room as a bromeliad?
Yes. Most of them like bright, indirect light, so a bromeliad can share the shelf, though it should be watered differently, because bromeliads are watered into the central cup or soaked, not the soil, and still need drying time. See easy bromeliads for beginners for good first picks.
Sources and further reading
- ASPCA: Toxic and non-toxic plants (ASPCA)
- Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) interiorscape publication (EP151) (University of Florida IFAS)
- Spathiphyllum, peace lily (EP477) (University of Florida IFAS)
- Bromeliads (EP337) (University of Florida IFAS)
- Houseplant problems (UC Integrated Pest Management)
- Interior landscape plants for indoor air pollution abatement (Wolverton, 1989) (NASA Technical Reports Server)
- Potted plants do not improve indoor air quality (Cummings and Waring, 2019) (Drexel University)
हिंदी में संक्षेप: सबसे लोकप्रिय इनडोर पौधों की देखभाल अलग-अलग है। मनी प्लांट (पोथोस) को तेज़ अप्रत्यक्ष रोशनी चाहिए और ऊपर की 3 सेमी मिट्टी सूखने पर पानी दें। स्नेक प्लांट और ज़ेड ज़ेड प्लांट को तभी पानी दें जब पूरा गमला सूख जाए, क्योंकि ज़्यादा पानी से जड़ें सड़ती हैं। पीस लिली को नम मिट्टी और सीधी धूप से बचाव चाहिए, और अरेका पाम को तेज़ अप्रत्यक्ष रोशनी चाहिए। ASPCA की सूची के अनुसार अरेका पाम कुत्ते-बिल्लियों के लिए विषैला नहीं माना गया है, जबकि पोथोस, स्नेक प्लांट और पीस लिली विषैले माने गए हैं। रंग के लिए एक मिनी ब्रोमेलियाड रख सकते हैं, जिसके बीच के कप में पानी भरा रखना होता है।
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