These plants are not well-suited for direct light and will do well with medium to low-light conditions.
It is important to give prayer plants well-draining soil, as soggy soil can causeroot rotand plant death.
Choose a non-variegated cultivar for alow-light houseplant.
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Avoid direct light, which will cause the plant to burn.
These plants can reach up to 3 feet tall, withlarge leavesthat grow about 2 feet long.
Cast iron plants need very little attention and care.
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However, it’s important to not go overboard with watering since it can’t handle it.
This is the perfect option for those who tend to forget about watering.
you’re free to also grow them in water.
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These plants can also be found with white or pink on their leaves.
They can reach up to 3 feet tall, making a lush statement plant in any room.
Aim to give this plant as much natural light as possible.
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Burros Tail
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Burros tail (Sedum morganianum) is a trailing succulent plant.
Just expect a slightly leggier appearance as the plant grows.
Like other fern varieties, the Boston fern will tolerate low-light conditions well.
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It should never be placed in direct light, which can dry out its thick leaves.
These plants require an attentive waterer, as they do not handle overwatering or underwatering.
These succulents are known for being easy to care for and can be grown in most indoor conditions.
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Although many succulents require lots of light, these plants can thrive in medium to low-light conditions.
As the plant grows, it produces offshoots that can be easily propagated.
While it benefits from bright, indirect light it can adapt to low-light conditions.
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Expect fewer offshoots and slightly smaller leaves or a leggy appearance.
Brazilian Orchid
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Unlike other orchids, Brazilian orchids (Sophronitisspp.)
only reach about 3 inches tall, making them a uniquely compact orchid variety.
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However, their flowers still reach up to 2 inches wide, making them a showy plant.
Keep the plant in bright, indirect light for six hours a day with moderately moist, well-draining soil.
It’s highly adaptable and grows in bright, indirect sunlight as well as in lower light conditions.
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Keep the temperature around 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit so your parlor palm thrives.
It prefers lower-light conditions and dislikes bright intense sunlight.
Keep the plant warm and in well-draining soil or grow it in water.
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you’ve got the option to also plant it in water.
It’s known for its unusual shape that mimics elk antlers.
A staghorn fern thrives in warm, very humid conditions in bright, indirect, or dappled light.
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Like your cat, the plant may prefer the heat and comfort of a bathroom.
The plants require low light and will not thrive in bright light.
Gloxinia needs frequent watering and moist soil.
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The plant will eventually drop its petals and leaves but it is safe for curious cats, nonetheless.
Bromeliads perfect for beginners include those found in theGuzmania, Neoregelia,andVrieseagenera.
Polka dot plant grows best in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light or partial shade.
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Too much light dulls the plant’s brilliant variegation.
check that to give this plant only low light because its leaves are very sensitive.
amboinicus,which is grown for its oregano-like flavor and smell, which can sometimes repel cats.
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you might also grow Swedish ivy in hanging baskets for a trailing statement.
The mosttoxic plants for catsinclude lilies, snake plants, oleander, and hyacinth.
Poinsettia are also incredibly toxic, so be especially careful around the holidays.
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Cats are often tempted by any plant they can chew on, but a favorite is catnip.
You’ll find dried catnip in toys, but cats also love fresh catnip.
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