
Miscellaneous Plant Care
Explore a diverse collection of care guides for miscellaneous houseplants! Whether you’re nurturing unique, rare species or popular indoor favorites, this page provides tailored tips and advice for a variety of houseplants that don’t fit into the usual categories.
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Alocasia Polly
LIGHT
The Polly Alocasia likes bright indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but it will slow down growth. It can’t tolerate direct sunlight, it will burn the leaves.
WATER
Keep this alocasia soil moist, water when it's 25% dry. It won’t tolerate overwatering, it will yellow its leaves and may die
HUMIDITY
Your alocasia needs 60-80% humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting and a humidifier.
TEMPERATURE
Your alocasia does well in temperatures between 65-85 degrees.
FOOD
The Polly Alocasia likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter months since they become dormant and potentially lose all leaves
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
This plant becomes semi dormant in winter so it will loose some leaves. Dont worry about it; it will bounce back on spring.
Aluminium Pilea
LIGHT
The Aluminium Pilea likes bright indirect light, lower light conditions will make the variegation go away. It enjoys the morning sun, but long periods of it will burn the foliage.
WATER
This pilea needs water when it's 50-75% dry. Overwatering will cause yellow leaves and it may die.
HUMIDITY
Your pilea does well in house humidity. It will benefit an additional misting.
TEMPERATURE
Your pilea does well in temperatures between 50-75 degrees.
FOOD
The Aluminium Pilea likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans. If ingested, it can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, and diarrhea.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
If you are looking for that bushy look, cut regularly since this plant sends out runners like crazy.
Amiridyum Medium Silver
LIGHT
The Amiridyum Medium Silver likes bright indirect light. This plant will tolerate low light conditions. It can tolerate partial direct sunlight, don’t leave it for too long; it will burn the leaves.
WATER
This Amiridyum needs water when they are fully dry out. Let it dry between waterings. Overwatering will cause it to die.
HUMIDITY
Your Amiridyum does fine in house humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting.
TEMPERATURE
Your Amiridyum Medium Silver does well in temperatures between 65-85 degrees.
FOOD
The Amiridyum Medium Silver likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some succulent fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Additional Tips*
This plant will benefit from a moss support or a coconut fiber support. Any type of support that can contribute to its growth pattern will help this plant reach maturity.
When this plant reaches maturity it tends to fenestrate.
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
Anthurium Luxurian x Radicans
LIGHT
The Anthurium Luxurian x Radicans likes bright indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but will slow down growth and become very leggy. It does not tolerate direct sunlight, it will burn the leaves.
WATER
This anthurium needs soil moist, and water when it's 50% dry. It won’t tolerate overwatering, it will yellow its leaves and may die. Do not let dry, it will turn leaves brown
HUMIDITY
Your anthurium needs 70%+ humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting and a humidifier
TEMPERATURE
Your Luxurian x Radicans does well in temperatures between 70-90 degrees.
FOOD
The Anthurium Luxurian x Radicans likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
The acclimation process takes a toll on anthuriums, so if they drop a few leaves, don't worry it will spring back in no time
Angel Wing Begonia Maculata
LIGHT
The Angel Wing Begonia Maculata likes bright indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but will slow down growth and become very leggy. It does not tolerate direct sunlight, it will burn the leaves.
WATER
This Begonia needs soil moist, and water when it's 50% dry. It won’t tolerate overwatering, it will yellow its leaves and may die. Do not let dry, it will turn leaves brown
HUMIDITY
Your Begonia needs 70%+ humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting and a humidifier
TEMPERATURE
Your Begonia does well in temperatures between 70-90 degrees.
FOOD
The Angel Wing Begonia Maculata likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
The acclimation process takes a toll on begonias, so if they drop a few leaves, don't worry it will spring back in no time
This plant will benefit from garden stakes. When it reaches to maturity it becomes top heavy and could potentially break
Angel Wing Snow Cap Begonia
LIGHT
The Angel Wing Snow Cap Begonia likes bright indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but will slow down growth and become very leggy. It does not tolerate direct sunlight, it will burn the leaves.
WATER
This Begonia needs soil moist, and water when it's 50% dry. It won’t tolerate overwatering, it will yellow its leaves and may die. Do not let dry, it will turn leaves brown
HUMIDITY
Your Begonia needs 70%+ humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting and a humidifier
TEMPERATURE
Your Begonia does well in temperatures between 70-90 degrees.
FOOD
The Angel Wing Begonia Maculata likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
The acclimation process takes a toll on begonias, so if they drop a few leaves, don't worry it will spring back in no time
This plant will benefit from garden stakes. When it reaches to maturity it becomes top heavy and could potentially break
Aphelandra Squarrosa "Zebra Plant"
LIGHT
The Aphelandra squarrosa prefers bright, indirect light. Too little light can cause the leaves to fade and drop, while direct sun may scorch its foliage.
WATER
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy—never let it sit in water. It's prone to root rot if overwatered.
HUMIDITY
This tropical plant thrives in high humidity (60% or higher). Regular misting, pebble trays, or a humidifier can help keep it happy, especially in drier environments.
TEMPERATURE
The Zebra Plant does best in temperatures between 65–75°F (18–24°C). Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.
FOOD
Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer. Reduce feeding in fall and winter when growth slows.
TOXICITY
The Aphelandra squarrosa is non-toxic to humans and pets, but ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset—so best to keep out of reach.
Additional Tips
well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and pine bark.
consistency is key. Try to keep its environment stable and avoid moving it frequently.
Prune spent flowers and leggy growth to encourage a more compact shape.
Chamaleon ZZ Plant
LIGHT
The Chamaleon ZZ Plant likes bright indirect light. This plant will tolerate low light conditions. It can tolerate partial direct sunlight, don’t leave it for too long; it will burn the leaves.
WATER
This ZZ Plant need water when they are fully dry out. Let it dry between waterings. Overwatering will cause it to die.
HUMIDITY
Your ZZ Plant does fine in house humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting.
TEMPERATURE
Your ZZ Plant does well in temperatures between 65-85 degrees.
FOOD
The Chamaleon ZZ Plant likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some succulent fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Colocasia Hawaian
LIGHT
The Colocasia Hawaian likes bright indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but it will slow down growth. It can’t tolerate direct sunlight, it will burn the leaves.
WATER
Keep this alocasia soil moist, water when it's 25% dry. It won’t tolerate overwatering, it will yellow its leaves and may die
HUMIDITY
Your alocasia needs 60-80% humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting and a humidifier.
TEMPERATURE
Your alocasia does well in temperatures between 65-85 degrees.
FOOD
The Colocasia Hawaian likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter months since they become dormant and potentially lose all leaves
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
This plant becomes semi dormant in winter so it will loose some leaves. Dont worry about it; it will bounce back on spring.
Ficus Lirata (Fiddle Fig)
LIGHT
The Ficus Lirata prefers bright, indirect light. Too little light can cause the leaves to fade and drop, while direct sun may scorch its foliage.
WATER
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy—never let it sit in water. It's prone to root rot if overwatered.
HUMIDITY
This tropical plant thrives in high humidity (60% or higher). Regular misting, pebble trays, or a humidifier can help keep it happy, especially in drier environments.
TEMPERATURE
The Zebra Plant does best in temperatures between 65–75°F (18–24°C). Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.
FOOD
Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer. Reduce feeding in fall and winter when growth slows.
TOXICITY
The Aphelandra squarrosa is toxic to humans and pets.
Additional Tips
well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and pine bark.
Consistency is key. Try to keep its environment stable and avoid moving it frequently.
Prune leggy growth to encourage a more compact shape.
Golden Ivy
LIGHT
The Golden Ivy likes bright indirect light, lower light conditions will make the variegation go away. It enjoys the morning sun, but long periods of it will burn the foliage.
WATER
This ivy needs water when it's 50-75% dry. Overwatering will cause yellow leaves and it may die.
HUMIDITY
Your ivy does well in house humidity. It will benefit an additional misting.
TEMPERATURE
Your ivy does well in temperatures between 50-75 degrees.
FOOD
The Golden Ivy likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans. If ingested, it can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, and diarrhea.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
If you are looking for that bushy look, cut regularly since this plant sends out runners like crazy.
Phalenopsis Orchid
LIGHT
The Phalenopsis, or “Common Orchid” needs bright indirect light, lower light conditions will not encourage blooms. It enjoys the morning sun, but long periods of it will burn the foliage.
WATER
This Orquid needs water when it's 50-75% dry. Overwatering will cause yellow leaves and it may die.
HUMIDITY
Your ivy does well in house humidity. It will benefit an additional misting.
TEMPERATURE
Your ivy does well in temperatures between 75-90 degrees.
FOOD
The Common Orchid likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some orchid specialized fertilizer .
TOXICITY
It's nom-toxic to pets and humans.
Additional Tips*
Use a orquid based substrate to encourage rapid drainage.
If you are looking for bigger blooms, cut the flower stem, this will also reduce the amount of flowers.
If you are looking for bushier blooms, do not cut the stems, this will also make smaller flowers.
If you can, try to replicate the orquid’s natural growth pattern by mounting them with bark or even wood
Succulent Mix
LIGHT
Succulents like bright, indirect light. They can tolerate some direct sunlight, but too much will burn the leaves. Low light is not ideal for most succulents.
WATER
Succulents need water only when the soil is completely dry. Always let the soil dry out between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot.
HUMIDITY
Succulents thrive in normal household humidity. They generally don’t need extra misting but won’t mind an occasional light spray.
TEMPERATURE
Succulents do best in temperatures between 65–85°F. Protect them from frost and extreme heat.
FOOD
Feed your succulents monthly or every other month with a balanced or succulent-specific fertilizer during the growing season.
TOXICITY
Some succulents are toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Always research your specific plant species.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
Use a gritty, well-draining soil mix made for cacti and succulents—look for one with sand, perlite, or pumice.
Rotate your succulents regularly to help them grow evenly and avoid leaning toward the light.
If your succulent stretches and becomes leggy, it’s a sign it needs more light.
Succulents may enter a dormant period in colder months—water less often and expect slower growth. They'll perk up again in spring.
Tradescantia Burgundy
LIGHT
The Burgundy Tradescantia prefers bright indirect light, Low light will make it leggy. It doesn't like direct sun, it will burn the foliage.
WATER
This Tradescantia needs water when it's completely dry. It’s susceptible to root rot, so regulate watering.
HUMIDITY
Your Tradescantia likes humidity, 60% or higher. It will enjoy the occasional misting or humidifiers.
TEMPERATURE
This tradescantia does well in temperatures between 60-80 degrees.
FOOD
The Burgundy Tradescantia likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
If you are looking for that bushy look, cut regularly since this plant sends out runners like crazy.
Yellow Variegated Sansevieria
LIGHT
The Yellow Variegated Sansevieria prefers bright indirect light, but it is highly adaptable. It tolerates low light well, making it ideal for less sunny areas. It can also handle some direct sunlight, but prolonged exposure may cause leaf edges to brown.
WATER
This Sansevieria should be watered only when the soil is completely dry. It is very drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if overwatered.
HUMIDITY
Your Sansevieria is not picky about humidity. It does well in average indoor humidity levels and does not require misting.
TEMPERATURE
This plant thrives in temperatures between 60–85°F (16–29°C). Avoid exposure to temperatures below 50°F (10°C), as it is sensitive to cold.
FOOD
Feed your Yellow Variegated Sansevieria once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a general-purpose succulent or cactus fertilizer. No feeding is needed during fall and winter.
TOXICITY
It's toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep it out of reach of children and animals.
Additional Tips
Well-draining soil mix, such as cactus soil or a blend of regular potting mix with perlite or coarse sand.
Slightly root-bound, so repot only when necessary.
Easiest houseplants to care for—perfect for beginners or low-maintenance spaces.