A rhizomatous begonia grown for spectacular stained-glass foliage. It wants bright indirect light, dry leaves, airy soil, and humidity with good airflow to avoid mildew.
A trailing succulent with leaves shaped like leaping dolphins. It needs bright light, gritty soil, and strict soak-and-dry watering to keep its shape and avoid rot.
A trailing succulent of pea-shaped beads that needs bright light on the top of the pot, gritty soil, and watering only when completely dry. Overwatering turns it to mush.
A delicate, lace-like fern that crisps the moment its soil dries. It needs constantly moist soil, indirect light, cool temperatures, and humidity above 60%.
Soil-free air plants that absolutely do need care: a weekly soak, thorough drying, bright indirect light, and good airflow. The glass globe is the enemy.
A stunning patterned prayer plant that folds its leaves at night. Famously fussy: it wants filtered water, medium indirect light, steady warmth, and humidity above 60%.
A striking, high-drama aroid with glossy veined leaves that demands warmth, bright indirect light, chunky soil, and humidity above 60%. Expect it to shed a leaf for every new one.
