Types of Houseplants

This directory features the most popular and common types of houseplants along with basic guidelines for proper care. (For details on the care instructions, see How to Water Houseplants, Houseplants and Light Conditions, and Temperature, Humidity, and Air Flow.) Your plant will most likely come with care instructions with more detailed care tips for that specific plant. If it does not, ask for instructions when purchasing.

Some of the plants listed represent a single species, whereas others comprise a variety of species. For example, Dracaena includes several tropical foliage houseplant species, such as the dragon tree, Janet Craig, and corn plant.