The codex
The plant codex
Every species, its identity sheet. Light, watering, toxicity, schedule, and every documented symptom.
Araceae
6 species
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Flamingo flower
Anthurium andraeanum
The bright red flamingo flower: long-lasting waxy spathe, regular reblooming. Toxic to pets (Araceae).
Easy Indirect Toxic -
Heart leaf philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
The climbing philodendron with heart-shaped leaves. Tolerant, easy, fast-growing. Toxic to pets. Direct cousin of Pothos.
Easy Indirect Toxic -
Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
Queen of tropical houseplants, the Monstera deliciosa splits its own leaves to withstand the winds and rain of its native jungle. Easy-going, spectacular.
Easy Bright indirect Toxic -
Peace lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
The elegant of dim corners: glossy deep green leaves, upright white spathes. Tolerates low light. Toxic to pets.
Easy Low Toxic -
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Queen of indestructible houseplants, the pothos thrives in any light, tolerates skipped waterings, and silently filters indoor air.
Easy Indirect Toxic -
ZZ plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
The indestructible bureaucrat of houseplants. Survives shade, neglect, dry air. Toxic to pets.
Easy Low Toxic
Asparagaceae
4 species
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Corn plant
Dracaena fragrans
The corn plant with broad yellow-striped leaves. Tolerates neglect, NASA air-purifier. Toxic to pets.
Easy Indirect Toxic -
Madagascar dragon tree
Dracaena marginata
The miniature indoor tree: slender sculptural trunk and linear red-edged leaves. Tolerates neglect. Toxic to pets.
Easy Indirect Toxic -
Snake plant
Dracaena trifasciata
The indestructible houseplant par excellence. Tolerates missed watering, low light, dry air. Only real enemy: too much water.
Easy Indirect Toxic -
Spineless yucca
Yucca elephantipes
The spineless yucca with an elephant foot trunk. Desert plant tolerating bright direct light and rare watering. Toxic to cats and dogs (saponins).
Easy Bright indirect Toxic
Asphodelaceae
1 species
Euphorbiaceae
1 species
Marantaceae
1 species
Moraceae
2 species
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Fiddle leaf fig
Ficus lyrata
Instagram star and notorious diva, the fiddle leaf fig rewards consistency and punishes improvisation. Bright light, controlled watering, zero draft.
Demanding Bright indirect Toxic -
Rubber plant
Ficus elastica
More forgiving cousin of the fiddle leaf fig, the rubber plant accepts variable conditions and tolerates more mistakes. Spectacular foliage, fast growth.
Moderate Bright indirect Toxic
Orchidaceae
1 species
Urticaceae
1 species
