Houseplant Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular houseplants with care guides, traits, and placement tips.
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Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
A tropical plant with long-lasting heart-shaped spathes (the colorful flower-like part). Available in red, pink, white and green. Loves warm, humid indoor conditions.
© Daderot / CC0Anthurium Clarinervium
Anthurium clarinervium
A beautiful Anthurium with white veins standing out on large heart-shaped leaves. Popular among houseplant enthusiasts.
Anthurium luxurians
Anthurium luxurians
A Colombian Anthurium whose thick, leathery leaves bulge strongly between the veins, giving a quilted surface. The upper side is glossy dark green and the underside much paler. It was described only in 2005.
© Rudolphous / CC BY-SA 4.0Anthurium regale
Anthurium regale
An Anthurium with large, slightly velvety heart-shaped leaves marked by white midribs and lateral veins, which link around the margin and meet at the tip.
© Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / CC BY-SA 4.0Crystal Anthurium
Anthurium crystallinum
The classic foliage Anthurium: velvety, dark green heart-shaped leaves with bold white veins. It grows to about 90 cm tall and wide.
© Michael Wolf / CC BY-SA 3.0King Anthurium
Anthurium veitchii
The 'King Anthurium', with long pendent leaves 50-90 cm long, ridged by numerous parallel lateral veins.
© Steven Walling / CC BY-SA 4.0Queen Anthurium
Anthurium warocqueanum
The 'Queen Anthurium', with long velvety leaves hanging to around a metre, dark green with silvery-white veins. It creeps over trees in Colombian rainforest. It is known as a difficult plant.
Strap Leaf Anthurium
Anthurium vittariifolium
A strap-leaved Anthurium whose narrow, ribbon-like leaves hang down, ideal for hanging pots. In the wild the leaves can exceed 2 m.
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Houseplant FAQ
- How much do houseplants cost?
- Common Pothos and small Monstera cost 500-3,000 yen, variegated Monstera 10,000-100,000+ yen, and rare Philodendrons can reach tens to hundreds of thousands of yen.
- Can beginners grow houseplants?
- Pothos, Sansevieria, and Pachira are shade-tolerant and hardy, making them easy for beginners. Once you learn the watering schedule, they're hard to kill and great for indoor enjoyment.
- What should I check when buying houseplants?
- Check for well-established roots, leaves free of disease spots or pests, and no excessive stretching. After purchase, avoid sudden environment changes and acclimate gradually.
- Why do houseplants die?
- Root rot from overwatering is the most common cause. Water only when the soil surface is dry. Insufficient light is the next most common issue, so ensure proper brightness for your variety.
- How long do houseplants live?
- With proper care, houseplants can thrive for decades. Monstera and rubber plants commonly live for many decades, and you can propagate them through cuttings and division.