Category 1: Plants that can survive completely indoors (LED light only)
Low Water Requirement (Water every 2-4 weeks)
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Plant Name |
Water Frequency |
Simple Soil Mix (Ratio) |
Placement (Room) |
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Snake Plant |
Every 2-4 weeks |
1 part garden soil, 1 part sand |
Bedroom, Living Room, Lobby |
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ZZ Plant |
Every 2-3 weeks |
1 part garden soil, 1 part sand |
Bedroom, Living Room, Office |
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Cast Iron Plant |
Every 2-3 weeks |
1 part garden soil, 1 part peat |
Living Room, Bedroom |
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Dracaena |
Every 2 weeks |
1 part garden soil, 1 part sand |
Bedroom, Living Room |
Moderate Water Requirement (Water weekly)
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Plant Name |
Water Frequency |
Simple Soil Mix (Ratio) |
Placement (Room) |
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Peace Lily |
Weekly, keep soil moist |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part compost |
Living Room, Bedroom |
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Spider Plant |
Weekly, keep soil slightly moist |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part compost |
Bathroom, Kitchen, Bedroom |
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Philodendron |
Weekly, let top layer dry |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part compost |
Living Room, Bedroom |
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Calathea |
Weekly, keep soil slightly moist |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part peat |
Bedroom, Living Room |
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Dieffenbachia |
Weekly, keep soil slightly moist |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part compost |
Bedroom, Living Room |
Low Water Requirement, Succulent Plants
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Plant Name |
Water Frequency |
Simple Soil Mix (Ratio) |
Placement (Room) |
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Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) |
Every 2-3 weeks, let soil dry |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part sand |
Bedroom, Living Room |
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Rubber Plant |
Weekly in summer, every 2 weeks in winter |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part peat, 1 part sand |
Living Room, Lobby |
Category 2: Plants that need some sunlight
Low Water Requirement (Water every 2-4 weeks)
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Plant Name |
Water Frequency |
Simple Soil Mix (Ratio) |
Placement (Room) |
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Aloe Vera |
Every 2-3 weeks |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part sand |
Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom |
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Jade Plant |
Every 2-3 weeks |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part sand |
Living Room, Kitchen |
Low Water Requirement (Cacti and Succulents)
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Plant Name |
Water Frequency |
Simple Soil Mix (Ratio) |
Placement (Room) |
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Cacti |
Every 3-4 weeks, let soil dry completely |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part sand |
Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen |
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Succulents |
Every 2-3 weeks, let soil dry completely |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part sand |
Living Room, Kitchen |
Moderate Water Requirement (Water weekly)
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Plant Name |
Water Frequency |
Simple Soil Mix (Ratio) |
Placement (Room) |
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Monstera Deliciosa |
Weekly, allow top 2 inches to dry |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part peat |
Living Room, Lobby |
|
Areca Palm |
Every 1-2 weeks, keep soil moist |
2 parts garden soil, 1 part sand |
Living Room, Lobby |
Summary:
- Category 1: These plants are perfect for rooms with zero sunlight, surviving well with LED lighting and minimal care. Their soil mixes are simplified with garden soil, sand, or compost, which are affordable and easily available.
- Category 2: These plants will need access to some natural sunlight. They will not thrive in a completely indoor environment without any natural light. They also have simple, affordable soil mixes.
Let me know if you'd like further adjustments or more details on any of the plants!