Plants & Identification

Browse Plants by Attribute

Pick the constraint that matches your room, garden, lifestyle, or household. Each list filters the full catalogue by a single attribute so you can shortlist species without opening every page.

• Low-Light Plants

  Low-light plants tolerate environments under 200 lux of indirect light and grow steadily away from windows or direct sun. They adapt to hallways, bathrooms, north-facing rooms, and shaded garden spots where bright-light species would stretch or drop leaves.

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• Bright-Light Plants

  Bright-light plants need at least 800 lux or several hours of direct sun per day to grow healthily. They're the right choice for south-facing windows, sunrooms, balconies, and open garden beds where low-light species would fail to flower or etiolate.

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• Pet-Safe Plants

  Pet-safe plants contain no compounds known to be toxic to cats or dogs when leaves are chewed or ingested. Every species listed below is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs in veterinary toxicity references; plants without a verdict there are not included.

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• Pet-Toxic Plants

  Pet-toxic plants contain compounds that cause gastrointestinal, neurological, or cardiac harm when ingested by cats or dogs. The species listed below are listed as toxic to cats and/or dogs in veterinary toxicity references, or flagged toxic in PlantoScan's data, and should be kept out of reach in homes and gardens with pets.

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• Drought-Tolerant Plants

  Drought-tolerant plants go 10 or more days between waterings without wilting. They store water in succulent leaves, tubers, or thick stems, making them ideal for travellers, forgetful owners, dry-air homes, and water-wise gardens.

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• Flowering Plants

  Flowering plants produce blooms ranging from waxy Hoya clusters and showy Anthurium spathes to delicate orchid sprays and perennial garden flowers. The species below all have verified flowers in PlantoScan's data.

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• Easy-Care Plants

  Easy-care plants forgive missed waterings and tolerate a range of light levels. They're the best starting point for first-time plant owners and for anyone who travels or works long hours.

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• Succulent Plants

  Succulent plants store water in thick, fleshy leaves, stems, or roots, allowing them to survive long dry periods. They prefer bright light, gritty soil, and infrequent watering — classic examples of low-maintenance species.

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• Vining & Trailing Plants

  Vining and trailing plants grow long stems that climb, cascade from shelves, or hang from baskets. They're ideal for adding vertical interest indoors and for covering trellises or fences outdoors.

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• Large Plants

  Large plants grow to at least three feet in height, making them natural statement pieces for corners, entryways, and garden borders. They need proportionally larger pots, more light, and deeper watering than smaller species.

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• Small Plants

  Small plants stay under one foot tall, making them ideal for shelves, desks, windowsills, and terrariums. They need less light and water than their larger counterparts and rarely outgrow their pots.

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• Humidity-Loving Plants

  Humidity-loving plants need 60% or higher ambient humidity to grow well. They thrive in bathrooms, terrariums, kitchens, and anywhere a humidifier or pebble tray maintains moisture around their leaves.

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• Air-Purifying Plants

  Air-purifying plants remove volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, benzene, and other indoor pollutants through leaf absorption and microbial root activity. NASA's Clean Air Study popularised these species as a natural indoor-air improvement.

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Plants for Every Space

Shortlists for a specific room, climate or household — each combines several care attributes, explains exactly how the plants were chosen, and answers the most common questions.

• Low-Light Pet-Safe Plants

  Houseplants that tolerate low light and are non-toxic to cats and dogs.

• Bathroom Plants

  The best bathroom plants: humidity-loving houseplants that need 60%+ humidity and no direct sun.

• Bedroom Plants

  Bedroom plants that are air-purifying and easy to live with: species that tolerate lower light or go a week or more between waterings.

• Office Plants

  Office plants that tolerate low or artificial light and go a week or more between waterings.

• Plants Safe for Cats

  Cat-safe plants listed as non-toxic to cats.

• Plants Safe for Dogs

  Dog-safe plants listed as non-toxic to dogs.

• Tropical Houseplants

  Tropical houseplants that need at least 15°C (59°F) and 50%+ humidity: alocasias, anthuriums, calatheas, philodendrons and more, with care guides for each..

• Cold-Hardy Plants

  Cold-hardy plants hardy to USDA zone 6 or colder, or tolerant of 5°C (41°F) and below: trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs for cold climates, with care guides..

A plant's native range tells you the climate it evolved for. Browse the plants native to each country, with care guides for every species.

• 🇺🇸 United States

  18,000 native plants

• 🇦🇺 Australia

  16,595 native plants

• 🇲🇽 Mexico

  14,173 native plants

• 🇧🇷 Brazil

  10,634 native plants

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador

  9,556 native plants

• 🇨🇳 China

  8,841 native plants

• 🇨🇴 Colombia

  8,391 native plants

• 🇧🇴 Bolivia

  8,184 native plants

• 🇵🇪 Peru

  8,148 native plants

• 🇻🇪 Venezuela

  8,007 native plants

• 🇨🇦 Canada

  7,942 native plants

• 🇪🇸 Spain

  7,600 native plants

• 🇿🇦 South Africa

  7,267 native plants

• 🇵🇹 Portugal

  7,114 native plants

• 🇬🇷 Greece

  7,091 native plants

• 🇮🇹 Italy

  7,089 native plants

• 🇦🇷 Argentina

  7,064 native plants

• 🇦🇱 Albania

  6,855 native plants

• 🇮🇩 Indonesia

  6,841 native plants

• 🇭🇷 Croatia

  6,813 native plants

• 🇨🇾 Cyprus

  6,764 native plants

• 🇲🇹 Malta

  6,678 native plants

• 🇬🇾 Guyana

  6,598 native plants

• 🇵🇾 Paraguay

  6,587 native plants

Species within the same genus share similar watering, light, and soil requirements. Browsing by genus is the fastest way to compare care routines across closely related plants. The genera below are those with the most species on PlantoScan.

• Philodendron

  22 species

• Hoya

  21 species

• Prunus

  13 species

• Monstera

  12 species

• Alocasia

  11 species

• Anthurium

  11 species

• Crassula

  9 species

• Dracaena

  9 species

• Euphorbia

  9 species

• Quercus

  9 species

• Sedum

  9 species

• Ficus

  8 species

• Peperomia

  8 species

• Begonia

  7 species

• Calathea

  7 species

• Salvia

  7 species

• Allium

  6 species

• Aloe

  6 species

• Kalanchoe

  6 species

• Lilium

  6 species

Popular Plant Care Guides

Most-searched species in PlantoScan's catalogue. Each links to the full care guide with watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity information.

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  Ashwagandha

  Withania somnifera

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  Hydrangea

  Hydrangea macrophylla

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  Peony

  Paeonia lactiflora

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  Sunflower

  Helianthus annuus

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  Tulip

  Tulipa gesneriana

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  Chrysanthemum

  Chrysanthemum morifolium

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  Cosmos

  Cosmos bipinnatus

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  Poppy

  Papaver somniferum

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  Marigold

  Tagetes erecta

  Plantoscan · AI generated

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  Joshua Tree

  Yucca brevifolia

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  Carnation

  Dianthus caryophyllus

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  Spanish Flag

  Ipomoea lobata

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