Plant Care & Identification — Complete Guide to Every Species

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 toxic to cats or dogs when leaves are chewed or ingested. The species listed below are flagged non-toxic in PlantoScan's data and are safe to keep in homes and gardens with curious pets.
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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 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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Browse Plants by Genus

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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.