How to choose an indoor plant
The right plant starts with three questions: how much light reaches the spot where you’ll put it, which room it will live in, and how much time you have to care for it. Start with the light, because it’s the only thing you can’t change: plants that love plenty of light thrive near a bright window, while corners far from windows need species that can adapt. For these spaces, we’ve gathered low-light indoor plants.
Then look at the room. In the bathroom and kitchen, humidity and temperature change throughout the day; in the bedroom, it’s best to choose compact, easy-to-manage plants. If you have little time, look for hardy plants that can tolerate the occasional forgotten watering.
If you enjoy caring for a plant over time, a bonsai is a small project that grows with you. If, instead, you want greenery without watering or light, choose preserved greenery: natural mosses and lichens that stay beautiful over time.
The quiz above brings your answers together and suggests three available products suited to your space and the time you have.
Frequently asked questions
Which indoor plants do well in low light?
Some plants adapt to corners far from windows, such as the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata) and the ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). No plant can live in darkness: even the most adaptable ones need some natural light.
Which plant should I choose if I have little time?
Choose resilient plants that can tolerate a few missed waterings. In the quiz, answer "Very little, I often forget": we’ll suggest only suitable plants. If you don’t want to water at all, consider preserved greenery.
What is the difference between a live plant and preserved greenery?
The living plant grows and needs to be cared for with water and light. Stabilized greenery is made of natural mosses and lichens treated to stay beautiful over time: it does not need watering or light.
Does the quiz only suggest available products?
Yes. We’ll suggest three available products, with photos, prices, and the reason we recommend them, and you can add them to your cart directly from the results.