Indoor plants

" Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum Spiky, full, and classic, this hard-working houseplant grows happily in low light. Also called airplane plant because it produces baby plants at its tips (kids LOVE this plant because you can repot the babies to make more plants). Plant spider plant in a hanging basket or make it a mounding tableside plant. Or add it to an urn. It grows in hallways, dark bedrooms, and bathrooms. Use small spider plants at the base of taller plants (such as corn plant) to add a frilly base. Care tip: If the leaf tips of spider plants turn brown, increase the humidity around the plant. Snip off brown tips with scissors. Ponytail Palm Beaucarnea recurvata Sculptural and whimsical, ponytail palm has a stocky truck that is topped with a frilly topknot of strap-like leaves. The plant is also called elephant’s foot palm because of its thick base that resembles a pachyderm foot. From petite tabletop plants to large tree size versions, ponytail fits any décor. The base stores moisture, so you don’t need to worry about forgetting to water—this easy-care houseplant can go for weeks without a drink. In fact, over watering this plant can cause the leaves to turn yellow. Care tip: Ponytail palm is so adaptable that it can grow in a variety of light conditions from low to bright light. Arrowhead Plant Syngonium podophyllum This vining houseplant bears beautiful large arrow-shape leaves that come in a variety of hues: green, green-and-white (variegated), and bronze. Arrowhead plant forms a nice mound when small, but as it grows bigger, it becomes more vine-like, so it’s ideal for cascading from hanging baskets or trained to climb up a trellis. If you like their compact look, just pinch back the vines. Arrowhead plant tolerates low light levels so add this leafy friend to dens and bedrooms. Care tip: The less variegated and all-green-leaf type of arrowhead plant is best for low-light areas. Calathea Calathea species Dark corners don’t deter the bright attitude of calathea. These low-light-loving leafy plants feature dark green leaves with scalloped edges and silver highlights. Flip over a leaf and its rich purple. They grow up to 3 feet tall so they make excellent floor plants as well a table toppers. Calathea adds beautiful texture and color to dens and bedrooms. They are slow growers and super easy care. Care tip: If leaves are dry at the tips, calathea needs more humidity. Set on a tray of pebbles in water to increase the humidity around the plant. "