Care Profiles
Our care profiles provide the essential information you need to help your plants thrive. Use them as a quick reference for light, watering, humidity, temperature, growth habit, difficulty, and pet safety. Every growing environment is different, so consider these recommendations a starting point and adjust your care as needed.
Begonia
Scientific Name:
Begonia spp.
Plant Type:
Tropical and flowering perennial
Light:
☀️ Bright Indirect
Water:
Moderate (allow top 1–2 in to dry)
Humidity:
Moderate–High
Temperature:
60–80°F
Difficulty:
Moderate
Growth Habit:
Upright, trailing, or rhizomatous (varies by species)
Mature Size:
6 in–3 ft (15–90 cm), depending on species
Pet Safe?
⚠️ Toxic to cats and dogs (especially the roots and tubers; contains calcium oxalates)
Quick Notes:
Avoid soggy soil and wet foliage. Prefers good air circulation, consistent moisture, and bright indirect light. Protect from direct afternoon sun.
Monstera
Scientific Name:
Monstera spp.
Plant Type:
Tropical aroid
Light:
☀️ Bright Indirect
Water:
Moderate (allow top 1–2 in to dry)
Humidity:
Moderate–High
Temperature:
65–85°F
Difficulty:
Easy
Growth Habit:
Climbing
Mature Size:
6–20+ ft with support
Pet Safe?
⚠️ Toxic to cats and dogs (calcium oxalate crystals)
Quick Notes:
Best growth with a moss pole. Brighter light encourages larger, more fenestrated leaves.
Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plant)
Scientific Name:
Nepenthes spp.
Plant Type:
Carnivorous
Light:
☀️ Bright Indirect
Water:
Moderate (keep evenly moist)
Humidity:
High
Temperature:
60–85°F (varies by species)
Difficulty:
Moderate
Growth Habit:
Climbing / Vining
Mature Size:
Vines 3–30+ ft (species dependent)
Pet Safe?
✅ Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
Quick Notes:
Use distilled, rain, or RO water. Never let sit in water. Avoid regular potting soil.
Creeping Fig
Scientific Name:
Ficus pumila
Plant Type:
Tropical
Light:
☀️ Bright Indirect (tolerates medium)
Water:
Moderate (keep lightly moist)
Humidity:
Moderate–High
Temperature:
60–85°F
Difficulty:
Moderate
Growth Habit:
Climbing / Trailing
Mature Size:
Vines 10–20+ ft
Pet Safe?
⚠️ Toxic to cats and dogs (sap may also cause skin irritation)
Quick Notes:
Likes consistent moisture and humidity. Can become woody with age and clings tightly to surfaces.
Philodendron
Scientific Name:
Philodendron spp.
Plant Type:
Tropical
Light:
☀️ Bright Indirect
Water:
Moderate (allow top inch to dry)
Humidity:
Moderate–High
Temperature:
65–85°F
Difficulty:
Easy
Growth Habit:
Climbing, trailing, or self-heading (varies by species)
Mature Size:
1–20+ ft depending on species
Pet Safe?
⚠️ Toxic to cats and dogs (calcium oxalate crystals)
Quick Notes:
Avoid prolonged direct sun. Appreciates support poles and higher humidity.
Venus Flytrap
Scientific Name:
Dionaea muscipula
Plant Type:
Carnivorous
Light:
☀️ Full Sun (6+ hours direct)
Water:
High (keep consistently moist)
Humidity:
Moderate–High
Temperature:
35–90°F (requires winter dormancy)
Difficulty:
Moderate
Growth Habit:
Rosette
Mature Size:
4–6 in (10–15 cm)
Pet Safe?
✅ Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
Quick Notes:
Use only distilled, rain, or RO water. Plant in nutrient-free media. Never fertilize. Requires winter dormancy.