The following list includes most of the indoor plants that you will be growing. This list contains information on how large the plant will get at maturity, which light level is best for good growth, how much you should be feeding your indoor plants and how much water is required for healthy growth. The list gives the scientific name and, in parenthesis, the common name. Always try to remember a plant by its scientific name, because some plants have many common names but only one scientific name. Some will have links to a more complete information breakdown.

The following descriptions define the terms used in the following material.

LIGHT LEVELS

Low - Minimum high level of 25-foot candles, preferred level of 75- to 200-foot candles
Medium - Minimum of 75- to 100-foot candles, preferred level of 200- to 500-foot candles.
High - Minimum of 200-foot candles, preferred level of 500- to 1,000-foot candles.
Very High - Minimum of 1,000-foot candles, preferred level of over 1,000-foot candles.

Dry - Does not need very much water and can stand low humidity.
Moist - Requires a moderate amount of water and loves some humidity in the atmosphere.
Wet - Usually requires more water than other plants and must have high humidity in its surroundings.

General Rule - One teaspoon soluble house plant fertilizer per gallon of water or follow recommendations on package.
Low - No application in winter or during dormant periods.
Medium - Apply every other month during winter and every month during spring and summer.
High - Apply every month during winter and twice each month during the spring and summer.

P = Pot, T = Tub, F = Floor, B = Basket