(May 28 17:00) Mashable.com
So you want to order a plant. You're in luck: It's a golden era for online plant shopping, whether you're seeking your first succulent or finally want to try your hand at a fiddle-leaf fig.
Online plant shops, which include dedicated sections at Home Depot and Amazon as well as full-on lifestyle websites like Bloomscape and The Sill, are especially useful for people who either don't have access to a brick-and-mortar nursery or don't have the ability to cart plants home. Shipped plants, especially those from the smaller specialty shops, often also come with attractive, extra-secure packaging and detailed care guides, making them particularly suited for gifts. Read more...More about Culture, Plants, Mashable Shopping, Culture, and Work Life
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BEST FOR TRENDSETTERS
Pink anthurium
The pink anthurium does not only wear pink on Wednesdays. In fact, it "blooms" pretty much year-round.
Latin name: Anthurium andraeanum
Light: Medium to bright indirect
Water: Every 1-2 weeks
Ideal room: Bathroom
$65 from The Sill
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BEST STATUS PLANT
Fiddle-leaf fig
Open up Instagram, baby: If your fiddle-leaf fig thrives, you deserve to post it.
Latin name: Ficus lyrata
Light: Bright indirect
Water: Every 5 days - 2 weeks
Ideal room: Whichever's the brightest
$67 from The Sill
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MOST VERSATILE
Snake plant (laurentii)
Yeah, yeah, you've heard of this one before. But for beginner plant caretakers, it really is that good.
Latin name: Sansevieria laurentii
Light: Low to bright indirect
Water: Every 2-4 weeks
Ideal room: Living room, bedroom
$34.98 from Home Depot
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BEST FOR BFFS
Pilea peperomioides
These self-propagators are perfect to grow and share with friends.
Latin name: Pilea peperomioides
Light: Medium to bright indirect
Water: Every 10 days
Ideal room: Any
$29 from The Sill
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BEST FOR BATHROOMS
Bird's nest fern
This ripply little superstar is fun to grow and safe for pets.
Latin name: Asplenium nidus
Light: Low to bright indirect
Water: Weekly, more in bright light
Ideal room: Bathroom
$55 from The Sill
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BEST FOR GIFTING
Money tree
The money tree is a striking token of goodwill that doesn't require a ton of painstaking care.
Latin name: Pachira aquatica
Light: Bright indirect
Water: Every 1-2 weeks
Ideal room: Any
$150 from Bloomscape
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BEST FOR PROPAGATION
Marble queen pothos
The pothos gets a gold medal in propagation — plus, its pretty tendrils look great on a bookshelf.
Latin name: Epipremnum aureum
Light: Medium to low indirect
Water: Every 1-2 weeks (more in bright light)
Ideal room: Bedroom
$51 from The Sill
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BEST STATEMENT PLANT
Monstera
Love giant leaves that look kind of like Swiss cheese? Miss Monstera is here for you.
Latin name: Monstera deliciosa
Light: Low to bright indirect (prefers bright)
Water: Every 1-2 weeks
Ideal room: Living room
$150 from Bloomscape
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BEST BLOOMER
Petite purple orchid
With the right care, this moth orchid will reward you with stunning purple blooms.
Latin name: Phalaenopsis
Light: Bright indirect
Water: Weekly
Ideal room: Living room
$75 from The Sill
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BEST LOW-LIGHT OPTION
ZZ plant
The ZZ plant can tolerate super low light, which makes it a great option for darker rooms.
Latin name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Light: Low to medium indirect
Water: Every 4 weeks
Ideal room: Any
$39.97 from Home Depot
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BEST INVESTMENT PLANT
Burgundy rubber tree
This ficus's shiny, thick leaves are worth its slightly annoying sensitivities.
Latin name: Ficus elastica
Light: Bright indirect
Water: Every 2-4 weeks, more in growing season
Ideal room: Any
$150 from Bloomscape
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BEST 2-FOR-1 DEAL
String of pearls succulent duo
This team of pretty succulents will spruce up any bright windowsill.
Latin name: Graptopetalum paraguayense / Senecio rowleyanus
Light: Medium to bright indirect
Water: Every 4 weeks
Ideal room: Whichever's the driest
$45 from The Sill
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