Curated lists
Best-of plant lists
Hand-picked shortlists for real situations — the dark apartment, the pet household, the absolute beginner — each plant linked to its full care guide.
The Best Air-Purifying Houseplants
The idea that houseplants scrub the air took off after a NASA study showed certain…
The Best Low-Light Houseplants
Not every room gets a flood of sunshine, and the good news is that plenty of beautiful…
The Best Low-Water Succulents
Succulents earned their reputation by storing water in plump leaves and stems, which…
The Best Pet-Safe Houseplants
Living with cats and dogs does not mean giving up on a green home. Many of the most…
The Best Plants for a Bathroom
Bathrooms are a strange microclimate: warm, often dim, and flooded with steam every time…
The Best Succulents for Beginners
Succulents have a reputation for being foolproof, and the ones on this list earn it…
The Best Trailing & Hanging Houseplants
Few things soften a room like a plant that spills, drapes, and cascades from a high…
The Best Vegetables for Beginners
Starting a vegetable garden feels daunting until you plant your first crop and realize…
The Hardest-to-Kill Houseplants
Some plants forgive almost anything: a missed watering, a dim corner, a few weeks of…