Beautify your space with these indoor plants you can buy online

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...

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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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