Plant care guides
Care & Feeding
Every plant you take home from Roaming Roots includes a care card to help you get started. Browse the full care guide below to find your plant and learn how to help it thrive for years to come.
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Care guide
- Light
- Low to bright indirect light. Tolerates low light well.
- Water
- Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Every 1–2 weeks.
- Humidity
- Tolerates average household humidity.
- Temp
- 60–85°F (15–29°C)
Care level: easy
Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata
Care guide
- Light
- Low to bright indirect light. Very tolerant of low light.
- Water
- Water every 2–6 weeks. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Humidity
- Tolerates dry air well.
- Temp
- 60–80°F (15–27°C)
Care level: easy
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Care guide
- Light
- Low to bright indirect light.
- Water
- Water every 2–3 weeks. Extremely drought tolerant.
- Humidity
- Tolerates dry conditions well.
- Temp
- 65–75°F (18–24°C)
Care level: easy
Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect light preferred; tolerates medium light.
- Water
- Water when top inch of soil is dry. Every 1–2 weeks.
- Humidity
- Moderate to high humidity preferred.
- Temp
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
Care level: easy
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect light. Tolerates low light.
- Water
- Water when top inch is dry. Every 1–2 weeks.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity is fine.
- Temp
- 60–75°F (15–24°C)
Care level: easy
Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
- Water
- Water every 1–2 weeks. Allow top 2 inches to dry.
- Humidity
- Loves humidity above 50%.
- Temp
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
Care level: medium
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light.
- Water
- Water every 1–2 weeks. Allow top 2 inches to dry.
- Humidity
- Average to above-average humidity.
- Temp
- 60–75°F (15–24°C)
Care level: medium
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect to some direct light. Needs lots of light.
- Water
- Water every 1–2 weeks. Allow top 2 inches to dry.
- Humidity
- Average humidity is fine; more humidity is better.
- Temp
- 65–85°F (18–29°C)
Care level: medium
Dracaena
Dracaena marginata
Care guide
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light. Tolerates low light.
- Water
- Water every 2 weeks. Allow soil to dry between waterings.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity.
- Temp
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
Care level: easy
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Care guide
- Light
- Low to medium indirect light. One of the best palms for low light.
- Water
- Water every 1–2 weeks. Keep soil lightly moist.
- Humidity
- Tolerates average humidity; prefers higher.
- Temp
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
Care level: easy
Succulents
Various species
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect to direct light. Needs lots of sun.
- Water
- Water every 2–4 weeks. Allow to dry out completely.
- Humidity
- Prefer dry air. Low humidity is fine.
- Temp
- 60–80°F (15–27°C)
Care level: easy
Cactus
Various species
Care guide
- Light
- Bright direct light. A south-facing window is ideal.
- Water
- Water every 3–4 weeks in summer; once a month or less in winter.
- Humidity
- Prefer dry conditions.
- Temp
- 60–90°F (15–32°C)
Care level: easy
Pilea
Pilea peperomioides
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
- Water
- Water when top inch is dry. Every 1–2 weeks.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity.
- Temp
- 60–75°F (15–24°C)
Care level: easy
Peperomia
Peperomia obtusifolia
Care guide
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light.
- Water
- Water every 1–2 weeks. Allow top inch to dry.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity is fine.
- Temp
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
Care level: easy
Calathea
Calathea spp.
Care guide
- Light
- Medium indirect light. No direct sun.
- Water
- Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Distilled or filtered water preferred.
- Humidity
- Needs high humidity (50%+). Mist regularly or use a pebble tray.
- Temp
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
Care level: hard
String of Pearls
Senecio rowleyanus
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect to some direct light.
- Water
- Water every 2–3 weeks. Allow soil to dry completely.
- Humidity
- Low humidity preferred.
- Temp
- 70–80°F (21–27°C)
Care level: medium
Hoya
Hoya carnosa
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect light. Some morning sun is fine.
- Water
- Water every 1–2 weeks. Allow to dry between waterings.
- Humidity
- Average humidity is fine; more is better.
- Temp
- 60–80°F (15–27°C)
Care level: easy
Alocasia
Alocasia amazonica
Care guide
- Light
- Bright indirect light. No direct sun.
- Water
- Keep soil evenly moist. Water every 1 week. Do not let it dry out.
- Humidity
- High humidity required (60%+). Mist regularly.
- Temp
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
Care level: hard
A note from us
Every plant is a little different.
These guides are a starting point. Light levels vary house to house, and humidity in New Jersey winters can get very low. When in doubt, underwater rather than over.
Have a question about one of your Roaming Roots plants? We’re always happy to help. Reach out anytime and we’ll help you get your plant back on track.
Common questions
Quick answers.
- My new plant has yellow leaves. Is it okay?
- A few yellow leaves after a move is normal. Plants acclimate. If many are yellowing at once, it is likely overwatering. Let the soil dry more between waterings.
- How soon can I repot a new plant?
- Give it 2 to 4 weeks to settle in before repotting. The stress of a new home is enough for now.
- Can I email you a care question?
- Yes. Reach us at [email protected]. We are happy to help.
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