Plant Finder
Use this finder when you know the growing conditions but not the plant name.
Quick Matches
Section titled “Quick Matches”| Situation | Start with | Good examples |
|---|---|---|
| Bright indoor room | Foliage houseplants | Ficus, Monstera, Philodendron, Schefflera |
| Low indoor light | Foliage houseplants | ZZ plant, Sansevieria, Aglaonema, Pothos |
| Dry sunny container | Succulents | Echeveria, Aloe, Sedum, Crassula |
| Hot dry landscape | Cacti | Opuntia, Echinocactus, Cereus, Agave |
| Pollinator border | Annuals and perennials | Salvia, Echinacea, Lavender, Cosmos |
| Privacy screen | Shrubs and hedges | Viburnum, Pittosporum, Lilly pilly, Photinia |
| Food garden | Edible plants | Tomato, basil, citrus, beans, lettuce |
| Pond or bog edge | Aquatic and wetland plants | Water lily, lotus, papyrus, rushes |
Decision Checklist
Section titled “Decision Checklist”- Light: full sun, part sun, bright indirect light, shade, or artificial light.
- Water: constantly wet, evenly moist, moderate, dry between watering, or drought tolerant.
- Root room: small pot, large container, raised bed, open ground, pond, or vertical support.
- Temperature: tropical, subtropical, temperate, alpine, arid, frost tolerant, or frost sensitive.
- Purpose: food, fragrance, flowers, foliage, screening, shade, groundcover, collection, habitat, or water quality.
Search Terms That Help
Section titled “Search Terms That Help”Combine a plant form with a condition: evergreen shrub shade, trailing houseplant low light, edible perennial full sun, pond marginal plant, or drought tolerant groundcover.