Every plant in the world

Species catalog

Care data, real photos from members’ collections and a community bloom calendar – for every species.

1315species in catalog
378genera
103species grown by members
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Genera: S

27 species

Sansevieria

AsparagaceaeWatering once a month is enough in winter; overwatering causes root rot.
Sansevieria trifasciata📷 Mlogic · CC BY-SA 3.0Houseplant · AsparagaceaeSansevieria trifasciataSnake plantBe the first to grow it!

Schefflera

AraliaceaeTolerates hard pruning and can even be trained bonsai-style.
Houseplant · AraliaceaeSchefflera actinophyllaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraliaceaeSchefflera arboricolaBe the first to grow it!

Scindapsus

AraceaeCurling leaves mean it is thirsty – a kinder warning than yellowing.
Houseplant · AraceaeScindapsus hederaceusBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeScindapsus officinalisBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeScindapsus pictusBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeScindapsus treubiiBe the first to grow it!

Sinningia

GesneriaceaeAfter flowering let it die back and overwinter the tuber dry at 12–15 °C.
Houseplant · GesneriaceaeSinningia leucotrichaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · GesneriaceaeSinningia speciosaBe the first to grow it!

Solanum

SolanaceaeWater tomatoes evenly – irregular watering causes blossom end rot; the foliage is toxic.
Houseplant · SolanaceaeSolanum pseudocapsicumBe the first to grow it!

Soleirolia

UrticaceaeWater from below via the saucer – a single drying out makes the cushion collapse.
Houseplant · UrticaceaeSoleirolia soleiroliiBe the first to grow it!

Spathiphyllum

AraceaeWhen it droops it is thirsty – it perks up within hours of watering; blooms even in shade.
Houseplant · AraceaeSpathiphyllum cannifoliumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSpathiphyllum cochlearispathumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSpathiphyllum floribundumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSpathiphyllum wallisiiBe the first to grow it!

Strelitzia

StrelitziaceaeOnly flowers from 4–5 years old; a cooler, drier winter encourages buds.
Houseplant · StrelitziaceaeStrelitzia junceaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · StrelitziaceaeStrelitzia nicolaiBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · StrelitziaceaeStrelitzia reginaeBe the first to grow it!

Streptocarpus

GesneriaceaeBlooms best in a small pot, slightly root-bound.
Houseplant · GesneriaceaeStreptocarpus rexiiBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · GesneriaceaeStreptocarpus saxorumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · GesneriaceaeStreptocarpus wendlandiiBe the first to grow it!

Stromanthe

MarantaceaeIts variegated leaves bleach in direct sun – keep it bright but shaded.
Houseplant · MarantaceaeStromanthe thaliaBe the first to grow it!

Syngonium

AraceaeWith age it starts to climb – pinch it back to keep it bushy.
Houseplant · AraceaeSyngonium auritumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSyngonium erythrophyllumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSyngonium macrophyllumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSyngonium podophyllumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSyngonium wendlandiiBe the first to grow it!
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