35+ Kind of Indoor Plants That Will Make Your Home Cool

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Pilea Peperomioides

Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect sunlight
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Olive Tree

Botanical Name: Olea europaea
Sun Exposure: Direct sunlight
Soil Type: Non-stratified and fine-textured soils
Soil pH: 5.5 to 8.5

English Ivy

Botanical Name: Hedera helix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade
Soil Type: Does well with a wide range of soils
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.8

Bird’s Nest Fern

Botanical Name: Asplenium nidus
Sun Exposure: Medium to bright indirect sunlight
Soil Type: Loamy, moist, and well-draining soil
Soil pH: 5.0 to 5.5

Asparagus Fern

Botanical Name: Asparagus aethiopicus
Sun Exposure: Shade or low, indirect lighting
Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil
Soil pH: 6.5 to 6.8

False Shamrock Plant

Botanical Name: Oxalis triangularis
Sun Exposure: Direct sunlight
Soil Type: Well-draining sandy and loamy soils
Soil pH: 7.6 to 7.8

Philodendron Hope

Botanical Name: Philodendron selloum
Sun Exposure: Medium to bright indirect sunlight
Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil
Soil pH: 5.6 to 6.0

Orchid

Botanical Name: Orchidaceae
Sun Exposure: Indirect light
Soil Type: Orchid mix
Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.5

Polka Dot Begonia

Botanical Name: Begonia maculata
Sun Exposure: Medium to bright, indirect
Soil Type: Well-draining soil
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Neon Pothos

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
Sun Exposure: Shady to bright indirect light
Soil Type: Loamy
Soil pH: 6.1 to 6.5

Schefflera

Botanical Name: Schefflera arboricola
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam soil
Soil pH: 6.0 to 6.5

Bonsai Trees

Botanical Name: varies
Sun Exposure: Usually bright sunlight (though dependent on variety)
Soil Type: Well-drained, well-aerating soil
Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.5

Yew Pine

Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus
Sun Exposure: Bright light
Soil Type: Rich, well-drained potting mix
Soil pH: 4.5 to 7.5

Jade Plant

Botanical Name: Crassula ovata
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Sandy soil
Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.0

Monstera Deliciosa

Botanical Name: Monstera deliciosa
Sun Exposure: Low to bright light
Soil Type: A well-draining combination soil mix
Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.5

Ficus Audrey

Botanical Name: Ficus benghalensis
Sun Exposure: Bright direct or indirect light
Soil Type: Well-draining soil
Soil pH: 6.1 to 7.4

Staghorn Fern

Botanical Name: Platycerium bifurcatum
Sun Exposure: Indirect light
Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil
Soil pH: N/a

Monstera Adansonii

Botanical Name: Monstera adansonii
Sun Exposure: Tolerates low light but does best with medium to bright
Soil Type: Well-draining soil
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.0

Aloe Vera

Botanical Name: Aloe vera
Sun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight
Soil Type: Sandy or a succulent potting mix
Soil pH: 7.0 to 8.5

Cacti

Botanical Name: varies
Sun Exposure: Bright direct or indirect sunlight
Soil Type: Pebbly, sandy soil, or cactus potting mix
Soil pH: 5.0 to 6.5

ZZ Plant

Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Sun Exposure: Low to bright indirect light
Soil Type: Well-draining fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Snake Plant

Botanical Name: Sansevieria
Sun Exposure: Bright indirect light
Soil Type: Soil-less potting mix / Cactus or succulent potting mix
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5

Golden Pothos

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
Sun Exposure: Low to bright light
Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix
Soil pH: 6.0 to 6.5

African Milk Tree

Botanical Name: Euphorbia trigona
Sun Exposure: Indirect sunlight
Soil Type: Well-drained, rich soil
Soil pH: 6.1 to 7.8

String of Turtles

Botanical Name: Peperomia prostrata
Sun Exposure: Indirect light
Soil Type: Loamy soil
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.0

Corn Plant

Botanical Name: Dracaena fragrans
Sun Exposure: Low to bright light
Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil
Soil pH: 6.1 to 6.5

Burro’s Tail

Botanical Name: Sedum morganianum
Sun Exposure: Indirect or partial sun
Soil Type: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Coral Cactus

Botanical Name: Euphorbia lactea with Euphorbia neriifolia
Sun Exposure: Partial to full light
Soil Type: Succulent or cactus potting mix
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Botanical Name: Dracaena marginata
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-draining loamy soil
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Lavender

Botanical Name: Lavandula
Sun Exposure: Bright direct sun
Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix
Soil pH: 7.0

Anthurium

Botanical Name: Anthurium
Sun Exposure: Indirect light
Soil Type: Coarse well-draining soil that retains some moisture
Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.5

Lucky Bamboo

Botanical Name: Dracaena sanderiana
Sun Exposure: Indirect light
Soil Type: Well-draining soil
Soil pH: 6.0 to 6.5

Red Prayer Plant

Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura erythroneura
Sun Exposure: Partial or full shade
Soil Type: Well-draining soil, but moist
Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.0

Air Plants

Botanical Name: Tillandsia
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light
Soil Type: N/a
Soil pH: N/a

Frizzle Sizzle

Botanical Name: Albuca spiralis
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun (the more light the more curls)
Soil Type: Well-draining soil
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5

Whale Fin

Botanical Name: Sansevieria masoniana
Sun Exposure: Low to bright indirect light
Soil Type: Soil-less potting mix / Cactus or succulent potting mix
Soil pH: 4.5 to 8.5

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Botanical Name: Ficus lyrata
Sun Exposure: Partial shade
Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Basil and Other Herbs

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Sun Exposure: Full, bright light
Soil Type: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
Soil pH: 5.1 to 8.5

Hoya Hearts

Botanical Name: Hoya kerrii
Sun Exposure: Medium to bright light
Soil Type: Cactus or succulent potting mix
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Majesty Palm

Botanical Name: Ravenea revularis
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light
Soil Type: Cactus potting mix
Soil pH: 5.0 to 6.0