Beginner-friendly plant care tips for tropical houseplants
Learn basic care tips and tricks to keep your beginner-friendly tropical houseplants healthy and thriving. Find out what kind of soil, light, water, and temperature they need to stay happy and hydrated. Keep your houseplants beautiful with our easy-to-follow advice!
Tropical houseplants are some of the coolest-looking houseplants you can find! However, tropical houseplants can be a little tricky sometimes.
Luckily, even if you're a beginner, you too can take care of these amazing tropical houseplants. Why? Because there are quite a few that are actually very easy to take care of. These plants will show you when they're not happy and won't die if you make a mistake. When you take care of them, you can slowly gain confidence in your plant care skills and, hopefully soon, try one of those tricky plants!
In this guide I've collected some of my favorite beginner-friendly tropical houseplants! Most of these houseplants have very similar care requirements. Let's briefly look at them!
Tropical houseplant care requirements
To keep your tropical plants happy and healthy, you'll need to focus on a few key things.
Sunlight for tropical plants
Not all tropical houseplants need direct sunlight, but they do thrive with bright, indirect light. Make sure your plants get enough light to fuel their growth through photosynthesis.
High temperatures and humidity
Tropical plants love warmth and humidity. Keep them in a warmer spot in your home, and if possible, boost the humidity to create an ideal environment.
Watering tropical plants
Regular watering is essential, but be careful not to overdo it. Too much water can lead to root rot. Use a moisture meter or check the soil by hand before watering to make sure it's time.
Keep the environment consistent
- Soil Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
- Fertilizing: Feed your plant every couple of weeks to give it a nutrient boost.
- Pruning: Trim off any brown leaves or stems using clean, sharp scissors to keep your plant looking its best.
- Repotting: Refresh the soil and give your plant more room by repotting it at least once a year or when it outgrows its pot.
With these guidelines in mind, let's have a look at some amazing tropical houseplants!
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
Do you want to make your home look beautiful with some amazing plants? Then the Aglaonema, also known as Chinese Evergreens, is a perfect choice! This guide will provide you with all the information and tips you need to properly care for your Aglaonema. Read more about taking care of Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreens)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen)
Do you want to have a beautiful, unique houseplant that will last for many years? If so, then the Caladium bicolor, also known as the White Queen plant is an excellent choice! This guide will provide you with all of the information and tips you need to properly care for your White Queen. Read more about taking care of a Caladium bicolor (White Queen)
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
Taking care of a Cast Iron Plant is easy! Make sure it gets enough light and humidity, give it regular water, and mist it every now and then. That way, your plant can live for up to 50 years and be healthy and strong! Read more about taking care of a Cast Iron Plant
Ficus Benjamina
Taking care of a Ficus Benjamina (also known as a Weeping fig) can be rewarding and fun! With the right tips, you can keep your tree healthy and looking its best. One important part of caring for your tree is watching out for pests that may try to damage it. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to protect your tree from common pests like spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects, and aphids. Read more about taking care of a Ficus Benjamina
Philodendron Selloum Hope
Are you new to owning plants? If so, the Philodendron Selloum is a great one to start with! This easy-to-care-for plant thrives in medium and low light conditions and only needs watering about once a week. In this guide, we'll outline everything you need to know about how to care for your Philodendron Selloum, from watering and light requirements to fertilizing and pests. Read on for all the info you need to keep your Selloum looking its best! Read more about taking care of a Philodendron Selloum Hope
Schefflera Arboricola
When you first get your Umbrella Tree, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out how to care for it. With the right information though, it's easy to keep your tree healthy and looking great! In this post, we'll go over everything you need to know about taking care of your Schefflera Arboricola. Read more about taking care of a Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Arboricola)
Syngonium
Syngoniums are tropical plants that come in all shapes and sizes. They're great for beginning plant owners because these plants grow and recover quickly. Syngoniums have beautiful patterns on their stems and leaves that will make any home intro a tropical jungle. Read more about taking care of a Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum
Are you curious about how to take care of the Syngonium podophyllum? Well, you're in the right place! In this guide, I'll share with you all the juicy details on how to give your plant the best sunlight exposure, the perfect watering schedule, and even how to fertilize it. Read more about taking care of a Syngonium podophyllum
Thank you for reading this post! I hope it helps you to keep your plants healthy and beautiful! If you're looking for more guides on specific plants, you can always request a plant guide to get a guide for the plant you have trouble with.
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