Which plant belongs with you?
Most plants do not die from neglect — they die in the wrong room. Answer four questions and we will name the indoor plants that will genuinely be happy in your home, flat or balcony.
Your matches
How the plant finder works
Light comes first, because it is the one thing you cannot change. Then the room, since a desk and a balcony ask for very different plants. Then your routine — how long a plant must cope alone — and finally what you want from it.
Built for Indian homes
The answers are matched against how a plant actually behaves here: months of air conditioning indoors, 40-degree afternoons on a west-facing balcony, and a monsoon that keeps soil wet for weeks. A plant that suits a shaded flat in the city is rarely the one that survives an open terrace.
Still not sure?
Send us a photo of the spot and we will tell you what would work there. That is free, and we answer within a working day.
Common questions
How do I know how much light my room gets?
Stand where the plant will live at midday. If you would reach for a lamp to read, treat it as low light. Near a window but out of direct sun is bright shade.
Which plants need the least care?
Snake plants, ZZ plants and money plant (pothos) — all tolerate low light and two to three weeks between waterings, which makes them the easiest indoor plants to keep in an Indian flat.
Which plants are safe around pets?
Parlour palms, areca palms, spider plants, ferns and calatheas. Snake plants, ZZ plants, money plant (pothos) and peace lilies are not.