Getting started with houseplants
The Goal
Our organization's goal is to expand the gardening community in Ann Arbor and promote eco-friendly and easy indoor gardening to all student at the University. We believe that everyone (including you!) can garden and participation in the community will substantially improve your quality of life
Green at home
Regardless of your individual commitment abilities there is a houseplant for you, start out by trying our quiz below to learn what plant category would be a good fit for you. Or come check us out at one of our club meetings
Plants to Consider! (1 star easy, 5 hard)
General Houseplants
General Houseplants
General Houseplants
Zamioculcas zamiifolia ★☆☆☆☆
- Easy to raise
- Not sensitive to humidity, amount of water, sunlight
- Hard to kill
Succulents
General Houseplants
General Houseplants
Aloe Vera ★☆☆☆☆
- Easy to raise if conditions are matched
- Need to give less water than other plants
- temperature above 10 degrees Celsius
Herbs
General Houseplants
Herbs
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Mint ★☆☆☆☆
- Grows plentifully even in smaller pots
- Doesn’t thrive in cold
Herbs
Chamomile ★★☆☆☆
- Need to make sure the water drains well
- Need to give water periodically until the root grew strong enough
- Relieves insomnia and anxiety if used
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Jade plant ★☆☆☆☆
- Don’t need a lot of water
- Easy to raise
- Make sure to place it under sunlight
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Basil ★★☆☆☆
- Easy to raise *compared to other herbs (still hard)
- Need a lot of sunlight
Lavender ★★★☆☆
- Relieves stress
- needs lot of sunlight
- Good for a balcony
Isabella Peperomia ★★☆☆☆
- Easy to raise
- Effective indoor greenery
- Do not need a lot of sunlight
Rosemary (creeping rosemary) ★★★☆☆
- Great intermediate houseplant
- Creeping rosemary is easier than other breed of rosemary
Orchid ★★★☆☆
- Aids relaxation
- Mood boost
- Flowering, adds vibrant color.
Widow’s Thrill ★☆☆☆☆
- Tropical plant
- Water 2-3 days with
- Window plant
Cilantro ★★★★★
- Used in many cuisines cooking
- Need a lot of sunlight
- Managing humidity is important