It's National Houseplant Appreciation Day

Selected as a top pick by Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations Juan Rodriguez, he loves it for its sculptural appearance and easy care needs. “It adds an exotic and artistic vibe to any space,” says Juan.

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light 
Watering: Perfect for the Wick & Grow self-watering system; if you water it traditionally, wait until the top half or so of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average to above-average relative humidity is fine. Can tolerate lower humidity levels if it’s watered well.
Tip: Give it a support to climb on to keep it living its best life.

Emily Rakela, our Senior Manager of Research and Development selected gorgeous and easy-care Scindapsus Mount Salak (sometimes nicknamed Silver Splash) for those reasons. “She tolerates low light really well and can tolerate some dry down, making her a great option for people who don’t want to stress about their plants,” she says. The beautifully patterned leaves are icing on the cake.

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light and low light for short periods. 
Watering: Perfect for the Wick & Grow self-watering system; if you water it traditionally, wait until the top half or so of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average to above-average relative humidity is fine. Can tolerate lower humidity levels if it’s watered well.
Tip: Give it a support to keep it growing; if it trails for too long, it will grow leafless runners.

“I spent years hunting for Xanthosa and was so happy when Costa Farms started growing it,” says Michelle Opela, IPM manager. A stunning plant for both color and texture, its white leaf veins contrast the lush greenery of the leaves. Let it get bigger and the foliage takes on an even more tropical look.

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light. 
Watering: Perfect for the Wick & Grow self-watering system; if you water it traditionally, wait until the top 25 percent or so of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average to above-average relative humidity is fine.
Tip: It’s a thirsty plant and will droop to let you know when it wants water. If you water it right away, it perks back up. If you wait too long to water after it wilts, though, it might get brown leaf tips/edges.

Vice President of Sales Carlos Varela says: I love the super-trendy fenestrated (with holes) leaves. I love the tropical vibe it brings both my home and office spaces. 

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light and can do low light if it has to. 
Watering: Perfect for the Wick & Grow self-watering system; if you water it traditionally, wait until the top half or so of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average to above-average relative humidity is fine. 
Tip: Give it a support to climb on to keep it living its best life.

Research and Development Production Trial Manager Chaunce Dunbar says: I love its stunning, large, fenestrated leaves that boast beautiful variegation. Each leaf is a piece of artwork. And one of the best things is that it’s low maintenance and easy to grow. It doesn’t demand constant attention, is quite resilient, and its adaptability makes it a great option for anyone.

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium or low light 
Watering: Perfect for the Wick & Grow self-watering system; if you water it traditionally, wait until the top half or so of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average to above-average relative humidity is fine. Can tolerate lower humidity levels if it’s watered well.
Tip: Give it a support to keep it growing; if it trails for too long, it will grow leafless runners.

“I have a deep appreciation for my rope hoya,” says Mari Carrasquillo, Vice President of Marketing. “The vibrant green leaves create such a lush atmosphere and the pretty pink blooms add a touch of color to my space.” She’s also a big fan of how easy it is to grow, thanks to its drought tolerance.

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light or low light (but won’t bloom in low light).
Watering: Water as the top 50 to 75 percent of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Prefers average to above-average relative humidity, but puts up with low humidity levels well.
Tip: While it’s classically grown as a trailing plant, you can also let rope hoya climb a trellis or other structure.

You can’t go wrong with a classic! Enjoyed by generations of plant parents, Channel Marketing Manager Kim Anderson recommends it because it’s the first houseplant she hasn’t killed. “It keeps growing and growing. I’ve cut it back four times this year!”

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light and low light for short periods. 
Watering: Perfect for the Wick & Grow self-watering system; if you water it traditionally, wait until the top half or so of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average to above-average relative humidity is fine. Can tolerate lower humidity levels if it’s watered well.
Tip: Give it a support to climb on to keep it structural.

Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer Arianna Cabrera de Ona says: I love Ponytails because they’re so easy to take care of. They don’t need a lot of water, flourish in different light levels, and are slow growers so I don’t need to repot them very much. They’re also very unique looking!

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium or low light. 
Watering: Water as the top 50 to 75 percent of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Low, average, or high humidity is just fine for this easy-care plant.
Tip: This is one of the slower-growing houseplant varieties around. Don't expect this one to get huge in a couple of years. 

Key Account Manager David Perez says: I really like the elegant variegation in the foliage. It really stands out, giving this plant some unique personality. 

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light. This isn't a great variety for low-light conditions. 
Watering: Water as the top 50 percent of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average or high humidity is ideal for this variegated houseplant.
Tip: In time, it wants to climb so be prepared to give it support eventually. 

Annemiek Morrison, Senior Project Manager, recommends Monstera Peru from our Trending Tropicals collection because of its shiny, textural foliage. "It also has a forgiving watering schedule," she adds. "It's my most easily neglected, yet most beautiful plant."

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light 
Watering: Perfect for the Wick & Grow self-watering system; if you water it traditionally, wait until the top half or so of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average to above-average relative humidity is fine. Can tolerate lower humidity levels if it’s watered well.
Tip: Keep it looking its best by periodically wiping off the leaves to prevent dust buildup.

Bernecker's Key Account Manager Alma Venegas says: It’s the chilliest roommate ever—super low-maintenance, surviving all kinds of lighting, and only needing a sprinkle of water now and then. The shiny green leaves are total showstoppers. With my jam-packed schedule, it’s the perfect plant pal.

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium or low light. 
Watering: Water as the top 50 to 75 percent of the potting mix dries to the touch. Can tolerate drying out more, but it doesn't like to. 
Humidity: Low, average, or high humidity is just fine for this easy-care plant.
Tip: When it's happy, each new leaf comes out a little larger than the last. Eventually, ZZ plants can grow 4 feet tall or more!  

Lead Outdoor Product Manager Rommy Chang says: Red Aglaonema is a favorite because of its bright color and easy-care nature. It grows anywhere in the home!  

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium or low light. 
Watering: Water as the top 50 percent of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Low, average, or high humidity is just fine for this easy-care plant.
Tip: Take care not to overwater it; if Red Aglaonema gets too wet, it'll develop yellow leaves that drop. 

Key Account Manager Daniela Buss says: It's the "It Plant" that everyone wants! It's such a special plant with the big, variegated leaves. What's not to love?  

How to Grow it:

Light: Bright light is best; tolerates medium light. 
Watering: Water as the top 50 to 75 percent of the potting mix dries to the touch.
Humidity: Average humidity is fine for this easy-care plant, but above-average humidity is even better.
Tip: The white patches on its leaves are susceptible to browning if it gets stressed. But in a good spot with good care, it resists the brown spots.