Free houseplant care guides
Practical plant care, anatomy, troubleshooting, and printable observation logs in 20-page guides you can keep close at hand.
20 free guides, with screen and print editions for every plant.
The Monstera Guide
Monstera deliciosa
A calm, observation-first reference for light, watering, support, troubleshooting, repotting, propagation, seasonal adjustments, and pet safety.
20 pages / US Letter PDF / Reviewed September 2026
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Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A practical guide to golden pothos care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
A practical guide to snake plant care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
A practical guide to spider plant care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
A practical guide to peace lily care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
A practical guide to zz plant care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
A practical guide to aloe vera care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
A practical guide to jade plant care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
A practical guide to chinese money plant care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
A practical guide to fiddle-leaf fig care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
A practical guide to heartleaf philodendron care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
A practical guide to rubber plant care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
A practical guide to money tree care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
A practical guide to corn plant care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema species
A practical guide to chinese evergreen care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis hybrids
A practical guide to moth orchid care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Holiday Cactus
Schlumbergera species
A practical guide to holiday cactus care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’
A practical guide to boston fern care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
A practical guide to parlor palm care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
Air Plants
Tillandsia species
A practical guide to air plants care, with anatomy, growing conditions, common problems, and space to record your observations.
20 pages / US Letter PDF
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Screen edition
The smaller file for phones, tablets, and quick reference while you care for your plant.
Print edition
The higher-resolution file for US Letter printing, binding, or keeping with your plant notes.
Browse the plant article archive.
Explore the article collections for more growing advice and plants beyond the downloadable library.
- Air Plant
- Aloe Vera
- Bamboo
- Bromeliad
- Cacti
- Chinese Money Tree
- Fiddle Leaf Fig
- Monstera
- Orchid
- Peace Lily
- Pilea Peperomioides
- Snake Plant
- Spider Plant
- Succulents
- ZZ Plant
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