What Houseplant Should I Get? (Quiz)
Not sure what houseplant you should get? Answer 15 quick questions about your light, schedule, pets and style, and we'll match you to the plant most likely to thrive in your home — plus a free AI care plan to keep it alive.
The quiz
- How much natural light does your space get?
- Dim / north-facing
- Some indirect light
- Bright, sunny windows
- Honestly no idea
- How often do you actually want to fuss over a plant?
- Set-and-forget
- A weekly check-in
- I'd love a daily routine
- Have you kept a plant alive before?
- First-timer
- A few have survived
- I'm a confident plant parent
- Any pets at home that chew on things?
- Cat(s)
- Dog(s)
- No pets / they ignore plants
- Pick a vibe for your room:
- Jungle and lush
- Sculptural and architectural
- Blooms and color
- Cascading and trailing
- How's the humidity where you live?
- Dry (heating/AC most of the year)
- Average
- Humid / I'd happily mist
- What would make you give up on a plant?
- It needs constant attention
- It's dramatic about watering
- Nothing — I'm committed
- Where will it actually live?
- Desk or shelf (small spot)
- Floor / a big corner
- Hanging or a high shelf
- How do you feel about watering?
- I forget for weeks
- I can keep a schedule
- I genuinely enjoy it
- Do you travel often?
- Frequently
- Sometimes
- Rarely / homebody
- Which sounds most like you?
- "Keep it simple"
- "I'll learn as I go"
- "Give me a challenge"
- Do you want flowers?
- Yes, blooms please
- Foliage is enough
- Don't care
- Budget for your plant?
- Cheap and cheerful
- Mid-range
- Happy to invest in a statement plant
- How bright is the spot, really, at midday?
- Shadow is fuzzy or none
- Soft shadow
- Sharp, crisp shadow
- Pick your dealbreaker:
- Must be hard to kill
- Must be pet-safe
- Must look impressive
- Must be easy to propagate & share
Plants you could be matched with
- Snake Plant — Nearly indestructible: it shrugs off low light, dry air and weeks without water. The perfect low-effort, hard-to-kill match.
- Golden Pothos — The forgiving trailing classic — fast-growing, tolerant of medium light, and the easiest plant in the world to propagate and share.
- Spider Plant — Pet-safe, easygoing and endlessly generous with babies you can pot up. A great low-stress match for homes with cats and dogs.
- Jade Plant — A sculptural succulent that loves a sunny sill and thrives on neglect — water it rarely and it just keeps going.
- Monstera Deliciosa — The lush, jungle statement plant with iconic split leaves — happy in medium-bright light and ready to fill a corner.
- Peace Lily — Elegant white blooms in low light, and it literally droops to tell you when it's thirsty. (Note: not pet-safe.)
- Phalaenopsis Orchid — Long-lasting, pet-safe blooms for a bright-ish spot — far easier than its reputation once you nail the weekly soak.
- Prayer Plant (Maranta) — Striking patterned leaves that fold up at night — a rewarding match if you love humidity and a hands-on routine.
- Bird of Paradise — A big, bold, architectural showpiece for your brightest spot — the statement plant that turns a room into a jungle.
Frequently asked questions
How does this 'what houseplant should I get' quiz work?
It scores your answers about light, schedule, pets, space and style, then matches you to the houseplant whose needs line up best with your home. It's free and takes about a minute.
What's the easiest houseplant for a beginner?
Snake plants, pothos, ZZ plants and spider plants are the most forgiving — they tolerate low light and irregular watering, which is why beginners usually get matched to one of them.
Which plants from this quiz are safe for cats and dogs?
Spider plant and Phalaenopsis orchid are pet-safe (ASPCA non-toxic). Peace lily, pothos and monstera are not, so if you pick 'pet-safe' as your dealbreaker the quiz steers you to a safe match.
Is the quiz free?
Yes, completely. After your match you can get a free personalized AI care plan and watering schedule for that exact plant inside the Eden AI app.