Care chart
Light, water and warning signs at a glance
Feed all six plants with a diluted liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer, and not at all in winter.
| Plant | Light | Water | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake plant | Low to bright | When soil is fully dry | Soft, mushy base: overwatered |
| Pothos | Medium, indirect | When top 3 cm are dry | Pale, small leaves: too little light |
| ZZ plant | Low to medium | Every 3 weeks | Yellow leaves: soil staying wet |
| Spider plant | Bright, indirect | Keep lightly moist | Brown tips: dry air or hard water |
| Peace lily | Medium | When it begins to droop | No flowers: needs more light |
| Cast iron plant | Low | Every 1–2 weeks | Scorched patches: direct sun |