When it comes to buying houseplants, the options feel infinite—often to an overwhelming degree.
If you’ve never kept a plant alive before and maybe have even killed a (few) dozen, the perfect houseplant is one that’s easy to read. But for the seasoned plant parent who already has tens of or even a hundred leafy plants, the next right one to enter your care might be an rare variety, a challenge, or have unique features.
To find your perfect houseplant, take our plant quiz below. We’ve taken everything important into account—your experience, home environment, and level of interest. There’s an answer for brand new plant parents and the people whose homes are mini jungles, and everyone in between. If you like the science of plants or if you’re in it for the natural, decorative aesthetic, our plant quiz knows what you need.
So, what’s your perfect houseplant? Find out below.