The OG plant that probably launched the Jungalow movement, this unique and distinctive plant is also called the Swiss Cheese Plant for the holes that can be found on the leaves. Relatively low-maintenance, this plant requires indirect sunlight (or its leaves will dry up quickly), and watering once every one to two weeks. As it is a creeper plant, be prepared to add on a growing pole (like a coconut fibre growing pole) to support it. 

The Pilea Peperomioides, or Chinese Coin Plant is a really adorable plant with circular leaves. It’s recent popularity on Instagram sees many adding this distinctive plant to their foliage repertoire. This plant requires loads of sunlight although it shouldn’t be direct sunlight due to its delicate leaves and stem which are prone to drying up in extreme heat. When well cared for, this plant produces “babies” which can be separated from the mother plant and repotted. 

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The Sanseviera is also known as the snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue. This plant is very hardy and can withstand most lighting conditions. They’re also known to purify the air and is safe to put in your bedrooms. However, it’s also extremely toxic for cats, so just beware if you have a feline friend in the house. 

More commonly known as the Spider plant, the Chlorophytum comosum also has air-purifying properties like the snake plant. They look amazing on hanging planters and are safe to include in your bedroom. Their leaves tend to dry out at the ends, but a little trimming would do the trick. Spider plants require weekly watering, or as and when the leaves look a little droopy or even crispy. They also produce baby plants which can be snipped off and propagated, but if you choose not to, just remember to mist them often. 

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree or Ficus lyrata can be purchased as a plant as small as 20 centimetres in height, to a tree of over one metre. The bigger ones make a great statement plant in a prominent corner of the house. As its leaves are huge, they only require bright sunlight, but it shouldn’t be direct or the leaves will dry up. This plant requires minimum care, so just weekly watering will do. Remember to re-pot it at least once a year so that it doesn’t outgrow its pot. 

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The Calathea Musaica has very distinctive variegation on its leaves, almost like it’s pixelated. This plant loves humidity so it’s the perfect plant to place in the bathroom. It’s also a shade-loving plant, which means no direct sunlight, and it should be kept away from the windows. The delicate leaves and stems are prone to drying out, try not to put it in areas that are too hot as well. 

Known locally as the money plant, the Epipremnum aureum is a plant that’s easy to care for, surviving in both low-light or bright sunlight. It’s a great plant for the office, and does well even under florescent light. It requires watering once every week or if the soil is dry to touch. 

The Boston fern is a magnificent plant that’s easy to care for and can range from a small plant of just 20 centimetres to a lush 60-centimetre giant. Sometimes seen sprouting off trees that line our roads, the Boston fern loves sunlight and would do well in areas with bright but indirect sun. The Boston fern requires weekly watering but otherwise a very low-maintenance plant. 

The Calathea medallion or peacock plant is characterised by its gorgeous variegation on the leaves resembling peacock feathers. Like the Ficus lyrata, it makes a great statement plant to have in a prominent corner of the room. It’s native to South and Central America, Africa, and the West Indies but thrives in tropical climates like Singapore’s. It loves bright indirect light but is sensitive to water which may cause its leaves to brown or lose its colour. Use distilled water, rain water or allow tap water to sit out overnight before watering. 

The Spanish moss is an air plant that is dramatic and easy to maintain. Requiring just regular misting (once every one or two days), this plant is perfect for the bathroom with indirect light or hung on curtain rails. Take care not to place it in direct sunlight or it will dry out. 

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