Plants in the Araceae family
Aroids — monstera, philodendron, pothos, and relatives.
11 plants in this cluster
Most of the iconic indoor foliage plants belong to one family — Araceae, commonly called aroids. The list reads like a houseplant hall of fame: monstera, philodendron, pothos, peace lily, anthurium, dieffenbachia, and ZZ plant.
Aroids share a broad care profile: most prefer bright indirect light, well-draining soil, and a let-it-dry-a-bit watering pattern. They tend to be propagation-friendly. Many are climbers in the wild that adapt to indoor pots.
They also share a toxicity profile. Most aroids contain insoluble calcium oxalates and are toxic to pets — including some of the most popular houseplants. Check each card for the specific ASPCA status.