Plant Index 2
Created by: Lester Caine, Last modification: 20 May 2026
Indoor plant crib sheet organised by trough location
Lounge trough 1 · self-watering
Foliage
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Tolerates some neglect; moderate watering.
Indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun.
Produces hanging spiderettes — easy to propagate.
Foliage
Parlour Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Keep lightly moist; don't overwater.
Low–medium indirect light. Shade tolerant.
Yellow = overwatering. Brown tips = dry air.
Lounge trough 2 · self-watering
Bromeliad
Guzmania
Guzmania spp.
Water into the central cup, not the soil.
Bright indirect light. Loves humidity.
Red bract = flower — can last up to 6 months.
Flowers once then dies — watch for pups at the base.
Roots must not sit in standing water — monitor trough level.
Foliage
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
Loves consistent moisture — self-watering trough suits it well.
Low–medium indirect light.
Large spade-shaped leaves unfurl as it grows. Fast grower when happy.
May produce white hooded flowers (spathes) in good light.
Bedroom big trough · self-watering · windowsill · herbs from Waitrose
Herb
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Keep moist; avoid cold draughts.
Bright light. Windowsill ✓
Pinch out flowers to keep leaf growth going.
Herb
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Let soil dry between waterings — dislikes soggy roots.
Needs good light. Windowsill ✓
Trim regularly to keep bushy; use in cooking freely.
Self-watering trough may stay too wet — watch for root rot.
Herb · TBC
Small-leaved herb
— possibly thyme, marjoram, or savory
Too small-leaved for sage. Check tomorrow — pinch a leaf and smell it.
Thyme = faint resinous. Marjoram = sweet oregano-like. Savory = peppery.
Foliage
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Let soil dry out between waterings — drought tolerant.
Indirect light; tolerates lower light well.
Trunk branches near base; long narrow leaves in rosettes at each tip.
Brown leaf tips = fluoride in tap water. Use filtered if possible.
Bulb
Daffodils
Narcissus
Replanted pre-Christmas; ~4″ shoots — developing normally.
Cool bright spot to develop well.
After flowering, let leaves die back fully to feed bulb for next year.
Evesham collection · Lidl & Waitrose · three self-watering troughs