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Do you kill everything you touch? Let's find out.

Você mata tudo em que toca? Vamos descobrir.

Só um especialista em plantas acertará 9 de 12 neste quiz

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Its other nickname is "mother-in-law's tongue."

This is sansevieria, AKA snake plant!

Let's start off easy: Which of these is a snake plant?

This cheesy nickname ~stems~ from the holes in monstera deliciosa's leaves.

It's often called "Swiss cheese plant."

What's a nickname for monstera deliciosa?

They're a great option for you and your cat or dog, according to the [ASPCA](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/spider-plant).

Spider plants are non-toxic!

Aspidistra elatior, or "cast-iron plant," [is named](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/cast-iron-plant-our-best-tips-for-growing-and-care-239793) for its ability to survive tough conditions, including on the forest floors of Japan and Taiwan.

This is a cast-iron plant!

Which of these is known as the "cast-iron plant"?

These fussy guys [won't thrive](https://greenerynyc.com/fiddle-leaf-care/) in low-light conditions.

Fiddle leaf figs need lots of sunshine to survive.

How much light should you give a fiddle leaf fig?

If your plant's leaves are wilting or curling inward, [water it moderately](https://www.thesill.com/pages/common-plant-care-questions). It can take anywhere from five minutes to one day to perk up.

It's thirsty!

What does it mean if your plant is wilting?

If it's situated in low light, your plant [can’t sustain](https://www.thesill.com/pages/common-plant-care-questions) the green chloroplasts that give it a rich green color.

Add more sunlight.

What should you do if your plant is losing leaves and has pale green growth?

Don't forget that plants grow toward sunlight, so you can fix a slight lean by [rotating your plant every few weeks](https://www.thesill.com/pages/common-plant-care-questions) to even things out. If that doesn't work, move it closer to the light and rotate it every time you water it.

Rotate it.

What if your plant is leaning more than usual?

This is because over-watering can lead to root rot. So, don't worry about sticking to a strict watering schedule — water your plants only [when they need it](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/the-basics/top-ten-plant-care-tips).

Under-watering is better.

Is it better to over-water or under-water your plants?

If you don't have much time to care for your leafy friends, a ZZ is ideal, as it's [one of the hardest plants to kill](https://greenerynyc.com/shop/zz/).

ZZ plant is perfect for a jet-setter.

Which of these plants is best for someone who travels a lot?

You should always be using [warm water](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/the-basics/top-ten-plant-care-tips) because your plants absorb it best.

Go with warm water.

Should you use warm or cool water for your plants?

Neat, isn't it? Check out this [time lapse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRToxjXhbso)!

A prayer plant's leaves fold upward at night.

BONUS: Why is maranta leuconeura nicknamed the "prayer plant"?

But that's OK! You just have some studying to do when it comes to plant care. Keep a close eye on your plants' soil and [know the warning signs](https://www.thesill.com/pages/common-plant-care-questions). I be-leaf in you.

You have, what they call, a black thumb.

You haven't _quite_ meshed with every houseplant you've taken home, but you're an attentive and nurturing owner nonetheless. You're beginning to flourish!

You're pretty good at this plant parenting stuff.

Or, as I like to say, "plarent." You have a green thumb that allows you to care for any leafy friend you grow, whether it's super-fussy or enjoys some neglect. Go you!

You're the ultimate plant parent!

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