1. Sunflower
   Spider plant
2. Marigold
   Ficus

Sunflowers can grow taller than a typical human, and have bright yellow leaves surrounding a brown center. They are the state flower of Kansas, and can be used to produce seeds or oil for food.

1. Snake plant
   Marigold
2. Jade plant
   Spider plant

There are more than 50 species of marigold and many are edible. These flowers produce blooms in orange, gold and red, and bloom throughout the summer.

1. Dandelion
   Pansy
2. Jade plant
   Venus flytrap

Native to the wetland areas along the east coast of the U.S., the Venus flytrap is unique among plants. It uses hair triggers to sense when insects or spiders are in reach, then snaps shut to trap its prey.

1. Sago palm
   Dandelion
2. Spider plant
   ZZ plant

Sago palms look like a palm tree, but these two plants actually have little in common. Native to Japan, they consist of a thick trunk with a large, dark green canopy, making them an ideal plant for greening up a room in the home.

1. Aloe
   Rose
2. Fern
   Lily

Like moss, ferns reproduce using spores -- no flowers or seeds here. They can be distinguished from moss by their branched stems and vascular structure.

1. Sunflower
   Peace lily
2. Jade plant
   Spider plant

Known for its gorgeous white flowers and rich green leaves, the peace lily is native to tropical regions of Asia and the Americas. For a flowering plant, it can survive with surprisingly little light or water, but beware -- every part of this plant is mildly toxic.

1. Dandelion
   Ficus
2. Sunflower
   White Christmas Cactus

The Christmas cactus gets its name from its exotic pink and red flowers. The plant is often gifted around the holidays to brighten up dull winter months. Native to Brazil, it's officially called the Schlumbergera and can be recognized by its segmented leaves.

1. Daisy
   ZZ plant
2. Lilac
   Snake plant

The cheerful daisy typically features white petals surrounding a yellow center. Native to Europe, the flower opens its petals each morning at dawn, and you may be surprised to know that the leaves are edible in some varieties.

1. Dandelion
   ZZ plant
2. Cactus
   Dragon tree

To some they are wildflowers, while others lament them as weeds. Whatever your opinion of them, dandelions come in shades of orange and yellow, and the entire plant is edible.

1. Venus flytrap
   Poinsettia
2. Aloe
   Lavender

Lavender plants feature upright stems with tall flowering spikes. The flowers are generally purple, but can also come in shades like pink and white.

1. Cactus
   Dandelion
2. Daylily
   Sunflower

Daylillies get their name from the fact that each flower blooms for a single 24-hour period. Beware of this beautiful bloom, however -- it's highly toxic to cats.

1. Spider plant
   Jade plant
2. English ivy
   Christmas cactus

English ivy is one of the most effective plants for improving air quality. It's known for being a super fast grower, and some varieties can climb 50 feet or more.

1. Snake plant
   Fern
2. Pothos
   Lily

The snake plant's long, sharply-pointed leaves have given it the nickname "Mother-in-Law's Tongue." This tropical plant is shockingly hard to kill, and can withstand poor light, little water and even most insects and pests.

1. Sunflower
   Cast-iron plant
2. Pansy
   Venus flytrap

Part of the lily family, the cast-iron plant is native to Japan. It's known for its large leaves which seem to grow straight out the soil, with little to no visible stems. The long, oval leaves of this plant often grow as much as two feet long.

1. Sunflower
   Ficus
2. ZZ plant
   Poinsettia

Native to Mexico, the poinsettia is named for a U.S. missionary who first brought the plan to the U.S. in 1825. Today, it's popular around the holidays thanks to its red and green color combination.

1. Spider plant
   Christmas cactus
2. Orchid
   Aloe

Pretty and fragrant, orchids are one of the largest plant families on the planet. You may be surprised to learn that they are part of the same family as vanilla.

1. Spider plant
   Foxglove
2. Black-eyed Susan
   Pothos

The official state flower of the State of Maryland, the Black-eyed Susan is part of the sunflower family. It consists of yellow leaves surrounding a black or brown center, and some cultures use the plant for nutritional and medicinal purposes.

1. Carnation
   Ficus
2. Snake plant
   Spider plant

Originally, all carnations were pinkish-purple, but they have since been bred to come in a wide varieties of colors. Known for their sweet smell, carnations are common in cut flower arrangements, and popular for use as a men's boutonniere.

1. Snake plant
   African violet
2. ZZ plant
   Bromeliad

A tropical plant native to Kenya and Tanzania, the African violet produces flowers in shades ranging from purple to pink to white. As anyone who has ever attempted to grow this plant can attest, it can be finicky, and requires lots of care to produce a bloom.

1. Lilac
   Venus flytrap
2. Spider plant
   Aloe

Low-maintenance lilac comes in 12 different species. While purple is the most common color, it can also be found in white, yellow and other hues. This sweet flower is used in fragrances and also in some specialty foods.

1. Spider plant
   Foxglove
2. Pansy
   Rubber plant

Rubber plants have strong and shiny green leaves. They can grow surprisingly tall, or can be kept compact if kept in smaller pots.

1. Poinsettia
   Daisy
2. Aloe
   Philodendron

Native to tropical regions, the Philodendron is a common houseplant thanks to its gorgeous over-sized leaves. A close relative of Pothos, it's easy to grow and comes in lots of varieties.

1. Spider plant
   Aloe
2. Poinsettia
   Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are known for their brilliant, ball-like blooms, which can come in blue, white, pink or lavender. What's truly remarkable about this plant is that you can have different color blooms on the same plant -- and you can even change the color of the flowers yourself by adjusting the soil pH.

1. Foxglove
   Spider plant
2. Lily
   Christmas cactus

The long, skinny legs of the spider plant hang down over a flower pot like the legs suspended beneath the body of a spider. Also known as airplane plant, these beauties clean the air and are easy to share with just a simple clipping.

1. Bromeliad
   Poinsettia
2. Rose
   Hyacinth

Hyacinths come in shades of blue, orange, pink, red and white. They have a very sweet smell, and can be distinguished by their flowers, which bunch up tightly like a bunch of grapes.

1. Rosemary
   Jade plant
2. Daffodil
   Hyacinth

Part of the genus Narcissus, daffodils come in more than 50 species and range in color from yellow and white to shades of orange and pink. Often, the two sets of petals -- a central cup and a background star-shape -- are two different colors.

1. Aloe
   Ficus
2. ZZ plant
   Lily of the valley

Also known as May bells, lily of the valley is sweet smelling, but incredibly poisonous. It consists of gorgeous blooms in the shape of bells suspended along a tall upright stem.

1. Foxglove
   Ficus
2. Aloe
   Poinsettia

Aloe includes more than 500 species within the succulent family -- plants known for high drought tolerance. Aloe Vera is one of the best known members of this family because many believe it has medicinal properties, and it's also used in cosmetics and sun lotion.

1. Christmas cactus
   Ficus
2. Spider plant
   Jasmine

There are more than 200 species of jasmine, and most feature small flowers of white or yellow. The flowers grow in clusters of three or more, and the plant also has seeds in the form of small black berries.

1. Pothos
   Foxglove
2. Ficus
   Iris

Named for the ancient Greek goddess, Iris is available in over 300 different species. Its brilliant blooms of purple and blue attract bees and hummingbirds, but keep in mind that these flowers require plenty of light in order to produce a bloom.

1. Rosemary
   Venus flytrap
2. Poinsettia
   Dill

The woodsy Rosemary has evergreen leaves and blue, white or pink flowers. It's largely self-sufficient and easy to grow, and can be used in everything from food or soap-making.

1. Pothos
   ZZ plant
2. Dill
   Spider plant

Known for its fragile, feathery leaves, dill is a favorite plant for flavoring or pickling food. Grow it alongside cucumbers and you've got the ingredients for some delicious homemade pickles.

1. Rose
   Foxglove
2. Spider plant
   Poinsettia

There are hundreds of species of rose bushes, and most are native to Asia. They all feature brilliant flowers which can range from the size of buttons to the size of a human hand or larger -- but watch out for thorns.

1. Venus flytrap
   Pansy
2. Foxglove
   Ficus

Pansies come in a wide range of colors, and the blotches on their petals give them a design that many refer to as a face. They have delicate petals that comes in shades of purple, yellow and white.

1. Rosemary
   Tulip
2. Jade plant
   Dragon tree

Part of the lily family, tulips come in shades like red, yellow and white. They featured cup-shaped flowers, or petals arranged in a star shape.

1. Aloe
   Bromeliad
2. Jade plant
   Rosemary

Bromeliads are easy to spot because they look so different from the majority of other plants. They feature long, pointed leaves with a central flower that rises out of the middle of the plant. Bromeliads are vulnerable to both frost and leaf burn, so should be kept out of the cold and away from strong sunlight.

1. Black-eyed Susan
   Bromeliad
2. Rose
   Pitcher plant

Pitcher plants can be found all over the world, and include more than 100 different species. All feature some kind of pitfall trap that captures insects. This may include a curled leaf to a flower-shaped funnel that makes it difficult for the critter to escape.

1. Dieffenbachia
   ZZ plant
2. Ficus
   Christmas cactus

Dieffenbachia is a popular ornamental houseplant that's prized for its big, bright green leaves. Though it's native to tropical regions, it can be grown all over the world and is remarkably shade-tolerant.

1. Black-eyed Susan
   Spider plant
2. Buttercup
   ZZ plant

Buttercups have shiny yellow leaves, but they are surprisingly poisonous. Even excess contact can cause the poison to seep into your skin.

1. Poinsettia
   Dill
2. Pansy
   Jade plant

Jade plants are commonly known as money trees or lucky plants. Part of the succulent family, they have thick, shiny leaves. They don't always bloom, but when they do, flowers are white or pink.

1. Bromeliad
   Pothos
2. Dragon tree
   Ficus

The slow-growing dragon tree can get up to 6 feet tall when grown indoors. It has spider plant-like leaves, but beware -- this plant is poisonous to pets.

1. Foxglove
   Azalea
2. Aloe
   Oleander

Part of the Rhododendron family, azaleas are hardy and easy to care for. They bloom for several weeks each spring, and can handle a surprising amount of shade compared to other flowering plants.

1. Snake plant
   Ficus
2. Venus flytrap
   ZZ plant

The ZZ plant is the ultimate plant option for gardeners with less-than-green thumbs. It has few needs, and will survive even if you forget to water it for a while.

1. Foxglove
   Jade plant
2. Poinsettia
   Bromeliad

Foxglove, or digitalis, gets its name from the shape of its flowers, which are shaped just right to fit over a human finger like a glove. While this plant has brilliant flowers, the entire plant is highly poisonous.

1. Snake plant
   Foxglove
2. Oleander
   Poinsettia

Oleander is one of the most toxic of all the common plants found in home gardens. This large shrub has pointed leaves and bright bunches of flowers that belie the danger.

1. Peperomia
   Jade plant
2. Ficus
   Azalea

Peperomia is prized for its compact size and easy care. It shares many features with succulents, and is easy to propagate from a simple leaf cutting. The plant comes in varieties with leaves that are striped, mottled or solid to add visual interest to your garden.

1. Foxglove
   Cactus
2. Sunflower
   Spider plant

There are nearly 2,000 species of cactus to choose from, and all belong to the succulent family. They range from the mighty Saguaro -- the big cacti you might spot in a wild west film -- to tiny varieties that can be mounted on buttons or magnets.

1. Poinsettia
   Pothos
2. Venus flytrap
   Ficus

Pothos is a super easy plant to grow. This trailing vine has leaves shaped like pointed hearts, and will spread quickly with proper care -- though it doesn't generally produce flowers.

1. Dill
   Magnolia
2. ZZ plant
   Snake plant

Magnolias, which are pollinated by beetles, come in both tree and shrub varieties. They are primarily known for their luscious white flowers and deep green leaves.

1. Black-eyed Susan
   Sunflower
2. Ficus
   Pothos

Officially known as a weeping fig, the ficus is a popular indoor plant. Part of the same family as the rubber tree, it's prized for its ability to maintain the neat arbor and trunk appearance of larger trees, but is small enough to fit in well inside the home.