1. Monstera deliciosa
   Calathea
2. Venus flytrap
   Prayer plant

The prayer plant got its name specifically because of its physical response to the sun — the leaves fold at night. This is a definite indicator of how sensitive this plant really is; it needs bright light to stay happy. Still, this beauty is an easy one to add to your indoor jungle at home.

1. Fern
   Spider plant
2. Snake plant
   Devil's tongue

Spider plants can sprout a number of these "plantlets" with leafy legs, creating quite the visual if you do not snip the little ones and just let them mature. Those small spider-like clumps will grow into small plants and be perfectly fine living attached to the stem they sprouted from.

1. Western skunk cabbage
   Hardy banana
2. Birthwort
   Stinking corpse lily

This plant is unique in every way. Visually it is distinguishable next to any other plant, but even more than that, your nose will tell you it's nearby. Those who have gotten close enough describe the smell as rotting flesh. This is a tactic to attract insects, though; they land on the plant thinking there is food, but they are actually helping to pollinate it.

1. Sundew
   Venus flytrap
2. Tropical pitcher plant
   Butterwort

That's right, the area where a Venus flytrap captures its prey is considered a leaf. These leaves have stiff hairs that become triggered once they are touched. If enough pressure is applied, the two lobes of the leaf will immediately shut, trapping whatever landed there inside.

1. Sansevieria
   Aloe vera
2. Spider plant
   Dracaena

Different species of dracaena will grow in different colors, and sometimes in color pairs; you can find dracaenas with blue and green, purple and burgundy, chartreuse and gray. Sunlight can affect the vibrancy of these colors for better or worse, so be sure your dracaena is happy!

1. Prayer plant
   Radiator plant
2. Polka dot plant
   Nerve plant

Also known as a Fittonia or mosaic plant, the nerve plant gets its nickname from the way the veins in its leaves manifest. The nervous system in our bodies comes to mind, especially when the veins are highlighted in a beautiful red shade contrasting against the dark green of the leaf.

1. Living stone
   Burro's tail
2. Chocolate soldier
   String-of-pearls

Living stones, otherwise known as Lithops or pebble plants, are pretty convincing, aren't they? Each colorful species is associated with one type of rock and will not be found anywhere else.

1. Zebra
   Crocodile
2. Panda
   Dolphin

Yes, this is a dolphin succulent! Other than its official name, Senecio peregrinus, there really couldn't be another name for this plant — the little leaves do look exactly like tiny swimming dolphins. This succulent is a hybrid between the string of pearls succulent and the hot dog cactus.

1. Black mondo grass
   Dahlia
2. Black bat flower
   Queen of night tulip

While the black bat flower's leaves make this a notable plant, the truly striking detail here is what its name suggests — the flower! Its all-black appearance and long, wispy tendrils make this plant one of a kind.

1. Maple tree
   Sycamore tree
2. Oak tree
   Maidenhair tree

Everyone knows the maple leaf! It is featured on the Canadian flag, after all. Still, there are maple trees all over the world, varying in appearance. Those that grace the landscapes of North America are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves each fall, but some in southern Asia never lose their leaves.

1. Swiss cheese plant
   Rubber fig
2. Viper's bowstring hemp
   Fiddle leaf fig

The popularity of the fiddle leaf fig may know no bounds! Some attribute its hike in popularity to Ikea carrying smaller figs in recent years for as low as $14, which surely put them in a super high number of homes. Now, any plant shop you walk into or visit online is constantly selling out of it.

1. Rabbit ears succulent
   Burro's tail succulent
2. Hedgehog aloe
   Tiger tooth aloe

The burro's tail succulent is another properly nicknamed plant. With its stacked leaves on hanging stems, it really does begin to resemble a bunch of animals' tails. While these make for super fun houseplants, do keep in mind they are very sensitive to overwatering; those tails can quickly lose their leaves with too much moisture.

1. White queen
   June bride
2. Thai beauty
   Red flash

There are many caladiums for us to admire, often named for the coloring on their leaves, but none stands out as much as the white queen caladium. You can grow this plant in the shade, making it quite hardy.

1. Giant cane
   Bamboo
2. Cattail
   Bulrush

Bamboo leaves contain a high level of fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients. On top of the beauty benefits, they can aid our digestive system, reduce high blood pressure and even help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

1. Haworthia
   Echeveria
2. Greenovia
   Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

Greenovia is more commonly known as the rose succulent because, well, look at it! You can find these little cuties in different shades of green and pink, making them an especially unique way to gift someone a bouquet the next time you want to send roses.

1. Aglaonema romeo
   Aglaonema white
2. Aglaonema tigress
   Aglaonema ruby

Aglaonemas are known for their striking leaf variegations. What makes them stand out even more is the number of shades you can find them in. If you have one of these at home, be sure you're giving it plenty of sunlight so its colors can shine.

1. Jojoba
   Lemon balm
2. Aloe vera
   Ginseng

If you don't have an aloe plant growing at home, go out and get one now! Aside from easing minor burns and cuts, aloe vera plants are great for purifying the air in your home. These sun-loving plants help clear formaldehyde and benzene, which can come from cleaners and paints.

1. Rat tail cactus
   Queen of the night
2. Fishhook Senecio
   Zig-zag cactus

Now, this would be a fun addition to your home garden or indoor collection. The zig-zag cactus is part of the night blooming cactus family, and when it does flower you can expect pretty, colorful pink blooms. But keep in mind, these do only bloom at night, and potentially only once a year, so don't miss it when they do!

1. Lucky bamboo
   Chinese money plant
2. Devil's ivy
   Pachira money tree

Yet another increasingly popular plant to grow at home, the Chinese money plant came to Europe via a Norwegian missionary in 1946. Because of this, it is also known as the Chinese missionary plant. You may know it by its proper name, Pilea peperomioides.

1. Rose painted calathea
   Rattlesnake plant
2. Zebra plant
   Peacock plant

You can see the peacock pattern, right? As part of the Calathea family, the peacock plant truly stands out among others (just like the zebra plant or rattlesnake plant) with its unique markings. This particular species is challenging to grow at home, though, and it will only grow to about 2 feet with proper care.

1. Lipstick hoya
   Lipstick echeveria
2. Lipstick ficus
   Lipstick bromeliad

A lot of people out there rock a signature red lip — now you can have a signature red plant! You can find these in varying saturation of red, with some that are brightly colored all over, others that are green with red tips.

1. Thyme
   Basil
2. Mint
   Rosemary

For those who appreciate a good herb garden, mint is one of those you should not leave out. With all of its uses and health benefits, it's a no-brainer! What's best is that once these start to grow, there's no stopping them.

1. Staghorn fern
   Maidenhair fern
2. Elkhorn fern
   Sword fern

There are so many ferns in the world that an entire quiz could be dedicated to all the different species! Still, the staghorn fern stands out as unique, with its distinctively shaped leaves that resemble animal horns.

1. Pothos
   Philodendron
2. Dracaena
   Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa, or the Swiss cheese plant, has quickly become another favored household plant, often seen in blogs and interior design publications. What draws people most is the way the plant's leaves split as it matures.

1. Dolphin
   Calico kitten
2. Octopus
   Rabbit

Aren't these so cute? Rabbit succulents, aka Monilaria obconica, do eventually grow into (or out of) their ears as they mature, but as each newly formed sprout appears, you can count on it first looking like an adorable bunny rabbit.

1. Eve's pin cactus
   Jumping cholla cactus
2. Monkey's tail cactus
   Pencil cactus

This unique cactus has quickly become a staple for plant lovers and aspiring jungle owners. While this is a super fun addition to any collection, especially since it grows so quickly, do be aware of its toxic milky sap when handling this plant.

1. Lifesaver plant
   Golden barrel cactus
2. Persian carpet flower
   Stargazer lily

Now, this is a unique-looking plant! While its leaves would lead you to believe it is of the cactus family, it is actually a milkweed plant. This is a super easy plant to manage, and it can be grown successfully by green thumbs of all levels.

1. Yucca tree
   Joshua tree
2. Palm tree
   Dragon tree

Palm trees are a neat type of plant. Some species grow coconuts; others have leaves that are strong enough to be used for many things, from basketweaving to building material (say, for fences) to fuel.

1. Yew
   Cycad
2. Ephedra
   Welwitschia

This plant can only be found in the deserts of Namibia and Angola; any close relatives have gone extinct. Carbon dating puts this plant at being able to live up to 2,000 years, and even in all of that time, it will only grow two leaves that tatter with age.

1. Dracaena cinnabari
   Dracaena angustifolia
2. Dracaena fragrans
   Dracaena reflexa

The Dracaena reflexa is one of the more ornamental species of Dracaena. Its bright green leaves and thick stems are highly valued, and its slow-growth patterns are perfect for any tabletop or plant stand.

1. Devil's ivy
   Deadly nightshade
2. Wolfsbane
   Superstition iris

Devil's ivy does not have any sort of superstition, lore or legend behind its name; it merely reflects how resilient the plant is. This plant will grow in super harsh conditions and can even thrive in the dark. There's really no hurting this one!

1. Anthurium
   Hoya kerrii
2. Cyclamen
   Heartleaf philodendron

The Hoya kerrii succulent is also known as the sweetheart plant, and it can be found either as a single clipping of one heart leaf or as a full plant. There's no doubt that this plant sells out like crazy around Valentine's Day.

1. Silver vase plant
   Pineapple
2. Tillandsia
   Guzmania

If it is surprising that pineapple plants belong to the Bromeliad family, you may be interested to learn that a common ingredient in meat tenderizer, called bromelain, is taken from pineapple stems. Some plants in the Bromeliad family are grown as showy houseplants.

1. Heart of Jesus
   New Guinea shield
2. Giant taro
   African mask plant

Many names are attached to this plant, including Alocasia and the Kris plant. However, the African mask plant is an interesting name, as it does not actually come from Africa, but rather, the Philippines. This nickname took hold because the plant's leaves resemble African hand-carved ceremonial masks.

1. Coral succulent
   Coral verbena
2. Coral cactus
   Coral perennial

The coral cactus is not a cactus at all — it is a "Franken-plant" made up of two succulents grafted together. The graceful ruffled fan on top may be white, green, yellow, red or purple. Be careful — the coral cactus is known for its poisonous sap.

1. Horsetail fern
   Maidenhair fern
2. Wire fern
   Bird's nest fern

Aren't plant names fun? The bird's nest fern can typically be found growing on buildings or trees, but what inspires its name is that the crown in the middle of the plant looks exactly like a bird's nest. Wouldn't be surprised to see a family of birds hanging out in one!

1. Ti plant
   Cordyline
2. Garden croton
   Rainbow dracaena

Cordylines are the perfect pop of color for any garden; you can find these in numerous shades of greens, yellows, oranges, reds and pinks, purples, and creams and whites. Even their leaf shape and size can vary, depending on whether the species is from Hawaii, South America, Asia or Australia.

1. Wandering Jew
   Peace lily
2. Purple heart
   Spiderwort

So, this houseplant has a bit of a heavy legacy. Its name refers to the legend of a Jewish man who scoffed at Jesus as he was carrying his cross to be crucified. The man was then cursed to wander the Earth until Jesus' second coming.