The Plant Quiz

The Plant Quiz

Know your plants, indoors and out. Six groups of houseplants and garden plants, each with how to spot them, a simple care routine and the numbers that matter for light, water and temperature.

Potted snake plants inside a beautiful new flat or apartment.

Question 1 of 6

Snake plants, ZZ plants and pothos all cope with dim rooms. How should you water them?

Pick an answer to check yourself.

Low-light indoor

6

5

4

3

2

1

Interior of cozy home garden with fresh green monstera houseplant

Question 2 of 6

Where should a monstera or fiddle leaf fig sit to get the light it needs?

Pick an answer to check yourself.

Bright-light indoor

6

5

4

3

2

1

Curious dog sniffing potted houseplant indoors

Question 3 of 6

Which of these houseplants is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs?

Pick an answer to check yourself.

Pet-friendly indoor

6

5

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3

2

1

Garden with the flourishing lavender

Question 4 of 6

How much direct sun do lavender, rosemary and hibiscus need each day?

Pick an answer to check yourself.

Full-sun outdoor

6

5

4

3

2

1

hosts

Question 5 of 6

What decides whether a hydrangea flowers blue or pink?

Pick an answer to check yourself.

Shade-loving outdoor

6

5

4

3

2

1

The Jalisco agave.

Question 6 of 6

Once their roots are settled, how often do agave, sedum and yucca need water in summer?

Pick an answer to check yourself.

Drought-tolerant outdoor

6

5

4

3

2

1

Your results

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Your rating grows as you answer

Work through the six plant groups above. Your score and rating update the moment you answer each question.

Seedling

0 to 1 correct

Sprout

2 to 3 correct

Budding gardener

4 to 5 correct

Green thumb

All 6 correct

Drought-tolerant outdoor

6

Shade-loving outdoor

5

Full-sun outdoor

4

Pet-friendly indoor

3

Bright-light indoor

2

Low-light indoor

1