The Best Houseplants for All 12 Zodiac Signs
Let’s talk astrology! Our zodiac signs assign us personality traits, power colours, birthstones, and lucky numbers—but what about houseplants? Indoor plants have unique styles, quirks and habits, just like us, so we’ve determined the best houseplant that aligns with every star sign.
Our Favourite Houseplants Imagined as Zodiac Signs
These houseplants are a perfect cosmic match for all 12 signs of the zodiac. Find yours below!
Aries: Croton
The first sign of the zodiac is Aries—a cardinal fire sign associated with leadership, confidence, impulsiveness, and a bold, fighting spirit.
They aren’t afraid to take centre stage, do things differently, and take risks. Their power colour is fiery red, which the croton displays in vibrant splashes throughout its neon foliage. The more sunlight they receive, the brighter crotons get, and their sculptural shape makes them a perfect central focal point for room designs. If your croton is thirsty, it won’t hesitate to tell you by drooping dramatically, but as soon as you top it up with water, it will perk right back up again.
Taurus: Peperomia Watermelon
Taurus knows a thing or two about good food and art. They’re natural-born curators with an eye for design and a taste for the finer things in life.
Yet, they’re tenacious, stubborn, and persevering. Peperomia Watermelon is a perfect match for this zodiac sign—every glossy jade green leaf is painted with stripes, resembling a juicy bite-sized watermelon. This houseplant is an absolute work of art and is surprisingly tough! Radiator drafts, forgetting to water, getting knocked over by a rowdy pet—the peperomia can handle it, no problem.
Gemini: Calathea
Salty but sweet, naughty but nice, and a little bit chaotic, Gemini has a reputation for being a bit of a handful but always the life of the party.
Geminis are natural-born performers—ruled by Mercury, the planet ruling communication; this air sign knows how to work the room. The calathea has Gemini written all over it! Its multi-coloured leaves have contrasting undersides, and they switch positions every day as the sunlight rises and falls. Calatheas are a bit high-maintenance and will throw a fit if they don’t get what they want, but if you’re up to the challenge, she’s sure to be the most fascinating houseplant in your collection.
Cancer: String of Dolphins
This water sign is ruled by the Moon—the planet of emotions—so it’s no surprise that Cancers have a lot of big feelings!
It’s not uncommon for a Cancer to get misty-eyed from a Hallmark card or a pet insurance commercial. People born under this Zodiac sign have a softness to them and a sense of idealism—they’re basically human teddy bears. The String of Dolphins is a perfect houseplant for cutie pie Cancers—it’s whimsical, adorable, and totally fits the aquatic vibe! Each little succulent leaf looks exactly like a baby dolphin—and pretty much every Cancer went through a “Marine Biologist” phase as a kid.
Leo: Cordyline
One thing is certain: Leos have Main Character Energy. Ruled by the sun, these spirited fire signs are impossible to ignore.
Their bold presence lights up the room, whether by their spectacular outfit, outspoken nature, or general flawlessness. Loud and proud, the cordyline is an ideal houseplant for Leo—it loves soaking up the sun, and its electrifying foliage is long and voluminous like a lion’s mane. It’s perfect for placing in the very centre of a mixed arrangement. They come in many shades, but the orange-tinted varieties are best for Leo—that’s their power colour!
Virgo is symbolized by the maiden who holds a bundle of virgin wheat, ready to be processed and turned into flour for bread. Virgos are naturally productive, breaking things down into small tasks and finding innovative ways to be helpful. They also have incredible fashion sense! The Meyer lemon tree is on the same wavelength—it’s so effortlessly elegant and produces delicious fruit. Grow your Meyer lemon in a natural clay pot—earthy browns and greens are very Virgo!
Libra: Orchid
Peacemakers by nature, Libra is represented by the scales of justice. This zodiac sign has a sense of serenity to it, always seeking common ground and understanding.
They’re incredibly romantic, put lots of effort into their appearance, and tend to gravitate toward the colour pink. Pink flowering orchids are fabulous houseplants for Libras—their slender, arching stems are so graceful and zen, and their stunning blooms send our hearts aflutter.
Scorpio: Black Raven ZZ Plant
This brooding water sign is known for being intense, dramatic, mysterious, and loyal.
Their passion runs deep! Scorpios gravitate towards all-black outfits, and they’re known for their smouldering gaze. They also tend to get way too excited about Halloween. The Black Raven ZZ plant is a total Scorpio—its jet black, glossy foliage almost looks like latex. It can thrive in dark rooms with barely any light, kinda like a vampire. Like the loyal Scorpio, ZZ plants won’t let you down—they’ll grow slowly and steadily, with no meltdowns or mind games.
Sagittarius: Swiss Cheese Vine
With a chronic case of wanderlust and a penchant for pranks and cracking jokes, Sagittarius always has plenty of stories to tell.
These class clowns get stir crazy if they stay in the same place for too long, and they’re always up for a spontaneous adventure. The Swiss cheese vine shares many qualities with Sagittarius—it will climb up or trail downward, twisting and twirling around whatever it can find. Those funky leaves filled with Swiss cheese holes are always a conversation starter!
Capricorn: Jade Plant
Where would we be without our Capricorn friends offering sage advice and practical knowledge to help us out of any mess?
Capricorns are goal-oriented go-getters—they have a plan, and they’re sticking to it. Entrepreneurial and innovative, Capricorns are always willing to put in the hours to build their empire. The jade plant—also known as the “Money Tree,”—has major Capricorn energy. It symbolizes good luck and prosperity, and it’s easy to multiply through propagation. Buy one houseplant and turn it into ten? That sure sounds like a Capricorn move!
Aquarius: Alocasia
People born in Aquarius are weirdos in the best way. They’re part alien, part witch, part artist, and part cat whisperer.
They’re passionate advocates who aren’t afraid to rock the boat and revolutionize, with a vision of the future that breaks away from tradition. Alocasia is a spectacular houseplant for Aquarius—their leaves look just like mystical dragon wings! Straight from the pages of a storybook fantasy, alocasia stands out for all the right reasons. They’re wonderfully weird, and we love them for it.
Pisces: Dracaena Tornado
The 12th and final sign of the zodiac, Pisces are gifted with incredible intuition and insight. They’re constantly daydreaming, with ideas swirling around their brain like a school of fish.
The tornado dracaena literally grows in a big swirl, like it got left outside in a tornado and got stuck that way. Its emerald leaves have golden highlights along its borders, bringing to mind the swirling green seas and sandy beaches of the Caribbean.
If you’d like to bring home your own zodiac houseplant, or if you’d like to explore even more houseplants for sale in Powell River, visit Mother Nature Garden Centre to see all the fabulous specimens available now!