A fast reference to ID common houseplant flowers and what to photograph for accurate matches.
When Flowers Help
Blooms are powerful clues. Document color, symmetry, inflorescence type, and any spathe/bract structures.
Common Examples
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum): white spathe + spadix.
- Anthurium: colored spathe (red/pink/green) + spadix; leaves often cordate.
- Bromeliads: central rosette with showy bracts; pups after flowering.
- Orchids: bilateral symmetry, distinct labellum (lip), thick aerial roots.
- Hoya: starry, waxy umbels; sweet fragrance at night.
Photo Checklist
- Whole plant with bloom context.
- Close-up of flower front and side.
- Inflorescence base/attachment and any bracts.
Non-Flower Clues
Many houseplants rarely bloom indoors—fall back to leaf, stem, and habit clues when flowers are absent.
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