# Choose houseplants that fit my light, space, and lifestyle

A short list of houseplants matched to your conditions, with pet-safety notes and simple care instructions.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Write, Brainstorm, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/choose-houseplants-that-fit-my-light-space-and-lifestyle

## Prompt

```text
Help me choose houseplants that will actually survive in my home.

**Light:** [for each spot - window direction, how bright, e.g. "north-facing window", "dark hallway", "bright south window"]
**Space:** [e.g. "small shelf", "floor corner", "hanging"]
**Climate indoors:** [e.g. "dry heating in winter", "humid bathroom", "drafty"]
**My care style:** [e.g. "I forget to water", "I travel a lot", "I want a hobby"]
**Pets or young children:** [YES/NO - which animals]
**Budget:** [AMOUNT]

Give me:
1. 5-8 plant suggestions matched to each spot I described, with why each fits.
2. For each: light needs, watering rhythm, difficulty, mature size, and whether it's toxic to cats, dogs, or people. If I have pets or kids, recommend only non-toxic plants and tell me to double-check with a source like the ASPCA plant list.
3. What to look for when buying a healthy plant (and pests to check for).
4. Starter supplies: pots with drainage, soil type, and whether I need a grow light.
5. A simple care calendar I can follow, including what changes in winter.
6. The first-month mistakes most people make with these plants.

Return a table: Plant | Best spot | Light | Water | Pet-safe? | Difficulty.
```

## What to fill in

- e.g. "small shelf", "floor corner", "hanging"
- e.g. "dry heating in winter", "humid bathroom", "drafty"
- e.g. "I forget to water", "I travel a lot", "I want a hobby"
- YES/NO - which animals
- AMOUNT

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