A PLANT FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN

> P L A N T S A L E S H AV E S K Y R O C K E T E D since the threat of coronavirus forced us to shelter in place. Another hot trend? Astrology. It makes sense given these uncertain times. Plants are something we can control, and astrology looks to the future at a time when the future is impossible to predict. We choose our houseplants based on a variety of criteria — sun exposure, maintenance, aesthetics. Why not the stars? We started by mulling common traits attributed to each astrological sign and matched those with some of our favorite houseplant superstars. Unless otherwise noted, you can find these plants at your neighborhood nursery or home improvement store. AQUARIUS

JAN. 20-FEB. 18

> You do things your own way and prefer the unusual and hard to find. You want a plant no one else has, such as the black raven ZZ plant. Florida grower Costa Farms has the exclusive rights and hopes to ship it to California by year-end.

GEMINI

MAY 21-JUNE 20

> You are about dualities and favor plants with leaves of different colors. Easily distracted, you need a low-maintenance one. Rose-painted calathea, with leaves pink-and-white on top, purple underneath, is the attention-getter you need.

LIBRA

SEPT. 23-OCT. 22

> As an air sign, you need a plant that is not terribly fussy. Libra is the sign of peace, which means you are drawn to plants that represent harmony, such as the peace lily, a no-fuss

Spathiphyllum. PISCES

FEB. 19-MARCH 20

> You are an artistic and sensitive sign who can get lost in your dreams. A plant that is otherworldly, or has a slightly hallucinogenic property, appeals to you, Pisces. We recommend the finicky nerve plantto appease your empathetic nature.

CANCER

JUNE 21-JULY 22

> You value family and like to create community wherever you go. Choosing just one plant would be difficult. Hens and chicks — where the mother plant is attached to the babies by a runner — might be the perfect plant for you.

SCORPIO

OCT. 23-NOV. 21

> Your concern with rebirth requires something that looks like it has died yet bounces back. Purple shamrock is fun for your Scorpio spirit as its leaves fold up at night and reopen in the morning.

> You’re impulsive and intuitive and like trendy things. As a fire sign, you are drawn to red. The Chinese evergreen is perfect for your independent Aries disposition.

rex, ARIES

MARCH 21-APRIL 19

LEO

JULY 23-AUG. 22

> You like things that are dramatic and grab everyone’s attention. You need a plant that doesn’t require a lot of care because, let’s face it, Leo, you are more interested in taking care of yourself. prized for its foliage, fits the bill.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV. 22-DEC. 21

Begonia

> As a traveler and lover of foreign places, you require a plant that does not require a lot of care while you are off exploring the world. A bold red croton ‘Petra’ is a colorful, even garish, plant that will appeal to you as a fire sign. TAURUS

APRIL 20-MAY 20

> You’re one of the most fertile signs; when you touch the earth, something grows. You need a plant that is reliable and beautiful yet not ostentatious. Taurus, we recommend the fiddle-leaf fig.

VIRGO

AUG. 23-SEPT. 22

> Your obsession with details means you are drawn to plants that have tendrils and branches going off in different directions. An intricate bonsai money tree, which requires pruning and trimming, will satisfy your perfectionist Virgo inclinations.

CAPRICORN

DEC. 22-JAN.19

> You are organized and need a plant with structure. A climbing plant that grows all over the place won’t suit you. So you will love dragon tree, a houseplant that features trunks topped with striped leaves.