1. Determine the light it will receive

If you have a south or west-facing window, it will get direct sun.

If you have an east or west-facing window, you have bright light.

If you have a north-facing window, or your plant won't be close to the window, you have shade.

Learn more about light: The Right Light for Indoor Plants: Direct Sun, Bright Indirect and Shade

2. Decide how often you'll water it

Most plants need water about once a week. Some are drought-tolerant, and others want to get watered almost daily.

Plants don't get water on a schedule in the wild, and you don't need to stick to a tight schedule indoors. Just make sure you know if it prefers to stay moist, wants to dry out halfway, or likes to dry out completely between watering.

Learn more about watering: Watering your plants how to keep indoor plants happy

3. Dial in the humidity as needed

For most spaces, if you put a plant near a vent, the air will be dry. If you have a humidifier or an essential oil diffuser nearby, that can help make it humid. Some plants don't mind dry air, and others will drop their leaves.