Houseplants

Learn how to grow houseplants, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, and cultivate a green paradise in the comfort of your own home!

The Philodendron hederaceum ‘Brasil’ in a white hanging pot in a bright room has trailing stems with vibrant, heart-shaped green leaves featuring yellow streaks and a glossy texture.

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17 Houseplants That Don’t Mind Dry Air

Keeping up with the humidity needs of orchids and other tropical plants indoors can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that thrive in drier environments. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some wonderful houseplants that won't mind dry air at all!

A Stromanthe plant with striking variegated green, cream, and pink leaves.

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15 Houseplants to Avoid for Beginner Growers

When it comes to houseplants, some are easy to care for, and others—well, not so much. If you're just getting started on your houseplant journey, congratulations! In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss will talk about some plants that you might want to hold off on for a while.

The Christmas cactus in a bright red pot on a light windowsill has flat, segmented, green leaves shaped like crab claws, with slightly scalloped edges, providing a striking backdrop for vibrant pink, funnel-shaped flowers.

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How to Promote Flowering in your Christmas Cactus: 7 Pro Tips

Christmas cacti brighten up our living rooms during the holidays. These epiphytic plants naturally grow high in trees like orchids and need similar care to produce ample blooms. Use these seven pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to get your Christmas cactus flowering in time for the holiday season.

A gardener holds a potted Aglaonema Iceberg, showcasing its striking foliage with broad, glossy leaves that feature a vibrant mix of green and creamy white variegation, all set against a sturdy, compact stem.

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How Long Can You Leave Houseplants in Their Original Plastic Pot?

Have you ever wondered exactly how long you can leave houseplants in their original plastic pots? The truth is that there’s no standard amount of time that you need to wait. Instead, you should make the decision based on a variety of factors. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep will walk you through the thought process, helping you decide how long to leave your plants in their original pots.

Several glass bottles and flasks filled with water and rooting cuttings of various houseplants, including Snake Plant and Pothos, sit on a wooden kitchen table.

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27 Houseplants to Propagate in November

Can you propagate houseplants in the winter months? Yes, you can! Some plants prefer it in November, while others need help to grow their best. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 27 plant species ideal for propagating indoors this season.

The Schlumbergera truncata plant displays vibrant pink flowers emerging from thick, flattened, segmented green stems, surrounded by lush foliage that cascades over the edge of the planter.

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7 Signs It’s Time to Prune Your Christmas Cactus

A Christmas cactus is a staple in any houseplant collection. Whether you just purchased yours or it’s been in your family for generations, you may be wondering if and when you should prune it. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep has gathered a list of seven situations in which pruning is prudent, with some tips on how to do so properly for maximum blooms and plant health.

Vibrant yellow flowers display soft, overlapping petals and a central yellow-orange column, offering the look of an orchid with constant blooms and a full, sunny appearance.

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11 Orchids With Nearly Constant Blooms

Whether you’re an orchid expert or trying your hand at growing the exotic beauties, adding a long-blooming specimen to the collection increases the joy and diversity they offer. Some yield months of color, from easy-care varieties to more esoteric specimens. Explore the intrigue of long-flowering orchids with gardening expert Katherine Rowe for an extended display.