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Close-up of a flowering Anthurium plant in a pot against a blurred background. The Anthurium plant is distinguished by its glossy, heart-shaped leaves that emerge from long, slender stems, creating an elegant and tropical aesthetic. Rising above the foliage are vibrant, waxy spathe-shaped flowers, which come in deep red. These striking flowers are characterized by their glossy texture and spadix protruding from the center.

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Anthuriums

Anthuriums make gorgeous houseplants with their special leaves and flashy flowers. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to care for these fun tropical plants in your own home.

Close-up of Syngonium in a black pot on a wooden table indoors. Syngonium, commonly known as Arrowhead Vine, is recognized for its distinctive foliage and vining habit. This tropical evergreen plant features arrow-shaped leaves that are dark green in color with intricate patterns of pale green. The soil is covered with a layer of coconut coir mulch.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Syngonium (Arrowhead Vine)

Bring the tropics to your home with this fun and low-maintenance houseplant. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich tells us about the dos and don’ts of planting, growing, and caring for arrowhead vines.

White pots line a sunlit windowsill, their clean surfaces gleaming. Inside each pot, vibrant orchids bloom, displaying a palette of purple, white, and pink petals, accentuated by lush green foliage.

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27 Tropical Houseplants for a Lush Indoor Garden

A list of tropical plants is all about leaves, although you will find quite a few in this list that flower, too. The key to keeping tropical plants indoors is to mimic their origin, which is easy enough to do indoors. This means the choice of plants we can have as houseplants is extensive. In this article, plant expert Wendy Moulton explores some fabulous and fascinating tropical plants you have to have on your shopping list.

A close-up of polka dot leaves, their lush texture inviting touch and exploration. Speckled with shades of green and pink, they create a lively mosaic, a delightful blend of natural hues that captivates the eye with its playful charm.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Polka Dot Plants

Often referred to as a novelty houseplant due to their bright dotty foliage, polka dot plants are also planted in garden beds as annuals. These pretty tropical plants are soft and gentle but also easy to care for with the right conditions. In this article, plant expert Wendy Moulton explains how to take care of them for the best results.

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How to Propagate Cast Iron Plants

Aspidistra elatior has a reputation for being indestructible, hence its common name cast iron plant. This lush, leafy, tropical plant is the one for the dark corner where nothing else will survive. It doesn’t mind a bit of neglect now and again, making it the best beginner plant you will find. With all these good attributes, you may want more cast iron plants. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares how to propagate cast iron plants.

A close-up of a Fiddle Leaf Fig, showcasing its gracefully arching branches that reach out like nature's elegant sculptures. Each branch bears lush, vibrant green leaves with distinctive broad, violin-shaped contours, creating a harmonious botanical masterpiece.

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How To Repot Fiddle Leaf Fig In 4 Steps

If your fiddle leaf fig has stunted growth, drooping leaves, or disintegrated soil, it’s time to repot. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains four easy steps to complete the process.

Terrarium design ideas. Close-up of several glass asymmetrical terrariums on a wooden table. The terrarium contains plants such as Gasteria carinata, Cladias, Echeveria elegans and Crassula marnieriana among decorative pebbles.

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15 Unique Terrarium Design Ideas You Should Try

Terrariums are an indoor gardener’s opportunity to get creative and try something artistic, exciting, and completely unique to you. If you need some inspiration for your next terrarium project, houseplant expert Madison Moulton has you covered.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Lighting For Houseplants

Understanding houseplant light needs and how to meet them allows us to grow healthy and happy plants. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton looks at the importance of light for a plant, how to measure it, and an idea of what plants fit into each lighting category.