Houseplants

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

A black cat with white spots on its face and neck sits next to a Poinsettia plant, known for its vibrant red bracts but also as one of the potentially poisonous holiday plants to pets if ingested.

Houseplants

11 Common Holiday Plants That Are Poisonous to Pets

There’s nothing like growing festive ornamental plants during the holiday season. But did you know that some of them are harmful to your furry friends? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you common holiday plants that can poison your pets.

A close-up of a Chlorophytum comosum showing long green leaves with pointed tips and a small white flower cluster hanging down.

Houseplants

How to Root Spider Plant Babies: 7 Pro Tips

Spider plants naturally sprout dozens of babies along their stems. The sprouts grow roots and leaves that make them easy to propagate. Discover these seven pro-propagating tips alongside longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant. Help ensure each baby grows healthy and strong!

Long green vine with pointed leaves, featuring a mix of light and dark green tones.

Houseplants

How to Grow Ivy as a Houseplant: 7 Care Tips

Tired of growing pothos vines? Try ivy instead! Dozens of available cultivars and species mean you can pick the best one for your home. Ivy houseplants are a bit more fussy than outdoor specimens, though these seven care tips will ensure your plant stays happy and healthy throughout the year.

Close-up of a potted spider plant on a gray background with cut off spider plant babies hanging next to black scissors on a table.

Houseplants

How and Why to Cut Off Spider Plant Babies (Spiderettes)

Spider plants grow happily for years with few demands, and healthy specimens produce a cascade of spidery offshoots. For a whole host of new transplants and a vigorous mother plant, it helps to remove some spider babies. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in how to best preserve and foster these long-lasting, adaptable favorites.

spider plant sitting by a window and growing new sprouts

Houseplants

Too Many Spider Plants: What to Do With Spider Plant Babies

Spider plants sprout babies on long, arching stems. They develop into clones of the mother plant, giving you ample young plants to manage. Are you wondering what to do with all these sprouts? Wonder no more, as longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant offers these solutions for your hefty supply.

holiday plant display, in a bright white room on a wooden table there are white gossips with charming fir trees surrounded by Christmas decor.

Houseplants

15 Holiday-Inspired Indoor Plant Ideas

Holiday planting arrangements brighten the season and bring festive, natural charm to the indoor display. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring simple, inspiring indoor designs to warm up frosty days and nights.

Hands gently wiping large green leaves of a houseplant with a cloth to remove dust.

Houseplants

The Right Way to Clean Dusty Houseplant Leaves

It’s not glamorous, but dusting your houseplants is crucial to their health and ability to flourish. The easy task, performed only occasionally, promotes productive foliage and helps prevent pests. It also restores lustrous, fresh leaves. Explore how to best clean houseplant leaves for long-lasting benefits with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A bushy poinsettia with vibrant red bracts and small yellow-green flowers sits in a decorative pot on a table surrounded by Christmas decorations.

Houseplants

7 Care Tips for Big, Bushy Poinsettias

Poinsettias add decorative charm to our homes! They’re perfect potted plants during the holiday season. After you bring one home, you may wonder how to keep it bushy and full for next year. Wonder no more with these seven easy care tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.