Houseplants
Get expert advice on growing and caring for houseplants with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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These 5 common mistakes could kill your houseplants this summer, experts warn – luckily they're all easy to avoid
Rising temperatures mean some extra care is required to keep houseplants hydrated, happy, and protected from pests
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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You can easily grow these 5 houseplants outdoors, according to experts – for an instant tropical summer garden
It may surprise you which indoor plants can thrive in your yard during the warmer months
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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This task you're forgetting is the reason your houseplants are struggling – it takes 2 minutes and all you need is a fork
Houseplant soil aeration is key to promoting healthy root development
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Planning your summer getaway? Experts guarantee these 5 houseplants will survive without being watered while you're on vacation
These houseplants will thrive on neglect while you're away this jet-setting season
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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5 places to never grow an orchid – houseplant experts warn these spots will mean fewer blooms and weaker plants
These exotic indoor plants need a specific growing environment to stay happy
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to create your own calathea potting soil mix – the perfect recipe to help these temperamental plants flourish
If you love the bold painterly patterns and colorful stripes of calathea plants, it's paramount to get the potting soil just right
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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I just discovered monsteras produce fruit you can actually eat – houseplant experts say it's delicious and reveal exactly how to achieve a harvest
It's called Monstera deliciosa for a reason
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 places to never grow a peace lily – houseplant experts warn these spots could kill it off
Choosing the right position for your peace lily is key to longer lasting blooms
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I've spent hours struggling to keep my fern hydrated – this $6 self-watering planter is one of the best low-maintenance solutions I've seen
With this planter, your fern will thrive on neglect
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I swear by coffee ground fertilizer for houseplants to keep my indoor garden thriving – it takes minutes to make and your plants will thank you for it
Repurposing my old coffee grounds limits waste and plays a key part in my plant care routine
By Megan Slack Last updated
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I'm hopping on these 5 eye-catching houseplant trends after being wowed by them at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025 – they're all easy to recreate at home
This year's Houseplant Studios are bursting with fresh ideas to take your indoor garden to the next level
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Chelsea Flower Show's South African succulent garden is a masterclass in sculptural planting – the designers reveal how you can easily grow these desert plants at home
Native to an arid, hot climate, some of these unique plants can surprisingly be grown throughout the US, too
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to make your own peace lily fertilizer – an expert-approved recipe to encourage long-lasting, sophisticated blooms
There are plenty of kitchen scraps you can use to feed you peace lily
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to propagate an asparagus fern – this is the only method I use and it works every time
Duplicate the soft fronds of these ferns with this easy technique
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Best bathroom plants – 9 lush species that thrive in high humidity environments
Transform this often overlooked room into an oasis of greenery
By Olivia Drake Last updated
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I stopped my monstera leaves curling by making these easy changes – now its statement foliage is the best its ever looked
Keep your monstera looking perky by managing moisture levels correctly
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Houseplant experts guarantee these 5 steps will revive a dying calathea – plus tips on how to keep it thriving going forward
A little TLC and patience can put these tricky houseplants on the road to recovery
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to care for peperomia plants – 3 tips to keep these textured beauties bright
If you love fun foliage, you need a peperomia in your home
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I stopped my jade plant turning red by making one small change – it's only grown plump green leaves ever since
Red foliage is a sign of stress and an indication your jade plant's growing environment needs adjusting
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I followed 3 simple steps to make my spider plant bushier – and it tripled in size after just a few weeks
Through propagation, you can quickly give your spider plant a fuller look
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to make your own orchid fertilizer – a quick DIY with ingredients you likely already have at home
Your orchids will thank you for creating this nutrient-rich feed
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Will a Christmas cactus root in water? A step-by-step guide to success
Rooting a Christmas cactus in water is the easiest way to propagate it
By Rachel Crow Last updated
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7 habits every good plant parent has, according to houseplant experts – number 3 will surprise you most
Watch your houseplants thrive after you build these tasks into your routine
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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My orchid's leaves haven't wrinkled since moving it to this exact spot in my home – it's the easiest hack to keep these flowering houseplants hydrated
Dehydrated orchids can perk up again in the environment of a bathroom
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I regret buying this hard-to-please houseplant – here's why you should avoid it, too, and 3 alternatives to invest in instead
No matter how much I adjust its growing environment, I cannot get pin-stripe calathea to thrive in my home
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to water orchids correctly – plus 2 common watering mistakes to always avoid
Keep these exotic houseplants blooming for years to come with our expert watering advice
By Jennifer Ebert Last updated
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I'm doing these 5 things to transition my indoor plants out of winter – experts say this essential spring houseplant care will ensure a thriving indoor jungle
Help your plants recover from any winter damage and support them out of dormancy with these easy and quick tasks
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to make your own fiddle leaf fig potting mix – a quick DIY to support healthy houseplant growth
Don't forget to include plenty of nutrient-rich ingredients
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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My monstera was becoming unmanageable until I followed these 5 steps to train it – now it wows my guests with its impressive, neat structure
Reining your monstera in with a support pole will keep things tidy and benefit its long-term health
By Tenielle Jordison Published