Houseplants
Get expert advice on growing and caring for houseplants with the team at Homes & Gardens.
Latest
-
Trust me, houseplants will brighten up your college dorm room instantly – and these 5 won't mind being neglected while you're busy studying
Greenery is the final touch you need to turn your dorm into a home away from home
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
How to propagate a desert rose – to get more fabulously floriferous tropical plants for free
This sun-worshipping indoor plant can be multiplied easily with these simple steps
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
-
How to care for orchids – 7 expert ways to guarantee this exotic houseplant blooms for years to come
These sophisticated indoor flowering plants require some specific care to thrive in the home
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
-
This watering technique has banished mold from my houseplant soil – it even keeps pests away and prevents root rot
My houseplants have never looked so healthy since switching to bottom watering
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
How to get rid of neon yellow mushrooms in your houseplants – and stop them from ever coming back
These ominous-looking yellow mushrooms might look alarming, but are not a huge cause for concern
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
-
What's your birth month houseplant? Discover which indoor plant you have a personal connection to and how to care for it successfully
Birth month houseplants are extra special to have in your home and make for meaningful gifts
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
5 places to never grow succulents – they'll cause yellowing, shrivelling, and could even kill off your plant
The perfect environment for a succulent is one that is dry, warm, and sunny
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
How to make your own philodendron potting mix – an easy recipe for these favorite tropical houseplants
The right potting mix can go a long way in encouraging more philodendron growth
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
5 Christmas cactus mistakes houseplant experts say hinder this holiday houseplant's ability to bloom – and how to avoid them
It’s essential to avoid these mistakes for a healthy houseplant, from overwatering to providing too much light
By Teresa Conway Last updated
-
How to propagate ivy in water – 3 simple steps for more low-maintenance trailing plants, both indoors and out
Ivy is easy to look after and well-suited for planting up high
By Holly Crossley Last updated
-
I write about houseplants for a living and would never spend money on these 5 varieties – but I can tell you which ones to buy instead
You'll spend more time trying to stop these plants from dying than enjoying them
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
Should you buy houseplants from Amazon? Our editors reveal the 'green flags' you need to watch for, and how to choose healthy, thriving plants
Trust us, we are houseplant shopping pros
By Rachel Bull Published
-
5 places to never grow a Boston fern – houseplant experts warn these spots may crisp up their iconic fronds
It's all about keeping humidity levels up for these ferns
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
Five expert ways to keep your houseplants cool and hydrated in a heatwave, so they don't start flagging from the soaring temperatures
Tricks to keep houseplants cool in a heatwave
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
-
How to fertilize houseplants – I always follow these 2 simple rules and now they continuously put on new growth every summer
It's all about choosing the best type of fertilizer and getting the timing right to feed your houseplants correctly
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
5 summer houseplant care mistakes – experts share how to avoid them to save your houseplants
Rising temperatures mean some extra care is required to keep houseplants hydrated, happy, and protected from pests
By Tenielle Jordison Published
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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