Houseplants
Get expert advice on growing and caring for houseplants with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to prune a snake plant – 4 simple steps to healthy houseplants
Knowing how, why and when to prune a snake plant will improve its health and appearance in your home
By Drew Swainston Published
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Houseplants that banish condensation – and how to care for them
The 6 best plants for reducing condensation indoors and improving your air quality, plus expert-approved tips for care and increasing the plants' condensation-banishing properties
By Lola Houlton Last updated
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Why is my ZZ plant turning yellow? Simple advice for this common houseplant problem
Keep your ZZ - or Zamioculcas zamiifolia - plant looking gloriously green with these pro tips
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to propagate pothos – this easy technique gave me two new houseplants for free
Pothos are undemanding indoor plants to look after and propagating them is simple, too
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to repot a peace lily – a step-by-step guide to success
Has your peace lily outgrown its pot? These tips will help you to give it a happy new home
By Holly Crossley Published
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Why is my pothos wilting? Quick tips to revive your drooping houseplant
Keep your pothos looking happy and healthy with this expert advice
By Holly Crossley Published
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How do you clean houseplant leaves? This is how plant experts tackle the task
Find out how to clean houseplant leaves the natural way to get the best results for happy and healthy-looking leaves
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to propagate begonias – for more pretty plants both indoors and out
Whether you're growing them in hanging baskets or as houseplants, propagating begonias is easy to try at home
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to repot a jade plant – 4 easy steps for healthy houseplants
Is it time to give your Crassula ovata a new home? Here's everything you need to know to encourage strong growth
By Holly Crossley Published
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Why is my rubber plant dropping leaves? House plant experts advise on stopping the drop
Find out why rubber plants shed their leaves and how to prevent it from happening, with tips and advice from houseplant experts
By Jill Morgan Published
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The top 5 terrarium care mistakes you need to avoid, according to houseplant experts
Our expert tips on terrarium care mistakes show just how easy it is to keep your terrarium looking good as long as you avoid these common pitfalls
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to propagate schefflera – for more umbrella plants in your home
These popular, tropical houseplants can be easily propagated with cuttings, explains a gardening expert
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to propagate hoya – for more of these flowering houseplants
There are two ways to propagate wax plants – and both are easy to try at home
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to prune avocado trees – top tips for healthy houseplants
Keep your indoor avocado looking its best with this expert advice
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to propagate string of turtles – for more of these popular, trailing houseplants
The experts share their tips on how to propagate string of turtles, so you can make more of these beautiful, trailing plants for your home
By Holly Crossley Published
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Why is my cactus turning brown? The reasons explained – and ways to avoid it from happening
Keep your cacti looking green and healthy with this advice
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to propagate a prayer plant – to easily expand your houseplant collection
Propagating these tropical beauties only takes a few steps
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to propagate a rubber plant – and get more houseplants for free
Try this simple step-by-step guide for more greenery in your home
By Holly Crossley Published
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10 indoor plants that flower all year round – choose from our expert recommendations for non-stop blooms
There's so much more to houseplants that greenery. These flowering indoor plants will add a touch of beauty to your interior look to enjoy all year round
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Summer houseplant care – 5 top tips to keep plants thriving in a heatwave
Keep your houseplants in top condition with our expert advice
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Using neem oil on plants – how to tackle pests and diseases with this all-natural solution
Help your flowers, houseplants, and crops stay in top health while staying clear of chemicals
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to propagate a peace lily – follow these 5 easy steps and create new plants for free
This method for dividing a peace lily is quick, easy and super effective
By Madison Moulton Published
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Bromeliad care and growing guide – expert tips for these tropical indoor plants
Keep your colorful bromeliads happy and healthy year-round with our care guide
By Zia Allaway Published
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How to take care of spider plants – expert tips for looking after this popular houseplant
Easy to care for, spider plants are the perfect option for beginner houseplant parents
By Madison Moulton Published
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10 surprising foods you can clean your home with, according to cleaning experts (and yes, they work)
With the help of a cleaning expert and TikTok cleaning pros, we round up a list of shocking foods you can use to clean.
By Ashley Chalmers Published
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8 common fiddle leaf fig problems – houseplant experts explain how to fix them
Avoid these common mistakes and take the guesswork out of being a fiddle leaf fig parent
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Houseplant propagation mistakes – 11 common errors that can kill your cuttings
How many are you guilty of making?
By Madison Moulton Published
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Best tall indoor plants – 10 statement plants, chosen by houseplant experts
These tall houseplants will elevate your interior space with their shapely good looks
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Why is my peace lily turning yellow? 3 reasons and solutions
The houseplant experts explain what to do
By Holly Crossley Published