Houseplants

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

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Houseplants

7 Causes of Wilted and Brown Dieffenbachia Leaves

Wilting leaves are no fun! They’re a sign there is something wrong with your houseplant’s conditions. Fix the problem and the leaf wilting will dissipate. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in diagnosing and treating wilted or brown dieffenbachia leaves.

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Houseplants

9 Ways to Stake and Support Vining Houseplants

Vining and twining houseplants need support as they mature. Their long-reaching tendrils can grow up, down, or along a support. With stakes and trellises, you can influence the growth how you’d like. Try one of these nine methods from longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant; there may be an option that surprises you!

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Houseplants

How to Repot Your Philodendron in 7 Simple Steps

Philodendrons are striking tropicals with shapely leaves on vining and tree forms. They adapt well to houseplant life with easy care in the right situation. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores when and how to repot philodendrons to give the best foundation for the favorite indoor performers.

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Houseplants

5 Expert Snake Plant Growing Tips

Snake plants are iconic houseplants that love growing indoors. Whether you have years of experience or are purchasing your first plant, these specimens are perfect low-maintenance options for a variety of spaces. Seasoned houseplant grower Jerad Bryant shares these five expert growing tips for snake plants.

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Houseplants

5 Prayer Plant Watering Tips For Healthy Growth

Prayer plants are favorite tropicals that intrigue with their distinct leaf patterns in bold colors. The leaves fold at night and also when conserving resources. Learn how to balance your prayer plant’s water needs for consistent healthy growth with garden expert Katherine Rowe.

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Houseplants

17 Stunning Dieffenbachia Varieties to Grow Indoors

Dieffenbachia plants, or dumbcanes, are lovely tropical houseplants that excel indoors. Their lush leaves, arum-like flowers, and tall statures make them the perfect plants for indoor decorating. Longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant shares these 17 choice dieffenbachia cultivars.

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Houseplants

Why Are My Prayer Plants Leaves Wilting and Drooping?

Prayer plants are beautiful and intriguing with their striking foliage and leaf-lifting habit. They're also a bit fussy about their care, and if they're not happy, they will let you know with those same lovely leaves. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through some reasons why your prayer plant has droopy leaves.

Potted African Violet houseplant with soft, velvety, dark green leaves and delicate violet flowers with ruffled edges growing from short, sturdy stems, which may cause allergies.

Houseplants

9 Houseplants That May Cause Allergy Flare-Ups

Are you thinking of growing houseplants this year? As satisfying and healthy as they are, some species can be burdens for people with allergies. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the houseplants that may cause allergy flare-ups.

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Houseplants

13 Cactus Plants With Pink Flowers

Cacti can be a bit prickly, but many of them produce shockingly beautiful blooms. They come in many colors, including many with a rosy hue. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful examples that produce stunning pink flowers.