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 Low-Maintenance Orchids Anyone Can Grow

Orchids have a reputation for being difficult, but several varieties thrive with basic care and standard household conditions. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven beginner-friendly orchids that bloom reliably without specialty equipment or fussy requirements.

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Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Lemon Lime’ Maranta

One of the most beloved houseplants is ‘Lemon Lime’ maranta. This low-light dweller has praying hands, much like its relatives in the arrowroot family. How do these praying hands work, and how do you care for one of these unique plants? Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers it all here!

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Houseplants

The Easy Way to Get Your Hoya to Bloom

Hoyas can be stubborn bloomers, sometimes taking years before producing their first flowers. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares a surprisingly simple trick to trigger blooming, plus other methods to encourage those coveted flower clusters.

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How to Fix a Leaning Palm Tree

Palm trees sometimes develop a lean that compromises their appearance and stability. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to straighten a leaning palm tree using supports and proper technique to avoid damaging the trunk or root system.

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5 Symptoms of Overwatered Snake Plants

Snake plants are considered nearly indestructible, but overwatering is the one mistake that can kill them quickly. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the key symptoms of overwatering so you can catch problems early and adjust your care before serious damage occurs.

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Essential Boston Fern Winter Care Tips

Boston ferns need special attention during the winter months when indoor conditions work against their tropical nature. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares essential care adjustments to keep your Boston fern healthy and lush through the cold season.

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How to Save a Dying Spider Plant

Spider plants are known for being nearly indestructible, but even these resilient houseplants can struggle when conditions go wrong. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to diagnose what's causing your spider plant to decline and the steps to nurse it back to health.

Houseplants refresh air, including spider plants and snake plants grown in containers placed indoors against a pale blue wall

Houseplants

7 Houseplants That Refresh Stagnant Indoor Air

Have you ever heard that houseplants refresh air in homes and offices? While there is contention about whether this is the case, it doesn’t hurt to add a few plants to indoor spaces. If anything, they’ll refresh the interior with their color and presence. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has seven plants you can grow indoors to liven up the space.

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Houseplants

5 Tips for Clean and Shiny Orchid Leaves

Clean orchid leaves make your plant healthier and happier. But new orchid growers might not have the best idea how to clean them. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, provides tips on how to have shiny orchid leaves all year long.