Houseplants: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
LuckyBamboo
How to grow and shape lucky bamboo plants, including tips on troubleshooting yellowing and diseased plants.
How to grow and shape lucky bamboo plants, including tips on troubleshooting yellowing and diseased plants.
FloweringPlants
A list of the 12 best flowering indoor plants, including African violets, orchids and other popular flowering plants.
A list of the 12 best flowering indoor plants, including African violets, orchids and other popular flowering plants.
Phalaenopsis
Growing phalaenopsis orchids
Growing phalaenopsis orchids
LowLightPlants
If it seems like you're always fighting for enough light for your houseplants, here are the best low light plants for indoors.
If it seems like you're always fighting for enough light for your houseplants, here are the best low light plants for indoors.
ToughestHouseplants
The best houseplants for people who kill every plant they own. These are the cast-iron stalwarts that anchor collections and introduce beginners to the joy of growing houseplants.
The best houseplants for people who kill every plant they own. These are the cast-iron stalwarts that anchor collections and introduce beginners to the joy of growing houseplants.
SansevieriaSpecies
Growing tips for Snake Plant and Mother-in-Law's Tongue houseplants.
Growing tips for Snake Plant and Mother-in-Law's Tongue houseplants.
PeaceLily
How to grow Peace Lily, including tips on light, water and propagation. These tropical plants feature striking white flowers that hover above shiny, pointed leaves. There are dozens of hybrids available.
How to grow Peace Lily, including tips on light, water and propagation. These tropical plants feature striking white flowers that hover above shiny, pointed leaves. There are dozens of hybrids available.
FicusTrees
How to grow the three most popular varieties of ficus trees, including Weeping Figs, Rubber Trees and Fiddle-Leaf Figs. Tips include how to water, prevent leaf-drop and propagate these popular houseplants.
How to grow the three most popular varieties of ficus trees, including Weeping Figs, Rubber Trees and Fiddle-Leaf Figs. Tips include how to water, prevent leaf-drop and propagate these popular houseplants.
GrowingSucculents
How to grow healthy succulents and desert plants, including tips on watering, light levels and temperature.
How to grow healthy succulents and desert plants, including tips on watering, light levels and temperature.
Growing Orchids Inside
How to grow orchids as houseplants, including tips on repotting, watering and positioning your orchid to increase your chances of success.
How to grow orchids as houseplants, including tips on repotting, watering and positioning your orchid to increase your chances of success.
Anthurium
How to grow anthurium plants, including the flowering A. scherzerianum and A. andreanum, as well as the foliage varieties. Including tips on watering and tricks for success.
How to grow anthurium plants, including the flowering A. scherzerianum and A. andreanum, as well as the foliage varieties. Including tips on watering and tricks for success.
SpiderPlant
How to grow spider plants, including tips on feeding and displaying as hanging plants.
How to grow spider plants, including tips on feeding and displaying as hanging plants.
GrowingBromelaids
How to grow successful bromeliads, including tips on lighting, blooming and watering.
How to grow successful bromeliads, including tips on lighting, blooming and watering.
Dendrobiums
How to grow the popular dendrobium hybrid orchids.
How to grow the popular dendrobium hybrid orchids.
PhalBlooming
How to handle a phalaenopsis after the last bloom falls off the flower spike.
How to handle a phalaenopsis after the last bloom falls off the flower spike.
Dracaena
How to grow plants from the Dracaena group, including Ti Trees, D. marginata and D. draco, and other false palms.
How to grow plants from the Dracaena group, including Ti Trees, D. marginata and D. draco, and other false palms.
GoldenPothos
Tips for growing the golden potho vine.
Tips for growing the golden potho vine.
watering orchids
How to water orchids correctly, with tips on frequency and common mistakes.
How to water orchids correctly, with tips on frequency and common mistakes.
PalmBasics
How to grow palm trees indoors, including tips on fertilizing, trimming and watering.
How to grow palm trees indoors, including tips on fertilizing, trimming and watering.
CactiBasics
Growing great cacti, including tips for both desert cacti and the forest cacti.
Growing great cacti, including tips for both desert cacti and the forest cacti.
AllAboutOrchid
Here's your source for everything orchid-related, from buying plants to blooming them, plus descriptions of the five most popular orchid species.
Here's your source for everything orchid-related, from buying plants to blooming them, plus descriptions of the five most popular orchid species.
AfricanViolets
An introduction to growing African violets. These popular houseplants have been a favorite for more than century because of their beauty, size and free-flowering. Tips on how to water, feed and keep them beautiful.
An introduction to growing African violets. These popular houseplants have been a favorite for more than century because of their beauty, size and free-flowering. Tips on how to water, feed and keep them beautiful.
tropicalplants
The best tropical plants for indoor use.
The best tropical plants for indoor use.
Guzmania
How to grow and bloom guzmania bromeliads, including tips on watering and propagation.
How to grow and bloom guzmania bromeliads, including tips on watering and propagation.
Repotting houseplants
A guide to repotting and potting houseplants
A guide to repotting and potting houseplants
Kalanchoe
How to grow both flowering and non-flowering Kalanchoe plants, including the popular K. blossfeldiana. Tips on watering, propagation and light.
How to grow both flowering and non-flowering Kalanchoe plants, including the popular K. blossfeldiana. Tips on watering, propagation and light.
Cattleya Orchids
How to grow and bloom cattleya orchids. Tips on watering, feeding and repotting.
How to grow and bloom cattleya orchids. Tips on watering, feeding and repotting.
Amaryllis
How to grow the popular amaryllis bulbs, including tips on managing both flowering and foliage phases and timing the flower for a spectacular winter bloom.
How to grow the popular amaryllis bulbs, including tips on managing both flowering and foliage phases and timing the flower for a spectacular winter bloom.
PhalYellowLeaves
Possible causes and solutions for yellowing leaves on phalaenopsis orchids.
Possible causes and solutions for yellowing leaves on phalaenopsis orchids.
PropagatingLucky
How to propagate your lucky bamboo plants, in soil and water.
How to propagate your lucky bamboo plants, in soil and water.
Cymbidiums
How to grow and bloom cymbidium orchids, including tips on watering, light, temperature and potting.
How to grow and bloom cymbidium orchids, including tips on watering, light, temperature and potting.
Hibiscus
How to grow and bloom tropical hibiscus in a temperate home, including tips on overwintering and how to prevent lethal insect infestations.
How to grow and bloom tropical hibiscus in a temperate home, including tips on overwintering and how to prevent lethal insect infestations.
Indoorfertilizer
An introduction to fertilizing indoor plants
An introduction to fertilizing indoor plants
Poinsettias
What to look for in a healthy poinsettia plant and how to best care for these international symbols of the holiday season.
What to look for in a healthy poinsettia plant and how to best care for these international symbols of the holiday season.
Crotons
How to grow crotons as houseplants, including tips on bringing out the most vibrant colors, taking care of leggy plants and propagating.
How to grow crotons as houseplants, including tips on bringing out the most vibrant colors, taking care of leggy plants and propagating.
PottingSoil
Popular potting soils are great for us, but are they so great for your indoor plants and container plants? Find out what's wrong with your soil and how to fix it.
Popular potting soils are great for us, but are they so great for your indoor plants and container plants? Find out what's wrong with your soil and how to fix it.
PhalKeiki
A description of the small plantlets that sometimes form on old phalaenopsis flower spikes.
A description of the small plantlets that sometimes form on old phalaenopsis flower spikes.
AussieTreeFern
How to grow the Australian tree fern indoors, including tips on watering, feeding and temperature.
How to grow the Australian tree fern indoors, including tips on watering, feeding and temperature.
Amazon elephant's ear
A description of the Amazon elephant's ear
A description of the Amazon elephant's ear
Hanging plants
An introduction to caring for and displaying hanging indoor plants.
An introduction to caring for and displaying hanging indoor plants.
Bird'sNestFern
How to grow bird's nest ferns, including tips on warmth, humidity and potting. These popular ferns are naturally epiphytic, but they can be adapted to indoor conditions.
How to grow bird's nest ferns, including tips on warmth, humidity and potting. These popular ferns are naturally epiphytic, but they can be adapted to indoor conditions.
PhalsBlackSpots
How to identify and treat black spotting on phalaenopsis orchid leaves.
How to identify and treat black spotting on phalaenopsis orchid leaves.
Tillandsia
How to grow tillandsia in your home, including tips for watering, mounting and fertilizing.
How to grow tillandsia in your home, including tips for watering, mounting and fertilizing.
Aloe
How to grow plants from the Aloe genus, including Aloe vera and other decorative Aloe plants. Aloe vera is highly prized for its medicinal qualities.
How to grow plants from the Aloe genus, including Aloe vera and other decorative Aloe plants. Aloe vera is highly prized for its medicinal qualities.
All About Ferns
Your fern resource, including an introduction to growing ferns and detailed profiles of the most popular indoor ferns.
Your fern resource, including an introduction to growing ferns and detailed profiles of the most popular indoor ferns.
Aechmea
How to grow and propogate aechmea bromeliads. These popular bromeliads are among the best houseplants in the world. Here are tips for making them thrive.
How to grow and propogate aechmea bromeliads. These popular bromeliads are among the best houseplants in the world. Here are tips for making them thrive.
Schefflera
How to grow schefflera plants indoors, including tips on watering and how to handle leaf-drop.
How to grow schefflera plants indoors, including tips on watering and how to handle leaf-drop.
YellowLeaves
What is causing my leaves to turn yellow?
What is causing my leaves to turn yellow?
BrownLeaves
What to do if your houseplant starts suffering from brown leaves.
What to do if your houseplant starts suffering from brown leaves.
Potting and Repotting Orchids
How to repot epiphytic and terrestrial orchids. One of the most important steps any orchid grower can take for long-lasting, healthy plants is knowing when (and how) to repot their plants.
How to repot epiphytic and terrestrial orchids. One of the most important steps any orchid grower can take for long-lasting, healthy plants is knowing when (and how) to repot their plants.
Vrisea
How to grow the vriesea bromeliads, including the popular Flaming Sword plant.
How to grow the vriesea bromeliads, including the popular Flaming Sword plant.
Dumbcane
A description of the dumb cane, or dieffenbachia houseplant
A description of the dumb cane, or dieffenbachia houseplant
FengShui
Understanding and applying feng shui concepts to houseplants in your home.
Understanding and applying feng shui concepts to houseplants in your home.
MingAralia
How to grow Ming aralia, including tips on preventing leaf-drop and propagating
How to grow Ming aralia, including tips on preventing leaf-drop and propagating
Philodendron
Tips for growing trailing and non-trailing houseplants, as well as descriptions of the most popular species. Philodendrons are some of the world's most beautiful foliage plants and, given proper care, will thrive indoors.
Tips for growing trailing and non-trailing houseplants, as well as descriptions of the most popular species. Philodendrons are some of the world's most beautiful foliage plants and, given proper care, will thrive indoors.
FernBasics
An introduction to growing ferns, including tips on watering, light and providing the right conditions to make these beautiful plants thrive.
An introduction to growing ferns, including tips on watering, light and providing the right conditions to make these beautiful plants thrive.
BloomPoinsettias
How to keep your holiday poinsettias blooming year after year. Follow this schedule of resting, growth and forcing flowers to bring back your holiday color.
How to keep your holiday poinsettias blooming year after year. Follow this schedule of resting, growth and forcing flowers to bring back your holiday color.
Nephrolepis
How to keep your Boston ferns and other nephrolepis ferns looking fresh and attractive, including tips on watering, spraying and propagation.
How to keep your Boston ferns and other nephrolepis ferns looking fresh and attractive, including tips on watering, spraying and propagation.
Oncidiums
How to grow the most popular varieties of epiphytic oncidium orchids, including tips on watering, blooming and light requirements. These beautiful orchids are known for heavily branched sprays of yellow flowers.
How to grow the most popular varieties of epiphytic oncidium orchids, including tips on watering, blooming and light requirements. These beautiful orchids are known for heavily branched sprays of yellow flowers.
PonytailPalms
How to grow ponytail palms (Beaucarnea recurvata), including tips on watering, light and feeding.
How to grow ponytail palms (Beaucarnea recurvata), including tips on watering, light and feeding.
RootHormone
How to propagate plants using powdered rooting hormone.
How to propagate plants using powdered rooting hormone.
ZebraPlants
How to grow zebra plants indoors, including tips for watering, humidity and feeding for the best blooms.
How to grow zebra plants indoors, including tips for watering, humidity and feeding for the best blooms.
LadyPalm
How to grow the popular lady palms indoors, including tips on light, watering and propagating.
How to grow the popular lady palms indoors, including tips on light, watering and propagating.
Mealybug
Mealy bug infestations are common on greenhouse and indoor plants. Find out what these pests are and how to best control them.
Mealy bug infestations are common on greenhouse and indoor plants. Find out what these pests are and how to best control them.
RootingCuttings
How to root young plants from cuttings, including the use of rooting hormone and tips for success.
How to root young plants from cuttings, including the use of rooting hormone and tips for success.
Orchidbuying
How to buy healthy orchids from the garden center.
How to buy healthy orchids from the garden center.
AfricanSpear
How to grow the very resilient and interesting African spear plant (Sansevieria cylindrica), including tips on watering and feeding.
How to grow the very resilient and interesting African spear plant (Sansevieria cylindrica), including tips on watering and feeding.
kentiapalm
Tips on how to grow kentia palms indoors, including how to correctly fertilizer, water and repot large plants.
Tips on how to grow kentia palms indoors, including how to correctly fertilizer, water and repot large plants.
Aphids
How to identify and control aphids on indoor plants.
How to identify and control aphids on indoor plants.
Cordyline
Tips for growing cordyline plants indoors, including watering and humidity ... and an easy explanation to sort of cordyline and the closely related dracaena plants.
Tips for growing cordyline plants indoors, including watering and humidity ... and an easy explanation to sort of cordyline and the closely related dracaena plants.
Maidenhair
How to grow maidenhair ferns, including tips on watering and warmth to keep them healthy and active.
How to grow maidenhair ferns, including tips on watering and warmth to keep them healthy and active.
Whiteflies
Whiteflies are a common problem for indoor plants, including greenhouse plants. Find out how to identify and control these annoying insects.
Whiteflies are a common problem for indoor plants, including greenhouse plants. Find out how to identify and control these annoying insects.
StaghornFern
How to grow staghorn and elkhorn ferns, including tips on watering, humidity, propagation and mounting.
How to grow staghorn and elkhorn ferns, including tips on watering, humidity, propagation and mounting.
Aglaonema
How to grow aglaonema houseplants, including tips on moisture and warmth requirements.
How to grow aglaonema houseplants, including tips on moisture and warmth requirements.
Neoregelia
How to grow neoregelia bromeliads, including tips on light, water and propagation.
How to grow neoregelia bromeliads, including tips on light, water and propagation.
FeedingBromeliads
Tips on how to keep your bromeliads healthy and blooming by properly feeding, including specific tips for the most popular species.
Tips on how to keep your bromeliads healthy and blooming by properly feeding, including specific tips for the most popular species.
Pilea
A description of the Pilea plant group, including aluminum plant, creeping charlie, artillery plant and moon valley
A description of the Pilea plant group, including aluminum plant, creeping charlie, artillery plant and moon valley
FicusWinter
How to keep your ficus plant healthy during the long, cold winters. These plants are designed to thrive in the tropics, not in cold, temperate winters. By following these simple tips, you can guarantee a healthy ficus tree for years to come, even in the coldest regions.
How to keep your ficus plant healthy during the long, cold winters. These plants are designed to thrive in the tropics, not in cold, temperate winters. By following these simple tips, you can guarantee a healthy ficus tree for years to come, even in the coldest regions.
DesertRose
Tips for growing desert rose plants. These are beautiful plants with swollen stems and striking flowers, but their sap is poisonous.
Tips for growing desert rose plants. These are beautiful plants with swollen stems and striking flowers, but their sap is poisonous.
FallingLeaves
Why are all the leaves falling off my houseplant?
Why are all the leaves falling off my houseplant?
Ixora
Tips for how to grow flowering ixora as houseplants, including advice on the best light and warmth.
Tips for how to grow flowering ixora as houseplants, including advice on the best light and warmth.
Aeschynanthus
Tips on how to grow and bloom lipstick vine and basket vines from the genus Aeschynanthus.
Tips on how to grow and bloom lipstick vine and basket vines from the genus Aeschynanthus.
Coleus
How to grow coleus plants indoors, including tricks for keeping them looking full and bright.
How to grow coleus plants indoors, including tricks for keeping them looking full and bright.
BirdofParadise
How to grow Bird of Paradise, including tips on watering on how to bring the plant into bloom.
How to grow Bird of Paradise, including tips on watering on how to bring the plant into bloom.
Caladium
Tips on how to grow caladium plants, including propagation and overwintering them for great foliage displays year after year.
Tips on how to grow caladium plants, including propagation and overwintering them for great foliage displays year after year.
RedFlowering
Sick of replacing cut flowers? Check out these beautiful red flowering houseplants ...
Sick of replacing cut flowers? Check out these beautiful red flowering houseplants ...
FeedingOrchids
Here's everything you need to know about feeding your orchids to get the healthiest plants and best blooms.
Here's everything you need to know about feeding your orchids to get the healthiest plants and best blooms.
Gardenia
Tips on growing gardenia plants indoors, including how to bring the plant to flower and prevent bud drop.
Tips on growing gardenia plants indoors, including how to bring the plant to flower and prevent bud drop.
PottingSoilTest
Ever wondered which potting soil is best for your houseplants and container plantings? Here is a series of real-life tests pitting various potting soil mixes against each other to see how they perform in the long-term.
Ever wondered which potting soil is best for your houseplants and container plantings? Here is a series of real-life tests pitting various potting soil mixes against each other to see how they perform in the long-term.
Donkey'sTail
Tips on how to grow the popular donkey's tail succulent plant, including advice on watering, feeding and propagation.
Tips on how to grow the popular donkey's tail succulent plant, including advice on watering, feeding and propagation.
Picking Healthy Plants
How to Pick a Healthy Houseplant
How to Pick a Healthy Houseplant
perlite
Definition and description of perlite, including medical warnings.
Definition and description of perlite, including medical warnings.
GoldenShrimpPlants
Tips and tricks for growing golden shrimp plants (Pachystachys lutea), including how to encourage flowering and keep the plant bushy and strong.
Tips and tricks for growing golden shrimp plants (Pachystachys lutea), including how to encourage flowering and keep the plant bushy and strong.
PoinsettiaPoison
Parents are frequently warned away from poinsettias because of the plant's supposed toxicity. But is it true? Is the beloved symbol of Christmas really a danger to pets and children?
Parents are frequently warned away from poinsettias because of the plant's supposed toxicity. But is it true? Is the beloved symbol of Christmas really a danger to pets and children?
PottingSoilTest1
A head-to-head comparison of a custom mix potting soil against a market-leading bagged mix and a garden soil.
A head-to-head comparison of a custom mix potting soil against a market-leading bagged mix and a garden soil.
OrchidScale
Orchid scale is a common problem. Here's a quick tip how to get rid of these pesky bugs.
Orchid scale is a common problem. Here's a quick tip how to get rid of these pesky bugs.
Houseplants - Articles
An index of articles for the Houseplants guide site.
An index of articles for the Houseplants guide site.
Houseplants - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Houseplants guide site.
An index of Profiles for the Houseplants guide site.
DrymateCoaster
A review of the Plant Coaster series of products. These super-absorbent yet waterproof coasters are designed to be placed under plant trays to prevent water damage to the surface underneath.
A review of the Plant Coaster series of products. These super-absorbent yet waterproof coasters are designed to be placed under plant trays to prevent water damage to the surface underneath.
Houseplants - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Houseplants guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Houseplants guide site.