We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Unlike most houseplants, the flowers are the stars of the show with African violets. Though these fuzzy blooming houseplants have a reputation for being finicky, they’re actually not difficult to grow once you know how to follow some basic rules for […]
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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With its bulbous trunk, cascading ponytail of leaves, and endearing proportions, the ponytail palm is a cute plant that happens to be pretty low maintenance. A slow-grower that can reportedly live for decades, or even centuries, it’s no […]
Succulents are delightful little plants that boast a variety of fun colors, textures, and shapes. They are sometimes said to “thrive on neglect,” and while they definitely don’t require much fussing over, it’s still best to know what they like and what they don’t. Here are our top tips for succulent growing and care. First, […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to making a bold statement, not much can beat an indoor tree. While we’ll always love our small houseplants, mini herb gardens, and adorably tiny succulents, there’s something so unique and out of the ordinary about […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Water is essential to plants, but overwatering is also one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Many plants need a lot less than you think, and some can even go for a long-ish period of time before […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you run out of wall and floor space for your indoor greenery, it’s time to look up. Hanging planters are a great way to decorate the vertical area in your home and put your beautiful plant babies […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Yucca plants are striking and low maintenance—a perfect combo for ideal houseplants. We’re talking about years of easy greenery: slow-growing, drought-tolerant, pest-resistant. And because they’re crazy easy to propagate, you can share the love with your friends. Yucca […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Most of us have that one friend or family member who reliably texts you with life updates, posts Instagram Stories about her commute to work, and generally goes out of her way to keep you informed. And then […]
It’s always good to find plants that tolerate low light and won’t wither up in dry, indoor air. Get to know asparagus ferns, one of the hardiest houseplants around. Despite its name and feathery bright green foliage, asparagus ferns are not ferns at all, though it is a relative of the asparagus vegetable (Asparagus officinalis). If […]
If you’ve ever drowned a houseplant, you’re not alone. Even experienced plant parents get a little heavy handed with the watering can sometimes, and unfortunately that can be a death sentence for many species. But don’t worry—there are some plants that actually want soil that never dries out. Planting and watering notes For plants […]
Many houseplants hunker down for an extended period of rest, or dormancy, during the winter months. They’ll stop flowering and growing new leaves. Some species will drop leaves (even all of their leaves like shamrock plants) and that’s okay! You haven’t killed it. It’s getting ready to rest, just like trees and plenty of […]
So you’ve mastered growing pothos and your spider plant is sprouting baby plantlets like crazy. You’re feeling pretty good about your green thumb abilities and you’re looking for a bit of a gardening challenge—but, you know, nothing too challenging. It’s time for a begonia. Begonias are some of the most beautiful, visually interesting plants you can […]