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Golden pothos cutting rooting in a glass

5 amazing plants that grow in water, no soil necessary

Growing plants in water doesn't have to be difficult. Start with one of these five plants that grow in water for a fun and easy hydroponic garden.
plant of the week pilea on sunny shelf

Plant of the week: Pilea peperomioides, aka the “UFO plant” – how to care for it and ensure it blooms

A group of hanging basket plants

The 6 best indoor hanging plants to add to your inside garden

Pink hoya flowers

Hoya care: A complete guide to the ‘wax plant’

The flower of a peace lily

How do you care for a peace lily indoors? It’s easier than you think

A small echeveria in a beige pot on a wooden table.

How to care for echeveria, a shrub-like succulent

Red and green croton plant

The best autumn houseplants for adding color to your home

Cast iron plant

Cast iron plant: A complete guide to this hardy plant

Aloe vera plants for sale

10 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern care guide: Everything you need to know

Close-up of caladium leaves that are mostly red with a little bit of white and green edges

Caldium care: A complete guide to this indoor/outdoor plant

Variegated rubber tree plant in a white pot

Follow this guide to make sure your rubber tree plant thrives

Hand holding ponytail palm in pot

Ponytail palm care: Your complete guide for this popular houseplant

If you're wondering how to maintain a ponytail palm, check out this guide on how to grow this easy-care houseplant.
Bird's nest fern in planter

The 4 best types of indoor ferns for any home gardener

Indoor ferns bring luscious, beautiful greenery into any home. We list four attractive ferns that will thrive in an indoor space.
Close-up of an African violet

Keep your beautiful African violets flourishing with these top care tips

African violets are gorgeous and easy to care for. If you want to bring one home with you, here's everything you need to know to keep it happy and healthy.
A potted pink and green aglaonema plant

How to care for aglaonema, a popular, stunning indoor plant

Aglaonema plants are beautiful and easy to grow. If you want to bring one home with you, here's what you need to know to keep it happy and healthy.
A golden pothos hanging in a container on a wooden wall

Beautiful, low-maintenance pothos varieties to add to your plant collection

If you're looking for beautiful pothos plants, here are the different varieties to add to your indoor plant collection.
Scarecrow among fall flowers

Here are the best flowers to plant this coming fall season

These autumn flowers will brighten up your end-of-the-year flower garden. No matter what kind of garden you're growing, these fall flowers are sure to please.
A snake plant in a window

Houseplants 101: Everything you need to know about your snake plant

Snake plants are popular houseplants due to their easy care requirements and appealing shape. Here's what you need to know about snake plant care.
A plant with several red hibiscus flowers

A complete guide to caring for the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a striking red plant

Hibiscus flowers are stunning, and the Hibiscus rose-sinensis is no different. Here's what you need to know about growing this lovely flower.
An orchid potted indoors

These 5 types of orchids make amazing houseplants

Orchids are unique flowers that come in many colors, sizes, and shapes. Which is right for you? Here are our five favorite types of orchids to get your started.
Creeping Jenny

Creeping Jenny: A care guide for this fast-growing plant

Creeping Jenny is a beautiful fast-growing perennial perfect for containers or outdoor gardens. Here's what you need to know about caring for it.
Pink princess philodendron leaf up close (resized)

Plant of the week: Pink princess philodendron, a royally rare plant

This week's featured plant is the pink princess philodendron, a rare philodendron with pink variegation in its leaves.
Indoor plant collection

Are these common houseplants safe for your cat? Read this guide to find out the scoop

Do you need to know which common houseplants you can keep around your cat? We have answers.
A small pothos in a white pot

If you have pets, be careful adding these plants to your collection

Houseplants are delightful to have around, but not all of them are safe for your pets. Here are a few of the most common toxic houseplants to watch out for.
A snake plant in a window

Are snake plants toxic to dogs? You need to know the answer to this question

Snake plants are beautiful and easy to grow, but are they safe for your dogs to be around? Here's what you can expect if your dog takes a bite of a snake plant.
An orchid potted indoors

Are orchids poisonous to cats? We’ll tell you

Orchids are beautiful, elegant plants, but are they safe to have around your pets? Here's what you need to know to keep your plants and pets safe.
Green dieffenbachia leaves

What you need to know about growing dieffenbachia (dumb cane plant)

Dieffenbachia, also called dumb cane plant, is a beautiful tropical houseplant. If you want to add it to your collection, here is everything you need to know.
A potted air plant (tillandsia) sitting on a window sill

How to care for air plants: A complete guide

Air plants are interesting and elegant. While their care is different from most other houseplants, they aren't difficult to care for if you know how.
Monstera adansonii

Your guide to growing the Monstera adansonii, aka the Swiss cheese plant

Here's how to care for the monstera adansonii, aka the Swiss cheese plant.
A small potted dracaena marginata

10 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection

If you're looking for a fuss-free houseplant, these 10 dracaena plants will make beautiful additions to any home.
A coleus plant with orange and red leaves

Coleus plant care: How to grow it indoors and outdoors

Coleus plants are colorful and easy to grow, both indoors and out. If you want to add this lovely plant to your home or garden, this guide will show you how.
Prayer plant

Prayer plant care: Everything you need to know to grow a lush and healthy plant

Prayer plants can be notoriously tricky to maintain, but you can have a lush, healthy plant with these care tips.
Fiddle-leaf fig

How to propagate fiddle-leaf fig plants: A step-by-step guide

Propagating fiddle-leaf figs is quite simple, so you can easily chop and propagate sparse fiddle-leaf plants or share cuttings.
Philodendron in a small peach colored flower pot

How to care for philodendrons, a decorative indoor plant

Philodendrons are low-maintenance and beautiful plants. This philodendron care guide will tell you everything you need to know to make sure yours thrives.