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Everything you need to know about trailing succulents care for lush, thick growth

Trailing succulent plants can be tricky, but here's how to give them the right care for lush, healthy growth.
Various plants on different stands

Grow your indoor or outdoor garden and support these Black-owned plant shops for Black History Month

Thinking about adding one more plant to your windowsill, or changing up the pots your green babies live in? Visit one of these Black-owned plant shops first.
Jade plants

Stunning jade plant types to add to your succulent collection

With so many jade plant varieties to choose from, picking out your favorite can be daunting. Here's a helpful guide.
Succulent in shoes

4 creative ways to arrange succulent plants

There are a wide range of creative ways to display a succulent assortment, whether your planter is a window box or a shoe.
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.
Spider plant on a table

5 easy-care spider plant varieties perfect for any home garden

Spider plants are attractive and easy to care for. Here are some varieties to consider adding to your houseplant collection.
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Your guide to rubber plant care and the best varieties to add to your home

Rubber plants are striking in any home. Here are five to add to your collection for beautiful statement pieces.
Hoya pubicalyx

Easy hoya plants to add to your indoor plant collection

Hoyas are some of the easiest plants to grow in an indoor plant collection. Here's how to care for them.
hanging Scindapsus pictus

Plant of the week: Scindapsus pictus, also known as the silver satin

Learn how to care for the "silver satin" plant, from watering and light needs to how to keep it from getting leggy.
A flowering Tillandsia aeranthos

A complete guide to the Tillandsia aeranthos, an air plant with striking leaves

Ever wondered how to care for the Tillandsia aeranthos, also known as the air plant? Here's everything you need to know to help your plant thrive.
A pothos as a wall vine

Want to make your pothos plant’s vines thicker? Follow this guide

Has your pothos gotten a bit leggy? Try this easy guide to make the vines thicker, the leaves larger, and the plant even more attractive.
Peperomia caperata

Plant of the week: Peperomia caperata – learn how to care for the emerald ripple peperomia

Learn how to take care of the Peperomia caperata, also known as the emerald ripple peperomia
Spider plant on a table

Make sure your spider plant thrives – starting with the soil

Not sure where to start when it comes to making a soil blend for a spider plant? Here's what you need to know.
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 collection of houseplants

These are the most popular indoor plants of 2023 – add one or all to your collection

Want to know which plants will be popular in 2023? Here's what we know.
Fiddle-leaf fig beside stairs

Fiddle-leaf fig care in winter: What to do about those brown spots?

Fiddle-leaf fig trees are beautiful — and a little high-maintenance. For several possible reasons, their leaves can develop brown spots. Here's how to treat them.
A close-up of a poinsettia bloom

Poinsettias are classic holiday houseplants: How to plant and grow them

Bring festive cheer into your home this season with poinsettias. Here's how to grow and care for them.
A fresh holly branch

A complete guide to caring for the holly plant, a common symbol of Christmas

The holly plant is a classic symbol of Christmas. Here's how to care for it!
Christmas poinsettia

Add holiday cheer to your home with these colorful houseplants

If you're tired of dying Christmas trees, these vibrant plants will bring festive holiday cheer into your home all season long.
A person laying out all the materials to fertilize a houseplant

Here’s how often you should be fertilizing your indoor plants

Here's how often you should fertilize your indoor plants and how to set up a schedule.
A variegated Hoya kerrii

4 breathtaking hoya varieties that are perfect for beginners

Here are four breathtaking hoya varieties to add to your indoor garden.
A small bear paw succulent in a pink pot by a window

How to care for an adorable bear paw succulent

Bear paw succulents are cute and easy to grow. Here's how to care for one.
Jasmine flowers

4 of the most aromatic indoor plants

These aromatic indoor plants will have your home smelling beautiful!
Dracaena warneckii

9 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection

If you're looking for a fuss-free houseplant, these nine dracaena plants would make beautiful additions to any home.
Maranta

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

Prayer plants can be notoriously tricky to maintain, but you can have a lush, healthy plant with these care tips.
Alocasia frydek

Add style to your space with these trendy alocasia indoor plants

If you're looking to add a trendy alocasia to your houseplant collection, try these stunning varieties.
A person watering their houseplant

How much water do your houseplants need? Here’s a guide to houseplant water needs

Worried about how to water your houseplants? Don't overwater or underwater your indoor plants. Reach for this guide first!
Vines growing on a house

How to train climbing vines to climb up a trellis or along a wall

Pothos, climbing roses, and cucumbers are just a few plants that love to climb. Here's a guide to helping them reach for the sky.
Pink orchid blooms

Wondering how much light orchids need? We have your answers

If you're stuck as to where to place your orchid, here are the answers to your questions about orchid lighting needs.
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.
Young aloe vera in a pot

9 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

Office plants should be low maintenance and beautiful. Here are our top picks to keep your work view fresh and calming.
A large cactus with yellow spines

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Don't know a prickle pear from a pincushion? This guide will help you become an expert at identifying different types of cacti.
Aloe vera pups

Here’s how to care for your aloe vera plant to reap its soothing benefits

Here are tips on how to grow your own aloe vera plant for the best results.
A person repotting a plant

How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them

Moving is stressful enough without worrying about your plants. Here's how to pack your plants so that they arrive at their new home safe and sound.
Dracaena marginata

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

How do you pick the right dracaena for you and properly maintain it? Read here for our top dracaena care tips.