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Monstera Varieties: Deliciosa, Adansonii, Albo, and More
A plain guide to the monstera types you will actually meet, from common deliciosa and adansonii to pricey variegated albo and thai constellation.
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Care profiles for popular houseplants, from pothos and snake plant to ferns and succulents: light, water, soil, and propagation for each.
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Calathea, Maranta, Ctenanthe or Stromanthe? Telling Prayer Plants Apart
All four prayer plant genera get sold under the same label. How to tell calathea, maranta, ctenanthe and stromanthe apart, and why their care differs slightly.
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Monstera vs Split-Leaf Philodendron: Not the Same Plant
Monstera deliciosa and the split-leaf philodendron are two different plants that shops routinely mislabel. Here is how to tell which one you actually own.
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Pothos vs Heartleaf Philodendron: How to Tell Them Apart
The reliable ways to tell a pothos from a heartleaf philodendron: cataphylls, petioles, leaf texture and new growth, plus why shops so often mislabel them.
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Stromanthe Triostar Care: What This Diva Actually Needs
Stromanthe Triostar is one of the hardest common shop plants to keep happy. What actually causes the browning, and the water, light and humidity it needs.
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Tall Houseplants Safe for Cats: Beyond the Usual Palm List
Seven tall houseplants that are genuinely safe for cats per the ASPCA list, including several that are not palms, with honest notes on size and difficulty.
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Indoor Jasmine Care: Growing Fragrant Jasmine as a Houseplant
How to grow fragrant jasmine indoors, from the light and cool winter rest it needs to bloom to pruning and pest control.
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Peace Lily Varieties: Sensation, Domino, and Other Types to Know
A tour of the common peace lily varieties, from compact desktop types to the giant Sensation, with how their size and leaves differ.
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Zebra Plant Care: Growing Aphelandra Without Dropping Leaves
How to care for the striking Aphelandra zebra plant indoors, including the humidity and steady moisture it needs to keep leaves from dropping.
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Best grow lights for indoor plants
A practical buying guide to grow lights for houseplants: which type to choose, what the specs actually mean, and when you do not need one at all.
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Best humidifiers for houseplants
Do your plants need a humidifier, and if so which one? A buying guide covering cool mist versus warm mist, room size, and when a humidifier beats misting.
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Best moss poles for climbing houseplants
Choosing a moss pole for monstera, pothos, and other climbers: sphagnum versus coir, extendable poles, and how to help aerial roots actually grab on.
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Best pots and planters for houseplants
A buying guide to pots for indoor plants: terracotta versus plastic versus ceramic, why drainage holes matter, and how to size a pot for healthy roots.
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Best pruning snips for houseplants
Choosing scissors and snips for indoor plants: bypass versus precision blades, why sharp and clean matters, and what to look for in a pair you will use.
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Best self watering pots and planters
Are self watering pots worth it? A buying guide covering how the wicking reservoir works, which plants love them, and which plants they will quietly rot.
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Best soil moisture meters for houseplants
Are moisture meters worth it? A buying guide to soil moisture meters for indoor plants, what the cheap ones get wrong, and how to use one without being misled.
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Best watering cans for houseplants
Choosing an indoor watering can: why a long narrow spout matters, what size to get, and the features that are worth paying for versus marketing.
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Are Expensive Houseplants Worth It?
An honest look at what makes some houseplants cost so much, whether rare and variegated plants are worth the price, and how to buy well without overpaying.
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8 Best Houseplants for Small Spaces
The best houseplants for small spaces are compact, adaptable, and do not take over a room. Here are eight that suit flats, shelves, and tight corners.
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8 Best Houseplants to Give as Gifts
The best houseplants to give as gifts are easy to keep alive, widely loved, and often carry a bit of meaning. Here are eight that suit almost any recipient.
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The Best Time to Buy Houseplants (and When to Hold Off)
When to buy houseplants for the best choice and the safest start, why spring and summer beat winter, and how to buy in cold weather without shocking a plant.
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Bromeliad Care: How to Keep Your Bromeliad Alive and Blooming
How to care for a bromeliad indoors, from filling the central cup to what happens after it flowers, and how to grow the pup offsets into new plants.
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Buying Houseplants Online: What to Expect and How to Avoid Trouble
How to buy houseplants online safely, what really arrives in the box, how to unbox and settle a mail-order plant, and when shipping a plant is a bad idea.
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Ctenanthe Care: How to Grow the Never-Never Plant Indoors
How to care for a ctenanthe (never-never plant) indoors, from humidity and watering to why the leaves roll and what to do about browning leaf edges.