Plant Care
How to Grow Houseplants in Water, No Soil Needed
Which houseplants happily live in just water, how to keep them healthy long term, and the feeding and water changes that prevent rot.
Topic
Low Maintenance
Every guide tagged Low Maintenance, gathered in one place.
Plant Guides
Peperomia Care: A Guide to the Easy Radiator Plants
A care guide for peperomia, the compact semi-succulent houseplants, covering light, the watering habits that prevent rot, and why they stay small.
Plant Guides
Ponytail Palm Care: The Drought-Tolerant Not-a-Palm
A care guide for the ponytail palm, covering the bright light and very infrequent watering this succulent-like plant needs, despite the palm name.
Plant Guides
Yucca Plant Care: Growing the Indoor Yucca Without Root Rot
A care guide for indoor yucca covering light, infrequent watering, and the overwatering mistakes that kill an otherwise nearly indestructible plant.
Plant Guides
Aloe Vera Care: Growing It Indoors With Little Effort
Aloe vera is a low-effort succulent that wants bright light and rare watering. Let the soil dry completely before each drink, and it will look after itself.
Plant Care
How to Grow Pothos in Water Permanently
Whether pothos can live in water permanently, how to set it up, and the trade-offs in growth and leaf size you should expect.
Plant Guides
Snake Plant Care: A Guide to the Toughest Houseplant
Everything a snake plant needs to thrive indoors: water when the soil is bone dry, roughly every two to six weeks, plus light and the mistakes that kill it.
Plant Guides
ZZ Plant Care: Growing the Near-Indestructible Houseplant
The ZZ plant tolerates low light and missed waterings better than almost any houseplant, thanks to water-storing rhizomes. Here is how to grow it well.