How to Clean Houseplant Leaves
Dusty leaves are worth cleaning, and clear water does almost all of it. How to wipe large leaves, rinse small ones, brush fuzzy ones and handle cacti - plus why soap and leaf shine are best left on the shelf.
6 Fast-Growing Houseplants
Want visible progress fast? Six houseplants that NC State Extension rates as rapid growers - heartleaf philodendron, tradescantia, monstera, English ivy, grape ivy and Swedish ivy - plus two steady growers, and how to keep them growing.
Best Grow Lights for Indoor Plants
Four grow lights compared from their makers' specs (a pendant, a hanging bulb, a lamp bulb and shelf bars), the best grow light for a monstera, and how to choose type, spectrum, brightness, distance and hours.
12 Best Houseplants for Beginners
New to houseplants? These 12 beginner plants forgive missed waterings, low light, and neglect - ranked by how hard they are to kill.
10 Cheap Houseplants That Look Expensive
Build a lush indoor jungle without spending a fortune. The 10 best budget houseplants - cheap to buy, easy to grow, and easy to multiply for free.
10 Best Low-Light Houseplants
Got a dark apartment or a north-facing room? 10 houseplants that university extension services rate for low or medium light, and how to keep them healthy away from bright windows.
Winter Houseplant Care
Houseplants struggle most in winter. Watering, light, temperature, heating, humidity and what to stop doing, following university extension advice.