Guides
Practical houseplant guides: light, watering, repotting, pests and the problems every windowsill meets
GuideBright Indirect Light Plants: What Sources Say for 10
Bright indirect light plants: which of 10 houseplants sources place in bright indirect light, what it means in a home, and where sources disagree on sun.
GuideDirect Sun Houseplants: What Sources Allow for 10
Direct sun houseplants: only aloe vera is clearly placed in full sun by sources. See which of 10 plants are contested, which to keep out of sun, and why.
GuideEasy Houseplants: What Makes a Plant Forgiving
Easy houseplants from our list of 10: which ones sources call forgiving, drought tolerant or low light tolerant, which are fussier, and where the sources stop.
GuideFungus Gnats: How to Identify and Get Rid of Them
Fungus gnats on houseplants: how to identify them, why they appear and how to get rid of them, from drying the soil to Bti, per UC IPM and 6 universities.
GuideHow Often to Water Houseplants: A Rule for 10 Plants
How often to water houseplants: the watering rule for snake plant, ZZ, pothos, peace lily, aloe and 5 more, where sources disagree, and signs of overwatering.
GuideHow to Fertilize Houseplants: Timing and Strength for 10
How to fertilize houseplants: feeding frequency, strength and season for snake plant, peace lily, pothos, ZZ, monstera and more, where sources conflict.
GuideHumidity for Houseplants: What 10 Common Plants Need
Humidity for houseplants: what sources say snake plant, pothos, calathea, monstera and 6 more need, signs of low humidity, and how to raise it, with quotes.
GuideLow Light Indoor Plants: Which Ones Sources Say Cope
Low light indoor plants: which of 10 common houseplants our extension sources say tolerate low light or shade, and which need brighter light, with quotes.
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Medium Light Indoor Plants: What Sources Say for 10
Medium light indoor plants: which of 10 houseplants our extension sources place in medium light, what it means in a home, and where the sources disagree.
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Pet Safe Houseplants: ASPCA Status of 10 Common Plants
Pet safe houseplants: the exact ASPCA and extension toxicity wording for snake plant, spider plant, calathea, pothos and 6 more, and where sources conflict.
GuideRepotting Houseplants: When, How and What to Use
Repotting houseplants: when sources say to repot snake plant, peace lily, spider plant, aloe, pothos and more, which pot size and mix, and where they disagree.