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Grow Happy, Healthy House Plants

Easy, practical guides for watering, light, soil, repotting and propagation, plus clear fixes when leaves turn yellow, bugs move in or a plant starts to droop. Find your plant below and give it exactly what it needs.

Written by Sophia, houseplant grower in Chicago

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Find Your Plant

Pick your plant to see how to water it, how much light it needs and how to fix the problems it’s known for.

Snake Plant
24 guides

Nearly unkillable, but still prone to overwatering and curling leaves.

How often to water Repotting a snake plant Leaves curling
Fiddle Leaf Fig
57 guides

The dramatic statement tree that hates being moved and drops leaves.

Complete care guide How much light it needs Why it's dying
Philodendron
25 guides

Easy, fast-growing climbers and trailers for almost any room.

How often to water Propagate in water Leaves turning yellow
Dieffenbachia
25 guides

Bold patterned leaves that brighten shady corners.

Grow and care guide How to propagate Drooping leaves
Indoor Palms
84 guides

Kentia, majesty, sago, ponytail and parlor palms indoors.

Kentia palm care Ponytail palm care Majesty palm brown tips
Cactus
153 guides

Christmas, moon, bunny ear and desert cacti in pots.

How often to water Make Christmas cactus bloom Save a dying cactus
Dracaena Marginata
20 guides

Spiky, tree-like and happy in lower light.

Complete care guide How often to water Brown tips
Madagascar Dragon Tree
12 guides

A slim, striped dracaena that suits narrow spaces.

Light needs Repotting guide Yellow leaves
English Ivy
22 guides

A classic trailing vine for shelves, baskets and trellises.

How much water it needs Propagate in water Leaves turning brown
Peacock Plant
16 guides

Painted calathea leaves that love humidity.

Grow and care guide How often to water Leaves curling
Prayer Plant
12 guides

Leaves that fold up every evening like praying hands.

Complete care guide Propagation methods Leaves curling
Polka Dot Plant
14 guides

Small, speckled and colorful, but quick to droop.

Watering guide Make it bushy Why it's drooping
Elephant Ear
17 guides

Huge tropical leaves grown from bulbs, indoors or out.

Plant bulbs indoors Sunlight needs Turning yellow
Calla Lilies
14 guides

Elegant blooms for pots, windowsills and borders.

How often to water Leaves but no flowers Why it's dying
Hostas
17 guides

Shade-loving leafy plants for containers and gardens.

Care for hostas in pots How often to water Turning yellow
Hydrangeas
15 guides

Big flower heads, from planting to deadheading.

Should you deadhead? Not flowering Save a dying hydrangea

More plants:

Fiddle leaf fig, snake plant, monstera and other indoor plants in a bright living room

New to houseplants? Start here

The Best Indoor Plants to Buy

Not sure which plant to bring home? This guide compares the easiest, best-looking indoor plants for American homes, with the light, water and space each one needs, so you can pick a plant that will actually thrive in your room.

Beginner friendly
Low light picks
Statement plants
Care tips for each

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Choose the right plant

Plants for Every Room and Style

Browse plant lists by light, leaf color, flowers and more, or compare two plants side by side before you buy.

Plant lists

Which is better?

Houseplant care basics

Everything Your Plants Need to Thrive

Water, light, soil and food make up most of plant care. Get these right and nearly every houseplant becomes easy.

Watering

How Often Should I Water a Houseplant?

Water when your plant needs it, not on a fixed schedule, and learn what the soil is telling you.

Is rainwater good for houseplants? Plants that don't need drainage Plants for self-watering pots
Light

Houseplants That Don't Need Sunlight

Match each plant to the light you really have, from dark corners to bright windows.

Plants for an east-facing window Plants for a west-facing window How long to keep grow lights on
Soil & repotting

Best Potting Soil for Houseplants

Pick a mix that drains, know when to refresh it and repot without shocking the roots.

Make well-drained soil How often to change the soil Remove mold from the soil
Feeding

Best Organic Fertilizer for Houseplants

Feed at the right time with store-bought or kitchen fertilizers, and avoid burning the roots.

Fertilize houseplants naturally Plants that like coffee grounds Is Epsom salt good for them?
Propagation

House Plants That Grow From Cuttings

Turn one plant into many with cuttings, water propagation and seeds.

Plants that grow in water Houseplants to grow from seed Grow cactus from cuttings
Pruning & cleaning

How to Trim a Houseplant

Trim for shape and new growth, and keep leaves clean so they can breathe and take in light.

Clean houseplant leaves Notch a fiddle leaf fig Trim a snake plant
Seasonal care

How to Care for Houseplants in Winter

Adjust water, light and heat through the year, and keep plants alive while you're away.

Houseplant care in summer When plants can go outside Care while on vacation
Around the home

How to Transport a House Plant During a Move

Practical help for living with plants: moving them, grouping them and keeping cats out of the pots.

Plants you can pot together Keep cats from eating plants Keep cats out of the pots

Plant doctor

Fix Common Houseplant Problems

Match what you see on your plant to find the cause and the steps that bring it back to health.

Leaf problems

Pests & bugs

Dying, roots & mold

Pet safe or toxic?

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Sophia Founder · Houseplant grower Chicago, USA

About the author

Hi, I’m Sophia

I’m the founder of HousePlantsInfo.com, and I love plants, especially house plants. I live in Chicago, and I’ve been growing plants for as long as I can remember. Here I share the tips and tricks that help indoor plants grow healthy and vibrant.

To keep learning, I attended the Houseplant Masterclass training. Every guide on this site is written for real homes: the light you actually have, the pots you actually use, and the problems that show up when a plant isn’t happy. I hope it helps you enjoy your plants as much as I enjoy mine.

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