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You are standing in your living room, looking at an empty corner by the window and wondering which plant will actually survive there. The best indoor plants to buy are the ones that match the light you have, the pets you live with and the time you can give them. The short version: For low … Read more >>
Your dieffenbachia’s broad, patterned leaves are hanging limp from the stem, and you want to know why your dieffenbachia is wilting when it looked fine a few days ago. Wilting is one of the most common complaints with this plant, and it is almost always fixable once you find the cause. The short version: Most … Read more >>
Your snake plant sits in the corner looking exactly the way it did last spring, with the same stiff leaves and not a single new shoot pushing up from the soil. If you want to make a snake plant grow faster, the good news is that a few targeted changes to its indoor setup can … Read more >>
Your dieffenbachia has grown tall and leggy, with a long bare cane topped by a tuft of leaves leaning toward the window. If you are wondering how to propagate dieffenbachia from that awkward stem, you are in a good position, because this plant roots readily from almost every part of its cane. The short version: … Read more >>
Your snake plant has a tall leaf flopping over the side of the pot, or a crowded clump pushing against a north-facing window, and you want to turn it into more plants. Snake plant cuttings are one of the easiest ways to do that, as long as you get a few details right. The short … Read more >>
Your snake plant sits in a glossy ceramic pot by the window, and when you tip it, you see a solid bottom with no hole at all. You might wonder whether that matters for a plant known for surviving almost anything. The short version: Yes, a snake plant needs drainage. Its thick roots and rhizomes … Read more >>
Your snake plant stands upright by the window while the radiator ticks on, the air feels dry on your skin, and you start to wonder if the plant feels it too. Snake plant humidity is one of the most common worries for new growers, especially once the heat comes on in fall. The short version: … Read more >>
Your snake plant is sitting in its usual spot by the window, but a few of its tall, stiff leaves have started leaning outward or folding over at the base. Snake plant drooping can look alarming, yet the cause is usually easy to find once you know what to check. The short version: Most drooping … Read more >>
Your snake plant sits by the window looking off, with a few leaves leaning, a yellow patch near the soil, or a new crease running down a once-smooth blade. Figuring out the overwatered vs underwatered snake plant question can feel tricky because both problems can cause drooping and discoloration. The short version: An overwatered snake … Read more >>
A green, ribbed column of Peruvian apple cactus sits on your windowsill, and one arm has grown tall enough to lean toward the glass. That arm is a ready-made new plant, and learning how to grow Peruvian apple cactus from cutting is one of the easiest ways to multiply this fast, forgiving cactus. The short … Read more >>