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6 Houseplants That Flourish in Spring, and the Changes You Need to Make to How You Look After Them

If you're looking for seasonal cultivars to add to your collection, here's all the indoor garden inspo you need

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"Let Them Take Up Room" — How to Bring 'Houseplant Maximalism' to Your Home, Master the Art of Abundant Greenery

If you like your plants to stand out and make a bold statement, this is the style you need to try

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This is the best way to propagate calatheas and bag yourself some free houseplants – and no, it isn’t from cuttings

Who knew propagation could be so easy?

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These Are the 6 Major Houseplant Trends for 2026 That You'll Soon Notice Making a Splash in the Most Stylish Biophilic Homes Around

According to the experts, the theme for this year is statement interior gardens that give back

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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead for long-lasting blooms

It can do more harm than good

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Which Christmas Tree Smells the Best? There's a Clear Winner for the Most Christmassy Scent at Home for the Season, Say Experts

The right tree can naturally fragrance your home for Christmas, and this variety of focal foliage is by far the most nostalgic

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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile

Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more

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Yes, Christmas lights *can* burn your plants – make sure you're buying this type of lighting to minimise any damage

The safest and most hazardous options

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5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor – the easiest ways to spot a healthy plant

The easiest ways to spot a healthy plant

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5 Houseplants That Just Don't Like Winter — And How to Keep Them as Happy as Possible During the Colder Months

These indoor varieties are not a fan of the end-of-season climate, but there are some measures you can take to keep them cute

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Which Houseplants Match a Scorpio's Energy? 7 Picks That Astrologers Tie to the Eighth Zodiac Sign, as We Enter Its Prime Season

Your green-thumbed zodiac-obsessed friends born between October 23rd and November 21st will love these pretty plants

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3 reasons your prayer plant leaves are curling, and the best way to fix them according to house plant experts

From watering schedules to placement

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Not Everyone Has Space for a Wellness Room, but Here's How You Can Create the Feel of One That Comes Across as Intentional, and Not 'Forced'

You need a calm space to focus your mind in a meditative state, so here are some thoughtful tips to bring your vision to life

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9 Christmas Plants That Make Great Gifts (and When to Start Growing Them Yourself in Time for the Festive Season)

The festive season is thawing, and I'm already looking for themed foliage to wrap up for my fellow green-thumbed loved ones. Here are the best and the prettiest

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Houseplants on Lava Rocks Are the Cool, Minimalist Styling Touch I Keep Seeing Everywhere — Here's How to Grow Them

A sculptural way to grow houseplants that brings in an extra dose of nature and a modern, Japanese-inspired style

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I Asked a Plant Stylist How to Style Lucky Bamboo Spirals — These Are Their Top Tips to Make the Most of This Prosperous Plant in Your Space

It isn't just about the luck that this plant can bring to your space — lucky bamboo spirals can be a work of art in themselves, when styled properly

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We're Heading Into Libra Season — These Are the Houseplants to Choose to Match Your Home If This Is Your Star Sign

Gift yourself or your Libra friends one of these lush varieties for a truly special present and a pretty planter to go with

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Survive spider season with these naturally repellent indoor plants

Worried about the sudden increase in eight-legged visitors? These houseplants are an effective first line of defence

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6 'Lucky' Houseplants That People Always Decorate With to Bring a Sense of Prosperity Into Your Home

No sparingly spotted four-leaf clovers here — these varieties bring luck as they stem and bloom

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It's Virgo Season — These 7 Astrologer-Approved Houseplants Will Match the Vibe of Your Home If It's Your Sign

Merge your passion for gardening with your love for all things zodiac with this selection of gorgeous indoor plants

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Wait, Why Do My Plants Move at Night? 10 Houseplants That Do It, and the Reason Why

These striking plant varieties might seem fairly regular by day, but as night falls, they wake up and subtly shift, curl, and sway all on their own

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10 Types of Ficus That Will Look Amazing in Your Home — The Classics and Some Lesser-Known Varieties to Look Out for

Flex your green thumb and your knowledge of this beautiful houseplant species with a mix of these cool varieties

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10 plants to propagate in July – save your money and fill your garden for free with these cuttings

Who said a beautiful garden had to be expensive?

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7 Houseplants You Should Have in Your Home If You Love the Scandi-Inspired Look

If you're looking to complement Scandinavian style decor, these are the houseplants biophilic designers and plant experts would pick

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These Are the Dos and Don'ts of Bamboo Plant Placement — Follow This to Avoid Bad Feng Shui

By following the experts' guidance on where to place this houseplant you can usher luck, wealth, and prosperity into your home

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