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How Well Do You Know
Your House Plants?


Have you ever despaired over crispy ivy? Or wondered what it takes to get a cactus to bloom?

flowering cactus

House plants can seem like a mystery if you don't know how to care for them.

With information now at your fingertips, it's easy to find out about your plant, discover what it needs, and get the most out of it.

I promise you'll be rewarded with a healthy, thriving house plant that's a source of pride and joy for years to come.

Everything you need is here in this
user-friendly house plant guide:


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cyclamen

How to Care for Cyclamen

You'll find plenty of cyclamen flowers popping up in florist's shops this time of year.

Treasured for their delicate, backswept petals, these winter-blooming flowers are offered in a huge range of shades from soft pastels to deep jewel hues.

Get care tips for your Cyclamen Plant here.





ficus soil

Need a Container?

Whether it's time to shift your plant to a bigger pot, or you just want a knockout new home for your ficus, you'll find what you need here.

From classic and elegant to splashy 'n' sassy, choose the perfect pot from our new Container Store.





office house plants

Office Plants

Did you know that office plants are good for you?

Okay, they won't bring your coffee, but they will boost your mood and create an instant garden ambience right there on your desk. Many of them even clean the air.

Check these out. It's never been easier to find a few good candidates to share your office space.








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Updated list! Keep your loved ones safe from these poisonous house plants.

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Plant Paperwhites

paperwhite flowers

Find out how to force paperwhite narcissus bulbs and enjoy their snowy white blooms mid-winter.


Green Your Home

You already know that plants take in the carbon dioxide we exhale and give off oxygen that we breathe in.

But did you know...house plants can also clean the air?

Many plants remove air pollutants commonly found in homes caused by the chemicals in furniture, paint, and carpeting.

Kind of gives you new respect for your foliage friends, huh?

Hmmm...if only we could get them to clean the house, too...

schefflera house plant
Ready to take the guesswork out of caring for your plants?

Discover how to know if your plant is thirsty, or more likely drowning...

the warning signs of too much fertilizer...

how to tell if your plant is getting enough sun...and more. It all starts here.

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