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Oct 20, 2026

Fall Foliage

Shorter days and cooler nights bring on an annual show of spectacular autumn color.

But you don't have to go outdoors to enjoy dramatic foliage. The gold, orange, red and green of croton plant adds a warm, tropical feel to a room.

Don't overlook prayer plant for striking patterned foliage. Best known for its folding leaves, this rainforest native-turned-house plant is simply beautiful.

Leaf for leaf, no other plant can match coleus plant's bold patterns and vibrant colors. This garden favorite makes an easy house plant. If you can still find one at the garden center, buy it. You'll love growing this colorful gem indoors, too.

Oct 18, 2026

Flaming Katy: Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Indoor Plant Care

Kalanchoe Pink Plant in Window

Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is one of the few succulents grown just for its blooms. Get Kalanchoe plant care for potting, fertilizing, watering.

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Oct 13, 2026

Florist Chrysanthemum Care: How to Grow Chrysanthemum morifolium

Purple Chrysanthemum Flowers

Florist Chrysanthemum varieties all have big, beautiful flowers crowning a mass of dark-green foliage. Find out how to grow indoor mums and keep them blooming.

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Oct 12, 2026

Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs

A little effort spent now will reward you in a few months with a dream garden filled with tulips, crocuses and daffs.

Whether you're a budding gardener, or totally obsessed with tulips (like me), you'll love growing your own glorious flower show.

These dependable bloomers will bring a burst of color in late winter or spring.

Forcing bulbs? Start as early as mid-October and you'll enjoy a mid-winter wonderland on your windowsill.

Oct 01, 2026

Chinese Evergreen Plant Care: How to Grow Aglaonema Indoors

Chinese Evergreen Red-Green Leaves

Chinese Evergreen plant is easy to grow, and tolerant of low light and low humidity. Find out when to water, how to fertilize and why you shouldn't prune this plant.

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Sep 29, 2026

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' Plant Care

Mona Lavender Creeping Jenny in Pot

How to grow Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' indoors. Discover what sunlight, water, fertilizer Mona Lavender wants to bloom autumn and winter with purple flowers.

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Sep 28, 2026

Goldfish Plant Care: How to Grow Columnea Gloriosa Indoors

Goldfish Plant in Pot

Goldfish Plant care for this amazing house plant. Find out how to get the most blooms, plus how and when to prune, water and fertilize.

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Sep 23, 2026

Caring for Haworthia Indoors: Get to Know these Succulent Houseplants

Haworthia in Yellow Container

Haworthia species include several small succulent house plants that are easy to grow indoors. Discover how to water, how much light, when to repot, and more.

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