House Plants Blog

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  • keeps you in-the-know with how-to articles that will help you get the most out of your house plants.

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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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Sep 21, 2026

7 Low Light House Plants You'll Love to Grow

Low Light ZZ Plant Window

Low light house plants that are easy to grow. Get a list of house plants here that thrive in less-than-sunny places around your home.

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Sep 19, 2026

Croton Plants Care: How to Grow Codiaeum Variegatum Indoors

Croton Petra

Discover how to keep croton plants colorful leaves vibrant. Find out what to do about leaf drop. Get houseplant care such as how to water, fertilize and repot.

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Sep 07, 2026

Calathea 'White Star' Houseplant Care

Calathea 'White Star' Leaves

Discover how to grow Calathea majestica 'White Star' indoors, including how much sunlight, water, and humidity it wants, plus when to repot and more.

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Sep 01, 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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Aug 29, 2026

Guzmania Lingulata 'Scarlet Star' Plant Care

Guzmania Lingulata Red

Guzmania lingulata 'Scarlet Star' is one of the most common house plants from the Bromeliad family. Discover how to water, fertilize and give it sunlight.

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Aug 27, 2026

Spider Plant Care - How to Grow Chlorophytum Comosum Indoors

Spider Plant on Table

Spider Plant is ideal for beginners. It's easy to care for, tolerates average room conditions, and is a cinch to propagate. Get care tips for spider plants.

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Aug 26, 2026

Rex Begonia House Plant Care

Rex Begonia Fireworks

Rex begonia house plants are cherished for their dramatic colorful and textured leaves. Find out how to water, fertilize, propagate and repot.

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