101 houseplant guides
Houseplant Guides: Care, Light and Choosing the Right Plant
Guides by Andrew Gaumond, Briana Yablonski, Madison Moulton and 4 more writers. Updated .
Discover houseplants for your home, learn how to keep them thriving, and explore popular families from aroids and palms to succulents and cacti. Our in-depth guides cover light, watering, soil and common problems, with picks for low light and pet-friendly homes, helping you choose the right plant and keep it healthy.
Houseplant Guides by Topic
Care Guides for Popular Houseplants
23 guides
Umbrella Plant Care: Light, Water and a Leaf Doctor for Dropping Leaves
By Madison Moulton
26 Best Types of Indoor Ferns to Grow at Home
By Andrew Gaumond
17 Types of Bromeliads to Grow at Home, and How to Choose One
By Andrew Gaumond
Ultimate Moses in the Cradle Plant Care Guide
By Madison Moulton
Banana Plant Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
By Briana Yablonski
Where to Buy Quality Bonsai Trees in the USA
By Andrew Gaumond
12 Best Types of Citrus Trees You Can Grow Indoors
By Briana Yablonski
This Soil Formula Will Supercharge Your Bird of Paradise: No Fancy Tools Required
By Briana Yablonski
17 Croton Plant Varieties for Bold Color Indoors
By Briana Yablonski
How to Grow Stromanthe Triostar Plants (Stromanthe sanguinea)
By Briana Yablonski
Tropical Hibiscus Plant Care and Essential Growing Tips
By Edward Hodsdon
Oxalis Triangularis Plant Care at Home (Purple Shamrock)
By Andrew Gaumond
How to Grow and Care for Bromeliad Plants at Home
By Andrew Gaumond
Pilea Peperomioides Plant Care at Home (Chinese Money Plant)
By Briana Yablonski
Prayer Plant Care and Essential Growing Tips
By Andrew Gaumond
Watermelon Peperomia Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
By Briana Yablonski
Purple Waffle Plant Care and Essential Growing Tips
By Briana Yablonski
Tradescantia Nanouk Plant Care at Home
By Briana Yablonski
10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Watermelon Peperomia Plants
By Briana Yablonski
How to Grow and Care for Calathea Medallion Plants
By Briana Yablonski
Lipstick Plant Care at Home (Aeschynanthus Radicans)
By Briana Yablonski
How to Grow Mint Indoors (From Seed, Cutting, or Nursery Plant)
By Larissa Runkle
Bird of Paradise Plant Care at Home
By Briana Yablonski
Houseplant Problems: Yellow Leaves, Brown Spots and Drooping
6 guides
12 Reasons Your Monstera Leaves Are Turning Yellow (and How to Fix Them)
By Madison Moulton
10 Common Reasons Your Jade Plant is Dropping Leaves
By Andrew Gaumond
10 Reasons Orchid Leaves Turn Yellow and How to Fix It
By Andrew Gaumond
7 Common Causes of Brown Spots on Monstera Plants
By Andrew Gaumond
10 Common Causes of Peace Lily Leaves Turning Yellow
By Andrew Gaumond
Peace Lily Drooping? These 8 Mistakes Are Probably Why
By Andrew Gaumond
Ficus, Rubber Plants and Money Trees
9 guides
Best Soil for Money Tree Plants: A Well-Draining Mix Recipe
By Andrew Gaumond
Best Soil for Rubber Plants: Our Recipe Beside Two University Mixes
By Andrew Gaumond
Money Tree Plant Benefits: 11 Claims Checked Against the Evidence
By Briana Yablonski
Money Tree Plant Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
By Andrew Gaumond
17 Types of Ficus Trees to Grow at Home, and How to Care for Them
By Andrew Gaumond
Rubber Tree Plant Care at Home (Ficus Elastica)
By Andrew Gaumond
How to Grow Ficus Ginseng Plants at Home
By Briana Yablonski
Best Soil Mix for Ficus Audrey Plants to Thrive
By Andrew Gaumond
Best Light Exposure for Ficus Audrey Plants
By Andrew Gaumond
Feng Shui, Lucky Plants and the Benefits of Plants
7 guides
Benefits of Plants: 18 Claims Checked Against the Research
By Andrew Gaumond
11 Best Feng Shui Plants for Front Doors
By Andrew Gaumond
8 Best Feng Shui Plants for the Bathroom
By Andrew Gaumond
Essential Feng Shui Principles & Foundational Concepts: Your Complete Guide
By Andrew Gaumond
10 Best Feng Shui Plants for Your Office Desk
By Andrew Gaumond
8 Best Feng Shui Plants for the Kitchen
By Andrew Gaumond
10 Best Feng Shui Plants for Balconies
By Andrew Gaumond
Who Writes Our Houseplant Guides
Andrew GaumondEditorial DirectorHorticulturist and Editorial Director at Petal Republic44 guides here
Briana YablonskiContributing EditorFlower farmer, grower and flower delivery tester35 guides here
Madison MoultonContributing EditorGardening writer, editor and author9 guides here
Brandy WellsContributing EditorWriter and flower delivery tester6 guides here
Edward HodsdonContributing EditorWriter and wildlife gardener3 guides here
Linsay EvansContributing EditorWriter on flowers, floriography and floral design3 guides here
Larissa RunkleContributing EditorWriter, gardener and flower delivery tester1 guide here
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- Andrew Gaumond, Briana Yablonski, Madison Moulton, Brandy Wells, Edward Hodsdon, Linsay Evans, Larissa Runkle
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- Every houseplant guide we publish; a guide waiting for its update joins once it is updated and signed off. Cards read November 4, 2026
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- James Sinclair, Founder, November 6, 2026
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