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The Best Indoor Plants for Your Light, Windows and Pets
Guides by Andrew Gaumond, Briana Yablonski, Edward Hodsdon and 1 more writer. Updated .
Find the right houseplant for your space, from plants that cope with low light to the best picks for north, south and west-facing windows. Our guides also cover colorful pink, purple and red houseplants, grow lights and which plants are toxic to pets, helping you choose plants that suit your home.
All 11 Guides to Best Indoor Plants
Plants That Don’t Need Sunlight: 40 Picks Sorted by Your Darkest Spot
By Edward Hodsdon
15 Best Plants for South-Facing Windows
By Brandy Wells
23 Amazing Plants With Pink and Green Leaves
By Andrew Gaumond
25 Beautiful Types of Pink Houseplants
By Briana Yablonski
25 Purple Houseplants for Leaf or Flower Color, and How to Grow Them
By Andrew Gaumond
15 Best Plants for North-Facing Windows
By Andrew Gaumond
Artificial Lights for Plants: Your Complete Guide
By Briana Yablonski
25 Red Houseplants for Leaf or Flower Color, and How to Grow Them
By Andrew Gaumond
30 Common Flowers That Are Toxic to Pets
By Briana Yablonski
21 Best Plants for West-Facing Windows
By Andrew Gaumond
22 Best Indoor Hanging Plants, and Which Are Safe for Pets
By Briana Yablonski
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