Houseplants
How to Bottom Water Houseplants (and When Not To)
How to water plants from the bottom: stand the pot in about an inch of water, lift it out when the surface is moist, then drain. Plus when to top water.
September 13, 2026
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Best Grow Lights for Low-Light Apartments and Houseplants
Which grow light suits a low-light apartment: bulb, clip-on, bar or panel. Includes hanging distance, daily hours, a light-level chart and a layout method.
July 12, 2026
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How to Choose a Humidifier for Tropical Houseplants
Compare ultrasonic, evaporative and steam humidifiers for tropical houseplants, with the humidity range to aim for and the cleaning routine each type needs.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Houseplants
Low-Maintenance Houseplants for Beginners: 7 Forgiving Picks
Seven low-maintenance houseplants that tolerate dim rooms and missed waterings, compared by light, watering interval, size and pet safety, with university sources.
July 12, 2026
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Best Potting Mix for Succulents and Cacti: How to Choose
The best mix for succulents and cacti is a free-draining blend that is about half coarse sand, perlite or pumice. Compare five university recipes and pot choices.
July 12, 2026
Houseplants
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Houseplants
Wash spider mites off with a hard spray of water, then use insecticidal soap or oil once a week for several weeks. Learn the signs and why dry air speeds them up.
July 12, 2026
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Why Your Houseplant's Leaves Are Turning Yellow
Yellow houseplant leaves most often mean overwatering. Match the pattern to the cause: wet soil, dry soil, low winter light, nutrient shortage, mites or plain age.
July 12, 2026
Houseplants
How to Choose the Right Pot Size for a Houseplant
Pick a pot 1 or 2 inches wider than the current one and not much deeper. How to tell when a houseplant needs it, and what goes wrong in a pot that is too big.
July 12, 2026
Houseplants
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants for Good
Fungus gnats breed in wet potting mix and can go from egg to adult in three to four weeks. Dry the top 1 to 2 inches, trap the adults and treat larvae with Bti.
July 12, 2026
Houseplants
How to Propagate Pothos in Water: A Step-by-Step Guide
Propagate pothos in water: take a 3 to 6 inch cutting with two nodes, change the water once or twice a week, and pot it up when the roots reach about 1 inch.
July 12, 2026
Houseplants
How to Save an Overwatered Houseplant: A Triage Guide
Save an overwatered houseplant in five steps: stop watering, check the roots, cut out rot, repot in fresh mix, and water by touch. Includes a symptom table.
July 12, 2026
Houseplants
How to Bring a Houseplant Back From Root Rot
Confirm root rot by checking for soft brown roots, trim the damage, and repot into fresh mix. Includes when a plant is too far gone and how to prevent a repeat.
July 12, 2026