Discover "Houseplants and Indoor Gardening: Your Ultimate Guide to Happy, Healthy Plants," packed with expert tips for thriving indoor gardens and easy-care, fuss-free growers. Explore a curated selection of 60 low-maintenance houseplants, stunning flowering beauties, unique metallic plants, and dramatic big plants for maximum visual impact. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned plant lover, this resource offers essential advice for tropical plants and more, helping you create a vibrant, lush indoor oasis.
houseplant basics • KEEP YOUR PLANTS HEALTHY WITH GOOD SOIL, SMART WATERING, AND THE RIGHT LIGHT.
find a healthy plant • Here’s what to look for—and what to avoid—when shopping for a new houseplant.
soil matters • Select a qualitypotting mix that includes the nutrients your houseplants need to thrive.
POTTING MIX AMENDMENTS • Give your houseplants some extra TLC by adding amendments to your potting mix, based on the plant species and needs. Here’s a look at some of the most popular mix-ins.
watering tips • Not all plants are created equal. Plan your watering schedule based on each plant’s needs.
FEED YOUR PLANTS • Just like different plants need different amounts of water, they have varying fertilizer needs as well. Use this guide as a starting point to help you figure out how much fertilizer your favorite plants will need.
best plants for your sun exposure
where do house plants come frome • THESE INDOOR FAVES ARE BELOVED FOR BRINGING GREENERY INSIDE. LEARN ABOUT THEIR ORIGINS TO MAKE CARING FOR THEM—AND BUYING THEM—A HAPPY EXPERIENCE.
FINDING NEW PLANTS • How do growers find the next new or exciting varieties? They go plant hunting!
KEY DEFINITIONS • Refer to these horticultural terms to better understand houseplants.
on display • CHOOSING A STYLISH CONTAINER AND CREATING ANEYE-CATCHING ARRANGEMENT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR HOUSEPLANTS INTO DESIGN FOCAL POINTS.
CHOOSE YOUR CONTAINER • You’ll find containers made of various materials, which can help you complement your plant and create a modern or traditional look. Here’s a rundown of the most popular options and the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
grow your calm • A BOTANICAL DESIGNER SHOWS US HOW PLANTS CAN HELP US LIVE MORE CONSCIOUSLY, CREATIVELY, AND IN TUNE WITH NATURE.
living sculpture • Kokedama celebrates the connection between craft and nature, offering greenery that feels both organic and artful.
supersize plants • LARGE TROPICAL PLANTS TRANSFORM ANY ROOM INTO A LUSH, GREEN OASIS. TAKE A LOOK AT A FEW OF OUR FAVORITES.
monstera deliciosa
tree philodendron (Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum)
philodendron ‘rojo congo’
strelitzia (bird of paradise)
ficus elastica (rubber plant)
AGLAONEMA PLANT PROFILE • GREAT FOR BEGINNERS, THISLOW-MAINTENANCE HOUSEPLANT FEATURES PLENTY OF VARIETIES WITH FUN, COLORFUL FOLIAGE.
luscious surprise • TUCKED BETWEEN TWO RESTAURANTS UNDER THE SHADE OF THREE OAK TREES IN MIAMI’S HISTORIC MIMO DISTRICT AWAITS AGARDEN-CENTER ADVENTURE AND HANGOUT.
SMART INDOOR GARDENING
brighten the season • BRING CHEERFUL COLOR TO INDOOR SPACES DURING THE WINTER WITH THESE POPULAR FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS.
african violets
orchids
forced bulbs
clivia
kalanchoe
humidity counts • THE AMOUNT OF WATER VAPOR IN YOUR HOME’S AIR CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PLANTS’ HEALTH. HERE’S HOW TO MEASURE AND CONTROL HUMIDITY SO YOU KEEP YOUR HOUSEPLANTS HAPPY.
HIGH HUMIDITY LOVERS • Tropical plants love high humidity levels, as they are native to rainforest climates. Humidity levels of 50%–80% will trigger the pores (or stomata) on leaves to stay open, and leaves...