With over 50 different types of popular houseplants, this book summarises what type of care your plants do (or don't) need. As he handed me the spiky plant he told me that he had owned this particular one for five years and had never had any problems. So why on earth why did you think leaving your houseplant outside or in that unheated conservatory when Winter crept up was a good idea?

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Your friends will also most likely be very happy to give you some of their own advice along with their young plants. In the meantime, this article, featuring the 7 most popular ways to end your houseplants (and how not to do it) is dedicated to the plant slayers of the world. A simple, inexpensive, ceramic plant pot, as smooth and delicate to the touch as a duck egg, with a smoky, almost silvered glaze and three slender rope handles that allowed it to be hung from a ceiling at a height.But if it’s an ultra-bright, sunny windowsill in direct sunlight, then go for cacti, agaves, crassulas, echeverias and other succulents such as the Panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) and Aloe vera.

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Don’t worry, we won’t tell you the problem with your grow kit is that you planted it under the wrong moon (although the waxing moon is the best time to plant, if you’re wondering).

The latter, in my defence, is a diva of a houseplant, so demanding in its particular set of requirements- it hates bright light, cold draughts or any temperature below 12C or above 24C, and insists on a growing medium that’s kept perpetually damp yet never sodden, using water that’s ideally lukewarm to the touch– that I happily conceded defeat years ago. This is a broad topic, with lots to cover, so if you're struggling to find the balance here as a proud plant parent, have a read of our watering guide linked just below. This means you can do any number of the "mistakes" listed in our article which can all end in disaster. Flowering plants and plants with variegated leaves prefer a lighter spot compared to plants with green foliage, while ferns are good houseplants for dark rooms.

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Top tip: Introduce a little greenery to every room with our guide to the best houseplants for your bathroom . You might be gushing about how adorable your chunky little cactus looks in its new home next to your couch.

I don't know the relative meanings of "moderately" and "sparingly" when it comes to watering plants! We especially love the tried-and-true microgreens kit, but options like desert rose bonsai trees and pear cacti are great for urban dwellers who’d rather have a taste of the desert. Perhaps it was simple forgetfulness or some bizarre science experiment to see "what would happen" who knows. It has main pages about one plant, then includes plants that require similar care so those plants don't have their own pages.