Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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How to repot houseplants in 5 easy steps — it's the key to thriving indoor plants
Give your indoor plants a fresh new home
By Sophie King
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7 of the best low-light houseplants that will thrive in shady nooks and corners in the home
These indoor plants can tolerate low light levels
By Sara Hesikova
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How to keep flies off houseplants — 7 simple solutions for a pest-free home
Prevention is better than cure, say houseplant experts
By Rachel Homer
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These are the 5 houseplants you need to cut back in January to ensure new growth, say pro gardeners
It’s time to cut these houseplants back if you want luscious growth in the year ahead
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 houseplants that can reduce the dust levels in your home, from snake plants to peace lilies
These houseplants are brilliant at collecting dust in the home
By Sara Hesikova
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Should you feed houseplants in winter? Experts reveal it may cause more harm than good
Skip the plant food to give your houseplants the best chance of survival this winter
By Katie Sims
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Best air-purifying indoor plants — 10 brilliant options to improve air quality in the home
Add these houseplants to your collection for a fresher home
By Lauren Bradbury
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Do houseplants go dormant in winter? Here's what happens to indoor plants during the colder months
To snooze or not to snooze? We asked the experts...
By Sophie King
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I'm Ideal Home's gardens editor — these are the 5 houseplants I'll always have in my collection
I've rounded up my favourite houseplants, from orchids to tradescantias
By Sophie King
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7 common winter houseplant problems – how to identify and solve them before it's too late
These are the winter houseplant mistakes you might be making
By Sophie King
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What is the biggest killer of houseplants? Plant experts reveal the care tip you should never overlook
This one goes out to all those who can’t stop, won’t stop killing their indoor plant babies…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you repot houseplants in winter? Only if they fall into one of these two categories, say plant experts
Here's how to tell if you can repot your houseplants in winter
By Sophie King
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Best plants for condensation and damp – 7 moisture-absorbing plants that control humidity
Top options for moisture control, from areca palms to peace lilies
By Amy Hunt
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5 houseplants that can replace a Christmas tree – with styling tips from indoor plant experts
You can decorate these houseplants like a Christmas tree
By Sophie King
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Best Christmas houseplants – 5 plants that bloom over the festive period for cheerful indoor displays
Looking for plants that flower over Christmas? Right this way...
By Sophie King
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Houseplants that like to be pot-bound – the plants that'll thrive in small space
We've rounded up six of the most popular varieties
By Holly Reaney
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How to water plants while away – 5 ways to keep your plants alive while you're on holiday
Keep your plants thriving while you're away
By Sara Hesikova
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‘Alexa, be my plant whisperer’ – Amazon’s AI assistant can now help you keep your houseplants alive and thriving
Alexa is here to save your plants!
By Sara Hesikova
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How to propagate a string of turtles - easily double your houseplant collection for free
The perfect houseplant investment if you're looking to grow your collection on a budget
By Holly Reaney
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IKEA just launched the ultimate versatile piece of furniture that uses plants to divide up a room
The perfect way to divide an open-plan space, whilst also adding some greenery to your home…
By Amy Hunt
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How to propagate a rubber plant - expand your houseplant collection for free
Why have just one rubber plant when you can have loads?
By Holly Reaney
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The benefits of faux plants – the well-being and practical perks of using artificial house plants
Faux houseplants can be controversial, but they do hold some benefits that are worth considering
By Vanessa Richmond
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The best houseplants to boost productivity - 6 researched-back plants that will help you work better
From purifying the air to boosting energy, these remarkable plants have been shown to increase productivity
By Katie Sims
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8 houseplants that reduce stress - the best flora and foliage to keep stress at bay
These powerful plants have been shown to help manage stress levels
By Katie Sims
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How to care for a rubber plant – the almost unkillable houseplant
Low maintenance and fast-growing, the rubber plant is the perfect choice for beginners and ideal for making a statement in a home
By Holly Reaney
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5 best flowering houseplants to give as a gift for Mother’s Day and beyond
What blooming houseplants to gift this coming Mothering Sunday and where to get them
By Sara Hesikova
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When to repot houseplants – experts share the best time of year and what signs to look for
And get ready, the best time is nigh...
By Thea Babington-Stitt