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Dracaena warneckii

9 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection

9 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection

If you're looking for a fuss-free houseplant, these nine dracaena plants would make beautiful additions to any home.
A potted peace lily displayed on a desk

How do you care for a peace lily indoors? It’s easier than you think

How do you care for a peace lily indoors? It’s easier than you think

This is the ultimate guide for everything you need to know about peace lily plants, from basic care to propagation.
Maranta

Prayer plant care: Everything you need to know to grow a lush and healthy plant this winter

Prayer plant care: Everything you need to know to grow a lush and healthy plant this winter

Prayer plants can be notoriously tricky to maintain, but you can have a lush, healthy plant with these care tips.
English ivy up close

Which plants absorb the most carbon dioxide? Here are 4 air-cleaning plants to add to your home

Which plants absorb the most carbon dioxide? Here are 4 air-cleaning plants to add to your home

If you want to clean up the air in your home, here are four carbon dioxide-absorbing plants to consider buying.
Alocasia frydek

Add style to your space with these trendy alocasia indoor plants

Add style to your space with these trendy alocasia indoor plants

If you're looking to add a trendy alocasia to your houseplant collection, try these stunning varieties.
Orchid stem

Wondering how to make an orchid grow a new spike? Here are 3 essential tips

Wondering how to make an orchid grow a new spike? Here are 3 essential tips

Here are the three best ways to help your orchid thrive so that it grows a new spike.
A person watering their houseplant

How much water do your houseplants need? Here’s a guide to houseplant water needs

How much water do your houseplants need? Here’s a guide to houseplant water needs

Worried about how to water your houseplants? Don't overwater or underwater your indoor plants. Reach for this guide first!
Vines growing on a house

How to train climbing vines to climb up a trellis or along a wall

How to train climbing vines to climb up a trellis or along a wall

Pothos, climbing roses, and cucumbers are just a few plants that love to climb. Here's a guide to helping them reach for the sky.
Pink orchid blooms

Wondering how much light orchids need? We have your answers

Wondering how much light orchids need? We have your answers

If you're stuck as to where to place your orchid, here are the answers to your questions about orchid lighting needs.
An anthurium in a pot

How to repot anthuriums so they continue to thrive in your home

How to repot anthuriums so they continue to thrive in your home

A complete guide to repotting anthuriums successfully so that they continue to fill your home with beauty.
Hand holding ponytail palm in pot

Ponytail palm care: Your complete guide for this popular houseplant

Ponytail palm care: Your complete guide for this popular houseplant

If you're wondering how to maintain a ponytail palm, check out this guide on how to grow this easy-care houseplant.
Red and green rubber tree in a gray pot against a white background

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

Rubber tree plants are small, indoor trees that are great for desks and windowsills. Here's how to start a rubber tree plant from a cutting.
Person watering a plant box

Wondering how much water a plant needs? Here’s what you need to know

Wondering how much water a plant needs? Here’s what you need to know

Wondering how much water a plant needs to be happy? Get yourself and your plants on a schedule! Here's what we recommend.
A group of houseplants

Is there mold in your plant soil? What you need to know

Is there mold in your plant soil? What you need to know

Worried about fungus on your beloved houseplants? Here's how to tell if those spots are mold and how to get rid of them.
Sliced aloe leaves

How to cut and harvest your aloe vera plant for the best results

How to cut and harvest your aloe vera plant for the best results

Here's a guide to cutting and harvesting an aloe vera plant for the best results.
Three potted succulents

How to water succulents: An easy guide to happy, healthy plants

How to water succulents: An easy guide to happy, healthy plants

Figuring out how to water succulents can be tricky. Let us help you out with some helpful tips and guidance for your favorite easygoing plants.
Bathroom plant layout

Incorporate these shower plants into your bathroom for a green infusion

Incorporate these shower plants into your bathroom for a green infusion

Curious about incorporating tropical vibes into your bathroom? Bring green to your bathroom with these shower plants.
Spider plant on a table

Here’s how to propagate spider plants for a fun, low-maintenance way to decorate your home

Here’s how to propagate spider plants for a fun, low-maintenance way to decorate your home

Mature spider plants produce babies that stem from the parent. Here's how to grow them into lovely new spider plants.
Epsom salt

Is Epsom salt good for houseplants? What you need to know

Is Epsom salt good for houseplants? What you need to know

Epsom salt is good for more than just muscle soaks — your plants love it, too. Here's where to find it and how to use it.
Young aloe vera in a pot

9 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

9 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

Office plants should be low maintenance and beautiful. Here are our top picks to keep your work view fresh and calming.
A large cactus with yellow spines

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Don't know a prickle pear from a pincushion? This guide will help you become an expert at identifying different types of cacti.
Jasmine flowers

Jasmine plant care made easy: How to grow and maintain these beautiful, fragrant plants

Jasmine plant care made easy: How to grow and maintain these beautiful, fragrant plants

Jasmine plants are a lovely and aromatic addition to every garden. Here's how to help them be their best.
A small aloe vera

Worried about your sick aloe vera plant? Here’s how to save it

Worried about your sick aloe vera plant? Here’s how to save it

Here's everything that you can do to cure your sick aloe plant after identifying the root of the problem.
Aloe vera pups

Here’s how to care for your aloe vera plant to reap its soothing benefits

Here’s how to care for your aloe vera plant to reap its soothing benefits

Here are tips on how to grow your own aloe vera plant for the best results.
A person repotting a plant

How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them

How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them

Moving is stressful enough without worrying about your plants. Here's how to pack your plants so that they arrive at their new home safe and sound.
An orchid in a pot on the table

How to revive a struggling orchid and return it to its majestic former glory

How to revive a struggling orchid and return it to its majestic former glory

Orchids are beautiful houseplants but require some specific care. If yours isn't looking so great anymore, follow this guide to restore its beauty.
A succulent in a gift box

The 5 best places to buy succulents online to start your plant collection

The 5 best places to buy succulents online to start your plant collection

Want to buy succulents online but don't know where to look? These websites are a good place to start!
bird of paradise plant

Can you grow a bird of paradise from a cutting? Here’s what you need to know to grow your dream plant

Can you grow a bird of paradise from a cutting? Here’s what you need to know to grow your dream plant

Learn how to successfully take a cutting of a bird of paradise and help it grow into a mature, beautiful indoor plant.
Dracaena marginata

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

How do you pick the right dracaena for you and properly maintain it? Read here for our top dracaena care tips. 
An indoor gardener repotting a large houseplant

Here’s the easy houseplant care step you’ve been overlooking

Here’s the easy houseplant care step you’ve been overlooking

Dusting your houseplants is an important part of your care routine. Here's what you need to know.
A pink African violet in a brown pot on a windowsill

Keep your beautiful African violets flourishing with these top care tips

Keep your beautiful African violets flourishing with these top care tips

African violets are low-maintenance houseplants easy to take care of. Here are the best care tips to keep them beautiful and flourishing.
Aloe vera houseplant

Growing your own healing aloe plant indoors? Here’s how to care for it

Growing your own healing aloe plant indoors? Here’s how to care for it

You can grow your own aloe plant indoors. Learn how to care for it here.
Person pressing pink rose

3 easy ways to press roses and save your treasured memories

3 easy ways to press roses and save your treasured memories

Want to press roses? Here's how to preserve these gorgeous blooms.
Easter tulips

9 attractive Easter flowers to brighten up your home

9 attractive Easter flowers to brighten up your home

These gorgeous flowers will add a colorful touch to your home for Easter.
Person watering orchids

The do’s and don’ts of feeding your orchids so you don’t kill them

The do’s and don’ts of feeding your orchids so you don’t kill them

This is when to feed your orchids (and everything else you need to know).