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should do with amaryllis in January if you want it to flower again next year – encourage stronger plants and even better blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/what-your-amaryllis-needs-before-january-ends 34pjVv3yo8WK95MGQY7hLC Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the best way to propagate calatheas and bag yourself some free houseplants – and no, it isn’t from cuttings ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/how-to-propagate-calatheas Z4Wm9u3CfbRVEcCBiHWgeE Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 houseplant trends you need on your radar for 2026 – it's all about bold planting with minimal maintenance, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/houseplant-trends-2026 ZmJh4vxokZdtFnBJPCCUDe Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2 simple things you should do with a Christmas cactus after flowering – less is more, according to experts ]]> 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Experts share their top tips for paring back your indoor jungle so it thrives ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/declutter-houseplants QrManbZPhsR5JEEh2VKSoZ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to care for philodendrons – the best way to position, water and feed the popular houseplants for lush, fast-growing foliage ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/how-to-grow-philodendrons yRSL7Dkv7APW7Ca8qnaJHk Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a florist and these are the 7 houseplants that help my wellbeing during the winter months ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/houseplants-that-help-my-wellbeing-during-the-winter-months PVX6F84MpfGxiLHNqWDjf8 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My calathea plant thrives best in this spot in my home – but it’ll also grow well in 2 other places, according to houseplant experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/where-to-place-a-calathea vHxis7eBcRq7WvhUbd5TzM Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This one houseplant can help get rid of dust in your home – it's one of the most low-maintenance and hardest plants to kill ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/snake-plant-get-rid-of-dust bU4qwLj5XCR7obQb3fgmqR Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't let your houseplants dry out while you're away at Christmas! These simple tips will keep them hydrated and healthy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/how-to-look-after-houseplants-while-youre-away-over-christmas G9aXseFWSAzyEMDYyMkvKL Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the best spot for a poinsettia, according to Feng Shui – and no, it isn’t in the living room ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/where-to-place-a-poinsettia-according-to-feng-shui 5ubXgXsDymSQdkMfK7tcY6 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If flies are taking your houseplants by storm right now, here’s what’s worsening the problem – and how to keep them at bay ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/flies-around-houseplants-in-december Ch6GyJ84vfBooALMvAhpte Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:33:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you want a home filled with joy and harmony this Christmas, then your Christmas cactus placement is key, experts reveal ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/where-to-position-a-christmas-cactus-according-to-feng-shui USujLZcFAjg5X7oNdmbVQS Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead for long-lasting blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/do-christmas-cacti-like-sugar-water UCxtgNAeAYSbJX8QsXLsWV Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/longest-flowering-christmas-houseplant-christmas-cactus pChcbBaXBsvhWpmESHYDGL Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could be ruining your plant’s chances of flowering ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/how-heating-affects-a-christmas-cactus QScSL4jTdGj47JrETS7fBg Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/best-christmas-plants-to-send-as-gifts xpUfGafYff6tJ2FjdRryZ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/poinsettia-mistakes-to-avoid VN4VQ8DdsQFW9MJocsSw5b Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Poinsettias may be a Christmas classic, but these expert-approved festive houseplants are the real stars of the season ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/expert-approved-festive-houseplants 7BAzAS7MVFpGtK7TP6TLiU Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This clever sensor gave my house plants a 'voice' so I'll never forget to water them again – it's a genius Christmas gift for plant parents ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/willow-plant-sensor-and-hub QETpV9Ai75Qwc4JEDx7Gk8 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:28:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's still time to plant paperwhite bulbs for daffodils that flower at Christmas – they're some of the prettiest festive blooms around! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/when-to-plant-paperwhite-bulbs M2CrjkvnykykeW8N28Xh9C Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor – the easiest ways to spot a healthy plant ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-choose-a-poinsettia T8grwErwYMDjSAuhd2LHGW Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 7 beautiful winter-flowering house plants will add festive colour and cheer to your home when it’s grey and gloomy outside ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/these-7-beautiful-winter-flowering-house-plants-will-add-festive-colour-and-cheer-to-your-home-when-its-grey-and-gloomy-outside JMHEKWDpGYJTEzi4jhNJFX Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I added these 4 ‘unkillable’ houseplants to my home – and yes, they lived up to the hype! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/i-added-these-4-unkillable-houseplants-to-my-home VP7WYvSZnLUwsBjJ7WwcEo Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 3 houseplants helped rid my home of damp and made a huge difference to musty smells and humidity – they're super low maintenance too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/houseplants-to-reduce-damp-and-condensation-in-my-home ejCDWGwwGXBLERe89AGE6R Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:00:16 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:23:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your central heating could be responsible for killing your houseplants this winter – the signs to be aware of, plus how to fix it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/how-to-protect-houseplants-from-central-heating H73YEurjcVBRYNJcKQztQf Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:29:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 reasons your peace lily's leaves are turning brown and how to fix the problem asap ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/reasons-your-peace-lily-leaves-are-turning-brown 2m9LgT64q8wbtn3p4zsGXQ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 reasons your prayer plant leaves are curling, and the best way to fix them according to house plant experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/reasons-your-prayer-plant-leaves-are-curling 5YhqGoVbw5jE7uatfMWS2d Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your houseplants could be slowing down your WiFi by 40% – experts explain why, and how to fix it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/houseplants-slow-down-wifi Zk2sBpTMsPWVoPS4ErmBkX Sat, 27 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You need to stop feeding your indoor plants soon – here's why 'business as usual' can do your plants more harm than good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-stop-feeding-indoor-plants xcYZ26U7mWAmFeLLThba5G Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 houseplants I always propagate in autumn – now is the perfect time to make more of your favourite plants for free ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/houseplants-to-propagate-in-autumn Fn6sYYfjXnZWsDiSGzP9AK Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:40:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £6 Amazon buy turned my trailing house plants into a beautiful indoor display – and you’d never know it’s there ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/amazon-leaf-shaped-plant-climbing-wall-fixture-clips x9a6mKhQf2dbF93fRnXfSc Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:01:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use banana peel to clean my houseplants, and the leaves have never looked healthier ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/banana-peel-to-clean-houseplants taE8hLJXMqVct4odaB3YbH Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 popular houseplants to avoid if you have kids or pets – these toxic plants could have disastrous consequences ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/toxic-houseplants-to-avoid-with-pets-and-kids 39WPtmAkDNTMxXSG9iQJDJ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 houseplants that can help cool a room – fight the heatwave naturally with these clever varieties ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/houseplants-that-can-help-cool-a-room aoMj2vvmCVH3btD5WQoLbN Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £3 watering indicator from Amazon is helping me keep my houseplants alive – even during the hot weather! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/houseplants/westland-watering-indicator 5A4W9TJoELDTzAfroQkjCJ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000