Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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5 pink houseplants that will brighten your home – instantly add colour and joy to your space
These pops of pink will make you smile
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to propagate string of hearts for free trailing houseplants – the 2 best methods
Any beginner can master these techniques
By Sophie King
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Experts say this is how often your fiddle leaf fig really needs watering – and share the signs it needs a drink
If you want your fiddle-leaf fig to flourish and thrive, here’s how often you actually need to water it. (Hint: it's less than you think)
By Kayleigh Dray
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Your birth month has a houseplant – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it in your home
It's time to find out your birth month houseplant, once and for all
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 plants you can grow in water all year round – the effortless, mess-free way to grow vegetables and houseplants
These are the best plants for hydroponics
By Sophie King
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4 things you should do with amaryllis in January if you want it to flower again next year
Encourage stronger plants and even better blooms
By Sophie King
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This is the best way to propagate calatheas and bag yourself some free houseplants
Who knew propagation could be so easy?
By Sophie King
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5 houseplant trends you need on your radar for 2026 – it's all about bold planting with minimal maintenance
Jungle plants, sustainability and more
By Sophie King
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2 simple things you should do with a Christmas cactus after flowering – less is more, according to experts
It is a succulent, after all...
By Sophie King
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How to care for philodendrons – the best way to position, water and feed them
They're so easy to look after!
By Sophie King
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I'm a florist and these are the 7 houseplants that help my wellbeing during the winter months
Boost your mental health over winter with these beneficial houseplants
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Where to place a calathea – 3 spots the tropical houseplants love best, according to experts
Mimicking their origins is key
By Sophie King
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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
A dustbusting plant that’s virtually unkillable? It sounds too good to be true, so I decided to give it a try…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don't let your houseplants dry out while you're away at Christmas! These simple tips will keep them hydrated and healthy
Take care of your houseplants while you're away over the holidays with our expert-approved care and watering advice
By Lisa Fazzani
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This is the best spot for a poinsettia, according to Feng Shui – and no, it isn’t the living room
It's said to welcome guests and promote festive cheer
By Sophie King
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If flies are taking your houseplants by storm right now, here’s what’s worsening the problem
These are the two biggest culprits
By Sophie King
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If you want a home filled with joy and harmony this Christmas, then your Christmas cactus placement is key, experts reveal
The principles of Feng Shui apply to your houseplants, too
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead
It can do more harm than good
By Sophie King
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This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could ruin your plant’s flowers
Nip any damage in the bud...
By Sophie King
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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile
Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
By Sophie King
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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December
Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Poinsettias may be a Christmas classic, but these expert-approved festive houseplants are the real stars of the season
Plant experts share their festive favourites
By Lisa Fazzani
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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
It'll keep your plants happy all year-round
By Jenny McFarlane
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There's still time to plant paperwhite bulbs for daffodils that flower at Christmas
Don't miss the window!
By Sophie King
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5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor
The easiest ways to spot a healthy plant
By Sophie King
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7 beautiful winter-flowering house plants will add festive colour and cheer when it’s grey and gloomy outside
Plant experts share their favourite plants that will thrive over the winter months
By Lisa Fazzani
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I added these 4 ‘unkillable’ houseplants to my home – and yes, they lived up to the hype!
Accidental plant murderers, rejoice; I've done the research and these houseplants are made for you…
By Kayleigh Dray


