Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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The 'overnighting' trick is how to make your peace lily and spider plants grow healthier and strongerThis watering hack is great for your sensitive houseplants
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to do with a fiddle leaf fig in April to encourage new growth and healthy, glossy, green leavesApril is the key month to give your fiddle leaf fig some extra care and attention
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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What to do with an orchid in April – the essential task you must do nowIt's a simple thing to add to your to-do list
By Holly Reaney
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What to do with a spider plant in April to stop brown tips and set it up for a season of healthy growthIt'll produce lots of spiderettes too
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to do with a peace lily in March – these simple care tips will guarantee glossy leaves and encourage flowering this springYour plant babies need a little extra TLC this month. Here's what you need to know...
By Kayleigh Dray
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These 6 pretty pastel plant pots from Primark will make your houseplants look so much better – plant parents, run, don’t walkGive your plants a zhush for spring
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to multiply your monstera for free – the budget-friendly propagation trick for even more houseplantsWhy buy more houseplants when your monstera is more than happy to make them for you? Here’s how to propagate it successfully, even if you’re a beginner.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Where to place a snake plant according to Feng Shui to absorb negative energy and produce protective vibesFind out where to place this popular houseplant that will benefit you the most
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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5 of the luckiest houseplants to help you manifest more positive energy in your homeWe know that some houseplants are beneficial to have in our homes, but did you know that some are lucky too?
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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5 pink houseplants that will brighten your home – instantly add colour and joy to your spaceThese 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 methodsAny 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 drinkIf 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 homeIt'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 houseplantsThese 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 yearEncourage 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 houseplantsWho 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 maintenanceJungle 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 expertsIt 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 themThey'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 monthsBoost 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 expertsMimicking 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 killA 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 healthyTake 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 roomIt'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 problemThese 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 revealThe 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 insteadIt can do more harm than good
By Sophie King


