Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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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 spring
Your 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 walk
Give 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 houseplants
Why 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 vibes
Find 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 home
We 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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I give my houseplants an MOT every year to keep them thriving – these simple checks will make a huge difference to your indoor jungle too, say experts
Keep your houseplants happy over the winter months with some extra TLC that will set them up for the year ahead
By Lisa Fazzani
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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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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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Is it time to declutter your houseplants? Experts share their top tips for paring back your indoor jungle so it thrives
Keep on top of a growing houseplant collection with our expert approved care tips
By Lisa Fazzani
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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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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 Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year
It's easy to grow, too
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


