Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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How to propagate a rubber plant - expand your houseplant collection for free
Why have just one rubber plant when you can have loads?
By Holly Reaney
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The benefits of faux plants – the well-being and practical perks of using artificial house plants
Faux houseplants can be controversial, but they do hold some benefits that are worth considering
By Vanessa Richmond
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The best houseplants to boost productivity - 6 researched-back plants that will help you work better
From purifying the air to boosting energy, these remarkable plants have been shown to increase productivity
By Katie Sims
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8 houseplants that reduce stress - the best flora and foliage to keep stress at bay
These powerful plants have been shown to help manage stress levels
By Katie Sims
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How to care for a rubber plant – the almost unkillable houseplant
Low maintenance and fast-growing, the rubber plant is the perfect choice for beginners and ideal for making a statement in a home
By Holly Reaney
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5 best flowering houseplants to give as a gift for Mother’s Day and beyond
What blooming houseplants to gift this coming Mothering Sunday and where to get them
By Sara Hesikova
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When to repot houseplants – experts share the best time of year and what signs to look for
And get ready, the best time is nigh...
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to choose the best houseplant to improve your wellbeing - from soothing anxiety to making you feel happier
Pros pick the best plants to ease anxiety, boost mood and improve air quality
By Andrea Childs
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4 most unusual houseplants that will set your home apart from others and create a unique talking point
These unusual houseplants ignore trends and dare to be original – why not join them?
By Sara Hesikova
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6 colourful houseplants that will brighten up any home – they're easy to care for too
These houseplants will bring more than green into your space
By Sara Hesikova
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Valentine's Day gift ideas to surprise someone special
Money can't buy love, but it can buy a love(ly) Valentine's Day gift for that special someone
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's latest Specialbuy nails this year's hottest houseplant trend – and they're a steal at £12
They're the key to instantly refreshing your living space
By Jullia Joson
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What to do with houseplants that are exposed to the cold - help them recover fast
Help your houseplants deal with the cold
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 clever small space houseplant ideas to steal from the world's first-ever 'Floating Terrarium'
Houseplants never looked so good in even the smallest of spaces
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for a monstera deliciosa – the gentle giant of the houseplant world
How to care for a monstera deliciosa, including where to position, when to water and how to propagate
By Holly Reaney
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7 of the best fast-growing houseplants to help you buy small and save some cash
Love houseplants? Hate the high price tag? We’ve got you covered
By Lauren Bradbury
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This year's hottest houseplant trend is proof that size *does* matter
Experts declare 2024 to be the year that statement plants dominate our living spaces
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for houseplants over winter – 6 ways to keep them alive and thriving during the colder months
The experts share their top advice
By Ellis Cochrane
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Bedroom plant ideas – 10 ways to use plants to give your boudoir an instant lift
Decorating with plants is a delicate art, but getting it right can lift your decor scheme and health
By Ellis Cochrane
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Bathroom plant ideas – 10 genius ways to add houseplants to the smallest room
Anyone can pop a plant or two in the bathroom, but for truly clever and creative bathroom plant ideas, we’ve got top advice from green-fingered experts
By Linda Clayton
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Kitchen plant ideas – the best houseplants and how to style them in a kitchen
Create a foliage-filled cooking space and enjoy a fresh, uplifting kitchen environment
By Linda Clayton
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I was a bad plant parent when I was at uni, which is why I wish I’d opted for these unkillable houseplants instead
I was a bad plant parent when I was at uni, which is why I wish I’d opted for these unkillable houseplants instead
By Lauren Bradbury
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RHS Urban Show - the new houseplant-focused addition to the line-up targeted at city-dwellers
RHS announces a new indoor plant show set to be a hub for small space gardening inspiration
By Sara Hesikova
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Love Monty Don's dreamy houseplant-filled shed? Here's how to recreate it
These are the best houseplants for your shed, if you want a lush garden hideaway to rival Monty Don's
By Kayleigh Dray
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The one good thing about a rainy summer that your indoor plants will love
The silver lining to that cloudy sky...
By Sara Hesikova
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Can houseplants protect you from cancer-causing air pollutants? New research makes a bold claim
Houseplants are no longer just 'nice to have', but a necessity
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for a snake plant – the houseplant anyone can keep alive
Discover how to care for a snake plant – the almost unkillable houseplant
By Holly Reaney