Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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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
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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 yearIt'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 flowersNip 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 smileChristmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
By Sophie King
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Poinsettias may be a Christmas classic, but these expert-approved festive houseplants are the real stars of the seasonPlant 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 parentsIt'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 ChristmasDon'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 editorThe 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 outsidePlant 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
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These 3 houseplants helped rid my home of damp and made a huge difference to musty smells and humidity – they're super low maintenance tooCan houseplants really help prevent excess moisture in your home? I decided to put them to the test…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Your central heating could be responsible for killing your houseplants this winter – the signs to be aware of, plus how to fix itIt's a common winter problem every house plant fan needs to know about
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 reasons your peace lily's leaves are turning brown and how to fix the problem asapExperts share how to get them looking verdant and healthy again
By Holly Reaney
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Your houseplants could be slowing down your WiFi by 40% – experts explain why, and how to fix itBoost your speed without sacrificing your plants
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to stop feeding indoor plants before winter arrivesIt's sooner than you'd think
By Sophie King
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5 houseplants I always propagate in autumn - now is the perfect time to make more of your favourite plants for freeThese are the houseplants I’ll be propagating in September to make more of my favourites for free
By Lisa Fazzani
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This £6 Amazon buy turned my trailing house plants into a beautiful indoor displayAnd you barely know it’s there
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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I use banana peel to clean my houseplants, and the leaves have never looked healthierThis kitchen leftover is a game-changer for lush-looking leaves
By Maddie Balcombe
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7 popular houseplants to avoid if you have kids or pets – these toxic plants could have disastrous consequencesKeep these plants out of reach of curious pets or toddlers
By Ellis Cochrane
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5 houseplants that can help cool your home – fight the heatwave naturally with these clever varietiesThe cooling impact is modest, but every little helps at the moment
By Rebecca Knight
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This £3 watering indicator from Amazon is helping me keep my houseplants alive – even during the hot weather!It's simple, affordable and effective
By Sophie King
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The one place you should never keep a peace lily – experts say it will stop the flowers from bloomingIf you want an abundance of pretty flowers, you should avoid this place at all costs
By Kezia Reynolds


