It’s obvious that plants need water. But which water is actually best for your leafy housemates? Water quality has a huge impact on the health and growth of your plants. Tap water, rainwater, distilled water – each has its pros and cons. This guide explains which water is best for your plants. Tap Water: Good…
Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Ezhuttukari (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Wilfredor (CC0, Wikimedia Commons) The Anthurium – Exotic Blooms All Year Round The flamingo flower, botanically known as Anthurium andreanum, is one of the most striking flowering houseplants. Its heart-shaped, waxy, glossy bracts in brilliant red, pink, or white,…
Photo: Wildfeuer (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Felloni claire (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Mk2010 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) African Violets – Little Flowering Wonders for Your Windowsill The African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) is one of the most charming flowering houseplants. With its velvety leaves and vibrant blooms in white, pink, violet,…
Introduction Photo: Steffen Mokosch (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Paul Cézanne (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Aniello Ascione (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Choosing the Right Pot Size and Drainage for Houseplants It’s easy to focus on a pot’s material or color and overlook the two factors that matter most to a plant’s actual health:…
Introduction Photo: Steffen Mokosch (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Paul Cézanne (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Aniello Ascione (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) The Best Plant Pots 2026: Terracotta, Plastic & More Compared Choosing the right plant pot is essential to your plants’ health and growth. Whether on the balcony, the patio, or indoors, the…
