• Heart leaf philodendron is very versatile with lighting conditions. It's pretty easy to tell if they need water, and they grow very fast.
• Peperomias are non-toxic to pets and children.
• Pothos, snake plants, and ZZ plants thrive in low light conditions.
• Other easy ...

Plants are pretty. They are affordable and can enhance a space and encourage cleaner air, often resulting in a better mood and more focused concentration.

But for the super busy, somewhat lazy, and possibly intimated person, they can be hard to keep alive. Knowing what the...

• If you move often, it can be stressful on plants. But if you try to give them a very similar environment, they'll do fine.
• Many houseplants are toxic to animals, so knowing which ones are safe is important.
• If you jet off regularly, more drought-tolerant plants such as pon...

Determine how much time, space and effort you can reasonably give to a new plant.

Then pay attention to your home's access to sunlight at different times of the day. When is it the brightest? What direction is the window facing? Is there a direct view...