Decades ago, horticulturists studied ways to provide potted plants with a medium that offered support and nutrition as well as drainage and aeration, Don Kinzler writes.

Lucky bamboo, a popular indoor plant, thrives with proper care. Avoid overwatering, direct sunlight, and tap water, which can ...

Orange trees grow well in containers. If you live in a cold climate, bring them indoors for winter or enjoy their beauty—and ...

Natural antifungals such as cinnamon and vinegar can also help keep mold at bay in plant soil. Sprinkle a little cinnamon ...

Rosemary doesn't tolerate freezing weather in some regions. Consider skipping moving it indoors and out with the seasons by growing it indoors all year long.

Fiddle leaf figs are a popular houseplant, but if you want more than one, purchasing them can get expensive. Here's how to ...

W ith its sculptural trunk and gorgeous trumpet-shaped blooms, the desert rose (Adenium obesum) looks like it belongs in a ...

Herbs require well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A good mix would be equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite ...

During the slower growth months, Morales says that houseplants can’t properly absorb extra nutrients. For this reason he says ...

You can make your own, fast-draining soil mix by adding perlite, orchid bark, and sphagnum moss to your potting soil to help ...

Place the pot on a potting dish filled with water. This method, known as bottom feeding, allows the perlite to slowly absorb ...

Ready to add a spider plant to your collection? Here, expert-approved spider plant care tips to help your new plant thrive in ...