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.

You can grow pineapples indoors by starting with a ripe fruit top and giving it warm, sunny conditions to root. Use a ...

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 ...

Pothos cuttings can be propagated in water or soil. It takes two to four weeks for new roots to grow from stem cuttings.

Peace lilies are beautiful houseplants, known for their glossy green leaves and white flowers. It can be hard to get them to ...

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

Native to the steamy rainforests of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, banana trees have been cultivating their dramatic ...