The purple shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) is a flowering perennial plant with triangular dark purple leaves. The purple shamrock (also called purple clover) grows as a low-growing foliage plant in gardens or as an attractive potted houseplant. Other names for this purple-leafed plant include Love plant, purple butterfly plant, false shamrock or purple Oxalis. Due to the distinctive shape of the leaves and its dark purple almost black color, it is a stunning indoor plant for a sunny spot in your house.

Calathea Medallion is a popular houseplant that is easy to care for. The beauty of this type of calathea is its large oval green leaves with purple undersides. The colorful foliage of the Medallion calathea plant can help to brighten up any room, office, or other indoor location.  Although calatheas are perennial tropical evergreen plants, they thrive indoors with minimal care.

White fuzzy mold appears on plant soil due to moisture issues. Over-watering, poor drainage, or poor light can cause mold to appear on houseplant soil. White fuzzy mold on plant soil spoils the appearance of your houseplants but it is less dangerous than it appears. The white mildew-type of fungus is usually harmless. It is also easy to get rid of mold on houseplant soil to help improve your plant’s appearance.

Tall, large indoor plants are excellent for bringing nature indoors to large rooms in homes and offices. The best tall houseplants thrive in typical indoor conditions—low light, average room temperatures, and little watering. Some of the tallest house plants can grow to 5 feet or more. Some large indoor plants also have big leaves that create a feeling of drama and provide a focal point. So, if you want to grow tall indoor trees or plants that have large, broad foliage, there is a type of big houseplant for your needs.

The Philodendron Pink Princess is one of the most stunning and beautiful houseplants to grow. With its dark green leaves and bright pink variegation, this indoor plant is rightly called the “pink princess.” Pink Princess philodendron plants grow well in pots or in hanging baskets where the trailing vines and pink leaves create a stunning showpiece. There is also a pink Philodendron called the “Pink Congo,” however, this not the true “princess”—you’ll find out why in this article.

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is a tropical plant that grows extremely well indoors. The green leafy plant has split leaves that make it look like a Monstera deliciosa or type of Philodendron. In fact, the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is mistakenly called a Mini monstera, Ginny philodendron, or Philodendron Piccolo. Although Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is also a member of the family Araceae, it is not related to monsteras or philodendrons.

Fungus gnats, also called soil gnats, are small flying bugs that are the bugbear of anyone who has houseplants. The tiny flying pests lay their eggs in the potting soil where they hatch into larvae. The gnat larvae thrive in damp soil and can quickly harm the roots of young plants. You may notice these bugs in your houseplant soil or they may fly around your plants. When gnat larvae grow into flying insects, the gnats can quickly infest other plants in your home with fungal diseases.

Getting rid of bugs in houseplants can be challenging. Aphids, spider mites, thrips, and mealybugs can seem to come from nowhere. And, just when you thought you got rid of these indoor plant pests for good, they appear again. It’s essential to act quickly at the first signs of a houseplant bug or pest infestation. These pests can end up sucking the life out of your prized indoor plants.

Houseplant pests can multiply quickly indoors and infest many of your prized plants. The growing conditions indoors—warmth, moisture and light—can provide the perfect environment for houseplant bugs to thrive. Knowing how to identify common indoor plant pests is key to getting rid of the bugs quickly. It is also essential to regularly monitor houseplants for signs of plant pests to prevent infestations from getting out of hand.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a delightful houseplant that is extremely easy to care for and brings life to any indoor space. Pothos plants are identified by their long trailing stems and brightly-colored green heart-shaped leaves. These vining indoor plants can grow in low light conditions and only need occasional watering. Many popular types of pothos have variegated leaves with colors such as golden-yellow, creamy-white, light green, jade, neon and marble.