If you know the name of your houseplant then click through for more information

Houseplants have been one of the biggest success stories over the last hundred years and most people have at least one plant of some description in their home. The Victorians loved the Aspidistra because it was easy to grow and withstood the most awful conditions hence its nickname of 'The Cast Iron Plant' and its a fact that many of those original plants are still alive today.

Caring for the beautiful plants that we buy from garden centres and other sources these days can be a hit and miss affair though and we hope the advice on all our pages will help preserve the beauty of your houseplant from the minute it is placed in your home.
Houseplants must be in your consciousness to survive, that is to say you must be aware of their basic needs as you would any living thing. So many people find success with houseplants perplexing but it is really very simple, so whether you need at a glance basic care information or in depth on a special plant we hope you will find everything to answer your questions on Gardenaire.