The Houseplant Desk
Watering, light, repotting and the problems that show up on the leaves: plain answers for the plants you keep indoors.
This month for your houseplants: November
What your plants need right now, indoors.
- Care BasicsBeginner Plants: The Easiest Houseplants to Start Your Indoor GardenNovember 5, 2026
- Plant GuidesAloe Vera Care: How to Grow, Water and Harvest a Healthy PlantNovember 5, 2026
- Care BasicsWatering, light, humidity and feeding: the everyday care that keeps indoor plants healthy.
- Plant ProblemsYellow or brown leaves, drooping stems, gnats and mealybugs: what the symptom means and what to do.
- Repotting & SoilWhen a plant needs a bigger pot, which potting mix to use and how to repot without shock.
- Low-Light PlantsPlants that cope with north windows, dim rooms and offices, and how to keep them growing.
- Pet-Safe PlantsWhich common houseplants are safe around cats and dogs, and which ones to keep out of reach.
- Plant GuidesPothos, monstera, snake plant, peace lily and more: one care guide per plant.