Britons should think about where their plants come from when they are trying to figure out how to care for them. Nicole Laird is a Peterborough-based dahlia queen and cut flower grower.
Nicole, who shares her gardening expertise @nicoleatcherrygarden, said: “While I’m better at growing plants outdoors, I do love a houseplant.
“I have learned the hard way that it’s just as important to find the right plant for the right spot in your house as it is in your garden.”
The green-fingered Briton told Express.co.uk readers: “Lots of houseplants originate in more tropical areas but some live in shady areas and some thrive in the sunshine so try and mimic the environment as best as you can by researching the variety you’ve chosen.”
A cursory online search can reveal the origin of your plant.
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Houseplants left outside will die.
The easiest houseplants to grow are ferns, palms, or other non-flowering ones.
It is more difficult to flower houseplants like orchids and gardenias.
Consider the conditions in your home before you start thinking about purchasing a houseplant.