Indoor gardening is booming! With more time spent at home, people want life-enhancing green spaces—but not complicated routines. Beginner’s Houseplant Garden by award-winning plant enthusiast Jade Murray is the answer. Released in January 2023, this 144-page gem walks beginners through 40 of the easiest, most popular houseplants—from air-purifiers like snake plants and ferns to low-maintenance succulents and humidity-loving tropicals. It covers essential topics like soil mixtures, watering routines, propagation tricks, pest control, and plant styling—perfect for small homes with space-saving ideas like window ladders, hanging baskets, and plant clusters.
Easy Houseplants Everyone Can Grow
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Snake Plant (Sansevieria) – Perfect for low-light bedrooms; tolerant of irregular watering
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Pothos – Fast-growing vine; excellent for hanging or shelf cascading
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Spider Plant – Produces “babies” for sharing; thrives in indirect light
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Peace Lily – Elegant blooms; filters airborne toxins
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ZZ Plant – Nearly indestructible; tolerates low light and dryness
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Aloe Vera – Useful gel; needs bright light and minimal watering
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Money Tree (Pachira) – Symbol of luck; adapts well to indoor environments
Each entry includes care frequency, ideal light levels, potting mix recommendation, propagation methods (division/cuttings), and styling ideas.
Jade’s Easy Care Tips
| Tip | Why It Works |
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| Allow soil to dry out for succulents | Prevents root rot in drought-tolerant species |
| Use well-draining mixes | Mix potting soil with perlite or orchid bark |
| Group humidity-loving plants | Creates microclimates with shared moisture |
| Rotate pots monthly | Ensures even growth and avoids leaning |
| Wipe dusty leaves | A sponge + water helps light absorption and plant health |
| Propagate extras | Use cuttings or spider plantlets to expand your collection for free |
Reader Hacks & Indoor Styling Ideas
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🪴 Use decorative baskets over nursery pots for instant style
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💧 Humidity trays for tropicals: place a pebble tray under pots
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💡 DIY grow-guide chart: use care icons to track watering and light
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💬 Share your success: use #BeginnersHouseplantGarden on Instagram—Jade reposts fan photos regularly
Ready to Bring Green Home?
🌿 Start your indoor garden journey!
Grab Beginner’s Houseplant Garden by Jade Murray, your step-by-step companion to choosing, caring for, and propagating 40 easy-care houseplants.
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