For the last few years, most of us have spent lots and lots of time inside the house. Myself (and many other people that I know) decided to brighten up the inside of my home with houseplants. Did you know that in the year 2020, there were 18 million Americans that bought houseplants for the first time ever?

I have two aloe plants that are amazing and grow and grow without stopping. That being said, as it turns out, other than those two plants, I was not the best at keeping plants alive and thriving. I decided that I wanted to be better so I was going to educate myself into how to be the best plant mom I could be. If you struggle like I did, here are some tips for growing houseplants that could help you. 

Tips for Growing Houseplants

Use Your Windowsill

Remember those aloe plants I was telling you earlier? Those are grown in the windowsill right above my sink. They get lots of sunshine and it’s easy to remember to water them since I am already at the sink. 

There are a lot of plants that grow very well in the windowsill. A little herb garden is a great idea for this, as herbs such as cilantro, mint, and oregano are known to grow well in a windowsill. 

Keep The Tag

If you are a newbie at plant care, keeping the tags that come with the plants can teach you how to care for them. These tags tell you how much sun they need and how often they need to be watered, etc. 

Avoid Buying Needy Plants if You Are Too Busy

If you have a busy job that keeps you away from home or if you travel often, you will want to avoid buying plants that need a lot of care and attention. This will be setting you up for failure in your plant parenthood.