Watering

With the cooler autumn temperatures, our houseplants don’t need as much attention as they do in spring and summer. Some indoor plants like peace lilies, monstera and ficus, can handle being without water for a little while, just be sure to water them once the soil has dried out. Houseplants such as ferns, fittonias, and carnivorous plants prefer to stay moist, so maintain a regular watering routine to keep them growing well.

Position

Light levels are lower during the autumn months, so some of your indoor plants may need to find a new home for the cooler seasons. Relocating your houseplants can present a fun opportunity to incorporate some fresh styling in your indoor space. Be sure to keep your plants warm by closing the windows at night, and keep an eye on any plants that are reaching for the light, rotating them by a quarter each week for balanced growth.

Feeding

Your houseplants will grow a little slower while the weather is colder, and many will go into a dormancy period. During this time, your indoor plants won’t need much feeding, so give them a break from fertilising until the spring growing season.

Perfect Plant Match

With so many beautiful varieties to choose from, deciding on your perfect plant matches can be a little daunting. Here are some of our easy-care favourites, so have a browse before you choose which one, two or twelve you’ll be adding to your collection!

Extremely easy-care

Whether you’re a beginner, or a busy plant parent, an extremely easy-care option might just be your perfect match. This houseplant duo will tolerate a bit of neglect, and have low light requirements, so there’s no need to stress if you forget about them every now and then.

Easy-care

For the slightly more attentive plant parents, these easy-care houseplants are picky about their growing environments, but less about how you care for them. Keep them out of direct sunlight and they’ll reward you with lush foliage and pretty flowers.

Challenge accepted

If you’re looking for a rewarding houseplant that requires a little more TLC, here are a couple of our favourites. Find the best spot and keep on top of watering and feeding, and you’ll enjoy the benefits of happy houseplants.