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1. 12 houseplants that are hard to kill7 min

   Serial plant killer? These 12 tough houseplants survive low light, missed waterings and dry air — plus the one mistake that still kills them.

2. How often to water houseplants7 min

   Watering on a schedule kills more houseplants than anything else. Learn the 10-second finger test, how much water to give and how seasons change it.

3. Why pothos leaves turn yellow7 min

   Yellow pothos leaves are a message. Learn to read the pattern — soft, crispy, old or new leaves — and fix overwatering, light, roots and more.

4. 15 pet-safe houseplants7 min

   Non-toxic houseplants that are safe for cats and dogs, organized by how much light you have — from dark corners to sunny windows.

5. Plants that are toxic to cats6 min

   Lilies can kill a cat; a poinsettia mostly causes drooling. Here's which houseplants and flowers are truly dangerous for cats, and what to grow instead.

6. The hand-shadow light test6 min

   The free 30-second trick plant pros use: read your hand's shadow to know if a spot has bright, medium or low light — and which plants will thrive there.

7. Getting rid of fungus gnats7 min

   Tiny black flies around your plants? They're fungus gnats. Here's the 5-step plan that breaks their life cycle — and the one habit that keeps them away.

8. Snake plant care7 min

   Everything you need to keep a snake plant thriving: how much light and water, the best soil and pot, how to fix mushy or wrinkled leaves, and how to propagate it.