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How Not to Kill Your Houseplant New Edition: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged

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How to keep alive 119 gorgeous indoor plants, then help them bloom and thrive. You’ve welcomed a plant into the home: Now what? Your first job is to keep it alive, then after that help it bloom and thrive. Learn all the tips and tricks you need to become a proud plant parent―of more than 100 different plants (if you’re up for it)! Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, dried leaves, even though you've watered it: What’s going on? How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will explain―and fix―your houseplant woes. Learn to spot the danger signs and take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Follow quick tips to understand what your plant does and doesn't like: how much light, water, food, heat, and humidity. Discover the perfect plant for your unique space and needs. Bathrooms, cold rooms, at a desk, on a windowsill, or in a gloomy corner or hot suntrap―there are plants for every location to create your own indoor oasis. Thisis your guide to every stage of plant parenting for beginners, from identifying exactly what's in the pot to keeping it in check when it grows too well! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK


Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2023


Edition ‏ : ‎ New


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0744087880


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 88


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.71 x 7.99 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #13,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in House Plant Gardening #19 in Gardening & Horticulture Reference (Books) #23 in Gardening Encyclopedias


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    • Fantastic. Great for beginners
I absolutely love this book. It's great, it is a quick read that provides a lot of concise good information on specific species of plant. The general idea of the book tho is "Don't overeater" but I do like this book and it's helpful enough. Not something I have to look in all the time but that's cuz I took college plant classes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026 by Vallerie
    • Great for beginner plant owners!
Format: Hardcover
Bought this as a gift because we like our copy so much! It's easy to use and gives you all the important information without being overwhelming.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by Kailey
    • Great for beginners
Great book for beginners as well has plant enthusiasts. Easy to find information and well illustrated.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026 by Jess
    • Do-able advice that isn't overwhelming
I really like the organization of the "How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged" by Veronica Peerless. I like how it has the plants at the beginning of the book (with pictures too!) so you can go directly to those pages. The advice is good and do-able. I like that Ms Peerless doesn't go overboard with explanations because 'overboard' leads to 'overwhelmed' for me. I feel like I can actually follow the advice. My percentage of keeping houseplants alive has been about 60% for the last year. That's up from zero percent but I would like to do better. Having plants in the house really does make the rooms feel and look better so I want to get better and I think this book will help in that goal. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2017 by sanoe.net
    • Great for beginners
Format: Hardcover
Great book, loads of helpful information. Great investment for being a beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026 by Deirdre
    • Really helpful book!
This book is so cute and also informative. It has a lot of really vibrant photos inside as well as alot of information on how to care for many different types of houseplants. It is really helpful and if you're looking for a good basic beginner handbook that's got most of the starter beginner information you might need to know about caring for alot of different plants. It obviously doesn't have every plant in here, but there's a really surprisingly large variety. I was impressed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024 by Octavia Viralaine
    • Thorough and Helpful for All Plant Lovers (Experienced or Not)
I personally have a black thumb when it comes to anything green. I have a few low-maintenance succulents and cactuses, a couple of orchids gifted to me, even a bamboo. All have slightly different needs, but books like this are extremely helpful in clarifying if, for example, I may have over or under watered something, the right potting mix, and the lighting needs. Otherwise, I’ve lucked out on some intuitive aspects since I practically pet my plants, inspecting them regularly. Still, even a couple of years later, I’m still learning. I have some succulents that are absolutely moody when they weather changes and it can be challenging to discern when to repot or discern rot from sunburn, etc. Anyway, this book has colorful visuals, easy to follow information (I like that they reference other plants with similar needs on the same page), and there are countless examples of plants for ideal living spaces (living room, bathroom, etc). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021 by Teethnclaws
    • Easy to understand instructions. Pictures a very helpful.
Format: Hardcover
Easy to read! Good for beginners like me.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026 by Zumi

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