Although its ability to survive in low light areas, scorching heat, dry air, extended periods between watering and months of neglect has earned it a reputation of robustness, it performs much better with proper care in a brighter location. This tolerant plant will thrive in a sunny and warm location all year round.

It is almost impossible to kill this plant; over-watering is the only thing that will ultimately defeat it. Use a fast-draining, highly-porous soil and water only when the medium dries out. Be extra vigilant with the watering can during the colder months when susceptibility to rot is high. Switch to hydroculture to eliminate all water woes; all snake plants are champion performers in this growing style, adopting the system effortlessly.

Provide bright light but avoid direct midday sun in the summer. Humidity is absolutely essential; place the plant on a pebble tray or add a humidifier nearby. Use a porous, well-draining, slightly acidic soil; keep it evenly moist but never soggy. Feed your gardenia about once a month with an acidic fertilizer between April and November. Ideal temperature range is between 15°C (60°F) to 18°C (65°F) during the night and about 10 degrees higher during the day. If possible, move your Gardenia outdoors in the summer in an east or west position in partial shade.

If your plant is not blooming, or if it’s dropping flower buds prematurely, some of the most common reasons include: low humidity, insufficient light, cold drafts, changing the plant’s location (especially while in bud), temperature fluctuations, over or under watering, pest infestations and high temperatures (Gardenias fare poorly in very warm rooms; keep them cool).

I have not personally grown a Gardenia in hydroculture but visitors to my website and a company that supplies hydroculture products have recommended the union. As an experienced grower who has converted, and successfully grown, a wide variety of plants in this system, I have no reason to doubt it.

High humidity is vital; provide plenty of it. A pebble tray filled with water, double-potting to add moist peat moss between containers, grouping of plants to increase moisture or a humidifier in the room – all these steps will help alleviate some of the stress this plant is faced with when the air is too dry.

Place the Ctenanthe Lubbersiana in partial shade, away from the direct rays of the sun. Average room temperatures between 16°C (60°F) and 27°C (80°F) are ideal. Avoid cold drafts. Water moderately and keep the fast-draining medium evenly moist at all times; never let it dry out right down to the roots. This is a great candidate for hydroculture, switching to the system without any difficulties.

This charming succulent is a great choice for beginners searching for resilient plants, and for growers interested in low maintenance greenery. Soil that drains well, modest watering and loads of sunlight – this plant does not ask for much. If you place it in a sunny spot and ignore it, it’ll thrive.

The Euphorbia Milii, attractive and easy to care for, can handle a substantial amount of neglect and keep on growing. Give it as much light as possible, water moderately from spring to summer and sparingly during the winter. Succulent stems allow it to be quite drought-tolerant, but if it’s severely under-watered, it will drop some (or all) of its leaves. On the other hand, constant over-watering will eventually kill it.

Switch to hydroculture, the ultimate solution to the otherwise eternal water juggling act. The Euphorbia Milii takes to the system like a fish to water, flourishing happily as it rewards you with abundant new leaves and generous blooms.

Normal room temperatures that are comfortable for you are the best bet for your Sago. Humidity levels are not critical but moderate levels are good for both you and your plant. Feeding is seldom needed; slow-release granules or diluted liquid fertilizers are recommended. Fertilizing too often will damage the roots.

Choose a very well-draining potting mix, water well during the growing season and allow the soil to dry between each application. Decrease watering considerably during the winter. Be extremely careful with your watering habits. Over-watering is a Sago’s death sentence. Switch this plant to hydroculture and put an end to all water worries.

Although these highly-tolerant plants do well in a variety of settings, they don’t handle the cold well and need to be grown in rooms that are comfortably warm and draft free. Keep the soil evenly moist during the warm months and drier during the cooler ones. Aglaonemas are prone to root rot when consistently over watered; consider switching to hydroculture. With proper care, this lovely plant will grow happily in your home for a long time and even reward you with many offshoots.

Truly an oddity with its large swollen base and long, grass-like leaves that cascade from the top like a ‘ponytail’, this native to Mexican deserts requires as much light as possible to grow happily – from very bright, filtered light to full sun. The Ponytail Palm can easily get through extended periods of drought with its thick trunk that stores water. With that in mind, pot it up in a loose, fast-draining medium, be extra vigilant with the watering can and allow it to dry well between each watering session. Humidity is not critical and average home temperatures are fine. To completely eliminate all water woes, switch this excellent candidate to hydroculture.

If the two most important requirements – light and water - are met accordingly, your Ponytail Palm will add a unique touch to your home for many years.

When given the appropriate care, this charming indoor plant is easy to grow and ideal for the novice.