Houseplants for Beginners

A Practical Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Helping Your Plants Thrive

Book cover titled "Houseplants for Beginners" by Rebecca De La Paz, featuring a photo of a Monstera plant in a white pot on a light background.

Houseplants are a great way to decorate, ease stress, and stay connected with nature. If you are looking to grow your collection and need some advice, Houseplants for Beginners has all the information you'll need to successfully care for your plants and help them thrive.

Learn how to shop for and repot houseplants, choose the best place in your home for them, and address a variety of challenges you might experience.

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Table of contents page from a gardening book, with a background of potted houseplants including a tall leafy plant, a smaller leafy plant, and a variegated plant, all in white and terracotta pots.
A collection of potted houseplants, including monstera, succulents, and other leafy plants, arranged on a white surface with a white background.
Two pages from a plant care book. The left page describes the Hoya Obovata plant, with a photo of a potted plant with thick, waxy, green leaves. The right page describes the Inch Plant (Tradescantia zebrina) with a photo of a plant with purple and gr

  • Explore a brief history of houseplants and the benefits of bringing nature inside, including relieving stress and inviting more creativity and happiness into your life.

  • Find key insights to set you up for success as you begin your houseplant adventure, from propagation techniques to safety suggestions.

  • Get straightforward advice for solving seemingly difficult houseplant problems.

What the experts are saying

  • “Becca gives you all of the technical and emotional advice to ignite a passion for houseplants.

    [She] has assembled and diffused just the right amount of information to propel the reader into a lifelong obsession ultimately uniting the reader with the bond of nature in their home. Her sensitivity to what plants are appropriate for ease of maintenance, location in the house, and appropriateness for pets will ensure a positive, successful experience.”

    —Jeff Oberhaus, botanist and owner of Vintage Hill Garden Center

  • “Becca leads readers through every step of plant parenthood—

    from entering the nursery to assessing your space to actually potting up your plants—with easy-to-read, non-intimidating, and practical tips and advice!

    —Maria Failla, host of the Growing Joy Podcast, and author of Growing Joy

  • Whether you’re a new plant dad or an experienced plant mom, Becca has put together a beautiful guide to plant parenthood.

    With an easy-to-navigate format, Houseplants for Beginners can be referenced whenever you have quick questions or about common issues or specific plants. I really appreciate the pet-friendly notes and tips.”

    —Shota Austin, soil designer and producer, Shota Tank’s Green Stuff

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