**Choose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with *Houseplants for Beginners* at your side.** Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add **color, texture, and beauty** —and can also **improve air quality**. For new plant parents eager for these benefits, this affordable, adapted edition of *Houseplants* by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf offers **easy-to-understand information and advice**. Each chapter deals with a key element of houseplant care, including light, water, soil, potting, and containers. The book also offers details on **how to pick the right plants for your specific living situation**. Go beyond just keeping your plants alive to understanding how to make them thrive. With *Houseplants for Beginners* , **you will learn:** * How to choose the right plants for your space and lifestyle * The specific needs of each plant species you have chosen * Care essentials, including light, soil, and watering basics This book is organized to take you **from starter plants to caring for more adventurous choices** like tropical, climbing, and flowering species. This is the resource you can depend on to take you from your very first plant to seasoned plant parent.