Most palms make great houseplants because they like what we like: warm temperature, average humidity, and moderate light. Native to tropical and subtropical climates, there are many types of palm ...

As Tovah Martin notes in Once Upon a Windowsill, “When the Victorians first laid eyes on palms in the great public gardens, it was definitely love at first sight.” Gardeners’ “frond-ship” with indoor ...

As India grapples with poor air quality, indoor plants are emerging as natural allies. Research shows species like the Peace ...

Indoor air pollution is a growing problem in modern homes because of the dust, chemicals from cleaners, smoke, and emissions ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. There are two varieties of umbrella ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...

As Delhi's air quality dips to hazardous levels, "air-purifying" indoor plants are witnessing a surge in demand. Nurseries ...