I use banana peel to clean my houseplants, and the leaves have never looked healthier

Two houseplants on a unit in front of a mirror.

In a bid to add a touch of natural beauty to my bedroom, I recently invested in a Bird of Paradise houseplant. It sits in the corner of my room, adding height and visual interest to an otherwise unoccupied space with its tropical leaves and glossy green colour.

I don’t have a great track record when it comes to keeping houseplants alive. Despite my best efforts, many of the succulents that have come into my care have often ended up succumbing to common houseplant problems, like drooping leaves and root rot from overwatering.