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Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

The 5 worst houseplants for beginners – experts reveal the difficult plants to avoid, plus easy alternatives to choose instead

Houseplants that like being pot-bound.

Those closest to me know that my love for houseplants has grown exponentially in the past few years, and it's a hobby that has led me to purchase a wide range of different plants. Some I have had more luck with than others, which is why I now have a definitive list of the worst houseplants for beginners.

Many of the best indoor plants are easy to care for, but others are much more difficult. In fact, I know houseplant pros who continue to struggle with these hard houseplants to keep alive and don't often recommend them to novice indoor gardeners.

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