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Few houseplants are horticultural puzzles and most are easy to keep happy and healthy but sometimes knowing where to start is hard.

Don't put it in front of heaters, water when dry and know how much sun each one needs. There, that’s pretty much all you need to know to keep your houseplants alive.

The right plant in the right location will be healthy, full of vitality and will flourish for years. An unsuitable plant in the wrong location will never perform well and may even die. So take time to match a houseplant to the conditions in the spot you wish to fill, and consider other factors, such as tolerance to neglect, that may affect where you place it.

Having chosen a healthy plant, and found a position that satisfies its needs for light and heat, a regular feeding and watering routine is essential. It may take a little time each day but the effort will be well rewarded.

Alongside the daily routine of daily houseplant care, other tasks are necessary to ensure that your plants remain in excellent condition. Regular potting on and pruning increases their life span and encourages flowers, foliage and fruit. Training is essential for climbing plants, providing support and making an eye-catching feature.

Healthy houseplants that are well fed, carefully watered, and growing in suitable conditions are less likely to have problems with pests and diseases than those that are weakened through neglect or stress. Check new plants daily for the first few weeks for signs of pests or diseases, isolating them if problems arise. Once established examine them regularly and deal with any problems promptly.