r/houseplants is a subreddit with 3.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses plant care, plant growth, watering, pruning, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review houseplant, houseplants, and house plant.
A community focused on the discussion, care, and well-being of houseplants!
Popular Themes in r/houseplants
#1
Advice Requests
: "1 1/2 years of progress. Adansonii Mint. Also asking for some Advice."
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for recommendations for a tarp/rug to keep underneath banana ice cream tree"
14 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "My satin pothos hate me. Lol. They don't want to die, and they don't to live their best either. 😑"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/houseplants
#1
Plant Care
: "Mystery Plant"
48 posts
#2
Plant Growth
: "Mystery Plant"
47 posts
#3
Watering
: "Should I help release this leaf on my philodendron or leave it?"
35 posts
#4
Pruning
: "Indoor Pothos - mealy bugs? Pruning after extended vacation"
34 posts
#5
Struggling
15 posts
#6
Plant
13 posts
#7
Help
7 posts
#8
Plant Identification
: "Bought this the other day. What species is it? At first I thought lactea but I have been told that lactea would only have three ribs/points. Maybe a young ingens?"
5 posts
#9
Monstera
: "Monstera help"
5 posts
#10
Hanging Plant
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/houseplants
Houseplant
212 reviews
#1
Pothos
4.8★ from 20 reviews
#2
Spider Plant
4.8★ from 14 reviews
#3
ZZ Plant
4.8★ from 13 reviews
Houseplants
146 reviews
#1
Pothos
4.7★ from 33 reviews
#2
Snake Plant
4.1★ from 9 reviews
#3
ZZ Plant
4.5★ from 6 reviews
House Plant
140 reviews
#1
Pothos
4.9★ from 29 reviews
#2
Snake Plant
4.8★ from 23 reviews
#3
ZZ Plant
4.9★ from 12 reviews
Flair Used in r/houseplants
#1
Help
: "What are these black dots on my potted flowers?"
66 posts
#2
Plant ID
: "No clue what it is or why it's dying."
8 posts
#3
Discussion
: "How are these plants (Aglaonemas, bromeliads, and palms) thriving here?"
7 posts
#4
Before / After - Progress Pics
: "Vacuum Cleaner Plant Update"
7 posts
#5
Highlight
: "happy girl"
5 posts
#6
Humor/Fluff
: "Time to wash my balls"
4 posts
#7
Haul
: "New babies from Palmstreet"
3 posts
#8
Plant Homes
: "Mat/Tray for plant shelf"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/houseplants
Yearly
+179k members(6.3%)
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Last updated: July 31, 2026