How do I keep house plants healthy?

The best thing you can do for indoor plants is to learn something about their growing conditions and provide as close to those conditions as possible. If you see a problem developing, take action quickly. Here are some surefire ways to kill your houseplants: 1) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://gardening.about.com/od/houseplants/qt/HouseplantWater.htm">Over Watering </a> The #1 killer of houseplants is over watering, which leads to root rot. Don't let your plants sit in water and don't automatically water all your houseplants on a schedule. 2) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://gardening.about.com/od/houseplants/qt/HouseplantsSalt.htm">Improper Watering & Salt Buildup</a> Giving your potted plants just enough water so the soil gets wet but is never allowed to drain, can lead to salt buildup which can inhibit the growth of your houseplants. You may not notice it until you start to see whitish crust on the soil or sides of the pot. 3) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://gardening.about.com/od/ ...  more