How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for Horticulturally Challenged by Veronica Peerless

Condition: BRAND NEW

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 9780241302170

If you’ve ever walked away from a new plant with high hopes only to see it droop, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for Horticulturally Challenged by Veronica Peerless is a practical, encouraging guide designed for plant lovers of all levels. Whether you’re shopping for a beginner, a busy parent, a classroom helper, or a devoted gift buyer, this houseplant care guide helps you transform a wilted pot into an indoor oasis.

What’s inside this plant-care guide

With clear, friendly directions, the book covers more than 50 popular houseplants, outlining exactly what each plant needs to thrive. You’ll learn how to identify the type of care your plant requires, discover which companions flourish in your living space, and pick up smart routines for watering and maintenance. From keeping a cactus alive to choosing the right spot for air plants and knowing when to repot succulents, this guide covers the essentials of indoor gardening. It also explains how to tune light, temperature, humidity, and watering to your plant’s unique needs, so you can avoid common mistakes and enjoy resilient, colorful greenery all year round.

Key features at a glance

• Over 50 plant profiles detailing care needs and growth habits
• Clear guidance on light, water, heat, and humidity requirements
• Practical tips for reviving wilting plants and creating sustainable care routines
• Advice spanning cacti, air plants, succulents, and more
• Step-by-step strategies to repot and refresh your indoor greenery

About the author

Veronica Peerless is a trained horticulturalist and garden designer, and an experienced writer and editor. She serves as Commissioning Content Editor at Gardens Illustrated and has previously contributed to Gardener’s World, Which? Gardening, The English Garden, Garden Design Journal, and Telegraph Gardening. She was the horticultural consultant on The Gardener’s Year, published by DK, bringing a trusted, expert voice to readers seeking approachable, reliable plant care guidance.

Why this is the right choice for you

This paperback-friendly and hardcover guide is ideal for home use, dorm rooms, or classroom settings—designed to be read cover-to-cover or used as a quick reference. It’s a bestselling author style of approach for anyone who wants more living greenery with less guesswork. The friendly tone, practical steps, and clearly explained care needs set this book apart from generic plant guides, making it a dependable companion for new plant owners and seasoned green thumbs alike.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift for a new plant parent or hoping for a timeless keepsake for your home library, this guide delivers confidence, joy, and tangible results. Turn plant care into a simple, enjoyable routine and watch your living spaces bloom with vitality.