Each year, we seek out the heartiest varieties of house plants in a futile effort to bring the outdoors indoors. Unfortunately, no matter how hearty the plant, it seems that all we manage to bring home is an eyesore that drops brown leaves on the carpet. For starters, you'll want to do a little homework first. We're not talking about hours of research.
House plants can and do differ in their needs for water, soil and light.
For now, it's best to stick to hassle-free varieties. If you're not quite ready to give up on the plants you've already got in your home, you can try a few last-ditch efforts to revive them. One of the most common problems is browning leaves. You don't necessarily have to trash the plant just yet. During the winter months, especially if you live in a mountainous climate, the air in your home is very dry, which can wreak havoc on your house plants.