:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-2185508088-34d04146d32143fdb5b3e23fc9b3f0b1.jpg?w=1920&resize=1920,1267&ssl=1 "8 Plants Houseplant Pros Say People Always Regret Buying (and What You Should Get Instead)")
As beloved as houseplants are, any plant parent will tell you that there are one or two types of houseplants that people regret buying. In fact, some plants even have a reputation for causing a little regret. You’ll find that a few of the most popular houseplants featured in the lush indoor gardens across social media have proven to be tricky roommates for enthusiasts.
So, as a heads up to anyone shopping around for a new addition, or as a little friendly commiseration, these are the following plants that experts and plant lovers alike wish they hadn’t purchased.
Meet the Expert
- Matthew Aulton is a houseplant expert and the head grower at Plant Proper.
- Lourdes Hester is a houseplant expert and owner of Encanto Plant & Decor.
- Tyler DeHaven is a houseplant expert and owner of Sin City Plants.
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