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Plants with soggy bottoms can result in root rot and other issues.

You also may find that leaky pots lead to floors and surfaces that are warped and moldy.

Lush green houseplants by windows with ample light

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This is a surefire way of creating dimension within a room, too.

Plants sitting all at one level can look bland and a little flat.

Look forindoor vining plantsthat can handle the area you’ll be placing them (e.g.

plants near window

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low shade or full sun) and you’ll be good to go.

“Give each one of the plants enough space to breathe,” Sons says.

But this hinders your creativity and doesn’t let your plants show their decorative potential.

Multiple hoya plants with long tendrils hanging by a sunny window

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To avoid this, consider different sizes of planters and plants.

“The smaller plants can be staggered.”

“This creates more visual interest and diversity,” she says.

Two houseplants sitting on a side table

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“Also look for varied shapes and sizes when bringing plants into your home.”

Create a Rainbow of Plants

Considering adding some more color to your ultra-green indoor garden?

There are plenty ofcolorful choicesout there.

Look into burgundy rubber plants, coleus, nerve plants, and spiderwort just to start.