Houseplants, also known as interior landscaping, require careful attention to watering, lighting, temperature, and soil conditions depending on the specific plant. Proper watering involves determining each plant's individual needs, such as keeping the soil constantly moist, drenching and letting dry slightly, or drenching and letting dry. Lighting needs vary from direct sun to indirect or filtered light depending on the plant. Temperature should generally be kept between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Soil mixtures should provide proper water holding capacity, permeability, and nutrients specific to each plant's needs. Regular care such as fertilizing, container drainage and selection, and controlling common pests like aphids and mildew is also important for