Houseplants come in many different shapes and sizes, and their diversity continues to increase as the houseplant hobbyist community grows. Due to the wide variety of houseplants, one of the biggest concerns for new houseplant owners is whether or not they can properly take care of their plants. Most often, poor houseplant growth and even death is due to improper watering. Fortunately, knowing the basic houseplant caretaking techniques for watering can help grow healthy indoor plants. This Extension publication provides information on houseplant health and growth with regards to water management. The article will discuss potting soil properties, container types, watering methods and scheduling, growing conditions, and common symptoms of water related stress.