Caring for houseplants is like nurturing a relationship, and like every good relationship, communication is key. While houseplants can’t speak in the traditional sense, they are pretty good at communicating their needs. By dropping leaves, wilting, turning brown or yellow, houseplants let us know when their conditions aren’t being met—and some houseplants, like humans, are a bit more sensitive than others. Simply moving your houseplant from one corner of your room to the other could be enough for it to send out every signal of distress.

You can’t always avoid moving your houseplants—like when you move to a new home or apartment, or when you simply bring a plant home from the nursery. However, it can be helpful to know which plants are more sensitive to being moved around so you can plan

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