Caring for potted plants can sometimes be tricky. But the good news is that plants use visual cues to communicate their needs, and by learning to read these signs, you can give them the care they need to flourish and look their best.

Potted palms make great feature plants. Tropical Bali vibe, old-world Victorian elegance, minimalist Nordic chic or ’70s indoor-plant craziness… all these styles are possible when you grow palms in containers. Here are three tips for success.

Here are five pot plants that can take the heat — a native, a succulent, a grass, a flowering ornamental and a fruit. And there are heaps more where they came from!