[header] How to grow houseplants [title] Go to a reputable plant supplier. [step] A nursery or a dedicated garden store will give you quality plants, and you can pick up knowledge from the experts. You can buy plants at a home improvement stores or grocery stores, but usually they don't directly source their plant products. 
In other words, they can't vouch for the quality of their plants. Often, they don't offer refunds for plants, so it's a risk.