Communities related to r/IndoorGarden, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/IndoorGarden (about 1.2M members, directory rank #921) discusses growing indoor gardens including herbs, vegetables and house plants. Pure houseplant care culture, outdoor gardening and plant identification each fit better depending on the question.
Stay on IndoorGarden for indoor edible and ornamental growing. Use houseplants for houseplant care culture, gardening for outdoor gardens, and whatsthisplant to identify an unknown plant.
r/IndoorGarden — /r/IndoorGarden
A place to discuss tips on growing an indoor garden, including herbs vegetables, and house plants.
Houseplants
When to choose it: Houseplant care and community.
Why it is here: Public description: A community focused on the discussion, care, and well-being of houseplants! (about 3M members, rank #357). Neighbouring indoor plant room.
How it differs from r/IndoorGarden: Houseplant culture versus indoor garden/growing focus.
Gardening, Plants, and Agriculture.
When to choose it: Outdoor and general gardening.
Why it is here: Public description: A place for the best guides, pictures, and discussions of all things related to plants and their care. (about 9M members, rank #85). Listed as related.
How it differs from r/IndoorGarden: Outdoor/general gardening versus indoor growing.
What's This Plant
When to choose it: Identifying an unknown plant from a photo.
Why it is here: Public description: A community of plant enthusiasts where anyone can upload photos of plant(s) they would like identified. Everyone is encouraged to help each other identify plants. (about 1.8M members, rank #600). Listed as related.
How it differs from r/IndoorGarden: ID requests versus growing advice.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.