Nairobi, June 22 -- You spot a beautiful plant in a shop, bring it home, and place it in the first empty corner you can find. A few days later, the leaves start drooping, yellowing or curling, and suddenly you're wondering what went wrong.

The answer may have less to do with your gardening skills and more to do with location.

Different rooms offer different levels of light, humidity and temperature, meaning not every plant can thrive everywhere.

According to plant sellers Pius Gitonga and Rose Losenja, choosing the right indoor plant is less about aesthetics and more about matching it to the conditions of your home.

The living room

The living room usually has the most space and the best natural light, and it is where guests form thei...