Bad time to buy houseplants?

[Flutterby63]

Should I wait until Spring to buy new houseplants? Thinking of things like Oxalis, Money Plant, Philadendrons etc?

Looks like Peace Lilies are freely available but wasn't sure if I should hold a few months for other plants as they might have more chance of surviving?

No, I think as they are indoors they should be fine. However I am currently worrying about the level of watering for my monstera/ palm/ dragon plant thingy. Any suggestions appreciated

Thank you. I'm pretty clueless about plants but hopefully someone else will be able to help.

The only thing I'd worry about is choice just before Christmas. On the one hand, there'll be lots of plants around (aside from the vast arrays of poinsettias), on the other, they'll be chosen for instant impact as presents, so will be in the middle of their flowering season, not at the start.

watering Monstera - in general, overwatering kills more plants than underwatering (and with the same symptoms - leaves flaccid from lack of water - in this case because the roots have rotted and can't do their job). But things with a "jungly" look to them like a moister atmosphere than a centrally heated home, and benefit from standing on a tray of damp gravel to raise the local air humidity.

Thank you, I think may hold off until Jan/Feb as I'm looking for things that will last.