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Having potted plants around the home provides lovely decoration and a healthy atmosphere. Not only do many indoor plants help ‘scrub’ the air, but the sight of healthy growing things provides a nice mental lift as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Tropical plants are among the most popular indoor gardening choices. They’re often drought tolerant and easy to care for and there are many beautiful species. Read the rest of this entry »

How you prepare the soil for planting seeds or cuttings, or for repotting, depends on the type of plant involved. There are considerations that are generally true for almost all houseplants, and specific items and measurements that are unique to a species. Read the rest of this entry »

Adding houseplants to your home’s interior provides color and life. Many species help ‘scrub’ the air while adding the benefit of a living thing to the home. The sight of a healthy, growing plant gives a lift that can be provided in no other way. Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing a pot is one of the most important decisions anyone interested in indoor gardening has to consider. Even when plants are bought already in the container, making it seem as if the choice has been made for you, you need to consider whether that plant will thrive in that pot. Read the rest of this entry »

Most houseplants require some care year round. But exactly what you do is heavily influenced by the season. Most houseplant species have an active growing season in the Spring and early Summer, followed by a tapering off in the Fall. Many become dormant in Winter, even though the temperature in the house remains relatively warm. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most enjoyable aspects of having houseplants is the opportunity they provide for doing interior design. A home can be lovely with good furniture, fine table-top items and beautiful paintings but adding indoor plants can expand the choices enormously while moving the decoration into a whole new dimension. Read the rest of this entry »

Outdoor plants are relatively self-regulating. They get most of what they need from the surrounding air and soil and often require no feeding aid. Indoor plants are much more reliant on the gardener’s tender ministrations. But it’s possible to overdo it. Read the rest of this entry »

There are about 60 different species of the Genus Sansevieria, variously known as Snake Plant, Mother-In-Law’s Tongue and many other names. Many are natives of Africa, but it can be found in Australia, China, Japan or Hawaii as well as other areas. These beautiful plants make for an excellent addition to the indoor garden and they’re very easy to grow and care for properly. Read the rest of this entry »

The overwhelming majority of houseplants get most of what they need by their own efforts, from decent soil and adequate sunlight. But, unlike their outdoor cousins, houseplants are very much at the mercy of their owners for proper watering. Read the rest of this entry »

The Braided Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) is a beautiful and unusual plant that makes for an excellent addition to any home. The tree is composed of several trunks that wind around one another, reaching anywhere from a foot to several feet in height. The bonsai version is around a foot, while full sized trees reach up to seven feet. Read the rest of this entry »

The easiest way to add houseplants to your home is to buy mature plants. You bypass the time it takes to grow them from seed and you can enjoy them immediately instead of waiting for them to develop. But, there’s something to be said about watching a seed sprout or a cutting develop into a mature plant. Read the rest of this entry »

The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) makes for an excellent houseplant. They’re attractive and easy to care for. Though, as with any houseplant, it’s possible to over or under water, they’re much more tolerant than most, and they live practically forever. Read the rest of this entry »

Jade Plants provide a great option for indoor gardening, since they’re hardy and easy to grow. They thrive in containers and enjoy warm, dry conditions. As succulents, they tolerate low-water conditions well and require very little fertilizer. Read the rest of this entry »

Houseplants are living organisms and get attacked by other living things that produce diseases. Here are some common symptoms and tips on how to treat the diseases they indicate. Read the rest of this entry »

There are millions of species that feed on houseplants. But there are a few that are found in almost every area. Read the rest of this entry »

Many plants will do equally well indoor or out. But some thrive best in the protected environment of the house, while others won’t flourish unless they are in the elements. Anyone considering a bit of indoor gardening and decoration with houseplants will want to do a little research to find out which falls into which category. Read the rest of this entry »

Bamboo is one of the more interesting choices for a houseplant. It’s decorative, hardy, and can spread like wildfire, so it can be a beautiful but challenging plant. Read the rest of this entry »

Palm trees are often associated with the tropics with images of banana bearing trees coming readily to mind, swaying in the breeze under a hot sun. But there are many palms that tolerate cold very well and that adaptability, along with their attractive appearance and easy care, make palm trees an excellent houseplant. Read the rest of this entry »

Most plants receive their nutrients solely from the soil and air, taking up nitrogen, water and other needed materials by capillary action. They soak it up through the roots and distribute it through the stem and leaves. Read the rest of this entry »