Watering houseplants requires more judgment and skill than any other gardening practice. Watering properly is not easy when it comes to houseplants–too much water or too little water or watering at the wrong time or wrong temperature and so on. The results of watering incorrectly, though often unsuspected (or at least not associated with their […] More
Matching a plant to the light in your home or office is very important. Plants need the right light to thrive and grow; the amount of light needed can vary from one plant to the next. Plants use light to make food during the process of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, the green leaves make complex sugars […] More
A houseplant is any plant that can be grown in an ordinary room. Houseplants can be hardy or tender but well-adapted to withstand average house conditions—dry atmosphere, warm and sometimes uneven temperatures, and often inadequate light. The best spot for a houseplant is a room that gets sunlight, and the best position is nearest the […] More
Syngonium, sometimes called arrowhead vine, is a tropical climbing or trailing vine with fleshy stems that grow to 6 feet (2m) or more tall. Lovely, arrow-shaped leaves may be green or variegated and from 3 to 12 inches long. Syngonium leaves change shape as the plant matures; young plants are solid and triangular, the leaves […] More
Soleirolia–commonly called Baby’s tears–is a low-growing subtropical plant. Soleirolia grows outdoors in moist, shady spots. Indoors baby’s tear can be grown in terrariums or in containers out of direct sunlight. Soleirolia is a mat-forming evergreen perennial with creeping, fleshy stem that grow to 6 inches (15cm) in length. The leaves are 1/4 inch wide. Soleirolia […] More
Saxifraga is a low-growing colorful trailing plant well-suited for containers and hanging baskets. They can be grown as perennials outdoors where there is little frost. Saxifraga produces basal leaves. Leaves vary greatly in shape; there are about 440 species. Saxifraga stolonifera is a popular houseplant commonly known as strawberry begonia or strawberry geranium. It has […] More
Rhoeo–commonly called Moses-in-a-cradle–is a small evergreen perennial native to Mexico. It has lance-shaped leaves that are colorfully two-toned, dark green on top, and iridescent purple underneath. Rhoeo thrives in regular potting soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. During winter allow the top half-inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Rhoeo is commonly […] More
Epipremnum–commonly called Pothos–is a vining plant with heart-shaped bright green leaves often splashed with yellow or white markings. Epipremnum is sometimes confused with a philodendron. Epipremnum usually has multiple stems that grow to 6 feet (2m) in length; stems may be climbing or trailing. Leaves are oval to heart-shaped, 3 to 8 inches long, olive […] More
Plectranthus–commonly called Swedish ivy–is a shrublike or trailing tropical plant with fleshy, square stems and green leaves that may be heart-shaped, oval, or rounded often with a velvety texture The leaves of Plectranthus have scalloped edges, veining, and a bronzy or purple cast. Small, tubular flowers are borne in terminal spikes throughout the year. In […] More
Pilea is a low-growing, tropical, shrub. Stems are fleshy and bear green leaves marked with silver, brown, bronze, or red patterns. Leaf surfaces may be quilted, veined, or puckered. Pilea is a slower grower with upright or creeping stems growing to 12 inches (30cm). Insignificant flowers may appear throughout the year. Pileas grow best in […] More
Peperomia is a genus of small, compact tropical plants. Cultivars come in a wide range of leaf textures and patterns. Most have fleshy, usually long-stalked deeply textured leaves that can be solid green or purple or green with silver stripes. Peperomia are rosette-forming. They grow erect. Leaves are elliptic to ovate or heart-shaped and usually […] More
Indoor palms are commonly palms that grow to not much larger than 10 feet tall. They are outdoor palms in mostly subtropical regions. Indoor palms (see varieties below) don’t drop leaves. They thrive containers even in limited light. Get to know Indoor Palms Where to plant Indoor Palms When to plant Indoor Palms Planting and […] More
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