African Violets - Houseplants
African Violets are one of the all-time top favorites when it comes to flowering houseplants. These plants, of the genus Saintpaulia, are popular because of their pretty flowers and ease of care. Some would disagree that they are simple to care ... [... more]
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Containers for Houseplants - Houseplants
My first instinct when purchasing the first pot I ever grew a houseplant in was to get the biggest pot I could for as cheaply as possible. I figured that if I bought a really big pot, the plant could live in it for a really long time and that ... [... more]
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Non-Toxic Pest Control - Houseplants
If you have children or curious pets in your home, you might at some time find yourself in this predicament: your favorite plant is covered in spider mites and you don't want to treat it with anything poisonous. Unfortunately, that usually ends ... [... more]
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Yellow Leaves - Houseplants
Does panic set in when the leaves on your houseplants begin to yellow? It does for me! Yellowing leaves are a very good sign that something is wrong with your plant, but unfortunately it can be a sign of almost anything. Yellow leaves can be a ... [... more]
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Chenille Plant - Houseplants
One plant that I heard repeatedly requested around the garden center this summer is the Chenille Plant. This lovely plant is named for its beautiful flowers that look like strands of chenille yarn hanging over the side of its pot. I think they ... [... more]
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Build your own Terrarium. - Houseplants
When building your own terrarium, start out by selecting your container, small aquariums, brandy glasses, and for the more advanced growers, bottles. Keep in mind, the larger the opening of your container, the more frequent watering it will need. ... [... more]
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Staghorn Ferns - Houseplants
Staghorn Ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum) were once a rarity, but they have seen a tremendous surge in popularity. Also known as Elkhorn Fern, the Staghorn is interesting because it has a very different appearance from other ferns. Most ferns have ... [... more]
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Water Quality and Your Plants - Houseplants
Have you ever had a Spider plant with brown leaf tips? It's frustrating! Spider plants are supposed to be easy, aren't they? That's what I thought, anyway, until I learned how the content of my tap water can affect my plants. Water quality makes ... [... more]
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Binomial nomenclature : Scientific Names Explained - ...
Scientific names are very important to correctly naming what specific plant you may have or want. Depending upon the region of the world you are in. The common name of money plant can be a Jade or a Devil's Ivy depending upon who you talk to. ... [... more]
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Recognizing and Treating Root Rot - Houseplants
The number one way that people kill their houseplants is by over-watering them. Under-watering is easier for a plant to recover from because when you finally remember to water it, it can recover. Over-watering can be a much more serious problem, ... [... more]
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Indoor Banana Trees - Houseplants
I love plants that really make a splash in a room, and banana trees do it well. Tropical plants are gaining popularity again, not just for indoor gardeners like me, but as annual plants in the garden or patio containers for those in cooler ... [... more]
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Dracaena - Houseplants
Dracaena is one of the first plants I learned about when I was shopping for my very first houseplant. They are found at nearly every store that carries plants and seem to be a staple plant for interiorscapers. I've seen them in offices, malls, ... [... more]
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