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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Bougainvillea - Houseplants
What would a summer patio be without at least one beautiful Bougainvillea? However, have you ever wondered if it would be possible to bring this beautiful plant indoors to be enjoyed the rest of the year? The answer to this question is definitely ... [... 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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Non-Toxic Houseplants - Houseplants
One thing it is always nice to know when purchasing houseplants is whether or not the plant is dangerous to children or pets. There are many different ways a plant can be dangerous. They can have poisonous compounds that will sicken small ... [... 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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ZZ Plant - Houseplants
If you aren't immersed in plants twenty-four hours a day like I am, you may not yet have heard about the ZZ Plant. If you haven't, then you should definitely read on and consider purchasing a ZZ Plant, arguably the easiest to care for and most ... [... more]
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Jade Plant - Houseplants
Crassula ovata, better known as the Jade plant, is popular as a houseplant because of its easy care and interesting appearance. Jade plant is a succulent, meaning that its leaves are swollen and fleshy from the water they store. The stem can ... [... more]
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Peace Lily - Houseplants
For my first installment of the plant of the month I would like to introduce the Peace Lily as known as a Spath or Spathiphyllum. The Peace Lily is a member of the Araceae (air-a-see-a) family and is related to Anthuriums, Dumb Cane ... [... 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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Dwarf Umbrella Plant - Houseplants
Schefflera arboricola is a nice, easy to care for plant. It is one of those plants that a lot of people enjoy growing because it is tolerant of a wide range of horticultural skill. I have seen it for sale in the most common places over the last ... [... more]
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Golden Pothos, the Devil's Ivy - Houseplants
This is a plant that I really love. Don't let the name "Devil's Ivy" fool you. It's an easy grower and a great beginner houseplant. I have one that I've owned for about 6 years, and it's given me nothing but luscious foliage. Golden Pothos is a [... more]
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Ficus Elastica, the Rubber Tree - Houseplants
Ficus elastica goes by several common names, including Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant, and Indian Rubber Bush. It is in the fig family and is native to northeast India, the eastern Himalayas, and south down through Malaysia and Indonesia. It is hardy ... [... more]
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