You may also want to consider your climate — both outside and inside. Some plants require more humidity, while others do well with drier air. If you frequently have the heat or air conditioner running, the air in your home is likely on the dry side. However, if you have your heart s...
Let’s face it many people have lives that are very busy and just don’t have the time that some plants require, which is understandable……we want something easy to grow. And, then most of us have rooms, and others have a whole house that does not get a lot of sunlight, which so...
Lighting:Many plants require bright light without direct sunlight. If your room is south, west, or east facing the sun then you might be in luck. However, if your room is north facing and you want to grow cacti, you are likely to have problems.See more about lighting here. Temperature:...
Low-light plantsgrow in Nature in damp, shady places, usually underneath bushes and large plants or under trees. As shade-loving plants take time to dry out, they do not require frequent watering. So, always check the soil before your reach for the watering can. Also, these types of plan...
Codiaeum species, or crotons, are multicoloured foliage plants that need maximum light and warmth to hold their leaves and coloration well. Although primarily thought of as bedding plants, the varicoloured coleuses, or painted nettles, can decorate a sunny window with a brilliant array of leaf ...
indoor plants that cause allergies Junipers are perfect forflower pot ideas. Because they require little upkeep, junipers are a favorite among many landscapers. The essential oil from the stunning blueberries that this tree produces is used to treat bronchitis and pain and lighting up the garden...
Indoor plant lighting gives plants most of the energy they need to grow, thrive, even to stay alive. The proper type of indoor plant light is more than just a matter of giving a plant the brightness it needs. There are threelighting factors that control growth of a plant: ...
While you want your house plants to thrive, you often have to approach the light fixture part of the equation differently than with an indoor garden. After all, house plants are commonly a component of a room’s décor, so you might not want a bulky grow light system in that space. ...
House Plants Can Thrive in Winter LightAt this point on the calendar, we are close to the wintersolstice when the region will have less...Munts, Pat
(good for beginner growers). A few plants that come to mind that grows in low lighting well include thecast iron plant,mother in laws tongue,dragon tree,ZZ plant, and others which you can find in a collection here. A north-facing window provides full shade, but low light can often ...