and joy around a seemingly bare space with a bit of know-how. But there’s also several “care factors” that you’ll need to be aware of and understand before taking them on as an indoor or outdoor houseplant. Let’s take a look at what you can expect when caring for theseflowers...
shallow pot would support this growth habit well. They do like to be slightly pot-bound, which will encourage more flowering. Don’t give your plant a pot much larger than the root ball. Rather, give it asmall amount of room to grow, maybe sizing up 2” from the size of the nursery...
Which plants are best for artificial light?Many flowering house plants come to mind because they need bright light to bloom: begonia, bromeliad, African violet, orchid, and cyclamen. However, many foliage plants also respondbeautifully to artificial lighting: polka-dot plant, spider plant, peperomia...
your outdoor garden, make for good indoor houseplants, too. Start planning early, to identify what plants you want to bring indoors when fall arrives. When in doubt, we urge you to experiment and see if you can grow a particular plant indoors. The challenge is half the fun of gardening....
Due to the way they feed, aphids can vector bacterial and viral diseases, which can be much more difficult to control than the aphid population. For instance, the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a vector for more than 110 plant viruses. One of the most common annoyances caused by ...
If consumed, Cyclamen can produce significant gastrointestinal irritation, including intense vomiting. Fatalities have also been reported in some cases. 9. Kalanchoe This plant contains components that can produce gastrointestinal irritation, as well as those that are toxic to the heart, and can ...
A blooming succulent plant with small flowers found in a variety of colors. The kalanchoe is a popular indoor plant which is easy to care for. Larkspur See: Delphinium Lavender A silvery, woody shrub that enjoys seaside weather. These fragrant plants bloom in spikes of purple, or sometimes wh...
Winter Care for Houseplants How to Keep Christmas Plants Thriving (After the Holidays!) Caring for Cyclamens When you first bring a plant home, it’s normal for the plant to drop a few leaves as it gets used to its new space. If the lighting is to its liking, it will soon adjust. ...
African Violet Care: Grow African Violets Best Indoor Plants for Low Light February Birth Flowers: Violets and Primroses Planting How to Plant African Violets You can use an actual African violet potting mix or an all-purpose potting soil, as long as it is well-draining.Here’s how to creat...