Tag: Houseplants

Posted on 04/21/2024
Banana Trees & Other Tropical Plants for Cold Climates
Cold winter weather doesn't necessarily mean you must give up your dreams of having a tropical garden at home. There are several varieties of cold-hardy tropical plants you can grow in the ground or in containers to bring the atmosphere of the tropics anywhere you are. Here are some suggestions for tropical plants that grow well in colder...
Cold Climates
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Posted on 02/25/2024
3 Low-maintenance tall plants for your home
If you're a beginner with houseplants, large and tall...
Houseplants
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Posted on 02/11/2024
Top 4 Outdoor Plants to Grow as Houseplants
If you've dreamt of having a lush and colorful garden but don't have the space or climate to support it, consider keeping houseplants instead. There are many varieties of outdoor plants you can grow inside your home as houseplants if you need or prefer. Here are some of the top garden favorites to grow indoors, no matter where...
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Posted on 11/19/2023
A beginner's guide to feng shui plant placement
Choosing the best feng shui plants is only part of...
Feng Shui
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Posted on 02/19/2023
4 Ways to start decorating with greenery
Decorating with greenery is an excellent way to liven up...
Home Decor
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Posted on 01/01/2023
How to Grow a Banana Plant as a Houseplant
If you want a large, tropical houseplant that will survive in any climate, consider a banana plant. There are dozens of varieties of banana plant, including some smaller varieties perfect for indoor pots. Here are the basics of caring for a banana plant indoors: Light Requirements Most types of banana plant want at least 6 hours of full...
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Posted on 10/02/2022
Bird's Nest Fern: Essential Care Tips
The bird's nest fern gets its name from its growth pattern. The long fronds emerge from a central rosette resembling a nest. In the wild, their fronds can reach up to five feet long, but remain at a more manageable size when grown as houseplants. They are considered one of the easiest ferns to care for and are...
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Birds Nest Fern
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Posted on 04/17/2022
How to Prevent & Treat a Whitefly Infestation
Keeping plants at home means contending with the occasional pest. While some garden pests are just an annoyance, others can cause damage and even threaten the life of your plants. One common pest is the whitefly, which can infest both your outdoor garden and indoor houseplants. Here is a guide to everything you need to know about whiteflies:...
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Home Living
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Posted on 02/06/2022
Low-Light Plants You Should Keep in Your Bedroom
Image by Zandria Ross from Pixabay There are many benefits of keeping houseplants in your bedroom. Improved sleep, cleaner air and aesthetic appeal are just a few reasons many swear by bedroom greenery. However, if your bedroom doesn’t get a lot of sunlight during the day, you might feel like this option won’t work for you. Luckily there...
Bedroom Plants
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Posted on 01/30/2022
The 5 Best Trees to Grow Indoors
Just like with smaller plants, there are indoor trees for rooms of all shapes and sizes. Adding larger plants can make a statement in your interior design and provide other benefits like filtering the air and providing fresh oxygen. If you’re thinking about getting an indoor tree for your home, here are some suggestions to help your search....
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Posted on 01/09/2022
Eggs for Your Houseplants: DIY Fertilizer In 5 Steps
We often use dried eggshells as fertilizer in outdoor gardens. Their extremely high calcium content makes them an excellent way to add extra nutrients to the soil. When properly prepared, eggshells can make for great indoor plant fertilizer as well. Here we’ll go over how to use this common food waste to nourish your houseplants in 5 steps....
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Posted on 06/27/2021
Which Houseplants Have Medicinal Properties?
Plants have been used to make medicine for centuries, but some stand out above the rest for their many healing properties. Some plants make teas or, with aloe, their leaves broken open and the gooey ooze used as a balm. From aiding in digestion to soothing burns and insect bites, these houseplants are known for their healing properties....
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