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Plants that flower while indoors give an added bonus to any houseplant. Flowering plants generally need some light to flower and also like to have plant food on a regular basis. Some of my favorite houseplants that flower are A ...more

Indoor plants for low light

Some plants need more light than others. In this video Dave Epstein introduces you some great plants for those of you with low indoor light. When you buy a new houseplant be sure to check the label for light requirements.&nb ...more

How To Transplant A Cactus

Transplanting a cactus is similar to transplanting any other house plant. You need to be sure to use the correct soil, the right size pot and gloves. Cactus have short roots. Be sure to use a container that will dra ...more

Hanging Plants

Hanging plants are a great way to spruce up a bright corner of the room. There are a few things to consider before you try to recreate your own corner of Babylon. First, a hanging plant that is mature and full of m ...more

Pefect Plant For The Office

Plants are a great addition to any office. There are many plants that can handle the low light of most offices. Zamioculcas zamiifolia also known as the ZZ plant is one of the best plants for indoor spaces. The plant doesn't like ...more

Christmas Tree Alternatives

If you live in a small home, apartment or perhaps are in a hotel for Christmas you can still celebrate with a "tree". There is no shortage of plants available that can make a nice small tree and you can even decorate t ...more

Forcing Bulbs To Bloom Inside

A longtime tradition of many is to grow flowering bulbs indoors. Two of the easiest varieties of these types of bulbs are the paperwhite narcissus and amaryllis bulb. These bulbs can be found on the internet, in ...more

Preventing Overwatering & Solutions

Overwatering of house plants is one of the most common mistakes people make when caring for their houseplants. The signs of overwatering will progress as the overwatering continues. The first sign is that you have a pu ...more

Growing Camellia Indoors

Camellias are evergreen flowering ornamental shrubs that are native to China and Japan. This is a very diverse group of plants with a variety of flower colors, shapes and even scent. Camellias are not native to the US, but ...more

How To Germinate Seeds

Germinating seeds inside is a great way to grow the plants you want and is not as difficult as you may believe. If you want a long detailed explination of starting seeds then you can Google "seed starting" and find a wealth ...more

Getting Orchids To Rebloom

Orchids are a great flowering plant that can rebloom for years. The trick to getting these plants to rebloom is that you have to provide it with the right temperature, moisture conditions, light and food. Orchids fal ...more

Taking Care Of Christmas Cactus

Everyone seems to have a story about a Christmas cactus plant. Several years ago I was working at a big company in Boston and someone had thrown one of these great plants in the garbage. I took one look and knew I coul ...more

How To Water Orchids

Watering orchids is a bit different than watering other plants. Orchids grow in a special medium that can not dry our or be too wet. There are many different varieties of orchids and each will have its own special waterin ...more

The Importance Of Misting Plants

Misting is one of the most important things you can do for indoor plants in the winter. Misting helps to keep plants happy and also keeps some bugs like spider mite less likely from attaching your plants. You can use almo ...more

Humidity Trays For Indoor Plants

Watch this video to learn how to build a humidity tray and keep moisture around indoor plants in winter. This is a very simple technique. Follow these steps. 1. Find a waterproof dish. 2. Fill it with stone or gravel. 3. ...more

How To Care For Poinsettias

It's a Christmas favorite. The poinsettia. You buy one at a nursery or garden center or you get one as a gift now what? First, think of this plant as something to replace each year. Unless you have a ton of ...more

How To Repot Houseplants

Healthy growing houseplants need repotting from time to time. How often you should repot depends on the growth rate of your plant. Fast-growing plants may need repotting annually, while slow-growing plants may require repotting ev ...more

How To Stop Bugs When Away From Home

Going away from home for a vacation can be a lot of fun. But, if you are like me, you worry about your plants. I have a neighbor who waters my 70 or so plants for me, but I can’t expect her to check for bugs as w ...more

How To Grow Ferns Indoors

The following is wonderful information reprinted from the Clemsen Extension in South Carolina. For the original click below. Ferns are an attractive addition to any home or office. Ferns are popular because of their gr ...more

How To Identify Insects On Houseplants

Insects can be a major problem for gardens indoor and out. However, during the colder months, insects can become particularly nasty inside. It is important to identify and control an infestation of pests before it gets ...more

Great Plants For Low Indoor Light

Whether it is winter or summer there are parts of all of our homes that do not get much light. These rooms will still benefit from a great plant. There are plants that do well in low light. Prayer ...more

Growing Paperwhite Narcissus and Amaryllis

Moving Houseplants Back Inside for the Winter

If you're like me, you put some or all of your houseplants outside for the summer. Now that fall is here, it's time to think about moving them back in for the long winter ahead. There are a few steps you can ta ...more

Starting Seeds Indoors

This week I started some seeds of romaine inside in the house. The main reason to start seeds indoors is to give them a jump on growing outside. In spring the weather is cool and the seeds often have trouble germinat ...more

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