Lily's Indoor Jungle
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I have had a passion for plants since I was little. I would follow my mom and grandma to their trips to the local nursery and would have to be pulled away from all of the flowers. This blog contains all the knowledge and know-how I have gained from building my own indoor jungle. Follow this blog to see all of the exciting things to come!
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Not everyone is gifted with a green thumb, and it can be difficult to remember to take care of your plants with everything else going on in your life. To make it easy, here is a list of easy to care for plants (even for plant killers) that can add some green to your space, without the stress!
ZZ Plant Care
1. ZZ Plant
ZZ plants are well known for their low maintenance care. ZZ plants are so easy to care for, they are nearly like a plastic plant! ZZ plants are drought tolerant, so even if you forget to water them, they will live through it! ZZ plants are also very slow-growing, so onc ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Hoya Heart Plant Care
The Hoya Kerrii Plant, better known as the Hoya Heart Plant, is an excellent plant to add to any collection. The Hoya Heart Plant is a hearty plant that is hard to kill, and it makes an excellent present!
Water: Water Hoya Heart Plants every other week in the summer. The Hoya Heart Plant goes dormant in the winter so it only needs water once every one to two months. Hoya Heart Plants are drought tolerant so they are a perfect plant if you tend to forget to water. However, be careful not to overwater your Hoya Heart Plant because this can lead to root rot ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant is well known for its low maintenance care. For plant beginners or plant forgetters, the ZZ plant is an excellent plant to add to any collection!
Water: Water ZZ plants every one to two weeks in the summer, and water them once every other week. The ZZ plant goes dormant in the winter so it only needs water once every one to two months. ZZ plants are drought tolerant so they are a perfect plant if you tend to forget to water. However, be careful not to overwater your ZZ plant because this can lead to root rot. If it looks like your stem is turning brown and ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Indoor Elm Tree
Elm Trees can be grown indoors as a bonsai, or just as a regular tree. Whether you trim your elm tree to keep it small or let it grow as big as it can, elm trees are an excellent choice for a houseplant! This guide will give an overview of how to grow an elm tree as a houseplant.
Water: Water your elm tree frequently to avoid letting the soil dry out. Elm trees like to stay moderately moist. Watering every 2-3 days is optimal. Too much water can lead to root rot, but not enough water will lead to your leaves dropping off.
Light: Elm trees can be grown in fu ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Pink African Violet in BloomAfrican Violets are beautiful, easy to grow houseplants! With just weekly care, these plants can bloom almost year-round! African Violet colors can range from deep violet purple, to pink, and to white! Water: Water African Violets once a week. African Violets are prone to root rot so be careful not to overwater. Watering with warm water may also help encourage blooming Light: African Violets need bright indirect light. The best place to grow them indoors is on a window sill. Too little light may keep your violet from blooming. Fertilizer: Fertilizer your African ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Bear Paw Succulent CareBear Paw succulents are one of the cutest plants known for their resemblance to little paws! They are addictive to touch due to their softness. Bear Paw plants are easy to care for, but here are a couple of tips to help it thrive! Water: Water Bear Paws about once a week in the summer, and water them once every other week in the winter. Bear Paws are drought tolerant so they are a perfect plant if you tend to forget to water. However, be careful not to overwater your Bear Paw because this can lead to root rot. Light: Bear Paw needs bright light. The best place to grow ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Indoor Elm TreeElm Trees can be grown indoors as a bonsai, or just as a regular tree. Whether you trim your elm tree to keep it small or let it grow as big as it can, elm trees are an excellent choice for a houseplant! This guide will give an overview of how to grow an elm tree as a houseplant. Water: Water your elm tree frequently to avoid letting the soil dry out. Elm trees like to stay moderately moist. Watering every 2-3 days is optimal. Too much water can lead to root rot, but not enough water will lead to your leaves dropping off. Light: Elm trees can be grown in full sun to partial s ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
A great way to reuse your old kombucha jars is to make a garden with them! You can plant seeds, cuttings, and rooted plants into kombucha jars. Kombucha Jar Garden
To Prepare your Kombucha Jars:
1. Wash the jar completely so there is no kombucha left.
2. Rinse and dry your jar completely.
3. Remove the outside label.
4. If there is a sticky residue left on the jar, use rubbing alcohol to wipe it off.
Clean kombucha jarCarefully peel off the labelWipe off any excess residue To Plant Seeds:
1. Take your clean kombucha jar and fill the bottom with about 1 1/2 inches of dirt. 2 ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Creeping Pilea is part of the succulent family; however, their care differs slightly from the typical succulent. Creeping Pileas are trailing plants that can grow to be quite long with the correct care. Creeping Pilea can come in both green-leafed and red stem varieties. The care for the two color varieties is the same. Red Stem Creeping Pilea
Water: Let the soil of your Creeping Pilea dry out between waterings. Do not let your soil get soggy or else your Creeping Pilea may develop root rot. If the stems and leaves on your plant start to droop, it needs more water. I water my Creeping Pilea o ..read more
Lily's Indoor Jungle
4y ago
Hanging Pothos PlantPothos plants are a great low-light houseplant for beginners! These plants are well known for being almost un-killable. These plants can be grown in a hanging basket or on a table-top. Pothos come in multiple color varieties ranging from solid green to variegated. Although these plants are quite hardy, there are some care tips you need to follow to keep them look healthy! Water: Water Pothos once a week when the soil is dry. If the leaves on your plant begin to droop, your plant needs more water. If you begin to get brown spots on the leaves of your Pothos, it is getting ..read more