Houseplants for Low Light: You Can Grow That!
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  Maybe it’s Murphy’s Law for indoor gardeners—I’m not sure. But for some reason, many indoor gardeners live in homes that require they grow houseplants for dark rooms. Fortunately, many houseplants originate in the fairly dim conditions of the jungle floor, which means there are plenty of houseplants for low light.                  Aluminum Plant     Determining available houseplant light levels   Mostly likely you know if you have dim conditions, because you’ve tried growing light-loving houseplants and watched them eventually ..read more
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Holiday Gifts for Indoor Gardeners
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                                    (Photo: Costa Farms)   Want to delight and impress the houseplant growing green thumbs on your holiday shopping list? These green gift ideas are sure to delight anyone with an indoor garden.   Norfolk Island Pine Houseplant   Looking for the perfect hostess gift for an indoor gardener? Houseplant growers will love to get a decorated Norfolk Island Pine tree. In bright indoor lighting, this gift starts out as a mini Christmas tree that can be turned ..read more
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Celebrating National Indoor Plant Week and the Benefits of Houseplants
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We had a blast at Healthy Houseplants celebrating the recent 2014 National Indoor Plant Week. The festivities included fun Facebook contests, including being the first to answer questions like, “What is air-layering for your houseplants, and give two good reasons to airlayer a corn plant (Dracaena fragrans)?”    Contest winners became the proud owners of prizes like a lovely lipstick plant and an autographed copy of Indoor Gardening the Organic Way.     National Indoor Plant Week also gave us a chance to celebrate the joys of indoor gardening. No matter the weather outsid ..read more
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How To Grow Sweet Potato Vine Indoors
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Of all houseplants to grow from kitchen scraps, sweet potato vines are probably the fastest growing and the most fun. Plant a sweet potato in water, and almost before your eyes it transforms into a sprawling vine with lime green or purple-tinged leaves. Even better, the leaves are edible and tasty.   Follow these steps to planting and growing your own sweet potato vine indoors.   1. Use an organic sweet potato. If it has started sprouting like the one pictured here, that is ideal, because it means the potato hasn’t been sprayed with a sprout retardant. Already having leaves also mea ..read more
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Black Gold for Your Indoor Garden: You Can Grow That!
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Any idea what creature makes a nutrient-rich fertilizer that creates disease and pest resistance in plants? Hint: this little fella can boast that his “you know what” doesn’t stink.   If you guessed earthworms, you’re correct. Worms may make some people squeamish, but the earthy smelling excretions, known as worm castings or vermicompost, help create a healthy indoor garden. Use what they call “black gold” in your houseplant soil mixes, and you can expect vibrant, prolific growth. A number of studies have also shown that plants given worm castings are more resistant to dis ..read more
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How to Water Houseplants: You Can Grow That!
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  At first glance, watering might seem like the indoor gardener's easiest chore, but it's actually the most challenging. Knowing when and how to water is a skill that leads to healthy, vigorous houseplants.   The number one rule of watering indoor plants is to water on demand. Don't water your houseplants on a set schedule. Give your plants a drink only when they need it. When to water varies according to a variety of factors.   Type of plant   Get to know each of your plants and their water needs. Although many houseplants like to dry out some before they require water, so ..read more
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How to Buy Healthy Houseplants: You Can Grow That!
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  Impressive indoor gardens are full of healthy plants. Ensure your houseplants keep looking their best by carefully choosing new plants for your collection.   An ailing plant can wreak havoc on the rest of your indoor garden, so make certain that new members of your houseplant family are in tip-top condition. Once a plant is ill, it's challenging to bring it back to health, and it's likely to infect other plants.         You have a better chance of buying healthy plants if you go to a reputable plant dealer that treats houseplants well. Such a store will have ho ..read more
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Guide to Low-Maintenance Houseplants: You Can Grow That!
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Savvy indoor gardeners know themselves and their limitations. Do you forget to water and feed your houseplants? Can you only offer low-light conditions? Is your indoor air dry? If this sounds like you and your home environment, low maintenance houseplants are your best choice.   The following plants tend to do well in most situations, and they are generally easy to find at nurseries and home supply stores. Keep in mind that though they can withstand abuse, they all prefer a little TLC when time permits. And all plants, even cactus, need some water to survive.   Aglaonema (Chinese ev ..read more
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Prevent Potting Soil Fires in Your Houseplants
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Several years ago I read that certain types of fabric can be quite flammable. That came as a surprise to me, and I wondered how it was possible that we could be walking around unaware that the clothes on our back could so easily go up in flames.   I have to admit not really believing it was possible until I saw a robe my mother was wearing ignite in less than a second. She simply walked past the stove where I was heating up a pot of water for tea. The flame was so quick and insidious that she didn’t understand initially why I engulfed her in the kitchen rug. Fortunately my quick thinking ..read more
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Should I Repot My Houseplant? You Can Grow That!
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The fact that a houseplant has lived in the same pot for what seems like eons doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s time to repot. To discover if your indoor plant could benefit from a new home, look for the following signs.   If one or more of these conditions are present, it’s time to repot.   Incorrect plant/pot ratio. The correct ratio for a potted indoor plant and its container is 2/3 plant and 1/3 pot. If your plant/pot ratio is more like 3/4 plant and 1/4 pot, it’s time to repot. Plants that have outgrown their containers appear oversized and will be top-heavy.   Roots comi ..read more
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