Tag Archives: houseplants

Watering Houseplants With Fish Tank Water

January 6, 2015 | Meghan Shinn | 0

If you have a certain household item, it just may become an aid in making your houseplants flourish, while cutting back on wasted water, too.

Growing Potted Cyclamen as a Houseplant

December 29, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Cyclamen are available as houseplants in winter, and they’re often given as gifts or purchased to be holiday decorations. Here are tips on caring for potted cyclamen.

Leaving Houseplants Home Alone

December 15, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

If you’re planning a trip away from home this winter, or you’re just concerned that you’ll neglect your houseplants while the holidays keep you busy and distracted, try this easy trick by which they can take care of themselves.

Bird’s Nest Fern Makes a Textural Houseplant for Low Light

December 15, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: We love bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus) for its rippling leaves that provide lively green interest without strong sunlight. Here’s how to grow it as a houseplant.

Care and Cleaning of Plant Terrariums

December 2, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here’s how to take care of common terrarium plants plus how to keep that terrarium clean and looking its best.

Miniature Rex Begonias Make a Bold Small Houseplant

December 2, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: We love miniature rex begonias named for their colorful foliage that brightens up a winter windowsill. Typically growing just 8 to 10 inches tall, these mini begonias doesn’t take much space.

Houseplants That Withstand Drafts and Cold Rooms

November 18, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Many of our favorite houseplants come from tropical regions of the world and therefore need warm temperatures to thrive. This doesn’t always jibe with efforts to reduce winter heating costs, such as keeping the thermostat in the low 60s. Since …

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Erlicheer Paperwhite Bulbs Are Our Favorite to Force

October 28, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: We love ‘Erlicheer’ paperwhites for the fragrance of their flowers, their creamy white color and their reliability when forced to bloom indoors as winter decorations. This type of daffodil has also proven itself as a good choice for gardens …

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Sun Parasol Mandevilla Adds Bright Flowers and Tropical Feel

July 14, 2014 | Kelsea Daulton | 0

Virtues: Sun Parasols first showed their velvety petals in North America in 2003, bred by Suntory Flowers Ltd. in Japan. There are several selections in this series that are all valued for their long bloom seasons, low maintenance and resistance to …

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Houseplants on Strike: Why They Drop Their Leaves

February 18, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

I have several houseplants in my window and recently they started dropping their leaves. They were doing well and I haven’t changed how I was treating them, so what could be the problem?

How to Grow Your Own Ginger for Cooking or Beauty

February 9, 2014 | Gardening Jones | 0

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is simple enough to grow at home. The main thing that it requires is patience!