Indoor Plants - Page 2 of 5
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Design
There’s a Unique Radiator Plant for Everyone
Radiator plants (Peperomia spp. and cvs., Zones 10–12) are beautiful and sturdy plants with overwhelming variety. While their flowers—like those of many houseplants—aren’t much to write home about, their foliage…
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Design
Collecting Plants in Southern California
Today we’re visiting with Nez, a plant lover who is building her own backyard botanical garden in Los Angeles. I think of this Monstera pinnatipartita as my “soul plant.” My…
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Design
A Love for Amaryllis
Today we’re visiting with Malgorzata Galietti. About 30 years ago I purchased a ‘Red Lion’ amaryllis (Hippeastrum ‘Red Lion’, Zones 8–10 or as a houseplant) and sent it to my…
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Hydroponic Microgreens—How to Grow the Perfect Indoor Winter Garden
Microgreens are one of the easiest ways to get more vegetables into your diet. According to the CDC, only 10 percent of adults consume the recommended serving of vegetables a…
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Design
Cherry’s Amaryllis
Today Cherry Ong in British Columbia is sharing some of her amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrids, Zones 8–10 or as houseplants) from last winter. This is perfect inspiration for buying some to…
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Design
Festive Greenery—Bringing the Outside In
As the winter creeps up and frost is evident in the world around us, many of us consider ways to stay connected with and enjoy the beauty of nature indoors.…
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How-To
Caring for Your Moth Orchid
What do I do after it’s done blooming? This is the million-dollar question for many people. Follow these steps to keep your plant happy after bloom. 1. Cut off that…
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How-To
Keep Moth Orchids Happy and They’ll Bloom Year After Year
For many people, picking up a potted moth orchid (Phalaenopsis spp. and cvs., Zones 10–12) is like buying cut flowers; they don’t care for the plant once it stops blooming.…
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How-To
Care for Your Garden Tools and Houseplants, and Learn to Build a Cold Frame
Now that most of the fall cleanup is done and the colder weather has truly set in for many of us, it’s time to think about those off-season gardening tasks.…
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How-To
Nine Tips for Propagating Houseplants Through Cuttings
Vegetative propagation, or taking cuttings, is often the best and only viable propagation method that home gardeners can use to make more of their favorite indoor plants. This method is…