This popular houseplant derives its name from the fact that the leaves fold together at night like hands in prayer. The prayer plant is coveted for its interesting foliage. It is a native of the tropical rain forests of Brazil, which might lead you to believe that the prayer plant is difficult to grow as ...
Herbs are generally easy to care for indoors. They tend to do best on a kitchen windowsill or hanging basket where they can receive plenty of sunshine. Having the herbs you use most growing in your kitchen will keep fresh ingredients close at hand. The addition of herbs in your kitchen adds aesthetic appeal and ...
Plants, found in homes, add beauty and interest to the location where they are placed. Today many beautiful plants are traditionally located outdoors in gardens or on patios are found indoors where they can continue to be enjoyed for a longer period of time. Some of these plants that are now being carried indoors have ...
I let my houseplants enjoy some sun on the porch for a few days and they repaid me with an outbreak of spider mites. Lucky for me, the internet came to the rescue again. Thanks to the experts at Colorado State University Extension, I now know how to make my own houseplant insecticide. It’s easy ...
Houseplants are wonderful home decorating items – they come in many shapes and styles, and can be put in a wide variety of containers. Houseplants do not have to be a budget breaker! There are many savvy ways to save money decorating your home with houseplants – inexpensively. Start small, Let it grow a smaller ...
Coleus has always been one of my favorite houseplants with its brightly-colored foliage. Starting it from seed during the winter produces an abundance of new plants to brighten winter windows, and can even be planted outside when spring finally arrives. I think I like the element of surprise best, as planting a package of mixed ...
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