Indoor Growing

The super dwarf banana plant is compact and bears small, sweet bananas. Super dwarf are becoming popular house plants, especially for people who live in colder climates but want a touch of...

Although the Swedish Ivy plant is easy to care for, there are certain insects and infections that may eat the plant. It is important to know how to care for your Swedish Ivy and prevent any injury...

Mites, or red spider mites as they are usually called, are a very common houseplant pest. These minuscule insects can barely be seen by the naked eye, but the effect they have on a plant is very...

Ivy grown outdoors is a simple to maintain, colorful ground cover. It is easy to see why gardeners are tempted to bring such a lush green plant indoors. Potted ivy plants require a little more...

Grape ivy, also known as Boston ivy, is a flowering vine native to eastern Asia. It can grow up to 100 feet tall when given the proper support, but can easily be grown indoors in a planter to...

Jade plants, members of the Crassula family, are hardy succulents that will thrive for years with the right care. Over-watering, spider mites and mealybugs are the main problems that affect jade...

A simple and effective way to control spider mites and the like with a device that connects to any vacuum cleaner to remove not treat them. inexpensive and available now with a web site coming...

The schefflera, also called the umbrella plant, is an optimal house plant if kept properly pruned. They are native to regions that are warm and wet, so your home makes a prime growing environment....

Houseplants are a welcome addition to any style of décor. They bring a bit of the outdoors into your home, add color and also help purify the air. Even the most diligent gardener, however,...

The finger-like fronds of the primitive palm plant lend a tropical feel to an indoor space. Caring for your palm is critical in order to protect it from various diseases and ailments.

Houseplants, despite their coddled indoor lifestyle, can suffer from insect invasion or disease. Each time you water, check for the signs of pests or disease by looking closely at the underside of...

Prayer plants (Maranta leucoreura) have showy, variegated leaves, making them a popular houseplant. They are called prayer plants because the leaves fold up at night, as if praying. When their...

Also called the umbrella plant, the schefflera is a popular houseplant because of the beauty of its dark green leaves, which form "fingers" in a circle. The designs formed on floors and walls in...

There are more than 300 active ingredients in pesticides. Many of them are harmful to humans and pets. Because of this, using less toxic home remedies is a much better way to control pests on...

The most important thing to realize about caring for your dying bamboo plant is that the plant is most likely not bamboo. Plants sold across the country and identified as "Lucky Bamboo" are...

Enjoy having a plant in your home that doesn't require a lot of sun. The Fatsia is an indoor or outdoor plant that will grow in mostly shaded conditions. The plant grows large sectional leaves...

English ivy, often seen climbing bricks in outdoor landscapes, is a popular houseplant. Its small green leaves on vines have an elegant classic look, and a variety of forms are now also available....

Crotons are compact, bushy, tree-like plants grown for their large multi-colored leaves. The green, yellow and red leaves growing on a tree will impart fall foliage look to your house all year...