Indoor Growing

Whether you're out of town a lot or you're just forgetful, ceramic self-watering planters are an ideal way to keep your houseplants hydrated. Using capillary action and delivering water directly...

The Keepsake azalea is a potted azalea developed by Yoder Brothers, Inc., and marketed as an indoor plant. Grown in greenhouses, these plants are sold as gifts by florists and specialty stores....

If you have a house plant that is getting too big for it's current pot, repotting can be done in a few simple steps with little mess. Indoors or out, green thumb or not!!

The Croton Petra in the genius codiaeum is a beautiful plant year around . It makes a wonderful house plant and improves the quality of the air indoors. Studies have shown that plants will absorb...

The zeezee is one of the best low-maintenance plants you can grow. This interesting plant with a tropical appearance is ideal for beginners or for busy people who may mean well but sometimes...

The lotus is an exotic aquatic plant of which all parts are edible. It produces an attractive bloom that opens in the morning, with the sunrise, and closes in the late afternoon. Because of this...

Even with the best of care, indoor plants may start to look droopy and lifeless. There are many possible causes. The key to bringing your houseplants back to life is to determine what is causing...

Aloe vera is a hardy succulent that grows well indoors in any region and outdoors in warm regions. Native to the Mediterranean, aloe vera plants don't need a lot of care and quickly suffer from...

Do your plants die from too much love?

The walking iris (genus Neomarica), also called the apostle plant, sends out "baby" plants from the tips of its stems, somewhat like a spider plant. It can be grown outside in temperate zones 8-10...

Aloe is a succulent plant, meaning that it retains a large amount of water in its roots and leaves. It is native to Africa and can be grown outdoors in areas where there is no chance of frost. It...

Cilantro is a delicious and attractive herb popular in Mexican, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It makes an excellent home-grown herb since the fresh, citrusy taste of cilantro leaves is worlds...

The most common type of hoya plant is the hoya carnosa, commonly known as the wax plant, wax vine or honey plant. The hoya carnosa is a slow-growing, vine-like plant with waxy leaves and clusters...

Growing house plants in pottery and keeping them lush and beautiful requires the right container for your plant, and repotting when necessary. Most of the plants you purchase from nurseries and...

The caladium plant, known for its large pink and green foliage has leaves that can grow to 12 to 24 inches. The shape of the leaves gives this plant its unusual nickname--elephant ears. The plant...

The Kalanchoe plant is a very popular holiday gift. These plants come in a multitude of colors such as yellow, pink, purple, white and orange. Some varieties even have two colors of blooms. The...

Aloe plants are great to have, not only for their uses in first aid, but also because they make great gifts. Cloning aloe vera plants is incredibly easy and takes little time. Place one in a...

Aloe plants are beautiful and resilient. They thrive in drought-like conditions and are easy to care for, and the aloe vera gel inside the leaves can be used as first aid. The aloe leaves are...

Aloe vera plants are a fascinating and interesting plant. Besides looking chic in any garden or on any windowsill, the plants hold inside of them aloe vera gel. The gel is used to treat burns,...

Plant holders add a decorative element to any home or garden. Country plant holders are easy to make and you can customize them to match your existing furniture. Homemade country plant holders can...

Having aloe vera plants around is a great way to spruce up any decor, as well as having a natural first-aid kit right in you living room. Mature aloe plants have plenty of shoots that need to be...

Aloe vera can grow to be so big that it can outgrow it's own pot. In order to keep the plant healthy, you should replant it; otherwise it could die. Repotting the aloe plant is easy, and it takes...

The dwarf jade bonsai is a hardy plant that can withstand long periods of drought and is typically found in South Africa. The leaves of the dwarf jade are small, fleshy and egg-shaped. During the...

Made popular during Victorian times, Boston ferns are a sure-fire option for indoor gardeners of all skill levels. An easy-to-grow, richly textured potted plant, Boston ferns grace any room in the...

Croton are tropical plants that have become popular as house plants. The most common variety is Codiaeum variegatum. They grow best in high humidity with moist but well-drained soil. An...

Buying house plants can be expensive, especially if they don't live very long. Propagating your plants is a way to add more plants to your home without breaking the bank. There are many different...

The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a popular succulent grown as a houseplant for a sunny window or an outdoor rock garden specimen in frost-free climates. When grown in containers, transplanting...

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or the Zz plant, is a slow-growing houseplant that requires very little care. It is somewhat fern-like and will grow up and out, so it is best placed in an area that gives...

Besides possessing healing properties, aloe vera plants are known to propagate easily with a little know-how. There are over 300 varieties of the aloe plant; some varieties grow short stubby...

The Japanese Bird's Nest is a type of fern with undivided fronds growing in a rosette shape. The fronds grow leaving a hole or nest in the center. The fern has shiny green leaves and often grows...

Some houseplants, like the spider plant, provide their own offshoots that are easily removed and replanted. The schefflera, sometimes called an umbrella tree because of the leaves' resemblance to...

Lucky bamboo sometimes suffers from mold that appears on its leaves or its stalks. The mold isn't harmful to the plant, but is at times, unsightly. There are easy to do home remedies to kill or...

Aloe plants serve many medicinal purposes. The plant is easy to grow: It thrives on little water and lots of sun. The easiest way to sprout new aloe is with a mature aloe plant. Growing from seeds...

Adenium, also known as "Desert Rose," is found most commonly in the desert regions of Africa. It is a highly-sought ornamental plant for indoor growing throughout the Western world, including the...

When an aloe plant is an adult, pieces of the mother plant, or shoots, will grow in the same pot. These shoots can suck the water from the mother plant, causing the plant to die. It is important...

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...

Spider plants are a common household plant originating from South Africa. This household plant looks like a spider and lends itself to easy propagation. Tiny shoots will stem from your spider...

Potted palms can spruce up an office and add refreshing air to a stale environment. Many varieties such as Sago, Kentia and Majesty palms do well indoors and grow quite large despite being...

Jasmine is one of the easier plants to grow indoors, and it will offer you sweet-smelling rewards. The jasmine plant originated in Iran, India, parts of Asia and South China. It can grow outdoors...

Succulent plants are easy to grow indoors and come in pretty shades of silver, green, rose, and cream. There are hundreds of varieties with varying leaf shapes. With proper care, many will...

Indoor palm plants are attractive and eye catching. Mature specimens can be large, with some growing to 10-feet tall. While ensuring your palm plants' health can take some effort, as bold and...

Greenhouses are great for growing plants because they provide a controlled environment, they retain heat when it's cold and they protect the plants from invaders such as pests, bugs or diseases. ...

The fragrant and delicate daffodil, Narcissus Ziva, better known as a paperwhite, is ideally suited for winter indoor forcing. The pure-white flowers are a refreshing addition in mid-winter to...

Although they are not difficult to keep, an indoor lily does require a little bit of extra attention in order to thrive. A place with just enough light, proper moisture and regular fertilizing are...

Aloe vera plants are an excellent indoor plant. They are not only low maintenance, they also have healing properties and look great in any room. The inside of the plant can be used as a cut,...

Indoor azaleas produce an abundance of bright, funnel-shaped flowers and bloom for up to a month at a time. Your azaleas will thrive in cool, humid conditions, so a cool porch or windowsill is an...

Growing and maintaining bamboo indoors is not the same as what grows naturally outside. Bamboo is found in warmer climates and though it is a fairly easy plant to keep alive, it requires specific...

Jade plants are thick-stemmed plants with fleshy leaves that store water. They have a natural bonsai tree look to them, and they thrive in bright sunlight and warm temperatures. They enjoy the dry...

Ginger plants can be grown either outdoors or indoors and are most frequently kept in pots. Ginger plants grow to a height of two to four feet and produce small yellow flowers. The plants are...

The poinsettia flower, whether it is red, pink or white, are really leaves. To have a plant that flowers for many seasons, it must be given the proper care.