Things You'll Need:
- Pots Gravel Pan Watering Can Spray Bottle Dried Pepper Garlic Dishwashing Liquid Incandescent Lighting
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Step 1
Choose a space that remains between 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and has about five hours a day of sunlight and 50 percent humidity. Find a draft-free south window for the best results. An east or west window can also work. If your window is above a radiator or gets below 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night, you should choose a space away from the window and provide plant lights for warmth.
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Step 2
Purchase incandescent lights or fluorescent lights, and install a timer so that the plants are sure to get at least 15 hours of light per day.
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Step 3
Place the plants in pots with a tray of pebbles underneath, and keep the tray filled with water to prevent drying. You can also spray the plants with a mist once a day.
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Step 4
Examine your plants regularly to make sure that they do not have pests. Rinse any pest-ridden plants upside down in your kitchen sink, or rinse large plants in the shower.
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Step 5
To create a non-toxic pesticide, mix 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with a cup of water, and spray it on the leaves daily. Or you can mix 10 peeled garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of dried hot pepper with 2 cups of boiling water, and allow it to steep for 15 minutes. Strain it through cheesecloth or a dishtowel, and then stir 2 teaspoons of dishwashing liquid into the mix. Store the mix in the refrigerator for up to one week, and spray it on the plants every couple of days until the pests are gone.
