How to Grow Tropical Bog Plants Indoors
Umbrella palms, papyrus, and taro plants are just a few examples of tropical bog plants. This type of vegetation grows best in ponds or muddy areas. Most of these plants thrive and grow upwards of 3 feet tall when planted in favorable conditions with a very moist soil. Tropical bog plants cannot survive winter temperatures outside and must be brought indoors before overnight frosts set in to make it through the winter. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Plant the tropical bog plant in a flower pot that contains a very moist soil.
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Set the planter in another larger pot. This pot will be filled with water, so be sure it is sturdy and leak-proof.
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Use a ruler to measure the water level in larger planter. Two inches of water is required for tropical bog plants to get the moisture they need indoors.
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Place the plant in a warm room either in your home or in a greenhouse. The room should be warm enough so that the water temperature reaches about 70 degrees F.
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Expose flowering plants such as Creeping Ludwigia and Taro (sometimes called Tara) plants to direct sunlight. The flowers will bloom more brilliantly in the full sun.
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Wait until the outside water temperature of your pond or bog reaches at least 70 degrees before transplanting tropical bog plants to their outdoor habitat. Many areas of the United States will not reach this point until well into the spring.
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