All of us have been there. You bring home a houseplant filled with life and promise—a vivid, green buddy. You see it flourishing in its new location, giving your house some green peace. A few weeks later, though, you see a drooping leaf, a yellowing stem, a general air of melancholy. That first thrill begins to fade, then shame and …
The Need of Nutrition: Why Indoor Plants Require Our Intervention Our leafy indoor friends cannot bloom without the correct nutrition, much as we cannot survive on an air and wishful thinking diet. While our potted friends are basically living in a nutritious bubble, plants soaking in the big outdoors gain from the complex cycle of breakdown and rebirth. They rely …
The Garden Soil Myth: Why Indoors Are No-Go? Ever found yourself wondering why a houseplant isn’t flourishing? Although the leaves are still drooping, or perhaps not growing as vigorously as you would have expected, you water it regularly, and it gets plenty of light. Usually, the secret lies in the soil beneath the surface. Many new plant parents mistake soil …
Many indoor plants suffer in the dry air of our homes, particularly those luxuriant, leafy tropical varieties we so love. Although common, this is sometimes disregarded as a problem. Though we sometimes forget that their needs go beyond simply water and light, we bring these plants indoors to accentuate our areas and connect with nature. Imagine the humid forests and …
We have all been there, wondering where we went wrong while sadly staring at a drooping houseplant. Perhaps it was a missed watering, a dark corner, or simply life interfering. One could easily feel as though rich, indoor vegetation is only for those with limitless time and a natural green thumb. Even with 25 years of horticultural experience, I have …
Let’s be honest: when we walk through a garden shop, most of us are first drawn to pots by how they look. That sleek, up-to-date clay planter? It looks great in the living room! That old clay pot? Great for a herb garden on a window sill! Is that the whole story, though? There’s a lot more to picking the …
Watering plants is one of the most important things you can do, but it’s also one of the easiest things to mess up. A lot of plant owners either water their plants too often, which causes root rot, or they don’t water them at all for too long, which makes them wilt and dry out. But here’s the truth: there …
Understanding Low Light Conditions When people think of indoor plants, they typically envision a bright, sunlit room filled with greenery. However, not all spaces receive that kind of light. Many of us work in dimly lit offices, apartments with small windows, or north-facing rooms with little natural light. That is not to say you cannot keep plants. You simply need …
Growing aglaonema – basic information Parameter Description Land requirements It is propagated by the division of the rhizome The pH range of the earth 5.5 – 6.5 The best earth mix Garden soil with the addition of peat Country of origin Philippines, Malaysia Discovery Unknown Flowering time It rarely blooms Watering frequency Skillfully …