Houseplants

Houseplants -- Nonpoisonous

Old House Web — The following is a list of plants considered non-toxic or non-poisonous. This DOESN'T mean they should be eaten; they are not food crops. Children should be taught never to eat a plant that isn't grown for consumption. African violet Aluminum ...More…

Winter houseplants

BBC — Bring the garden inside this winter with a selection of bright, beautiful winter-flowering houseplants. We reveal our top choices for every room of your house. The blooms of hyacinth bulbs are guaranteed to fill your house with their strong ...More…

Caring for your houseplants

BBC — Keep your indoor plants free from problems with our care guide. Most houseplants will thrive in a draught-free, well-lit spot, out of direct sunlight. Wait until compost has almost dried out before watering. Apply from the top of plants and allow ...More…

Move Your Houseplants Outdoors for the Summer

Lowes — Many houseplants do well outdoors in the summer, IF you take a few precautions. Give your indoor plants a well-deserved summer vacation. Place them outdoors for the season. Most houseplants will thrive in a protected area outside. They'll love ...More…

Houseplants Plants for Hot, Dry Environments

Lowes — A houseplant, such as a jade plant, would dress up any room. Dorm rooms, hospital rooms and small apartments are all places that could benefit from the addition of a houseplant. These locations often share some common traits. The temperatures ...More…

Coffee, Acid and Houseplants

Lowes — Houseplants have been known to be a dumping ground for leftover coffee, especially in an office environment. Coffee appears to affect some plants like it does some people - with a boost of energy. It isn't the caffeine however. Lowe's is happy to ...More…

Caring for Houseplants

Lowes — Although plant types vary, plant care involves common principles. Houseplants are a diverse group; the term is used to describe everything from a cactus to an orchid. This diversity is part of what makes them so attractive, and its also what can ...More…

The Best Houseplants for Beginners

Lowes — With so many options to choose from, any beginner can have a long-lasting indoor garden. So you think you can kill even an artificial plant? Before you give up indoor gardening, check out some of the more forgiving and resilient varieties of ...More…

Clean Air Houseplants

National Gardening Association — For years, I've heard that certain houseplants help keep indoor air clean by removing pollutants. Bill Wolverton, former NASA scientist, confirms this fact in his book How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants that Pruify Your Home or Office. In his ...More…

Growing Tropical Houseplants

National Gardening Association — Winter can be a rough time for gardeners. The lack of greenery and flowers drives many gardeners to try growing tropical houseplants as a way to assuage their desire for summer. Unfortunately, a lack of knowledge about what plants to buy and how ...More…

Why Plants Die

Bob Vila — Why Plants Die - Many things may be wrong, but knowing which are causes and which are effects is complex. Many things may be wrong, but knowing which are causes and which are effects is complex. It's like trying to explain why babies cry. Many ...More…

Bringing outdoor Plants inside for the Winter

Bob Vila — Bringing outdoor Plants inside for the Winter - As the glorious palette of fall unfolds and fades in the northern parts of the country, can Jack Frost As the glorious palette of fall unfolds and fades in the northern parts of the country, can ...More…