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Articles about tropical houseplants (0-16 of 16)
- Mealybug Death Drench
By: Albert Gillett | - Bob Thompson, an orchid hobbyist who lives in Florida, says this formula will control mealybugs on any plant, including citrus and poinsettias. The soap kills some of the mealybugs right away as it penetrates their protective coating, Bob says. Survivors are then suffocated by the thin coating of corn oil. its horribly effective, Bob reports. within days, every mealybug is gone.
Ingredients and supplies
1 gallon water
Pressure sprayer
2 tablespoons c ...
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- Tropical Houseplants From A (african Violets) To Z (zamioculcas)
By: Larry Truett | - A is for African Violet, with furry leaves and plumes of small purple flowers.
B is for Begonia, which can have leaves with silver or dark red marking to brighten things up when it is not flowering.
C is for Chlorophytum comosum, commonly known as "Spider plant", a green and white striped plant usually seen in hanging baskets.
D is for Dionaea muscipula, more commonly known as "Venus flytrap", will actually trap and devour small insects.
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- Tropical Landscaping - The Difference Between A Temperate And Humid Climate
By: Cindy Heller | - Have you ever dreamt of having a tropical landscaping? Living in a tropical area is a dream come true for many individuals. They don't have to deal with the cold, ice or snow and can relax in the constant warm temperature. They can also enjoy the beautiful and lush tropical gardens that last all year round and contain many different plants then those found in temperate climates.
Tropical gardens do have their own set of problems and challenges. Instead of focusing on nurturing and ...
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- Resources Of New Hampshire Houseplants Can Be In Danger This Winter Season
By: Samson Paulotti | - For all those in New Hampshire who just love houseplants, better be careful with them since winter months are on the way. Houseplants may just be considered as a decorative item that brings color inside the home for some but for those who are utterly bewildered by their presence, they bring joy, comfort and also companionship.
The coming winter months in New Hampshire will cause problems to those greenish colored beings inside the home since during these months, there will be less ...
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- Low Maintenance Houseplants For The Starter Indoor Gardener
By: Keith Markensen. | - Nurserymen now offer a vast assortment of houseplants chosen for their multi-hue buds and foliage. The most prominent issue with these plants though is the owner's lack of knowledge in how to care for them leading to the plant's demise. Stakes placed in plants offer notes that help the new owner and/or inexperienced gardener better understand the plant's requirements to thrive in its new environment. By following the instructions for placement, care and maintenance, your houseplant can be someth ...
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- Indoor House Plants For Your Lifestyle
By: Keith Markensen. | - Your house plants need to be able to survive in the environment that naturally occurs inside your home. You won't want to change your comfort zone to fit what the plants need, so you should choose plants that can deal with the temperatures and humidity levels that are normal for you.
The plants will need a change of air every day, though, or gas, smoke, and dust can harm them. Gas from a pilot light that has been blown out, for example, can kill a plant very quickly. Simply ope ...
Tags: house plants, watering, plant care, subirrigation, indoor plants, gardening, landscaping
- Grow A Green Thumb - We'll Show You How
By: Thomas Fryd | - It is simple to grow houseplants. Anyone can be successful at growing indoor plants. These statements are true for the most part, but you have to have an interest in growing and a true desire to be learn in order to be successful. Also, your home must have adequate conditions that allow your to grow indoors. If you live in a basement with no light, you will not be able to grow many plants, for example.
There are no universal rules for gardening to achieve specific results. T ...
Tags: house plants, indoor plants, houseplants, window gardens, interior decorating, indoor color, plants, plants, gardening, landscape
- Garden Window Making House Plant Care Easy
By: Kent Higgins. | - With the white snow and grey skies of winter, a nature lover can become depressed. Placing houseplants in a window garden are a great remedy to these winter blues.
Hanging plants are great options for the window gardens because they save space. You will need to install a plant hook for each hanging plant. Spider plants, Boston ferns, and Chenille plants are some examples of plants that work well hanging. Instead of keeping the plants in the plastic containers you bought them i ...
Tags: house plants, orchids, houseplants, interior design, interior decorating, gardening, landscaping
- Caring For Houseplants
By: Rachel Hartung | - Lighting
Light is probably the most essential factor for house plant growth. The growth of plants and the length of time they remain active depend on the amount of light they receive. Light is necessary for all plants because they use this energy source to photosynthesize. Light strength influences the production of plant food, stem length, leaf color, and flowering. The intensity of light a plant receives indoors depends upon the nearness of the light source to the plant. The ...
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- Indoor Gardening Tips For Healthy Plants
By: Mary Hanna | - Bring nature inside and start an indoor garden to make your home more colorful, but be careful to follow these indoor gardening tips. Plants are so soothing to look at and many indoor gardeners feel that they add that extra little spark to any room. An added benefit is that plants are nature's purifier, taking carbon dioxide out of our air and changing it into oxygen cleansing the air in your home. Mix up your plants; try a few exotics or tropical plants, anything you choose will make your roo ...
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- Using A Plat Guides For Home Gardening
By: William McRea | - The secret to a well-maintained garden is the knowledge about plant needs. No matter how beautifully designed the garden is, if the plants look unhealthy and uncared for then the whole essence of gardening fails. It is easy to acquire plant information through the various plant guides that provide details of the needs of various types of plants.
Annual Plants - Some plants live for only a year. When new seeds are grown the parent plant dies. These plants are known as annual plant ...
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- 4 Things Every Orchid Grower Should Know
By: Lee Dobbins | - If you are an aspiring orchid grower than you know how beautiful these plants are and how rewarding it is to grow them in your own home. Many people are hesitant to try to grow these exotic beauties as they feel that too much specialized equipment is required and the novice grower just really doesn't have a chance to be successful. This really couldn't be further from the truth and, in fact, it is not that hard to successfully grow orchids given that you provide them with the 4 necessities lis ...
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- The Basics Of Orchid Care
By: Lee Dobbins | - Orchids are exotic plants that have thrived on this planet for millions of years but many people are reluctant to grow them as they do not understand the basics of orchid care. While orchids can be challenging to grow, their care is really not that complicated and if you understand what they need to florish, you, too, can enjoy these beautiful and fragrant plants.
Watering
One of the big mistakes that people make is over watering their orchids. People assume that ...
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- In Search Of An Orchid As Big As A Plate
By: William Grimes | - One day, not long ago, I sat at the round table in front of the Yellow Rose, drinking a cold Iquitena with my good friend, Ryan, talking about the many beautiful orchids and epiphytes we have observed in the rainforest near Iquitos, Peru. Ryan nodded his head.
He glanced over his shoulder, leaned toward me, and said in a low voice, "My spies, which are wrong ninety percent of the time, tell me that a new species of orchid has been discovered near Moyobamba the size of a dinner pl ...
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- Tips On Caring For Orchids
By: Lee Dobbins | - Orchids are fascinating flowers that are fun to nurture but do need some special care. These slow growing plants are best grown indoors and will need to be repotted every other year. In addition to repotting, you will need to provide the plant with enough light, water and fertilization as well as prune it properly to keep it in the best of health.
Repotting
Orchids should be repotted in a pot that is larger then the current, but not too much larger - go just one siz ...
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- Types Of Orchids
By: Lee Dobbins | - There are over 25,000 types of orchids and, in fact the Orchidaceae family is the most numerous in the plant world! These beautiful plants have been around for over 100 million years and plants can range from microscopic to reaching several feet in height. The flowers have a distinctive look with 3 inner petals surrounded by 3 outer petals and a cupped petal that is distinct from the others. Some orchids even resemble other creatures like bees, moths and lizards!
Although we th ...
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