Houseplants For You

Angraecum Can Add Zest to Your Home Garden

Ajeet — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:31:06 +0000

A dash of color in our dull and drab existence can add fervor to life. Nothing can do this better than flowers, especially an orchid. The Angraecum is the genus of about 200 species of monopodial orchids that are evergreen along with being epiphytic; many [...]

Begonias: Your Indoor Home Decor

Ajeet — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:15:13 +0000

If you like to decorate your living room with hints of greens then it is better to plant Begonia because it looks so pretty and is also easy to maintain. Once these plants have the flowers and they bloom, then they can add up to [...]

Ardisia: An Evergreen Houseplant

Ajeet — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:10:28 +0000

Ardisia, also known as Coral Berry, is a houseplant that produces red berries during summer season. Though flowers of this plant are inconspicuous still they add to its beauty and can be commonly found from the onset of the summer season. Both flowers as well [...]

Aloe: An Ancient Houseplant

Ajeet — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:07:20 +0000

Aloe is a genus covering around 500 species of flowering and succulent plant. Most famous of all is “Aloe vera.” It basically belongs to Africa, Madagascar and Arabian Peninsula. They have a rosette of thick, large and fleshy leaves. Physical Description The leaves are usually [...]

The Growth Requirements of Abelia Home Plant

Ajeet — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:11:04 +0000

Abelia, a homegrown shrub, is commonly found in the Eastern region of Asia and Mexico. There are approximately 30 species of this plant. It is an evergreen plant, which has pointed leaves, arching branches and white or pink flowers. It can grow to a maximum [...]

Weeping Fig Tree

Ajeet — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:00:15 +0000

Having indoor plants can help your house more then you probably know. Not only are they decorations but also there are many that can help to purify the air in your home. Ficus benjamina, aka The Weeping Fig Tree, is a lovely beautiful helpful tree [...]

Carbon Dioxide CO2 Enrichment in an Indoor Garden

Houseplants — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:45:08 +0000

CO2 and the Carbon Cycle Having an indoor garden will keep a family in fruits and vegetables all year round, even being able to grow things out of season. However, with indoor climates and lighting being different than the outdoors, much of what the Earth [...]

How to Plant a New Rose Bush

Houseplants — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:30:09 +0000

According to research from the University of Illinois, roses have been around for about 35 million years. And, for centuries roses have been one of the most popular flowers in the world. Cherished for their enticing fragrance, their beauty and their long blooming season, roses [...]

Dealing With Pests In An Organic Garden

Houseplants — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:09:02 +0000

The mid 1950′s saw the advent of mechanical ways of spraying the crops with pesticides in mass quantities. This got many environmental activist groups speaking out against these harmful chemicals which not only affect the food being treated, but other natural resources such as air, [...]

Organic Gardening Grow it Natural

Houseplants — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:56:17 +0000

People grow their own food for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the superior nutritional benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. A concern that many people have however, is the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides. This has led many to [...]