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How to Grow the Cast Iron Plant

Houseplants — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:38:43 +0000

During the Victorian Era, the Cast Iron plant was one of the most popular houseplants. With it’s draping green leaves, it’s an ideal way to add a tropical flair to any room, although it isn’t a tropical plant. It’s available in both a dark green [...]

Best Houseplants for Low Light Areas

Houseplants — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:19:31 +0000

Here are the most popular and easy to care for low light houseplants. If you want to grow plants in a low light or shady area be sure to choose those that thrive in those lighting conditions. When choosing plants for inside the home, you [...]

How to Grow a Parlor Palm

Houseplants — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:27:28 +0000

The Parlor Palm (Chamaedora elegans), sometimes referred to as the Bella Palm, is a relatively easy houseplant to grow. It’s a fairly inexpensive palm that is very well suited to indoor life. The Parlor Palm is an upright plant that rarely reaches over 4 foot [...]

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Houseplants — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:06:12 +0000

The Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) is characterized by long, narrow leaves that are extremely spiked. The foliage is generally dark green with edges that are adorned with a reddish purple and can grow up to 16 inches in length. As the tree grows it [...]

How to Grow and Care For Ferns

Houseplants — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:46:52 +0000

A fern is a beautiful way to brighten up any room in your home. When cared for properly, they offer a splash of healthy color and provide a comforting feel. Ferns can also be planted outdoors as part of yard landscaping. While a fern can add [...]

How To Care For Lucky Bamboo

Houseplants — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:13:21 +0000

In Asian cultures, lucky bamboo has been a symbol of good fortune for over 4,000 years. And, in recent years it’s became a very popular house plant that is widely available. Aside from being a very pretty plant, one of the main reasons for it’s [...]