Houseplant 101 Create your own Indoor Oasis and learn to nurture and care for your Houseplants. Your Ultimate Hardback guide to help you grow big, beautiful, thriving houseplants, whether you're an expert gardener or self-described brown thumb. (PLEASE NOTE: Paperback version has over 50 amazing black and white images, for colour images please choose the Hardback or eBook versions that have all images in glorious colour). Written with Beginners and Experienced plant lovers in mind! Houseplants 101 covers everything, from picking the right plants for your space and making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets to how, of course, keep them alive! Experience the emotional and psychological benefits of keeping houseplants, which have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and provide an outlet to those with anxiety. Your small corner of the world will grow a bit greener when you learn about the best indoor plants for all types of caretakers, why succulents are so popular, and how to make your plants not only happy and lush, but also stylish. In addition, you’ll discover: Which houseplants are the hardest to kill (perfect for those who do not consider themselves to have green fingers yet!) How to ensure your plants get adequate light Why repotting is an important step in the growth cycle of a plant High-maintenance plants for the more adventurous indoor gardeners The best plants for every type of home, from those that have an abundance of sunlight to the ones that are darker than a cave STUNNING VISUALS! Prayer Plant Calathea Makoyana. Prayer plants have striking patterns on their leaves and come in colours ranging from wine-red to purple and pink. Some even have a velvety feel. They are the showstoppers of the plant world, and I suppose that gives them the right to be divas.The two main reasons why people fail to keep prayer plants healthy are watering with hard water and not providing high humidity. These plants will not tolerate tap water. You can use distilled or filtered water, but rainwater is best. In a pinch, you can use tap water left overnight in a container. They also want their soil to be damp at all times. Again, not soggy, but moist. When it comes to humidity, a pebble tray with water won’t be enough. When I say high humidity, I mean tropical-level high. Chinese Money Plant Pilea. I don’t know of anyone who didn’t immediately fall in love with Pilea peperomioides when they saw it the first time. Identified by their saucer-shaped leaves growing out of the crown of the plant, Pilea is also known as the pancake plant or UFO Plant. They’re undemanding houseplants and are easy to find, since they’re so famous worldwide. Pileas grow quickly, and if you give them enough light, they’ll double in size without difficulty. Just one thing about Pileas, you may see some tiny white crystals on the undersides of the leaves. At first, I was concerned and thought it was a type of pest. It turns out that they’re calcium crystals, which appear on some plants and aren’t detrimental to their health at all. Swiss Cheese Plant Monstera Deliciosa. Also known as the delicious monster, the Monstera deliciosa is a 1970s favorite. I am glad it is making a comeback, because no other plant can give a room that jungle feel quite like the Monstera does. The older the plant gets, the more fenestrations will appear on the leaves. If the plant has previously produced cut leaves and stops, it is a sign that your Monstera is unhappy. Check your watering habits and maybe move it to a brighter spot to see if the fenestrations return. The Swiss cheese vine (Monstera Obliqua) looks like a mini Monstera Deliciosa and requires the same conditions. Dragon Tree Dracanea Fragrans. These palm-like plants are pretty easygoing. If you're erratic in your watering habits, then dragon trees are perfect for you. They will survive unpredictable watering schedules (to an extent, of course). However, they do not respond well to overwatering. Too much water will lead to wilted leaves, or worse yet, root rot. To avoid this, take a “less is more” approach and make sure your dragon tree is planted in a pot with good drainage. I suggest watering with distilled or filtered water or rainwater, as these plants are sensitive to the chemicals in tap water. When it comes to humidity, dragon trees will do well placed on a pebble tray and with daily misting. They like the air to be moist, or the tips of their leaves will turn brown. Four of the most popular Dracaena houseplants are the Dragon tree (Dracaena Fragrans), Madagascar Dragon tree (Dracaena Marginata), the song of India (Dracena Reflexa), and Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana). Houseplants bring life into your home They produce oxygen and refresh the air indoors, they liven up small spaces, and they make the perfect companions since they don’t demand much more than a sunny window and some water. Of course, for those who have never grown houseplants before, the mere idea of bringing one inside conjures up all sorts of questions and concerns. Don’t different plants need different amounts of light? How much water is too much? If I have kids or pets, which plants should I avoid? Relax! Growing plants is supposed to be a joy-filled activity, so before you let all your concerns come pouring out, consult Houseplants 101. Includes- Edible plants to grow indoors Why not put your newly obtained green thumb to work and grow your own veggies, fruits, herbs, and even edible flowers indoors? You can dedicate your kitchen’s windowsill to the project or go wild and use a whole room. Growing your own food to eat is not only satisfying, but it is also good for you and the environment. If you live in an apartment, don’t let your lack of space put you off of growing an edible garden. It may be challenging, but it is not impossible. You don’t have to be a farmer; resourcefulness is all you need. Includes- Indoor Succulents Can you keep Succulents indoors? Growing these plants puts the ‘suc’ in succulents, but it’s not an impossible task. Lots of Hints and Tips to Keep Succulents Happy and propagating them to share the fun with all our gardeners friends! Includes- Plant Styling Interior designers have a way of crafting the inside of a home so that it's not only pleasing to the eye but comfortable to live in. A lot of the design process includes finding ways to bring the outdoors indoors. Wood furniture, stone finishes, and animal or floral print on pillows are all means to sneak nature inside. But nothing beats the advantages linked to adding living greenery to your home. OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES: Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to starting a raised bed garden and sustaining organic veggies and plants. Advanced Raised bed Gardening Expert tips to optimise your yield, grow healthy plants and vegetables and take your raised bed garden to the next level. Beginners Guide to Companion Planting Using Companion Gardening to Grow Healthy, Organic and Happy Plants. The Raised bed Gardening Compilation For Beginners and Experience Gardeners. Advanced Raised Bed Gardening Raised bed Gardening for Beginners Companion Planting The Raised bed Gardening Compilation
✔ Author(s): Peter Shepperd
✔ Title: Houseplants 101: HOW TO CHOOSE, STYLE, GROW, AND NURTURE YOUR INDOOR PLANTS (The Green Fingered Gardener ™)
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (405 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1913871126
✔ ISBN-13: 9781913871123
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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