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Indoor House Plants

Grand Gardenia

Imagine the exotic blue-and-orange crest of bird of paradise plant blooming in a sunny bay window …fresh culinary herbs lining the kitchen windowsill…or heavenly gardenia filling the room with a delightful fragrance.

Think it’s just a dream?

It doesn’t have to be. The “secret” to growing healthy, beautiful house plants is to find out what kind of light, water, humidity and fertilizer they need and give it to them.

Do you wonder why your pothos can go a week without watering, but your purple passion plant wilts? A little know-how goes a long way to keeping your house plants healthy. So don’t assume that because your cactus loves to bask in the sun, that your African violet will, too. Get to know them.

Money Tree

You probably have plenty of places in your home for plants. However, placing a sun-lover in a shady corner just because it looks good doesn’t mean it’ll be happy there.

You’ll have success with house plants if you find locations to suit their needs. Consider light levels, humidity and temperatures in each room, keeping in mind those factors can vary quite a bit from one end of the room to the other.

Money tree (shown at right) doesn’t require much attention at all. It thrives in average home conditions with bright, indirect light. Get money tree plant care tips.

Eye-Catching Combos

Grouping a few different types of house plants has its advantages.

Combine a variety of plant shapes and subtle variances of color to create a fascinating display. Take a look at these green house plants for tips on combining leaf textures and colors.

Don’t overlook large house plants. Displayed on their own, these floor plants make excellent focal points and add instant drama.

 

INDOOR PALM TREES

Most types of palm trees are native to tropical regions and grow best with indirect light and moderate humidity. Because of their need for moist air, palms were once thought of as difficult to please indoors. However, newer varieties and greenhouse cultivation have made palms even more adaptable to lower light levels and drier air.

Let’s take a look at some pictures of palm trees and their care and growing habits…

European Fan Palm

European Fan Palm is one of the easiest indoor palm trees to grow. Native to the Mediterranean region, it adapts well to the warm, dry conditions of most homes.

It’s slow-growing and small — reaching only 4 ft indoors. Give it a bit of elbow room, though. Its beautiful, fan-shaped fronds can reach up to 2 ft across.

This is the only palm native to Europe and one of the few palms that can take direct sunlight. If you have a partially sunny spot for it, this is a spectacular accent tree.

Parlor Palm

One of the most popular indoor palm trees is the Parlor Palm.

Its elegant, arching fronds and easy care have long made it a favorite in the home and office.

If you have a shady spot for a plant, this is the palm for you. It thrives beautifully in low light. Give it some of the humidity of its native Central America and you’ll keep it healthy. Parlor Palm loves to be misted.

Looking for small palm trees? Neanthe bella is a dwarf palm, reaching only 1-2 ft tall.

Pygmy Date Palm

Also called Dwarf Date Palm, this Canary Island native will only reach 3-4 ft high. However, its long feathery fronds will eventually sprawl just about as wide as it is tall.

Narrow leaflets on arching fronds give Pygmy Date Palm an airy, elegant look, making this plant a dramatic accent for the home.

Sago Palm

Sago Palm isn’t really a palm. It’s a Cycad, one of the oldest, most primitive plant families, dating back 200 million years.

Because of its growth habits, this plant is more closely related to pines than palms, although it resembles the latter.

Extremely slow-growing, this prehistoric tree takes several years to grow its thick, palm-like trunk and long pinnate leaves. Although not graceful as a true palm, it stands out as a captivating tropical plant.

You can keep Sago Palm dwarfed by growing it in a shallow pot. It is also commonly sold as a bonsai.

Kentia Palm

Kentia Palm makes a beautiful tropical indoor tree.

Each tree grows from a central stalk. At the top of each stalk, graceful, arching fronds spread into a fan. To create a full, lush plant, growers typically plant a few together in one pot.

Kentia palms are easy to please indoors, tolerating lower light levels than many palm house plants.

What’s more, it’s slow-growing and long-lived, so you’ll enjoy this potted palm for many years.

 

HANGING FLOWERS

Dressing up your front porch, back deck or business facade can easily be done with hanging plants. They are a pleasant way to say “Welcome” to anyone arriving at your door. Hanging plants can also be hung indoors to liven up a breakfast nook, or make your office or customer waiting room more cozy and personable

Evergreen Hanging Plants

Nonflowering hanging plants such as ivy, ferns, spider plants and the wandering Jew make excellent hanging plants for the beginning gardener. They are easy to care for and are quite forgiving if you occasionally forget to water them. These types of hanging plants are known for cascading over the sides of the hanging basket and adding a sense of elegance to any decor–indoors or out.

Flowering Hanging Plants

Petunias, begonias and geraniums are good flowering hanging plants, again because they are easy to care for and grow quite heartily indoors or outdoors. Impatiens, nasturtiums and lobelia all have pretty blooms if you’re looking for instant and plentiful color. Alyssum, coleus and sweet peas are also good choices in the easy-to-care-for category.

Cascading Hanging Plants

If you want the growth to spill over the top and down the sides, then you will need a cascading plant. Rosemary grows long shoots with needle-like foliage, and it can tolerate heat and dry conditions. Purple Queen spills over the edges with a gorgeous array of purple petals. Other types of ivy and ferns are great for cascading.

 

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Beauty of Flower Vases

Beautify your living space as you decorate this flower vase with fresh flowers. This flower vase is beautiful and functional

 

Get this black, designer flower vase to give a unique look to your home dcor. With this curvy design and interesting pattern, the floral arrangement in this vase will look really eye-catchy every time your eyes stop on it.

Do you feel something missing in your home decor? Then, this sophisticated and stylish flower vase is all you need. With a contemporary look, this will surely lend a classy look to your interiors. A bunch of colourful flowers in this white coloured vase, will further offer the required contrast that will totally enhance your room.