House plants are varied and very broad.
Most can be categorized as flowering and non flowering.
The reviews will be on the most popular types of house plants.
Amaryllis Flowers
You must first ask yourself?
Do you like plants with flowers or you just like plants with lots of leaves?
The most popular house plants include:
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Amaryllis Flowers
Amaryllis flowers are hard to categorize.
The tropical and exotic look of the flowers is one of the reasons people like growing them.
Amaryllis flowers are easy to grow and forcing them to bloom indoors is a snap.
Amaryllis Flowers
you could buy them boxed, potted and ready to grow by just adding water.
It takes Amaryllis flowers about six weeks or longer to bloom.
The plant can grow up to two feet.
Aloe Vera Plants
The flowers are big, bright, trumpet shaped blooms that can cheer up any indoor garden scene.
Most Amaryllis flowers will go dormant naturally.
They usually re-bloom sometime during the winter months.
African Violets
Since it is very popular during the holiday seasons, you will find abundant supply during the Christmas seasons.
it’s possible for you to also grow Amaryllis flowers outdoors in frost free areas.
The plant and bloom grows big.
CACTUS
Put just one bulb into a five inch or larger pot.
Use growing containers slightly bigger than the circumference of the bulb.
They do not need a lot of soil and growing space indoors.
Coleus
The growing pot should also have holes in the bottom for good drainage.
Indoors or outdoors, your Amaryllis will benefit greatly from much sunlight.
Also keep it in bright light, indoors or out.
Forced Bulbs plants
Keep the soil just moist, but not wet.
When the flowers start to fade, repeat the process.
By allowing the plant to bloom naturally, your will get larger plants and flowers.
Aloe vera is usually grown in very arid climates and widely available in Africa and many other arid areas.
Although, they are easy to grow, but growing very tall is a challenge.
They look splendid in containers by themselves and do compliment other house plants.
Bonsai
The thick heavy leaves are filled with sap and some can be found in teas and beverages.
Beware some species of the plant is considered poisonous and must not be consumed internally.
Selections of the edible ones are best left to experts in the field of medicinal plants.
Geraniums
Aloe vera Plants is best grown as indoor house plant.
The plant requires little watering and maintenance, but will die if exposed to extreme cold temperature.
Aloe vera plants prefer full sun, but will tolerate a light shade.
Poinsettia
Water thoroughly but dont let the soil get too wet.
Its best to use fertilizer spikes or fertilizer for best growth.
African violets sometimes shy blooms often last for several weeks.
Rubber Plants
The plants prefer lots of sunshine, but do avoid hot rays during the summer months.
Artificial lighting can be used if little sunshine is available.
For planting, do use a pot with openings in the bottom to allow for good drainage.
Spider Plant
you’re free to easily find soil mix and fertilizer specifically for African violets.
Use fertilizers high in phosphorous to help promote blooming.
Avoid high nitrogen formula fertilizers if you want to see blooming violets.
Always water through the soil and never let the leaves get wet.
Watering the plants every three days is ideal if needed.
The plants grow better with warm water.
Impatiens
It is better not to get water on the leaves because of spotting.
Water drops will cause dead spots on the flowers of African violets.
The most ideal temperatures for African Violets are 76 degree days and 65- 75 degree nights.
Parlor Palm
Always, keep your African violets indoors and by a window because they do like their sunshine.
To keep your African Violets healthy, re-potting every six months or so is necessary.
I do re-pot mine twice a year and they dont seem to mind the delay.
Cactus plants come in various shapes, color and form.
Cactus can be grown in any sunny, well-drained area.
They need little maintenance.
They make one of the most excellent house plants you’re able to find.
Some larger-growing cactus plants make dramatic floor plants with heights from 4 to 10 feet or more.
The stem swells when water is stored and slowly contracts as the water is used.
It is the spine cushion or areole.
All cacti have areoles.
Some parts of the cactus are edible.
To prepare for cooking, the cactus thorns must be taken out, very carefully, with a peeler.
Cactus is also used as bed and pillow stuffing.
One must take care to grow in areas free from pests, especially mealy bug.
Coleus can thrive in sunshine, but the leaves are greatly enhanced in the shade.
They are very durable and also easy to grow.
you could single them out by their bright colors, and variety of foliage forms.
They are also called tender perennial because even the slightest frost will eventually kill them.
Coleus plants are quite striking when they are planted in a container, and grown as a house plant.
Most people buy the full grown coleus plant because of the striking color and beautiful foliage.
With proper care and patience the seedlings little plants can also grow to such beauty.
It is better to use florescent grow lights, to bring out even more intense and vibrant coloring.
Coleus plants are easy to care for.
Always keep the soil moist, but never soggy.
Liquid house plant fertilizer should be applied once a month to enhance growth.
The ideal growth temperature is between 74 and 85 degrees.
Do keep a watchful eye for mealy bugs, aphids, slugs, snails and whitefly.
Coleus plants bring color, brightness and also compliment your indoor house garden.
Since it is easy to grow and care for, include the coleus plant in your indoor gardening designs.
Growing bulbs to bloom earlier than normal, is called forcing.
This technique is extremely successful with spring flowering bulbs.
A pot of flowering bulbs makes a delightful addition to any indoor gardening scheme.
Some bulb plant varieties are easier to force than others.
Usually Paperwhites are the easiest, for they can just be grown with only water.
Any kind of container that holds water will do, but a shallow, see through one is ideal.
It is a good idea to add pebbles to the container to hold the growing plants in place.
Also adding a little charcoal keeps the water clean.
And since they are tropical plants they need no cooling period.
Just plant them into their pot with potting soil.
Do remember to leave the top third of the bulb above the soil line.
During flowering, place them in a cool spot to prolong the flowers life.
There are other bulbs that can be forced, with the Hyacinth at the top of the list.
They and many others, however, need a cooling period of 12 to 14 weeks.
For them it is definitely too late for planting for Christmas.
Keep this information in mind and start cooling bulbs for next Christmas in July/August/September.
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7.Begonia
Begonia plantsare probably America s favorite plant flowers.
With tons of variety, Begonias are popular in flower beds, as container plants, for hanging baskets.
Begonias are mostly prized for their flower as well as their showy leaves.
Growing Begonias is very easy.
They make a good indoor house plants because they tolerate shade well.
There three types of Begonias: Semperflorens, Tuberous and the uncommon Perennials.
The Semperflorens are by far the most popular.
They include wax Begonias, fibrous Begonias and Everblooming Begonias.
All Begonia varieties will grow compact, dense foliage, and at least 6-9 inches tall.
Begonia plants are propagated from seed or cuttings.
Seeds are fine, dust-like, and take two to three weeks to germinate.
Most people will buy seedlings rather than take a stab at start these tiny seeds.
Begonia plants are annuals and do not like frost in the spring or fall.
The plant enjoys rich, loose and fertile soil which drains well.
Always water thoroughly, and then allow the soil to dry before the next watering.
Begonias react well to attention.
Always remove dead flowers, leaves, and stems.
Constantly, trim off long stems to help retain its compact shape.
A little care will pay you back with plusher foliage and more blooms.
Apply general purpose fertilizer once a month.
Liquid fertilizers works best.
Your begonias are generally healthy plants free from insect infestation.
Keep away from frost as they will die if exposed to cold.
you’ve got the option to easily re-pot the plants if they appear crowded.
Always use rich potting soil.
Keep them near a sunny window, but gradually reduce the sunlight.
Until they adjust to your indoor temperature, you may see significant leaf drop.
They will brighten up your home all winter and you will love it!
8.Bonsai
Some consider it a work of art or a great indoor gardening project.
Bonsai plants with their unique shapes and sometimes miniature sizes are fun to grow.
The plant elicits curiosity with an intense desire to know more.
Bonsai means tray planted.
They grow better in shallow trays or containers.
Since it is an artistic creation choose your container carefully.
Contrary to popular believe, Bonsai plants did not originate from Japan.
Its popularity in U.S home has grown tremendously in the last century.
Creating a Bonsai plant is not a quick task.
Its best to buy plants already grown and shaped.
Maintenance is minimal and easy to follow.
They then maintain it.
Some enthusiasts take up the challenge of growing a bonsai from seedlings, roots, or cuttings.
Surprisingly, Bonsai plants need the same punch in of care as other house plants.
Provide them with plenty of sunlight or artificial grow lights.
They also need protection from insects and disease.
They need water and like other house plants you should fertilize less frequently than outdoor plants.
Bonsai plant is a pampered plant.
For example, some Bonsai growers often let water come to room temperature before giving their plants a drink.
Most growers put great effort into creating and maintaining the desired shape.
Home gardeners can use Geranium plants in a wide variety of ways.
The plant is well suited for container gardens by themselves or with other flower plants.
They do grow well in flower gardens along with your other favorites.
This hardy plant can withstand light frosts but the ideal temperature is 70 degrees.
Geranium plants prefer lots of sun shine.
you’ve got the option to grow them from seeds or cuttings.
Its best to plant them in full or partial shade.
Adding compost and fertilizer will maximize growth and plant health.
Geranium plants produce bright white, red or pink blooms.
To promote continuous blooming, it is best to pinch or cut off the blooms after they die.
Most Geraniums plants live approximately 18 months.
10.Poinsettia
Poinsettia gives out dark green leaves and bright colored flowers.
At the garden store look for flowers that are completely open.
Poinsettias can be slow to open, but once they bloom, the flowers can last for several weeks.
Poinsettias are propagated by seeds, but the seeds are difficult to find.
Poinsettias will retain their blooms long after you have put away the Christmas decorations.
If you are lucky, they will last past Valentines Day.
Keep them away from drafts or high heat like a furnace vent or fireplace.
Always water thoroughly, and then let the soil dry between watering.
Poinsettias plants are forgiving.
If the plants begins to dry out, give them more water and they bounces right back.
Always give it a good trimming, into a nice rounded shape.
Poinsettias cannot survive any frost.
They can grow up to 10 feet in ideal tropical climate.
Some would say poinsettias are difficult to bloom unless some tricks are forced upon the plant.
I totally disagree on this trick, like putting black bag to create total darkness.
When you have taken care of the plant properly, blooming will happen naturally.
The Rubber plant will be ideal for you.
The use of a well draining container and good soil can easily help contain this temptation.
Rubber plants grow very heavy roots rather quickly and you should be ready to re-plant in a larger container.
Try using organic fertilizer about once every month.
Keep Off chemically based fertilizers.
Since youre indoors spraying chemicals on your plants can have bad effects on your health.
Use only organic products to care for your rubber plants.
Rubber plants have higher resistance to pests and diseases.
Over watering might cause the leaves to look a little yellow.
Just give it less water.
More sunshine is good cure for loss of leaves that sometimes do occur.
At your local nursery, you will come across large assortment of rubber plants.
Spider plants make wonderful houseplants.
They will flourish in almost any condition in your home.
While these exceptionally sturdy plants will survive in less than perfect conditions, in perfect conditions they are awesome.
They are the ideal starter plant for aspiring avid gardeners.
Fully Grown spider plants have small white flowers.
Spider plants favor bright light; however, they will grow in conditions ranging from semi-shade to direct sun.
Water liberally through out the summer.
Cut watering back during winter.
Propagation: Spider plants are one of the simplest houseplants to propagate.
Do verify the young plantlets have developed roots.
you might also divide the mature plants during re-potting.
Spider plants do send out shoots or stalks.
Tied to these stalks will be tiny baby plants.
Lightly remove these baby spider plants and place the roots in water.
Care and Maintenance: Spider plants are very easy to care for.
They prefer a well drained, rich potting soil.
Check to check that that the soil drains well as they do not like wet soil.
They will benefit by being placed in a sunny window once or twice a week.
Keep them away from the window on cold nights as they do not like really cold temperatures.
Do not over fertilizer or over water because the leaves might turn brown.
Right the problem, prune off the brown leaves and your plant will produce new replacement leaves.
Now go out and buy some spider plants because they will enrich your indoor greenery.
It has been gracing indoor gardens as far back as Victorian times.
The plants origin is from the tropical forest.
The two basic types of philodendrons are known as, climbers and non-climbers.
They are very easy to grow and will compliment any indoor garden.
Conditions at home are suited for the plant and they are very low maintenance.
Philodendrons are grown for their foliage which comes in a variety of sizes and different shades of green.
Philodendrons can be cultivated either in a pot on a tabletop or in hanging baskets.
it’s possible for you to grow philodendrons by snipping off and rooting runners, or sections of vines.
confirm you use the vines the shows three to four tiny root nodes.
It is best to grow them in a glass partially filled with water.
see to it to keep the soil very moist and never let the soil dry out.
Philodendrons plants are so easy to care for.
They prefer well drained, potting soil which is full of rich organic matter.
Best to apply, organic liquid fertilizer once a month and they will grow well.
The plant will whittle out from frost.
Philodendron plants do not have many disease problems, but for an occasional mealy bugs and tiny insects.
Eliminate them quickly by using only organic products.
Best to use a cloth to apply insecticidal soap on the leaves to help keep annoying insects away.
14.Impatiens
Impatiens is one of my favorite indoor garden plants.
It provides bright colors when fully bloomed and can last a long time.
You will get to love this plant as my garden would be boring without them.
They are so easy to grow and require less care unlike some other plants I know.
Impatiens is simply the most popular indoor plants in the world.
Perhaps that is why these annuals are impatient to reproduce.
You will discover a good supply of impatiens at nurseries and garden centers in the spring.
For optimal success, choose bushy-looking plants with leaves that are just so lush and green.
Impatiens is available in many colors pink, red, white, rose and sometimes mauve.
you could purchase them in single, semi double or fully double flower forms.
Impatiens makes good indoor plants but one must be aware crucial care tips.
Water is necessary for excellent growth, so confirm you water them at least every other day.
Do not let the soil dry out or you might have a dead plant in your hands.
They require less sunlight.
Put them in a shade and they will grow fine.
Direct sunlight might wither the plant.
Avoid exposing your plant to frost.
Apply liquid organic fertilizer once every three weeks to produce the most succulent of all plants.
Impatiens does not have much infestation problem, but do watch out for the occasional bugs and plant insects.
Impatiens make great container or window box plants especially in filtered shade.
With just a little tender loving care your impatiens plant will add to and compliment your indoor garden.
They will bring vibrant bright colors that will make all your house plants sparkle!
it’s possible for you to find it in many garden centers.
It is sometimes called by the scientific name Chamaedora elegans.
Parlor palm is just one of those tropical plants that will blossom indoors.
Compared to all indoor palms, the parlor palm is certainly the slowest growing.
Small seedlings are often sold as terrarium plants and may take years to outgrow their allotted space.
It is not surprising to see a plant only three feet high, but can be decades old!
It is known to bloom readily indoors, but the branching flower stems have some decorative effect.
Parlor Palms do best with some filtered light, but direct sun isnt necessary.
It is best to buy one that is already grown and just give it some tender loving care.
make a run at keep the plant watered evenly.
confirm that the potting mix is always moist and allow any excess water to drain off.
Do not use much fertilizer on Parlor Palms.
Only use a water-soluble organic fertilizer once a month during the spring, summer and fall.
You really do not need any during the winter when the plants growth will slow down.
it’s possible for you to flush thoroughly with water and keep the fertilizer away for a while.
Do watch out for some pest problem.
Mealy bugs and spider mites all enjoy making a home on Parlor Palms.
Parlor Palms are very slow growers.
So shop for the size you need, not the size you think it will grow into.
The plant will improve the look of your indoor garden definitely.
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