How Well Do You Know Your House Plants?
Have you ever despaired over crispy ivy? Or wondered what it takes to get a cactus to bloom?
House plants can seem like a mystery if you don't know how to care for them.
With information now at your fingertips, it's easy to find out about your plant, discover what it needs, and get the most out of it.
I promise you'll be rewarded with a healthy, thriving house plant that's a source of pride and joy for years to come.
Everything you need is here in this user-friendly house plant guide:
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Firecracker Flower
Put firecracker flowers near a bright window and enjoy their spectacular blooms from spring through fall.
Surrounded by big, glossy leaves, these unusual flowers are dazzling in vibrant orange, red, pink or yellow.
Get care tips for firecracker flower and find out
how to coax the most blooms from your plant.
Office Plants
Did you know that office plants are good for you?
Okay, they won't bring your coffee, but they will boost your mood and create an instant garden ambience right there on your desk. Many of them even clean the air.
Check these out. It's never been easier to find a few good candidates to share your office space.
ZZ Plant
No, it's not that band from Texas.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a slow-growing plant that's fast becoming a sensation because of its easy-going nature.
It needs little attention to thrive. In fact, infrequent watering makes it happy.
Lushly covered with glossy foliage, its upright form makes ZZ Plant
a stunning accent. Add one to your collection and discover why more and more
people put this handsome house plant at the top of their list of favorites.
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Green Your Home
You already know that plants take in the carbon dioxide we exhale and give off oxygen that we breathe in.
But did you know...house plants can also clean the air?
Many plants remove air pollutants commonly found in homes caused by the chemicals in furniture, paint, and carpeting.
Kind of gives you new respect for your foliage friends, huh?
Hmmm...if only we could get them to clean the house, too...
Ready to take the guesswork out of caring for your plants?
Discover how to know if your plant is thirsty, or more likely drowning... the warning signs of too much fertilizer... how to tell if your plant is getting enough sun...and more. It all starts here.
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