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Growing and Caring for House Plants: Sick Plants are Easily Cured Once the Cause is Diagnosed

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Pauline Mascarenhas

Growing Tropical Plants Indoors: Bring the warmth of the tropics inside with houseplants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Betsy Franz

How to Take Care of Indoor Plants: Growing Houseplants Requires Some Maintenance and Care

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Bailey Shoemaker Richards

The Christmas Poinsettia: Fun Facts and Plant Care Tips for Poinsettias

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linnea Heinrichs

Plant Dormancy: Recognizing and Supporting the Period of Dormancy in Houseplants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Loraine R. Degraff

How to Grow a Venus' Flytrap: Look After This Fascinating Insect-eating Plant Properly

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Neale Monks

Plant an Indoor Herb Garden: Create an Area of Beauty and Fragrance with Herbal Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Joanne LaSpina

Keeping Houseplants Alive During the Winter: Houseplant Care in Cold Climates-Less Sometimes Means More

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Gail Delaney

Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla planifolia) Profile: A Commercially Cultivated Orchid Grown for its Delicious Beans

In: Orchids

By: Chris McLaughlin

Growing Tomatoes: How to Grow Delicious Tomatoes in Your Own Backyard

In: Urban Gardening

By: Colette Haydon John

Four Ways to Grow & Reproduce Bonsai Trees: Learn Several Methods of Bonsai Tree Propagation to Start Growing

In: Bonsai Trees

By: Sarah Smith

Growing a Sansevieria as a Potted Indoor Plant: Mother-in-law's Tongue Makes an Elegant and Easy to Grow Houseplant

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Recognizing a Root Bound (Pot Bound) Plant: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sarah Smith

Indoor Plants Create Fresh Air: NASA Study Scores Plants' Ability to Remove Chemicals

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Francisco Ramos

Creating New Bromeliad Plants Through Offsets: How to Propagate Bromeliads Via the Cultivation of Pups or Offsets

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Michele Dane

How to Grow a Balcony Garden: Apartment Gardening for the Beginner

In: Urban Gardening

By: Tanya Martinenko

How to Grow Tropical Bromeliads as Houseplants: Easy Growing Epiphytic and Terrestrial Plants for Indoor Gardening

In: Bromeliads

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Patio Gardening: With Smart Plant Choices, Even a Balcony Can be a Lush Oasis

In: Urban Gardening

By: Pamela Mooman

Green Up Your Home with Five Easy Indoor Plants: Houseplants Anyone Can Grow

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Deborah Aldridge

Growing Plants from Grocery Store Fruit: Cheap & Easy Indoor Gardening -- Grow Exotic Houseplants from Seed

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Maija Haavisto

Warneckii as an Easy-Care Interior Plant: Dracaena Family Member is Tall and Stately

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By: Linda McDonnell

Swiss Cheese Plant for Indoor Hanging Baskets: Monstera Obliqua Offers a Profusion of Cascading Foliage

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Best Indoor Tropical Plants for Clean Indoor Air: Houseplants That Combat Causes of Sick Building Syndrome

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By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

How to Grow the Desert Rose - Adenium obesum: Facts on this Eastern Tropical African Native Succulent

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By: Chris McLaughlin

The 2009 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show: From February to March, Colorful Orchids Bloom in the Bronx

In: Orchids

By: Marie Lawrence

How to Get a Peace Lily to Bloom: 3 Reasons Why Peace Lilies Won't Bloom

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Stephanie Manning

Teach Children Science with Seeds: Seed Starting for Teaching Science

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Donna Cosmato

The New Terrarium by Tovah Martin Reviewed: Creating Beautiful Displays for Plants and Nature by a Garden Writer

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

The Importance of Light in Houseplant Care: Understanding Natural Light

In: Houseplants (general)

By: S. Elliott

The Swiss Cheese Plant Makes a Unique Houseplant: Monstera Deliciosa has Handsome Foliage with Lush Perforated Leaves

In: Ivies/Climbing/Hanging Plant

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Office Plants Promote Good Health: Indoor Plants That Clean the Air

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Grow Dracaena for Outstanding Indoor Plants: Add Color and Variety to Indoor Gardens with the Dracaena Plant

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

House Plants Natural Air Cleaners: Top Ten Indoor Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Della Sussums

Put Some Spring in Your Sleep! Strategic Indoor Gardening in the Bedroom Yields Wonderful Results

In: Urban Gardening

By: Nikkee Porcaro

Flowering Houseplants for Sunny Spots: From African Violets to Orchids, Flowers Thrive in a Sunny Window

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

The Dumbcane Plant for Elegant Indoor Foliage: The Dieffenbachia, Popular Houseplant with Attractive Striped Leaves

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Growing the Shield Aralia: Caring for and Understanding Polyscias Scutellaria

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Kevin Gustina

Houseplants and Humans: Humidifying the Indoor Air in Winter

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Arlene Marturano

The Secret of Caring for Houseplants Sucessfully: How to Keep Houseplants if You Don't Have a Green Thumb

In: Houseplants (general)

By: S. Elliott

Even You Can Keep Houseplants Alive: Five Reasons You Should Consider Keeping Houseplants

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By: S. Elliott

Flowering Plants for Valentine Gifts: Blooming Indoor Plants Offer Gifts of Love and Friendship

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Growing Dracaena Indoors: Caring for Corn Plant, Marginata, Janet Craig, Song of India

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Origins of Common Houseplants: Native Region of Palm, Dracaena, Bromeliad and other Indoor Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Garden Under Glass: Grow Houseplants in a Terrarium

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Deborah Harding

The Rubber Plant as an Ornamental House Plant: An Ideal Indoor Plant with Dark Green Glossy Leaves

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Rex Begonias Made for Shady Gardens: Grow Striking Begonia Foliage Plants as a Houseplant or Outside

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Selecting and Caring for Poinsettias: Tips for Making Your Christmas Poinsettias Last Longer

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Venice Kichura

Propagation Techniques Other Than Cutting: Using Division, Offsets, Bulb division, Tubers and Plantlets

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sandra Webster

Propagation Techniques: Methods Using Stem Cuttings, Leaf Cuttings and Root Cuttings

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sandra Webster

Spring Blooms in Winter: Force Plants to Put on an Inside Show

In: Perennials/Bulbs

By: Becca Badgett

Holiday Plant Ideas: Unique Floral Arrangements

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

Houseplants for Small Spaces: Decorate With Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: S. Elliott

The Best Houseplant Books: Advanced Choices that Go Beyond the Basics

In: Houseplants (general)

By: J. E. Carpenter

How to Grow Streptocarpus: Getting Blooms on Cape Primrose Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: J. E. Carpenter

Seed to Elegance by Kevin Williams - A Review: Kentia Palms of Norfolk Island South Pacific for Indoor Gardeners

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Potted Gardens and Paradise Found Reviewed: Rebecca Cole Writes Books For Urban Gardeners

In: Urban Gardening

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Holiday Decorating on a Budget: Affordable Decorations for Gardeners

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Connie Krochmal

The Plant Hospital: Health Care for Houseplants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Arlene Marturano

Pothos as a Teaching Plant: Epipremnum Aureum: A Gateway Botanical

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Kevin Gustina

How to Fix Brown Tips on House Plants: Causes of and Solutions for Tip Burn on the Leaves of Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

ZZ Plant for Easy Care and Beauty: This Glossy-Leaved Interior Plant Takes Little Water, Has Few Pests

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Growing Norfolk Island Pine Indoors: A Year-Round Accent Plant that Doubles as a Living Christmas Tree

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

How to Grow an Avocado Tree: What's Greener than Growing Avocados?

In: Houseplants (general)

By: T. Regula

Growing Coleus Collections by Propagation: Root Plant Cuttings Indoors With Soil or Water

In: Urban Gardening

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Hydroponic Gardening Beats Food Crisis: Avoid Vegetables Tainted with E. Coli and Salmonella

In: Urban Gardening

By: Marilee A Ryan

Unusual Houseplants: the Sea Grape: Cultivating Coccoloba Uvifera Indoors

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Kevin Gustina

Coleus by Ray Rogers (Book Review): Rainbow Foliage For Containers And Gardens

In: Urban Gardening

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Caring for Palms Indoors: Neanthe Bella, Rhapis, Bamboo Palm and Kentia Palm

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Child and Pet Safe Houseplants: Non-Toxic Indoor Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: S. Elliott

Poisonous Houseplants: Common Indoor Plants Which Are Toxic to Children and Pets

In: Houseplants (general)

By: S. Elliott

Choose From Many Types of Coleus: Solenostemon Plants Suitable for Part Shade or Part Sun Gardens

In: Urban Gardening

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

How to Grow Coleus Plants: Solenostemon Grown as a Houseplant or a Summer Annual Plant

In: Urban Gardening

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Indoor Container Gardening: ... for the spatially challenged

In: Urban Gardening

By: Jenny Rose Ryan

Breathe Easy with an Indoor Garden: Improve the Air Quality and Charm of Your Home with Houseplants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sarah Forhan

Planning an Evergreen Patio: Patio Gardens with Year Round Foliage and Evergreen Shrubs

In: Urban Gardening

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Holiday Houseplant Care: Tips for growing poinsettia and Christmas cactus

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

Christmas Tree Alternatives: Decorate a rosemary, lemon cypress, plumeria or palm tree

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

Cyclamen: Flowering Holiday Plants

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Connie Krochmal

Bromeliad, the Unusual Houseplant: Amazing Foliage and Flower shapes of beautiful Color

In: Bromeliads

By: Judith Vines

Tropical Plants In Cold Climates: Overwinter Tropical Plants Or Start Over Each Year From Seed

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

Decorating with Poinsettias: A Touch of Holiday Color

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Connie Krochmal

Poinsettia Basics: Selection and Care

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Connie Krochmal

South America's Allamanda Plant: Germinating, Growing And Plant Care For This Flowering House Plant

In: Ivies/Climbing/Hanging Plant

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

Orchid Plant Care Guide: Free Online Orchid Growing Information & Tips

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

How To Grow African Violets: Keep This Princess of Flowering Houseplant Healthy

In: Houseplants (general)

By: S. Elliott

Orchid Care Replanting & Repotting: A Step by Step Guide on How to Repot an Orchid

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Kalanchoe Plant Care: Hardy and Beautiful, the Kalanchoe Is a Great Indoor Flowering Plant

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Steve Holder

Orchid Plant Care - Temperature Range: Climate Requirements for Cultivation of Common Orchids

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Orchid Plant Type & Watering: How Growth Form Affects Orchid Water Needs

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

How Much Water Does an Orchid Need? Moisture Requirements for Growing and Blooming Orchid Plants

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

How to Water an Orchid Plant: Orchid Cultivation: Moisture Levels Required by Orchids

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Orchid Plant Care - Humidity Levels: Water Vapor, Misting, Air Movement & Evaporation Trays

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Orchid Plant Care - Light Levels: How Much Sunlight Does an Orchid Need?

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Which Orchid Plants Are Easy to Grow? Tips for Choosing Orchid Types and Genera for Beginners

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Buying a Flowering Orchid Plant: Tips for Choosing & Purchasing a Healthy Orchid in Bloom

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Live Orchid Floral Bouquets: Flowering Orchids as an Alternative to Fresh Cut Flowers

In: Orchids

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Hard to Kill Houseplants: The Best Easy to Grow Houseplants for Low Sun or Well-lit Homes

In: Houseplants (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer W. Miner

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