"Aloe vera gel‘s ability to soothe burns is well known, but did you know that the plant itself is beautiful, drought tolerant, and can be grown in almost any garden? Here’s what you should know about this pretty and useful succulent, including how to take care of an aloe vera plant." Comment from Birds and Blooms
In my experience, the aloe vera plant is one of the easiest plants to grow.
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"Here, I break down what “low light” actually means, how much light a plant needs to survive, and 10 ACTUAL low-light plants that’ll do well in those dark corners!" Comment from Garden Betty
Check out this article if you want to grow plants in an indoor low light area.
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"Are your houseplants getting enough sun? Chances are, "bright indirect light" might not mean what you think it means! If your plants don’t seem to be doing well where they are, they might be starved for light. Here’s how you can gauge the amount of light your rooms actually get and how much light your plants really need." Comment from Garden Betty
"Can you reuse potting soil from year to year? Learn how to select a quality potting mix and how to clean planters for a fresh start each growing season." Comment from Birds and Blooms
I've never really thought about it as I used mine year after year as well as using the same planters. Maybe I was lucky there were no problems.
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"Can you grow vegetables indoors? Sprawling pumpkin vines and trailing cucumber plants may be too large for indoor growing, but many smaller vegetables thrive in pots and can be cultivated year-round indoors. Whether you plan to grow vegetables from seed, sprout fresh veggies from kitchen scraps, or bring garden vegetables indoors just for overwintering, this guide is here to help. Below, you’ll find ten of the easiest vegetables to grow indoors, plus beginner-friendly tips to help you get the most out of your indoor vegetable garden." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
This article is for me since I have never had luck growing vegetables indoors.
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"Have you ever dug into a pile of old seeds and wondered if they’re still good, or whether you should buy new ones? How long do vegetable seeds and herb seeds last anyway? The short answer: It depends. Here’s what you need to know about seed viability vs. seed vigor." Comment from Garden Betty
I never toss seeds to the trash, giving all of them a try. Sometimes they successfully sprout, sometimes not.
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"If you are looking for an eye catching plant to fill your containers this year with big color and interest, then you need to be growing coleus!
Not only can coleus fill your pots with long lasting beauty – it also happens to be incredibly resistant to pests. Adding to its allure, the uniquely bright and patterned foliage doesn’t take a lot of effort or nutrients to maintain. In fact, coleus is one of the lowest maintenance plants around." Comment from This Is My Garden
Click here to go to the This Is My Garden article and they will let you know what these plants need to make them happy.
"Do you often have trouble remembering to water your houseplants? Or would you rather not deal with the mess of potting soil? Then you should try growing plants in water! If you want to start your own houseplant hydroponics, these are the best species to try." Comment from Garden Betty
Haven't grown plants in water in decades. I forgot how easy it is, but they need to be watered too. You can also root plants in water.
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"Everyone’s favorite Christmas flower has an interesting history. Read up to learn interesting and fun poinsettia facts." Comment from Birds and Blooms
Love this plant! If you do too, check out the article from Birds and Blooms and learn more about this beautiful plant.
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"From classic spider plant to heart-shaped pothos, take your indoor garden to new heights with these easy-to-grow hanging houseplants." Comment from Birds and Blooms
Philodendron is the plant that I have had the greatest success with as an indoor and an outdoor plant as well. Living in Zone 9 Florida climate, it goes as grown cover and up the trees. Love this plant and highly recommend for indoor gardening.
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This beautiful cactus can also be grown outdoors in a subtropical climate. We used to grow them in hanging pots for the carport jungle.
Click here to go to the article page on Birds and Blooms for everything you want to know about Christmas Cactus.
Click here to go to an article on Garden Betty's blog entitled "How to Care for Christmas Cactus Year-Round So It Can Live 100 Years (Seriously!)
"From delicate creeping figs to hefty monstera, indoor vining plants bring a touch of wildness into your home. “Vining plants trailing out of a container or climbing up a wall bring a wow factor to a space,” says Emily O’Gwin, medicinal and tropical plant gardener at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
In my opinion, there is nothing like live plants in the home to bring the outdoors in.
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"If your searching for a few houseplants that practically take care of themselves, you’ll love today’s list of the eight easiest plants to grow and maintain indoors. In fact, these wondrous houseplants are so low maintenance that even those with the “brownest” of thumbs can keep them alive with ease!" Comment from This Is My Garden
The snake plant has been the easiest plant to grow indoors in my experience. Nothing like living plants in the home.
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"Amaryllis are spectacular flowers with red, white, and pink blooms that appear right around the holidays. These tropical blossoms develop on tall, thin stalks, giving them a unique, lively appearance that's the perfect addition to your Christmas décor.
These show-stopping blooms will fade after New Year's. However, you don't necessarily have to toss them—they can thrive for many years if you follow the right steps." Comment from Martha Stewart
Gorgeous blooms! For some reason I have been intimidated by bulb plants like this one. Looks like they are not difficult to grow.
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"Looking for some of the best herbs to grow indoors on your windowsill or counter for delicious winter cooking?" Comment from This Is My Garden
Learn all about the herbs you can grow indoors with great detail in this excellent article.
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