gardening & growing tips

Category — Other House Plants

Growing Abutilon Hydroponically

Growing Abutilon HydroponicallyAbutilon (also called Parlor Maple or Flowering Maple) can be grown well in passive hydroponic grow systems. Below are photos of several abutilon seedlings at 6 weeks old …

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Water Quality and Ornamental Plants

Tap water inhibits blooming in some plantsIf your house plants have stopped blooming it could be because of chemicals in your tap water. Chemicals such as chlorine and chloramine are routinely added to municipal drinking water throughout the U.S. and have been shown to inhibit blooming in flowering houseplants …

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How to Grow Streptocarpus

Growing streptocarpusStreptocarpus are easy growing perennials in warmer zones and wonderful houseplants. They prefer partial shade but can tolerate up to 5 hours of direct sunlight per day (less in low-humidity environment). To grow streptocarpus as a house plant …

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Orchid Photos

Growing orchidsMany orchids can be grown successfully indoors on windowsills or under grow lights. Here are photos of some of our recent blooming orchids.

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Hypoestes Photos

Growing polka dot plantsPolka dot plants (hypoestes) are easy house plants and outdoor annuals. They grow quickly and self-seed, you need only to prune them and keep them well-watered.

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