Soil & Sun Requirements for Elephant Ears Elephant ear plants, also called taro, are tropical plants that like warm, moist conditions. It can be grown year-round in southern climates and should be brought indoors to serve as a houseplant in the winter in northern areas. … [Read more...]
5 Great Houseplants For Low Light Situations
You don’t need rays of direct sunlight to grow all houseplants. There are quite a few choices that will grow well in low light situations. Six of the most commonly found are the arrowhead plant (syngonium), cast iron plant (aspidistra elatior), Chinese evergreen (aglaonema), … [Read more...]
How to Care for Aloe Vera Plants
Aloe Vera plants are not only attractive houseplants but also have a long history of possessing wonderful healing properties. People use Aloe Vera to help soothe minor burns, cuts, scrapes and abrasions. Aloe Vera's healing sap is added to creams, lotions and first-aid salves. … [Read more...]
Growing Indoors with Grow Lights
One of the most important decisions you will make as you start delving deeper you’re your indoor garden is the lighting. You’ll need to expand your knowledge of the light needs of plants, what types of lighting options work in what situations and what type of lighting options are … [Read more...]
How to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
There is nothing better, nor healthier, than having your own fresh herbs to pluck right there in the kitchen – or very close by. An indoor herb garden promises fresh cooking opportunities year-round. So how do you do it? It’s not at all hard as it turns out. So, where to … [Read more...]