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 The Best Low-Light Indoor Plants to Brighten Up Your Home Beautify a dimly lit corner with these indoor plants for low light. If sunlight doesn’t stream through large windows, low-light indoor plants are the way to go when choosing greenery for your home. All plants need some light to grow, but a variety of vines, ferns, and leafy plants will do well in dim areas of a room. So, brighten up a not-so-sunny spot in your living room or office with these beautiful houseplants that thrive even in low-light settings. 1. Adanson’s Monstera Create a tropical getaway in your living room with Monstera adansonii. Also known as the Swiss cheese plant, this vining tropical plant produces bright green, attractively cut leaves. Its long, trailing stems make it a good choice for a hanging basket. If you want to keep the plant short, prune back the vining branches. If you want to make more to expand your collection, cuttings can easily be rooted in water. Water your monstera whenever t...

 Indoor Plants for Corners Large indoor plants are great for filling empty corners of your home and adding a touch of nature and elegance. Perfect for those looking to spruce up their living space, here is a collection of indoor plants that can elevate the aesthetic of any corner of your home. 1. Monstera deliciosa Often called the Swiss cheese plant, the Monstera deliciosa is famous for its large, dissected leaves that create a striking visual impact. This plant is not only a unique piece but also a low-maintenance choice, thriving in medium to bright indirect light. It can grow up to 10 feet tall, making it perfect for corners that need a touch of personality. 2. Fiddle Leaf Fig The fiddle leaf fig has taken the design world by storm with its dramatic leaves shaped like a violin. This tree can reach heights of 6 feet or more, making it a great choice for filling tall corners. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires regular watering to keep its leaves lookin...

 Easy Houseplants That Thrive on Neglect As a New England gardener, I grow houseplants because I need soil under my nails. In the winter, indoor plants satisfy my passion for gardening. But I only grow houseplants that can tolerate some neglect, because once spring comes, I’m frantically running for the door, and houseplants get a little, well, neglected! In my experience, the following plants survive and thrive despite the inevitable lack of attention 1. Pepperface (Peperomia incana) Peperomia incana is a structural, shrub-like peperomia with beautifully scalloped leaves that beg to be petted. I consider its slow growth rate a bonus; I love a plant that doesn’t take up an entire windowsill in a year, when it first shares it so graciously. This semi-succulent peperomia likes to dry out between waterings. It doesn’t demand full sun like other succulents, though it can take it if you have it. Bright, indirect light will also help. It thrives in hot, high-humidity conditi...

 Great indoor vining plants  Including indoor vining plants in your houseplant collection will bring wildness into your home. Many types of plants shoot out vining stems to creep up a wall or bookcase, from delicate creeping figs to heavy monsters. This article includes recommendations for popular vining houseplants and expert tips on how to use them to make a room feel like an exotic indoor jungle. 1. Arrowhead Vine Named for its distinctively shaped leaves, arrowroot vine (Sygonium podophyllym) is a fast-growing tropical vine that thrives as a houseplant. Give it plenty of bright, indirect light, consistently moist soil, and warm, humid conditions, and the vines will grow up to 6 feet tall. To give a room a dramatic jungle look, train it to grow a moss pole or a small trellis. Arrowhead vine varieties come in many colors and shapes. For example, 'Pink Splash' has hot pink streaks on dark green leaves, and 'Snow White' has white spots on deep green leaves....

 Easy indoor plants Looking for easy indoor plants to add greenery to your home? Then this list is for you! All of these are perfect houseplants for beginners, brown thumbs, or anyone who likes low-maintenance indoor plants. If you want to be a successful indoor gardener, it's best to start with easy houseplants. I wanted to make a list to get you started. So below you'll find some of my favorites, all of which are very low maintenance. The best part is that you can build a nice collection of many wonderful, easy houseplants.  1. Peperomia There are many different types of Peperomia, and all of them are very easy to care for indoor plants. Bent branches spill over the pot, making them ideal for hanging baskets or stacking on shelves. 2. Norfolk Island Pine (Arucaria heterophylla) The best thing about Norfolk pines is that they can grow into large ground specimens and live for many years. Tuck it near a sunny window, keep the soil moist (but be careful not to overw...

Pest problems are less in healthy plants Prevent or reduce pest problems in indoor plants by selecting the right plants and providing good overall care. Learn about the basic care and growing requirements for your plant. Grow plants in the best conditions Select plants with growing needs that are suitable for the indoor environment (humidity, light, temperature). Plants cannot fight pests when they are struggling to grow in very low light, high humidity or dry soil, high temperature or very cold air temperature. The plants need regular watering Find out how much water your plant needs. Water the soil at the base of the plant, not the leaves. Make sure the plant pot is well-drained. Avoid letting plants stand in water. Excessive watering and poor drainage can promote root rot and fungal mosquitoes and other insect problems. Understand the nutritional needs of your plant Apply half the amount of fertilizer at the recommended strength. Fertilize when the plant is actively grow...

Indoor plants for 2022 Discover the 8 best varieties of indoor crops for the 12 months of 2022 based on new trends and forecasts! Do you know what are the best houseplant specimens this year? Listed below are the best varieties of indoor crops for the 12 months of 2022 that will help you adapt to the development! Best Indoor Crops for the 12 Months of 2022 1. Climbing houseplants Climbing flags will gain recognition in the coming year, and if you want to add one to your room, start with the mini Monster (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma) - it looks like a sculpture while climbing. Options for breaking the leaves into extra compact varieties like Monstera telcos, which is good for small dwellings. Hoys, Potos, and Philodendrons may be on the wish list as a result of their beautiful varieties! 2. Flowering houseplants Flowering houseplants will be much loved in 2022, and the quiet lily will be the only option for newcomers. The forgiving nature makes it a favorite because it does no...

Starting seeds indoors in the winter As gardening approaches, it's time to think about your growth strategy. One of the best ways to get a good start in food and flower production is to learn how to start seeds indoors. What kind of space commitment do you need, and how much does all the equipment needed cost? I have been cultivating seeds home for many years at home and completing a strategy that works well in small spaces. Here are my twelve best tips for starting seeds indoors this winter so you can reap the rewards throughout the summer. Tips for starting seeds indoors in the winter Your overall goal by starting seeds indoors is to give the plants a start and optimal growing conditions so they will burst with growth as soon as they get to the garden. Each plant has specific requirements that can slightly change your seed opening techniques, and these tips should act as guides for most organisms. 1. Find a warm, trouble-free place Your first step is to make sure you ...

 Is Air Conditioning Bad for Plants? You may want to throw away the AC when it is hot and bitter outside, but how does your plant feel about air conditioning? Many plants thrive in hot and humid climates, especially tropical plants such as cash trees and dragonflies, which belong to the moist forests near the equator. The cool, dry air that is comfortable for us is unfortunately not useful for many houseplants. Here are some signs that your plants are being affected by the cold, conditioned air in your home: Your plant sheds leaves or petals quickly The leaves of your plant will fade or turn yellow The leaves of your plant will turn brown around the edges Your plant is starting to rot Your plant is starting to dry out Your flower is no longer in bloom The good news is, you do not have to turn off your AC or give up your indoor gardening altogether - here are some ways to create the most favorable environment for your plant collection. How to protect your plants from air...

 Health benefits of indoor plants There are numerous reasons to include plants in your space, but did you know that one of them is the health benefits? From purifying the air to reducing stress, filling your home with houseplants is an easy way to increase happiness and promote a healthier life. For those looking for even more reasons to grow their plant collection, here’s how adding fresh greens to your home can benefit your health. Plants reduce stress In 2010, a Japanese study examined the effects of Shinrin-yoga or "forest bath". The study concluded that spending time in nature reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and has an overall soothing effect on the body. However, most of us spend 85% of our time indoors and can not wander in the woods every day. Fortunately, houseplants are an easy way to bring outdoors and reap the restorative, calming effects of nature. A study published in the journal Physiology Anthropology shows that active interactions with hous...

Orchids Maintenance In their own habitat, orchids grow like weeds, but they are susceptible to house disease as houseplants. For best results, provide the conditions they want. Some species have individual preferences, but all need light, air, water, food, rest, and, from time to time, a new pot to thrive. Orchid flowers Of course, orchids are famous for their beautiful flowers, which will last forever. However, jasmines will choose to bloom. Here are answers to some common orchid flower questions: How Often Do Orchids Bloom? It depends on the type of orchid. Phalaenopsis orchids bloom every few months, other varieties only once or twice a year. How Long Do Orchid Flowers Last? Depending on the species, orchid flowers can last from several days to several weeks. Usually, orchids are kept in a cool place, watered enough, and they will last a long time if not pressed. When should I cut the flower spike?   Once the flowers wither and the stem begins to fall off (called a ...

 Growing Orchids Unlike orchids: they are breathtakingly beautiful, delicate, long-flowering, long-lived, attractive in scent and shape and very diverse. Some pleasures in the garden that surpass the thrill of watching orchids thrive. Here's everything you need to know about growing orchids - and we'll list the most common orchid varieties. Once rare and expensive, orchids are now sold more than any other houseplant, surpassing African violets, chrysanthemums and poinsettias. This is because modern cloning techniques allow plants to produce massively, and cultivation that took seven years from seed to flowering now takes only two. About Orchids The orchid family is the largest in area of ​​flowering plants: more than 25,000 species grow naturally on every continent except Antarctica. The largest concentrations of orchid species are found in the tropics of the world, namely Asia and Central and South America. In most parts of North America, orchids should be grown in...