Houseplants Under Lights


© Diana Pederson

Lessons

Lesson 1: Natural lighting vs. Artificial Lighting
Proper lighting is critical for good plant growth. This can be provided naturally (via windows, sky lights) or artificially (light stands, plant...
Natural Lighting
Artificial Lighting
Is Your Plant Receiving Too Much or Too Little Light?
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Lesson 2: Houseplant Containers & Potting Media
Selecting containers is a very individual thing. You must know where you want the plant to grow and the "effect" it has in your living area. ...
Choosing Your Container
Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Containers
Introduction to Potting Medias
Potting Media Components -- Part 1
Potting Media Components -- Part 2
What mixture should I use?
Lesson 2 Assignments
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Lesson 3: Watering, Humidity and Fertilizing
Watering practices, humidity, and fertilizing routines affect the quality of your plant's growth. You need to learn the preferences of your...
Introduction to Water, Humidity, pH, and Fertilizers
How Should You Water a Plant?
Alternative Watering Methods
HUMIDITY & PH
Fertilizers
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Lesson 4: Proper Plant Selection and Care
Plants must be matched to the size of your light garden. Alternatively, you may design your light garden to match the needs of your plants....
Light Gardens
Scientific names explained and Suggested Plants
Refresher on Selecting and Repotting Plants
Cultural Problems
Diseases
Insect & Other Critter Pests
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