Articles related to "Philodendron"



Guide to Philodendrons
A brief guide to one of the world's most popular tropical houseplants.
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Growing Houseplants is Essential to Your Health!
This is the beginning of a series on houseplants that help improve indoor air quality.
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Ceriman-an Indoor Fruit Plant
When we're thinking of fruit plants, the last things most gardeners would think of is house plants. For example, bananas are increasingly popular. There's also the ceriman, a relative of the common philodendron.
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Reader Questions Answered
Readers frequently send questions about their plants. Here's the latest batch!
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Houseplants Improve Sick Buildings
Indoor air pollution is an increasing problem these days, but some plants naturally clean the air and make our homes healthier.
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How to Decorate with Hanging Plants
Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Hanging plants can also enhance interior décor as well!
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Effects of Acid Rain on Plants
Students complete an inquiry-based investigation into the effects of acid rain on vegetation using control and experimental groups of plants.
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Toxic Plants and Pets
There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.
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A Houseplant Propagation Guide
Propagating plants is easy and a lot of fun. Here's a look at a budget friendly way to increase a houseplant collection!
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Black Thumb? No Problem!
Aloe, Geraniums and Cast Iron Plants-grow these plants and more, even if you think you have a black thumb!
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Houseplant Safety
Some houseplants are toxic and even deadly. In homes with pets and/or children this is of special concern. Here's a guide to which ones are dangerous and which are safe.
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Houseplants and Clean Air
Indoor air pollution is an increasing problem these days, but some plants naturally remove harmful toxins and make the air we breathe cleaner!
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How To Beat The Winter Doldrums With Houseplants
Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too.
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How To Decorate With Houseplants
Houseplants aren't only good for cleaning the air-they can also add a fresh and stylish touch to any home decor. Here's how!
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How to Give Your Houseplants the Right Light
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
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Ideal Plants For Low Light Areas
Here's a guide to growing houseplants in low light areas and tips on how you can add some light yourself!
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Reader Questions About Houseplants
Many of our readers ask questions about their houseplants. Here's the latest batch!
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Swiss Cheese Plant for Indoor Hanging Baskets
For a change from typical philodendron and ivy, the Swiss cheese plant can fill a hanging basket with its lush abundance of exotic perforated leaves.
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The History of Houseplants
Ever wonder how the practice of growing plants indoors came to be? It's been around longer than you think! Read on to find out more.
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Growing Aroids in Australia - Part 1
Today more than ever, Aroids are emerging from their obscurity hoarded away by rich private collectors to be grown by people like you and I. If a family of plants is likened to a jigsaw puzzle, then the species are the pieces. And what a rich tapestry they weave in our gardens.
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Peaceful Co-existence Between Your Pets and Your House Plants
Planning for peaceful co-existence between your pets and your house plants.
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Houseplant Lighting Guide
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
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Green Up Your Home with Five Easy Indoor Plants
Even if you have a black thumb, you can easily make these plants thrive.
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Poisonous Plants Found Around the Home
There are nearly 70,000 reported plant poisonings a year in this country on average.
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Guide to Pothos
Pothos is one of the most well known houseplants in the world. They are beautiful, hardy, and easy to care for too. Read on for more about these familar favorites.
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Pagan Indoor Garden
Desired plants, right environment, care and creativity bring nature's magick and life force inside. Relax and enjoy the serenity of an enchanted jungle or forest.
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Poisonous Houseplants
Toxic houseplants can be dangerous to pets and young children; discover which varieties are toxic and keep them out of reach.
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Where It All Began.
My interest in food and food security began with photography.
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POISON: PART THREE
Common plants with poisonous properties.
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Creative Recycling
Going green can be a creative undertaking with family and friends. Inspire each other to create new ways to simplify and green-up a life worth protecting.
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Houseplants: Real or Fake?
Houseplants: Real or Fake? New-age houseplants are a far cry from the artificial rubber plants that Grandma used to have! Choose from ficus trees to floral arrangements.
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Propagation Techniques
Indoor gardening can be an expensive hobby. Collecting seeds and plants for propagation is a great way to cut costs.
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Social Climbers
Flowering vines offer brilliant displays of seasonal color
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Book review: Ghost Layers by Katie Pasquini Masopust
A book explaining Katie Pasquini Masopust's latest innovative technique, which she calls ghost layers. If you like the effect, you're only "three steps" from to "spectacular quilts."
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Creating a Tropical Terrarium
Many tropical herps (reptiles and amphibians) need a humid, specialized environment. Learn to assemble a home for some lizards, snakes and tree frogs.
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Decorating With Houseplants
Houseplants aren't only good for cleaning the air-they can also add a fresh and stylish touch to your home decor.
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Designing a Tropical Garden
Fashion your own tropical paradise.
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Dog Safe Flower Gardens
A simple how to article on creating a canine safe garden.
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Grow a Garden On Your Windowsill
Being an urban gardener doesn't mean you can't have a lush garden. With an accommodating windowsill and the right containers, you can grow a wide variety of plants!
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House Plants Natural Air Cleaners
Did you know indoor plants do more than just look good? It has been proven that some plants do more than just make a room look nicer, they actually clean the air.
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Houseplants and the Winter Blues
Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They can help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too
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Mickey Mouse Gardens: PART 1.
Mickey Mouse Gardens PART 1: The Gardens at Disney's EPCOT Center in Orlando, Florida. Garden Writers Association of America visits EPCOT.
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Raising Mantids From Egg
Although easy to hatch and educational to watch, young mantids are cannibals and must be kept separated.
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Mixing Houseplants and Pets in Your Salon
With all the dogs in and out of the place, I have to be careful which houseplants are within reach, or can be pulled down by curious dogs for chewing. Here's what plants to use and avoid, and a review of the SuiteU Houseplants For Beginner's course.
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Poisons in the Garden
Poisons in the Garden
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Connecting with Nature Matters
Renowned biologist, eco-psychologists and "green" builders agree that interaction with nature is vital to our wellbeing. Here are simple ways to add nature to each day.
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Frugal Ways To Increase A Houseplant Collection
In today's economy, things are tough for houseplant lovers. Here's some tips on how to add to your collection without spending a lot of money!
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Grow Plants from Kitchen Scraps
Things most of us throw away, such as avocado pits, seeds from citrus fruits, and carrot tops can all be turned into fun and beautiful houseplants. Here's how!
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Night Flowering Landscapes and Moon Gardens
Some gardens come alive in the night. The timing of the flowers and plants with nightfall creates a night blooming garden. Night gardens are filled with purposeful life.
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Office Plants Promote Good Health
Learn which indoor plants clean home and office air, promote good health, and prevent sick building syndrome.
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