Indoor plants - page 3

Plants for the house! Whether absent-minded or intently caring, you can welcome plants at home for that exotic feeling or to purify the air.

Growing an avocado tree from seed

Although growing avocado tree in the ground is only possible in tropical regions or in the Mediterranean area, it is easy to sprout an avocado from seed and grow it indoors.
grow avocado from seed

Propagating gardenia through cuttings, marcot, seeds

Gardenia propagates well through cuttings, marcotting, and seeds. Gardenia propagation key facts: Difficulty: easy Time: 8 weeks True-to-type: cuttings, air-layering New varieties: sowing from seed Read also: growing gardenia Cuttings with gardenia The best way to multiply gardenia is cuttings, even though this technique isn’t always crowned with success. Prepare cuttings at the beginning of […]
Propagation gardenia

Two trendy leaf plants

Rhipsalis and Zamioculcas are two trendy leaf plants catching all eyes wherever they’re grown.
Trendy leaf plants

Zamioculcas problems: save your ZZ

Zamioculcas is such a resilient plant that you won’t have to visit this page very often… Short summary: Single stem drying out – normal Stems falling over – lack of light Drops on leaf tips – guttation Yellow – overwatering or chlorosis
Zamioculcas problems

Cymbidium, a superb orchid

The growing and caring for a Cymbidium orchid is on par with the easiest of all orchids. Deep into winter is generally when its magnificent blooming is appreciated,
cymbidium

Dracaena Kiwi, a bright dragon tree

Dracaena marginata ‘Kiwi’ is a very elegant dragon plant cultivar. Striped green and ivory colors bring lushness and light to any house.
Dracaena marginata kiwi in a pot near a pool

Luminous flowers to fight gray winter homes

Delicate or extravagant, these flower plants bring color and a touch of Faraway for our indoors, even in winter! A selection of three plants that have crossed the planet:
Indoor flower arrangement for winter flower plants

Azalea, caring for it well

Azalea shrubs are enchanting straight from the first day of spring, whether your azaleas are indoors or outside.
Pink azalea bush

Majestic orchids

Learn to discover these flowers with uninterrupted blooming, and how to highlight them. This winter, with orchids, the trend is on #TheWorldBeyond!
Majestic orchid scenery

Air purifying indoor plants, why the hype?

There are air purifying plants that are able to cleanse the air inside our homes. Much more polluted than one can imagine, the indoors of our houses and apartments is loaded with
Air-purifying plants in wicker baskets

Amaryllis planting tips

Native to Central and South America, amaryllis counts over 80 hybrid species with flowers simple or double, large or average-sized, with varied colors. Planting depends on the season and whether you’re going for pot or ground-growing.
Amaryllis planting

Strelitzia, bird of paradise

Strelitzia is a superb plant that comes from the tropics, boasting simply magnificent flowers and nicely dense leafage.
Two yellow and blue strelitzia blooms against a deep green leaf.

Growing Barberry indoors

Although often grown as an outdoor hedge, it’s possible to grow a small barberry shrub inside. Simple care and a few smart
Indoor barberry plants

Mammillaria, a family of easy-care cactus

Key Mammillaria facts: Botanical name – Mammillaria spp. Common name – Mammillaria, pillow cactus, cushion cactus, and more depending on the species Family – Cactaceae Type – Cactus Height – 16 inches (40 cm) Use – pot Exposure – light, but without direct light Soil – sandy, gravely, well-drained, dry Planting – spring Flowering – […]
Indoors, mammillaria grows in pots easily

Ribbon plant, remarkable leaves

The ribbon plant is a very beautiful indoor plant that’s appreciated as much for its variegated evergreen foliage as it is for its blooming.
Ribbon plant in a pot

Frangipani, a true marvel!

Frangipani is a shrub used indoors for its appealing blooming and its great ornamental qualities. Outdoors, it only grows well in warm climates.
Frangipani flower tree

Dracaena marginata roots, the dragon plant’s strength and weakness

It seems like magic when a Dragon plant cutting sets out its first roots. The Dracaena marginata’s roots are full of surprises! Surviving dry spells, propagation… and that houseplant nightmare, root rot! Here, you’ll discover: what dracaena roots look like why the dragon plant gets root rot dealing with root-bound dracena marginata and how roots […]
Root system of the Dracaena marginata plant

Abutilon, an indoor maple

Abutilon, also called room maple, is a very beautiful plant that blooms from spring to fall. Caring for it is easy.
Three abutilon flowers and leaves on black background, with yellow petals and red cuppolas.

ZZ plant varieties

The ZZ plant is famous the world over: beautifully stunning and nearly impossible to kill, it is perfect for modern homes and gardens. But which of the types of ZZ plant is best for you? Let’s take a look at the main Zamioculcas varieties:
ZZ plant unfurling its leaves
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