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Indoor Gardening, Peace Lily
The Peace Lily gives so much and asks for so little, it’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular houseplants. With their glossy leaves and dramatic flowers, Peace Lilies can brighten up a low light room where other flowering houseplants fear to tread.
The formal name for the Peace Lily is Spathiphyllum. It’s native to the rainforests of Central and South America, which can give you a clue on the proper care for a Peace Lily – you need to make it feel at home. Since you probably don’t live in a rainforest, giving it indirect and filtered light, since it’s one of the shorter plants in its native neighborhood, along with moist conditions will help it flourish.
While Peace Lilies are one of the top houseplants for keeping indoor air healthy by removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide, they are poisonous to pets, so keep Fido and Kitty out of harm’s way.
If a Peace Lily isn’t happy, it’s sure to let you know and forgiving when you fix the problem. At the slightest sign of thirst the leaves droop, leaves will pale or yellow with too much light and a scorched look to the foliage is telling you there’s too much direct light.
Keep them happy
The formal name for the Peace Lily is Spathiphyllum. It’s native to the rainforests of Central and South America, which can give you a clue on the proper care for a Peace Lily – you need to make it feel at home. Since you probably don’t live in a rainforest, giving it indirect and filtered light, since it’s one of the shorter plants in its native neighborhood, along with moist conditions will help it flourish.
While Peace Lilies are one of the top houseplants for keeping indoor air healthy by removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide, they are poisonous to pets, so keep Fido and Kitty out of harm’s way.
If a Peace Lily isn’t happy, it’s sure to let you know and forgiving when you fix the problem. At the slightest sign of thirst the leaves droop, leaves will pale or yellow with too much light and a scorched look to the foliage is telling you there’s too much direct light.
Keep them happy
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
House plants, Orchids
Orchids are often unfairly labeled as finicky, high maintenance flowering houseplants. While some of the more exotic and rare varieties may have earned this reputation, there are many species of Orchids that don’t deserve the label.
In fact, there are several types of Orchids that make great ‘starters’ if you’re looking for an introduction to the wonderful world of Orchids:
· Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchid. The Moth Orchid offers blooms in shades of pink, white, yellow and red and is the perfect choice for a houseplant for beginners. Just give them a bright location with no direct sunlight, and they’re happy.
· Cymbidium or Boat Orchid. Popular in floral arrangements and corsages, the Cymbidium is one of the most popular winter and spring blooming orchids and is not hard to please.
· Dendrobium Hybrids. Some of the better corsage type orchid with long lasting avender or white flowers. They are prolific and certainly don’t deserve the finicky description.
The key to growing an Orchid successfully is to remember one thing. Orchids do not grow in soil, but literally in the air. Their roots attach to trees or rocks where their spongy roots capture moisture and nutrients that wash over them. Many varieties are native to rainforests. It’s important to purchase Orchids from experienced growers and nurseries so you can properly identify it and care for it.
Growing caring and feeding of Orchids indoors
In fact, there are several types of Orchids that make great ‘starters’ if you’re looking for an introduction to the wonderful world of Orchids:
· Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchid. The Moth Orchid offers blooms in shades of pink, white, yellow and red and is the perfect choice for a houseplant for beginners. Just give them a bright location with no direct sunlight, and they’re happy.
· Cymbidium or Boat Orchid. Popular in floral arrangements and corsages, the Cymbidium is one of the most popular winter and spring blooming orchids and is not hard to please.
· Dendrobium Hybrids. Some of the better corsage type orchid with long lasting avender or white flowers. They are prolific and certainly don’t deserve the finicky description.
The key to growing an Orchid successfully is to remember one thing. Orchids do not grow in soil, but literally in the air. Their roots attach to trees or rocks where their spongy roots capture moisture and nutrients that wash over them. Many varieties are native to rainforests. It’s important to purchase Orchids from experienced growers and nurseries so you can properly identify it and care for it.
Growing caring and feeding of Orchids indoors
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