Looking to bring some outside greenery indoors? Maybe you already have an indoor garden & are looking to create a botanical jungle. Whatever the case may be houseplants are an ideal inexpensive way to beautify your dwelling. Youll be rewarded with purer air & youre sure to enjoy watching your plant sprout climb & even flower. Of course before you start working on crafting a greenhouse you need to know what kinds of plants you can grown in your home & which plants are best suited to your taste & style. Houseplants For Dummies introduces dozens of different foliage plants flowering plants cacti & exotic varieties. Your green thumb is sure to get even greener once youve read about:* Houseplant basics* Identifying indoor microclimates* Indoor plant biographies"* Differentiating between direct indirect & low light* Watering needs* Rules of fertilizing* Temperature & growing cycles Houseplants For Dummies is packed with houseplant growing techniques tips tricks & even goes the extra mile with a chapter devoted to the various ways you can display houseplants if youre looking for some bragging rights! Whether youre new to the world of houseplant basics or youre a seasoned gardener youll get the "inside dirt" on topics such as:* Various potting soil mixes* Preparing plants for indoor life* Cleaning pruning & staking* Propagating houseplants* Dealing with pests & diseases* Building your own controlled climate* & much more The material is arranged into six clear & helpful sections: houseplant basics houseplant profiles growing essentials potted plant maintenance houseplant settings & valuable ideas
- each section helping you create your own indoor forest. Even if youre convinced you have a black thumb Houseplants For Dummies will have you living among the green in no time!"