Posts Tagged ‘house plants’

3 Top Tips For Your Indoor Herb Gardens

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Growing herbs is a superb pastime. They add to your cooking, decorate your home and are simple to grow. A lot of people believe that herbs will not grow properly indoors. This is certainly a long way from the truth. Most herbs will grow quite happily inside a home. Though, there are a few areas which need a little bit additional thought.

Below are the 3 most typical pit falls and the way to avoid them.

1. Sunlight. Herbs like sunlight. Attempt to keep your plants close to a bright window which catches plenty of sunlight. If the herbs start to get long, weak stems then this is a sign your indoor herb gardens craving more sunshine. If you are unable to provide natural sunlight to your herbs then you should buy a growlight. These are special lights which replicate sunlight and help your herbs to flourish.

2. Temperature. The majority of us love to be warm in winter. However our heating dries out the air and may upset your herbs. You might discover that the plants flourish better with additional moisture. To achieve this you don’t have to go out and buy costly humidifiers, you can simply place your herb pots close to a larger bowl which you can fill with pebbles and water. As your house gets warmer then the water will evaporate and the herbs will perk up almost immediately.

Spider Plants – Will Bloom Easily In Any Home

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

It is always nice to go home to a house where earthy plants can be found. After working long hours in cramped air-conditioned room, it is nice to stay in a comfy living room with live green plants. The foremost beginners plant is the spider plant, Some home have them and they are the simplest to grow as they automatically produce ‘little’ spider plants for you to pick off and put in pots. The plants give a relaxing effect. They also make the air fresher. But unfortunately not all homes have interior plants. It is so easy, that you can always grow one successfully. Some people believe that spider plants are difficult to grow indoors because for one, plants grow best in natural conditions.

Nevertheless, this is far from the truth. In That Respect, are plants that are not high upkeep like spider plants. When you want to grow spider plants, all you need are some plastic pots, some potting compost, a tray to put the pots on and a frost-free, well-ventilated area where there is natural light – not direct sunlight. A spider plant is a good choice for a house plant. Spider plant is attractive and painless to take care of. It is possible to over or under water them, still they are much more resilient than other plants. When given the basic care it deserves, they also have a very long life span.

Methods to Secure Success in Planting and Harvesting a Vegetable Garden

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Virtually, all gardening partisans do not get much greater joy than in their vegetable gardens. One of the most satisfying things is to be able to walk out into your garden and be able to harvest and then eat what they, themselves have created through their own hard work. There is a lot more involved in a successful garden then just plainly planting a few seeds in the ground and waiting for vegetables to abruptly appear. Planting is the third footprint in a successful garden.

The first measure to having a vegetable garden that is productive and successful is to cautiously plan. When you start designing your garden, you should consider putting in a few extra plants and donating this extra to a local food bank or a harvest organization. In doing this, you will be helping those who are not fortunate enough or do not have the means to be able to grow their own food.

Tropical House Plant Care – Fertilizing Your House Plants

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Your houseplants require both water and minerals for survival. Outdoor plants can usually pick up all the minerals they need from their surroundings without much help from the gardener. Indoor plants, however, need more attention, since nutrients in the potting soil need replenishment.

What do those numbers on the fertilizer bag mean?

The key elements required for plants are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). A fertilizer bag shows the percentages of these three nutrients as three numbers, always given in the same order. An example: an 18-6-12 label means that the bag contains 18% nitrogen, 6% phosphorus, and 12% potassium, usually in the form of nitrates, phosphates, and potassium salts. Other nutrients are also needed, but their required amounts are much lower.

How much of each mineral does my plant need?

This of course depends on what type of plant you are fertilizing. It is very important not to give your plant too much or too little food. This is a decision that must be made for each individual plant. You should carefully read both the label that came with your plant if there is one, and the label on the bag of fertilizer. If you’re still not sure, ask the person at the plant store for advice.

You and Orchids

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Orchids are very popular plants in Indonesia and easy to find in every island, you do not have to go to the jungle to see them. That is one of the reasons why Indonesia chose Phalaenopsis amabilis as one of our national flowers. Orchids are notoriously lavish blooms that can add glitz and glamour to your walk down the aisle. Simply gorgeous wedding flowers. Orchids dislike sudden change in temperature, however a difference of 10 C – 20 C between day and night temperature is beneficial. The best suitable range is 18 C to 30 C, proper ventilation is must to provide fresh air and also helps in reducing the temperature.

Orchids are found throughout the world from the tropics to the subarctic zone. However, the orchid-richest areas are the tropics and subtropics. Orchids, like tulips , have become a major market throughout the world. Buyers now bid hundreds of dollars on new hybrids or improved ones. Orchids have few insect pests or diseases if properly cared for. It is important to have a problem identified before attempting control. Orchids native to temperate and arctic regions usually grow in soil or leaf litter. They generally have tuberous or bulbous roots which store moisture and nutrients.