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2017年08月13日
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Lots of plants that we grow outside as ornamentals are actually warm weather perennials that can be grown year round indoors. As long as these plants receive plenty of sunlight, they can be kept as houseplants all year or just moved inside when the weather gets colder. Keep reading to learn more about ornamental plants you can grow indoors.
Indoor Ornamentals Growing outdoor ornamentals as houseplants is often easy, as long as you pick a plant that thrives at room temperature and doesn’t need too much light. Some popular low-maintenance ornamental plants you can grow indoors are: Asparagus fern – Asparagus fern grows quickly, making deep green foliage dotted with delicate flowers and bright red berries. It works very well in a container. Geranium – Geraniums will bloom all through the winter, as long as they’re in a bright window. Caladium – Caladium, also called elephant ear, grows well indoors and will remain colorful all winter in indirect sunlight. Ivy – Ivy does very well in the shade and can be planted to drape over the edge of a pot, creating a nice cascade effect from a tall shelf or table.
Some indoor ornamental plants require a little more care, however. Begonias can be brought inside, but they need some maintenance. They like high humidity, but they also like their soil to dry out between waterings. To achieve this, line your plant’s saucer with pebbles – this will keep the pot’s runoff water from evaporating as quickly. Also, mist the plant between waterings to keep it moist. Hot pepper plants can be grown as interesting houseplant ornamentals. As summer winds down, dig up your plant and put it in a pot. The pot will need bright direct sunlight, possibly from a grow light. You’ll also need to watch the leaves for aphids, which can get out of hand.
Basically, as long as you can provide the plants with whatever they need to thrive, you should be able to grow nearly any type of ornamental garden plant indoors.
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2017年08月13日
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Giving potted plants as gifts is growing in popularity, and with good reason. Potted plants are rarely more expensive than cut flowers, but they last much longer. With the right kind of care, they can even last for years. That said, not all potted plants are good gift ideas and, unfortunately, not all potted plant gifts can be persuaded to bloom again. Keep reading to learn about giving potted plants as gifts and caring for gifted container plants.
Ideas for Potted Plant Gifts When you’re looking to give flowering plants as gifts, you want to choose something that’s easy to care for. Unless you know your recipient to be an avid gardener who likes a challenge, you should opt for something that’s very low maintenance. Remember, you want to give a decoration, not a responsibility. There are a few especially popular potted plant gifts that are known for their ease of care. African violets are an excellent choice for low light, and they’ll keep flowering almost year round. Clivia is a very hardy houseplant that blooms red and orange around Christmas and can last for years and years with little care. Small herbs, like lavender and rosemary, are the whole package: easy to care for, fragrant, and useful.
Potted Plants vs. Cut Flowers If you’ve been given flowering plants as gifts, you may be at a loss as to what to do with them. Cut flowers, of course, will only last so long and then must be tossed. Most potted plants, however, can be replanted in the garden or left to grow in their pots. Unfortunately, some potted plants, like mums, are likely to last only one season. Flowering bulb plants, like tulips and hyacinths, can be saved for years. After they’re done blooming, place the pots outdoors or in a sunny window and keep watering them. They won’t bloom again this season, but the foliage will continue to grow. Later, when the foliage withers and yellows naturally, cut it off and dig up the bulbs. Dry them in a cool dark place and store them until the fall, when you can plant them in another pot or directly in your garden. They should come up naturally in the spring.
Azaleas and African violets can be kept in their pots to bloom for years. Hydrangeas, lily of the valley, and begonias can be transplanted out into the garden.
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2017年08月13日
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Large Victorian homes often featured solariums, open, airy parlors and conservatories as well as greenhouses. Plants were an important part of the interior decor with some Victorian era houseplants the overwhelming stars. The most popular Victorian houseplants of the day are still around today and can add a touch of old world elegance to your home interior. Read on for some options that will bring a touch of nostalgia and sophistication to your home.
Houseplants Victorian Style Nostalgic fads of the Victorian era have a classic stylishness even today. Some of the more interesting home decor practices involved the use of plants inside. Plants were inexpensive, brought the outdoors in and could change a room in a heartbeat from a fussy, old maid’s parlor to a tropical haven. Most of us have heard of the use of palms as parlor plants. In fact, there is a variety that is called the parlor palm. But other than these easy to grow, graceful plants, what other greenery did Victorian era homes use to brighten the interior? Houseplants were incorporated in many rooms of the home. For instance: The summer fireplace was turned into a miniature garden to hide the smoke stained gaping hole that wouldn’t be used for months. Window gardens were also popular and a host of hanging supports were available to suspend plants right in front of the best lighting in the home. Victorian indoor plants were also often contained in Wardian cases. These were similar to a terrarium and often featured a handsome case and elaborate stand. Parlor plants made inviting hosts to guests as they arrived for a visit. Houseplants Victorian style were also usually in containers that ranged from elegant to opulent. Display was as important as the plant.
Types of Victorian Indoor Plants Victorian era houseplants might simply be plants dug up from the local woods or those that were imported and exotic varieties. Among some other favorites included: Palms Ferns Jasmine Heliotropes Potted citrus trees Sword ferns and later Boston ferns were graceful additions to any room and still carry an air of chic about them today. Cast iron plant is an indestructible specimen that even a gardener with a black thumb can manage to keep alive. Depending upon the exposure available in the home, flowering specimens would often be incorporated into the décor as well. Abutilons, or parlor maples, are native to Brazil and were popular Victorian houseplants. These have papery, dangling hibiscus type flowers and leaves shaped like lacy maples. Jerusalem cherry, native to Peru, brought a festive touch at the holidays with white flowers that become reddish-orange berries.
With the advent of easier travel, more and more interesting and unique houseplants began to arrive and soon the possibilities were nearly endless. Satisfying the Victorian green thumb became much easier and we can enjoy the same selection of plants today.
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2017年08月13日
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If you work in an office space or lack a window in your room at home, chances are your only light is the overhead fluorescent bulbs or incandescent lighting. Lack of windows and exposure to sunlight can be bad for humans as well as plants but finding plants to brighten your cubicle or windowless room may be just the touch of outdoors needed to perk you up. There are many plants for windowless rooms that will thrive in artificial light. Let’s take a look at a few good options.
Choosing Plants for a Windowless Room Plants need sunlight to photosynthesize, produce flowers and fruit and for overall health. That being said, plants are also uniquely adaptable and many vigorous specimens are perfect windowless houseplants. Choose a tried and true indoor specimen that will green up your space, clean your air and lend an aura of nature to any sterile indoor setting. You don’t have to work in a warehouse or deep inside a skyscraper to experience low light indoor conditions. And many homes have lighting issues due to the placement of the rooms or shading from trees outside. Windowless houseplants are suitable for fully shaded or semi-shady areas. When choosing plants, consider the size before purchasing. For instance, a dracaena can get quite tall as can parlor palms.
Growth rate is another factor to consider. If you want a good sized plant, pick one with a rapid growth rate that will fill your area with greenery. Vining plants usually work well. If you want a hanging or trailing plant, try a heart-leaved philodendron or golden pothos. If you just want a little guy to gaze at thoughtfully, try a container of hens and chicks. Plants for Windowless Rooms There are several foolproof, classic plants for offices and darker homes. Among these include: Snake plant, or mother-in-law’s tongue, with sword-like, stiff leaves bearing attractive green and often gold markings. Cast iron plant is a quirky plant that can get up to 24 inches tall. Its name says it all, as it is not only tolerant of low light but also dampness, dust and general neglect. Peace lily is another plant with sword-like leaves but it produces a creamy white spathe resembling a big cupped flower. It prefers moist soil and average interior temperatures. Dracaena and philodendrons come in many forms and sizes, often with variegated leaves or splashes of alternate color and are great options as indoor plants for artificial light areas. Some other choices might be Chinese evergreen, spider plant or ZZ plant.
Growing Indoor Plants for Artificial Light Spaces Once you’ve chosen plants for a windowless room, there are some considerations on care. Interior plants that are not exposed to direct light do not tend to dry out as quickly as their counterparts. You may need to resort to a water meter to tell when it is time to water the container. Overwatering is a real danger if you are adhering to a schedule made for plants with sun exposure. Interior plants, especially those with big leaves, need to be dusted or rinsed under water to remove debris which can clog the plant’s respiration system. Repotting every few years is a good idea, to refresh soil and go up a size on plants that are growing quickly. Fertilizer is crucial to interior plant health since they are confined to soil with limited nutrient value and cannot rely upon sunlight to create plant carbohydrates. Use a good houseplant fertilizer at least every month for healthy low light plants.
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2017年08月13日
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You’re likely accustomed to leaving potted plants out over summer, but if some of your favorite perennial plants are frost tender where you live, they’ll be damaged or killed if you leave them outside during winter. But by bringing plants indoors for the winter, you can protect them against the harmful consequences of cold weather. After bringing plants indoors, however, the key to keeping plants alive over winter depends on what type of plants you have and the growing environment you provide them.
Winter Plant Care How to keep plants alive over winter (by overwintering plants in pots indoors) means you first have to make room for the plants, which is sometimes easier said than done. Although you may have enough room in certain locations in your house, if the plants don’t receive enough light, they may begin to decline. Tip: Before bringing plants indoors, install some hanging basket hooks or shelves in front of bright windows. You’ll have an overhead winter garden that keeps plants from cluttering your floor space. Other than giving your plants sufficient light while they’re indoors, a key to keeping plants alive through winter is providing the temperature and humidity they need. If you place the pots near a heating vent or a drafty window, the fluctuations in temperature may place too much stress on plants.
To increase the humidity around plants, set the pots on top of pebbles in a water-filled tray or dish, and keep the water level below the base of the containers. When to Start Overwintering Plants in Pots Most houseplants are tropical plants, which enjoy a little “summer vacation” in pots on your patio or deck. However, when the nighttime temperatures dip to 50 degrees F. (10 C.), it’s time to start bringing plants indoors to keep them alive during the winter. Caladiums, lilies and plants that grow from bulbs, tubers and other bulb-like structures, may go through a “resting period.” After an active growth period, some plant’s leaves and stems begin to fade or turn yellow, and the plant typically dies all the way to the ground. Even though these plants go through a dormant stage in winter, some (such as caladiums) need warm winter plant care while others (such as dahlias) respond better to chillier temperatures. A heated closet inside your home is suitable for overwintering caladium tubers, but an unheated location (40-50 degrees F. or 4-10 degrees C.) will work better for dahlias. Before bringing in your entire garden of plants for the winter, know your USDA plant hardiness zone. This determines the lowest temperature at which different plants will survive the winter outside. When you buy plants, look on the manufacturer’s tag to find the hardiness information.
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2017年08月13日
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It’s possible to grow plants in water year round with very little investment of time or effort. Hydroponic plant environments aren’t as complicated as they sound, as plants grown in water simply need water, oxygen, a jar or other support to keep the plants upright – and, of course, the proper mix of nutrients to keep the plant healthy. Once you’ve determined the best fertilizer for water grown plants, the rest, as they say, is a piece of cake! Read on to learn how to fertilize plants in water.
Feeding Houseplants Growing in Water Although plants get some important elements from the air, they draw most of their nutrients through their roots. For those grown in hydroponic plant environments, it’s up to us to provide fertilizer in the water. If you’re serious about creating hydroponic plant environments, it’s a good idea to have your water tested before you begin. Often, water contains a significant amount of calcium, magnesium, sodium and chloride, and in some cases, may contain excessive amounts of boron and manganese.
On the other hand, iron, potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen and certain micronutrients may be lacking. A water test reveals exactly what your water needs in order for plants to flourish. As a general rule, however, feeding houseplants growing in water isn’t that complicated and unless you’re a chemistry buff, there’s really no need to stress over a complicated formulation of nutrients.
How to Fertilize Plants in Water Simply add a good quality, water-soluble fertilizer to the container every time you change the water – usually every four to six weeks, or sooner if half of the water has evaporated. Use a weak solution consisting of one-quarter the strength recommended on the fertilizer container. If your plants are looking a little puny or if the foliage is pale, you can mist the leaves with a weak fertilizer solution weekly. For best results, use bottled spring water, rain water or well water, as city water tends to be heavily chlorinated and devoid of most natural nutrients.
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2017年08月13日
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Houseplants and cats: sometimes the two just don’t mix! Felines are innately curious, which means that protecting houseplants from cats can be a major challenge. Read on for helpful tips on how to protect indoor plants from cats, as well as a list of houseplants cats will leave alone (probably!).How to Protect Indoor Plants from Cats Protecting houseplants from cats is largely a matter of trial and error, and the following tips may or may not work for you and your kitty. However, they’re worth a try, and they may just be successful! Chunks of citrus peels on the surface of the soil are often effective houseplant cat deterrents. Most cats aren’t crazy about the aroma of citrus. Arrange a few large rocks in pots, with the rough edges facing up. The rocks add interest and actually help keep moisture in the soil, but kitties don’t like the feel of rough stuff on their paws. If you don’t have rocks in your yard, look at a hobby shop or aquarium store. Other ideas include oyster shells or chunks of broken terracotta pots.
Cut a piece of chicken wire or hardware cloth slightly smaller than the diameter of the container. Cover the wire with a thin layer of potting soil topped with colorful stones or pea gravel. Safe houseplant cat deterrents include pine cones nestled into the top of the soil. Cats usually don’t appreciate the feel or the smell. Give kitty his/her own pot of catnip or catmint. The cat may be so delighted that it will leave your other plants alone. Cats also tend to like barley, oatgrass, or wheatgrass (The down side is that this may simply tell your kitty that eating plants is acceptable.). Play with your kitty every day. Provide scratching posts and various toys to stimulate your kitty and prevent boredom, which is one of the reasons houseplants become attractive. Pick up a cat houseplant deterrent spray at your local pet store. Bitter apple tends to be very effective.
Houseplants Cats will Leave Alone In most cases, cats tend to avoid the following plants: Rosemary – Most cats hate it, but felines are unpredictable. Some may actually love it. Coleus canina – This attractive plant, also known as scaredy-cat plant, can be grown indoors or outdoors. Lemon balm – Cats don’t like the citrusy aroma or the rough texture of the foliage. Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) – Don’t confuse this herb with real curry (Murraya koenigii). Geraniums – The aroma and the thick texture of the leaves may keep cats away. Cactus, miniature roses and other prickly or thorny plants also seem to deter cats.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月13日
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Houseplants are a fabulous thing to have around. They brighten the room, they purify the air, and they can even provide a little bit of company. That’s why it can be so distressing to find that your houseplant leaves are turning brown. Keep reading to learn more about why houseplants turn brown and what to do if you have houseplants with brown leaves.
Reasons for Brown Leaves on Houseplants Houseplants are special because they’re kept in an unnatural environment. They depend upon you for everything nature would normally give them, and they let you know when you slip up. Brown leaves on indoor plants almost always means that the plants are getting too much or too little of something important. Light – One very common problem with indoor plants is a lack of light. If your plant isn’t getting enough light, its leaves will start to turn brown. If the brown leaves are on the side of the plant facing away from the light source, you can be pretty sure this is the problem. Water – Too little water is another frequent reason for brown leaves on indoor plants. In this case, the browning and curling usually starts at the base of the plant and moves up.
Humidity – Lack of humidity is another common problem, and one people don’t usually think of. Tropical plants, especially, need more humidity than a home is likely to give them. This usually causes the leaves to brown just at the tips. Try misting your plant with water, or setting the pot in a dish of small stones and water. Heat – Too much heat can also be a problem, and it tends to lead to leaves that brown, curl, and fall off. This problem tends to come with too little water or too much sun, so try making those changes first. You can also move the plant to a spot where it receives better air circulation.
Caring for Houseplants with Brown Leaves So what do you do when leaves on houseplant turn brown? Simple. In most cases, pinpointing the cause and remedying it will correct the issue. In the meantime, you can cut away the brown foliage and discard it. Once the causal agent has been fixed, new healthier foliage should begin to take its place.
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2017年08月12日
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Yikes! My houseplant is dropping leaves! Houseplant leaf drop isn’t always easy to diagnose, as there are a number of possible reasons for this worrisome problem. Read on to learn what to do when leaves are falling off houseplants. Before you get too upset about a houseplant dropping leaves, keep in mind that houseplant leaf drop may not even be a problem. Even healthy houseplants drop leaves from time to time – especially the lower leaves.
However, if leaves falling from houseplants aren’t replaced by healthy ones, consider the following possibilities: Environmental changes: Many plants are extremely sensitive about changes in their environment, including drastic differences in temperature, light or irrigation. This often happens when a new plant is moved from a greenhouse environment to your home, when outdoor plants are moved indoors for the winter, or after a plant is repotted or divided. Sometimes, a plant may rebel when it’s moved to a different room. Often (but not always), houseplant leaf drop due to environmental changes is temporary and the plant will rebound.
Temperature: Often, excessive heat or cold drafts are to blame for a houseplant dropping leaves. Keep plants away from drafty doors and windows. Be careful of placing plants on windowsills, which may be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. Keep plants away from fireplaces, air conditioners and heat vents. Pests: Insects aren’t typically the most common reason for leaves falling form houseplants, but it still pays to take a close look at the leaves. Watch for scale insects, mealybugs and tiny spider mites, which are difficult to see with the naked eye. Although some houseplant pests can be removed with a toothpick or cotton swab, most are easily treated with insecticidal soap spray. Fertility problems: If you notice leaves are turning yellow before they fall, the plant may be lacking certain nutrients. Fertilize regularly during spring and summer using a product formulated for indoor plants. Water: Don’t jump to the conclusion that dry soil is to blame when leaves are falling off houseplants, as the problem may be due to either over- or under-watering. Although some indoor plants like consistently moist (but never soggy) soil, most plants shouldn’t be watered until the top of the potting mix feels slightly dry. Use lukewarm water, as very cold water may cause houseplant leaf drop, especially during the winter months.
Humidity: Certain plants are prone to leaf drop when the air is very dry. A humidity tray with a layer of wet pebbles is one effective way to rectify low humidity. It may also help to group plants together.
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2017年08月12日
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A small plant on your desk makes your work day a little cheerier by bringing a bit of nature indoors. Office plants may even boost your creativity and make you feel more productive. As an added bonus, plants have been proven to improve indoor air quality. What’s not to like? Read on and learn how to care for an office plant.
Caring for Desk Plants Office plant care is important and not as involved as one would think, provided you focus on the needs of the plant chosen. Various plants have different needs, so pay attention to watering, light and other possible desk plant maintenance that may be required. Improper watering – either too much water or not enough – is usually to blame when office plant care goes awry. Water office plants slowly, using lukewarm water, until water trickles through the drainage hole, but only when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch. Never water if the soil still feels damp from the previous watering. Allow the plant to drain thoroughly and never allow the pot to stand in water. There are a couple of ways to accomplish this. Either take the plant to a sink and water it straight from the tap, then let it drain before returning it to the saucer. If you don’t have a sink, water the plant, allow it to drain for a few minutes, and then pour excess water out of the saucer.
Lighting Some plants, such as cast iron plant, can get by with very little light. Others, including most types of cactus, require bright light. If your office plant needs light, put it near a window, but not too close because intense, hot sunlight will scorch most plants. If you don’t have a window, a fluorescent light near the plant is the next best thing.
Additional Care for Plants in the Office Fertilize desk plants every other month during spring and summer using a general purpose, water-soluble fertilizer. Always water after fertilizing to prevent damage to the roots. Transplant desk plants when they get too large for their pots – usually every couple of years. Move the plant to a container just one size larger. It may seem like a good idea to move the plant to a larger pot, but all that damp potting mix can rot the roots and kill the plant. Place your plant away from air conditioners, heating vents or drafty windows. Ask a friend or co-worker to take care of your plant if you’re sick or on vacation. Some plants can tolerate a certain amount of neglect, but too much may kill them.
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