If your home doesn't allow for a ton of natural lighting consider choosing a plant that thrives in low or indirect lighting. The Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis) or African Violet (Saint Paulia) live well in a warm atmosphere out of direct sunlight – and do best watered sparingly. Perhaps it was simple forgetfulness or some bizarre science experiment to see "what would happen" who knows. Full of helpful tips, pictures, and informational panels, How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will turn your home into a beautiful greenhouse of healthy, happy plants. What house plants really want is consistent warmth, so avoid fluctuating temperatures if you can, especially in winter when rooms tend to get cold overnight (during this time only water very sparingly).

These plants like the heat and can withstand periods of not being watered, says Slater – which is also ideal if you forget to water your plants. Make sure the drip tray (or whatever you are using to prevent damage to the surface underneath the pot) isn't still filled with liquid an hour after you've watered. She recently got into houseplants so I think it will be helpful to her especially as it’s explained in such simple terms. Fortunately, there's also the internet, which can supplement the areas that I felt like this book was lacking in.Understand how much light, water, heat, and humidity your plant needs, whatever your horticulture woes, this book will explain and fix it. So, if you’ve made 2024 your year to become a great plant parent, our team of houseplant experts have pulled together their top five ways on how to help you care for your plants to ensure you keep them looking as beautiful and healthy as the day you bought them!

Loads of houseplants are discussed with handy cross reference guides to other similar types, lots of helpful pictures, it's a really interesting and informative book. Also if your plant has any brown spots on the leaves, you can gently trim this using a pair of scissors. The book is well organized and clear and has lovely images that make reading and flipping through it absolutely delightful.So if you’re a houseplant enthusiast with a history of accidental planticide, we’ve got your back: we asked the experts for tips on how to keep them alive and well. Sunny spots, like a bright windowsill or even a conservatory, are great for cacti, succulents, such as aloe vera or a Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe).

I would get more, but not sure which ones may poison my cat since he likes to chew on the leaves at times. With over 50 different types of popular houseplants, How Not to Kill Your Houseplant summarizes what type of care your plants do (or don't) need. If the soil under the surface is dry, your plant feels light and the soil is coming away from the edges of your post then this is a good indicator that your plant needs more watering and is at risk of drying out. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! One you're the type of person who will openly admit to being oblivious to the parched plants around you.If you’re horticulturally challenged and can’t keep a house plant alive to save your life, then this book is for you!