Questions tagged [houseplants]

Plants grown indoors. Use this tag with questions about houseplants in general. Please narrow down the scope of the question by using the appropriate genus or common name tags when asking about specific plants.

Houseplants are plants which are growing indoors in pots. They can help to make a room more pleasant, as well as freshen the air by producing oxygen and even to some extent help "clean" the air. Although these effects have been confirmed only in laboratory environment: "Which houseplants should you buy to purify air? None of them"[1]. As well as growing them for decoration, "house plants" could include , (e.g. dwarf citrus), and which are also grown for consumption.

Indoor environments are often very different to outdoor environments in most parts of the world, so the range of practical houseplants are often very different to typical regional outdoor plants.

[1]: www.nationalgeographic.com

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Should I trim dead shoots from a Croton grown as a houseplant?

I have a potted plant that started growing some new shoots. However, I think they died. Should I just leave them alone, or try to trim them, remove them, etc? The plant is a croton.
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Sansevieria leaves wrinkling and browning

First time with sansevieria in the home. Got them primarily because of the low water needs and put them in rooms that aren't frequently accessed. How should I water them? What I've read online suggest anything from every 2-3 days to once a month.…
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What kind of plant is this?

This clipping was taken from a plant hanging at a friend's house. The plant had many such bulb-like growths coming from stalks that were offshooting from the main plant (hanging from the pot).
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What's the name of this houseplant?

I only know that this is a popular houseplant in Turkey. What's its name?
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How should I take care of my new Areca Palm?

I just received my new Areca Palm. It was delivered to me in New York via UPS from Florida. Since Florida is more than a little warmer than here, my question is how to take care of this so it gets well established in my home with the least shock.…
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Where Can I Get Saintpaulia (African Violet) Food?

I've been advised to feed my African Violets (Saintpaulia) with two type of food; NPK 20-20-20 for the leaves NPK 15-30-15 for the flowers The former comes in powder form, and 1/4 teaspoon of it should be dissolved in 1L of water. This is what is…
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Should I water my houseplants before or after spraying for spider mites?

Is it better to water my houseplants before or after spraying bayer products to control spider mites?
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What are some good plant suggestions for a cool climate in an apartment?

I'm staying in an apartment which has no balcony (it's a single bedroom house). I want some flowers/houseplants which do not require much sunlight or space. Can some one suggest any plants? The temperature is fairly cool. Updated: Can I get plants…
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Plant Identification in China

I picked up these plants from various people when I moved here (Chengdu, China). I was wondering if anyone knows what plants these are (5 unidentified plants in total). I've linked it to my blog post since I can't seem to upload them. Scroll all the…
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What is wrong with this plant?

It has been like that for quite a while it looks like something upset her. What is wrong with it?
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What would be a beautiful house plant suited to the Atlantic winter?

I'm looking for a Christmas gift for my girlfriend, and I thought of a nice plant she could keep in her room. We live in Baltimore. I'm looking for something that would be beautiful, but not take a whole lot of effort, and would be able to live in…
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Does soap mixed with water kill plants??

I'm doing a science fair project for 8th grade and I'm trying to decide my hypothesis but I'm oblivious .
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What kind of soil do potted sensitivity plants need?

I bought a sensitivity plant (Mimosa Pudica) and noticed it was planted in an unusual looking soil. I want to transfer it to a larger container, so I would like to know how to buy or prepare a suitable potting medium. According to this site: The…
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What are these small pale spots on my pansy?

Does anyone know what these spots are? They appear on the edge and bottom of the leaves. Only some of them get these spots. I'm not sure where they came from because I keep this pansy indoors.
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What is the name of this plant and its fruits?

An adult plant produces such small fruits. And I would also like to know the name of these small fruits.