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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Have fluorescent lights in both rooms. How to protect Dumb Cane/Dieffenbachia?

From http://www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/dieffenbachia Light Another false belief about Dieffenbachia's is that they need very little light. This is actually wrong, light shade is acceptable but nothing darker. To maintain a healthy plant you…
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How to remove unwanted Plants from the garden easily

My garden was full of unwanted plants which takes nutrition of my plants. Its growing again and again even after I removing from the garden. Is there anyway I can easily remove the Plants from my garden. So My plants will grow nutritionally.
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Albino citrus seedling? and 1 year old grapefruit plant

A few months ago, I tried to get some citrus seeds from flea market fruit to sprout, but they didn't so I just buried them inside the pot of my grapefruit plant. Last week, I noticed that there was a new plant growing from 1 of the seeds! But it was…
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Plants that don't need direct or indirect sunlight for air purification?

I am looking for plants that can survive and grow with no sunlight(direct or indirect), which purifies air. I got some air purifiers but they need either direct or indirect sunlight. I have to get some more plants for air purification in the back…
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Corm and bulb please for god tell me something ?

What is a corm in plant ? What is a bulb of a plant ?
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White fuzzy hairy stuff on plant leaves...ugh, what to do

The plant is healthy otherwise, I see a few ants crawling around on it. Is this a sickness? How do I remove this and get shiny leaves like I see others have?
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What is the name of this plant and how do I propagate it via stem?

I have the following plant and wanted to know the name and then how to propagate it by stem. Thanks
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What are the small plants growing in the soil with my palm tree?

I have a Chamaerops humilis in my apartment, which has some small plants growing in the soil. I live in Denmark, Europe and my palm tree has only been inside my apartment since I got it. What are the small plants? Click on photos for full size
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What is causing brown spots on my Philodendron?

I have dark brown spots appearing on my very large Philodendron and have no idea what is causing them. They are not turning yellow like the soil is too dry or they are getting too much sun. Does anyone have any ideas what might be causing this?
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How should I care for these plants?

I moved to a new apartment recently and the owner left me some of his plants. Looks like some citrus plant: 2. This one already started to rot: It will be great to be able to identify them and to know how to care for them: should I keep…
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What are the names of these two succulent plants?

I want to know the name of these two plants and how to care for them?
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What's the name of this common houseplant?

This is a pretty common houseplant I think. I have a bunch of these all over the house, growing hydroponically and in soil. I'd like to learn more about these but don't know their name, any insight would be great. Thanks!
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How to take care of Mammy Croton?

I got a beautiful Mammy Croton today. Unfortunately, I am completely new to gardening & plant care and was wondering how I am supposed to properly care for this plant. I have been reading about light preferences and watering frequency, but I still…
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My rubber fig plant has grown two new leaves recently but both have a mottled camouflage colour to them. It is otherwise healthy and usually great

It usually has shiny green leaves and grows very well in its home. It hasn’t been moved or had anything changed. It’s around 4 years old.
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Dracaena plant has less leaves

I had planted a Dracaena plant few years back. Since then it has grown tall. The only problem is it has leaves only at the top. I have kept it near my window, so it gets proper sunlight. I water it whenever top layer is dry. Occasionally apply…