How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged

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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).

An areca palm might look cool and match your rug, but you should bring one home only if the two of you are a good fit for each other. Follow the survival tips outlined in this book and you'll be on your way to having your home brimming with green life. For example, sometimes it says something like "water moderately during the spring and summer and water more sparingly in the winter. Don’t be afraid to start with an “easier” plant, like a succulent, lavender, aloe, cacti, spider plant, or my fave easy plant, the Heart leaf Philodendron.Many people believe in giving their plants a bit of water every day, but the method that’s worked best for me is to wait for them to dry out a little (a 2-3 on the water meter) and then a drench the heck out of them.

Patch Plants can deliver all kinds of greenery, from a shiny-leaf Swiss cheese plant to a low-maintenance corn plant. The Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis) or African Violet (Saint Paulia) live well in a warm atmosphere out of direct sunlight – and do best watered sparingly. You’re looking at your plants all the time because they’re so beautiful and you’re loving them,” says Martin.For example, plants that originate from tropical locations may prefer humid conditions or plants found in the dessert are often drought tolerant and love bright light levels.

And the right margin has pictures of 1 or 2 plants with very similar care, which therefore don’t need their own full-page explanation (for example: kentia palm, parlor palm and butterfly palm are all in the same page). We could be talking months or even years with leaves falling and very few new ones growing to get to the point it gives up on life.

Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! To prevent this problem all you have to do is learn what amount of light your houseplant needs to do well. Choose the right plant for your space, The first step in keeping your houseplants alive is choosing the right plant for your space. This book is as advertised: a quick, visually informative guide to stop folks from killing their houseplants.

Packed with helpful tips, pictures, and information panels, How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will equip you with the skills necessary to raise a healthy plant.London Terrariums is currently running weekly step-by-step sessions on Instagram Live on how to create your own miniature garden, from choosing between different types of moss to potting and pruning techniques. Dotted throughout the plant profiles are suggestions for locations such as the desk, sunny spots, bathrooms, etc.