While you might think that citrus trees are difficult to grow indoors, Meyer lemon trees are surprisingly easy. The Meyer lemon tree produces fruit with a citrus flavor that features notes of both lemon and mandarin orange. By growing an indoor Meyer lemon tree, you can enjoy citrus fruit as well as the tree’s fragrant …
Did you know that the plant that gave the world coffee also makes a great houseplant? Coffea arabica, aka the coffee plant, is native to the Ethiopian Highlands, but it’s now cultivated in many parts of the world. Because of its vibrant green and glossy foliage and delicate white flowers, the coffee plant has become …
If you’re wondering how to grow a bamboo plant indoors, consider the lucky bamboo plant. Known botanically as Dracaena sanderiana, lucky bamboo plants technically are not actually bamboo plants; that is, they’re not a true species of bamboo. They have fleshy stems, unlike actual bamboo plants, and they’re able to grow in water. All species …
Chlorophytum comosum, less formerly known as the spider plant, is a popular houseplant because of its ability to thrive in less-than-ideal growing environments. In short, propagating spider plants is easy because they’re difficult to kill, making them the ideal indoor plants for beginning gardeners. On the other hand, even veteran growers love spider plants because …
Without their need for soil, air plants are wonderfully distinctive in the plant world. With many air plant varieties to grow, you can create fun air plant displays so long as you can provide what air plants need to thrive in your setting. Botanically known as the Tillandsia genus, air plants come in more than …
Banana plants, sometimes commonly referred to as indoor banana trees, can add a tropical note to your interior space. Banana trees are native to areas of Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. Given enough light and water, banana plants are easy to grow indoors even if you live far from their ideal outdoor growing zones. Depending …
A Christmas cactus is a member of the genus schlumbergera. A winter-blooming plant, the Christmas cactus can add a cheerful note to any room with its beautiful flowers. Christmas cacti can provide vibrant red, pink, purple, yellow, or even white flowers during the bleak winter season. For this reason, this plant is dubbed a holiday …
A perennial evergreen plant, the snake plant is native to West Africa but is popularly grown as a houseplant today. Known botanically as Dracaena trifasciata, the snake plant is often called ‘indestructible’ because it’s such a great plant for beginners. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, the snake plant, sometimes known as the …
Jade plants are among the most popular indoor house plants because they’re beautiful and easy to care for. Known for their vibrant green oval-shaped leaves, jade plants have long been associated with good luck, which is why some people continue to call it the ‘money plant’ or ‘money tree.’ These tropical plants, when grown indoors, …
If you would like to create a green space in your abode, an indoor garden kit is the best way to start. Tending to your indoor plants is one way to pamper yourself. Indoor gardening kits are designed to simplify growing your green space inside your home. Whether you’re new to gardening or own a …