Houseplants for Dummies

Name: Houseplants for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780764551024

ISBN-10: 0764551027

ISBN-13: 9780764551024

Edition: 1998

Authors: Larry Hodgson, National Gardening Association, National Gardening Association

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Looking to bring some outside greenery indoors? Maybe you already have an indoor garden and are looking to create a botanical jungle. Whatever the case may be, houseplants are an ideal inexpensive way to beautify your dwelling. You'll be rewarded with purer air and you're sure to enjoy watching your plant sprout, climb, and even flower. Of course, before you start working on crafting a greenhouse, you need to know what kinds of plants you can grown in your home and which plants are best suited to your taste and style. Houseplants For Dummies introduces dozens of different foliage plants, flowering plants, cacti, and exotic varieties. Your green thumb is sure to get even greener once you've…

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List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/26/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.36" wide x 9.25" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 1.496

Larry Hodgson lectures widely, writes for many gardening magazines, and is the author or coauthor of over fifteen gardening books. The National Gardening Association is America's largest nonprofit gardening organization.



Introduction



The Root of the Matter: Houseplant Basics



A Houseplant Primer (Or What Makes a Plant a Houseplant)



Analyzing Your Growth Potential



A Guide for the Smart Houseplant Shopper



Houseplant Profiles from A to Z



(Usually) Green, Leafy, and Built for Beginners: Foliage Plants



For the Budding Indoor Gardener: Flowering Houseplants



In the Thick of Things: Cacti and Other Succulents



A Touch of the Exotic: Specialty Plants



Growing Essentials



Lighting Up Your Plant's Life



Water, Water Everywhere



Something in the Air: Humidity and Circulation



Do Not Feed the Plants: The Rules of Fertilizing



The Heat Is On: Temperature and Growing Cycles



The Real Dirt on Mixes and Potting



Potted Plant Maintenance



Preparing Plants for the Domestic Life



Cleaning, Pruning, and Staking



Multiplication and Division: Propagating Houseplants



Conquering Houseplant Pests and Diseases



Houseplant Settings



Grow Pots, Cachepots, and Terrariums



Plant Displays for Every Room in the House



The Greenhouse Effect: Building Your Own Controlled Climate



The Part of Tens



Ten Ways to Water Your Plants When You're Not at Home



Dispelling Ten Common Myths about Houseplants



Key to Plant Profile Descriptions



Sources for Houseplants and Indoor Gardening Supplies


Index


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