{"product_id":"houseplants-succulents-for-dummies-isbn-9781394159512","title":"Houseplants \u0026 Succulents For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome the best plant parent you can be\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouseplant hysteria is here to stay. For new and seasoned plant owners alike, \u003ci\u003eHouseplants \u0026amp; Succulents For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis the ideal resource on plant care, growing cycles, unique plant varieties, and all the essentials you need to know about your rooted friends. Ensure that your sprouts grow and thrive, with tons of tips and answers to all your questions. Are they getting enough light? Are you overwatering? Why are the leaves turning yellow? This fun Dummies guide teaches you to find the right plants for your personal plant care style, identify common varieties, choose the right potting soil, and pick the perfect little nook for your leaf baby. You’ll also learn how to rescue your plants when pests and diseases strike, and even how to use plants as part of a stylish home décor approach. Get growing! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the different types of plants and choose the ones that will work for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFigure out how to keep your plants happy—and what to do about it if they’re not\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine how often to water plants, what type of soil they need, and how much light\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your mental and respiratory health by filling your home with plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrab this handy book if you’re new to the houseplant craze and want a user-friendly, comprehensive guide on plant care. Intermediate and advanced plant parents will also love this handy reference with info on the latest plant trends and new varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Houseplants 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Discovering the World of Houseplants 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Houseplants 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHouseplant history 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecies houseplant names 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivar names 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid plant names 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Benefits of Growing Houseplants 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Houseplants: A Month-by-Month Guide 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJanuary 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFebruary 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarch 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApril 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMay 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJune, July, and August 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeptember 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOctober 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNovember and December 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Choosing the Perfect Houseplants 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Where to Shop 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist houseplant growers or suppliers 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour local garden center 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome centers, groceries, and discount stores 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant and home shows 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline houseplant suppliers 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Your Environment 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking temperature readings 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring your light intensity 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking yourself a few other questions 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Look for in a Houseplant 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a healthy plant 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding between a mature blooming plant and a young plant 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how houseplants are produced 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting houseplants with a sweet scent 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Your New Houseplant to Your Home 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Having the Right Tools on Hand 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Pruning and Cutting Tools 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePruners 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnives and blades 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Potting Tools and Supplies 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotting tools and supplies 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Watering Accessories 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater breakers 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater-flow regulators 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoses 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering cans 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprayers and misters 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFertilizer injectors and siphon mixers 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeionization and reverse osmosis units 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying Your Environment with Humidifiers, Ventilation Equipment, and Heaters 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumidifiers 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilation equipment 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeaters 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermometers and hygrometers 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Houseplant Appreciation and Display 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Houseplants in Their New Home 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf the plant is in bloom 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf the plant is not in bloom 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaking and Grooming Your Blooming Houseplants 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out how to stake 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping your houseplants look their best 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying Houseplants in Your Home 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing some tips to best display your houseplants 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging Houseplant Flowers 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the three basic flower-design elements 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting houseplant stems in arrangements 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your houseplant arrangement last longer 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Keeping Your Houseplants Alive and Thriving 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Providing the Right Growing Environment 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How Much Light Your Houseplants Need 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet There Be Light! Recognizing Natural Light Sources 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreenhouses: Your high light source 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindowsills: Not all are created equal 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClues your houseplants want different lighting 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Artificial Light Sources 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluorescent lights 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-intensity discharge lights and commercial-grade LED lights 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLEDs: The new kids on the block 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the best lighting option 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Some Tricks for Growing Houseplants Under Lights 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Humidity 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Ventilation: Fresh Air, Please! 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling fans 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOscillating fans 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuffin fans 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Houseplant Temperature Requirements 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo-low temperatures 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo-high temperatures 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and Planting a Terrarium 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Houseplants a Summer Vacation 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing plants in a shade house 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummering houseplants in a portable greenhouse 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting your plants hang around 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Watering and Fertilizing Your Plants 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater, Water Everywhere: Understanding the Art of Watering Houseplants 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe type of houseplant 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe type of pot 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe type and age of the potting material 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe roominess of the pot 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe humidity, temperature, and ventilation of the growing environment 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe growing stage 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuenching Your Houseplants’ Thirst 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the pot-weighting method 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing some tips and tricks for watering your houseplants 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver- or Underwatering: Roots Tell the Story 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHouseplant ER: Rescuing and Resuscitating a Dehydrated Houseplant 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing Fertilizers Are Plant Boosters — Not Magic Potions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to look for in houseplant fertilizers 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying types of fertilizers and knowing how to use them 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting the Skinny on Containers, Potting Mixes, and Repotting 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Different Kinds of Containers 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining standard container materials 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting creative with containers 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing houseplants hydroponically in self-watering containers 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Right Potting Mix 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing potting mix to soil 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding components of potting mixes 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out which potting materials are best 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping up your own mix 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepotting Houseplants without Fear 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the Matching Game — the Right Plants for the Right Pots 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp-close-and-personal displays 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTucked-in attention-grabbers 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContainers of mixed company 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Multiplying Your Favorite Houseplants 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloning Your Plants through Vegetative Reproduction 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and rooting stems 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReproducing with leaf cuttings 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePropagating by air layering 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Plants from Seeds: Sexual Reproduction 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the different kinds of seeds 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the benefits of sowing seeds 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying seeds: What to keep in mind 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting seeds 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting better results from sowing seed 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinning seedlings 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardening off seedlings 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransplanting seedlings 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Keeping Your Houseplants Pest- and Disease-Free 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Problems before They Start 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBesting the Bugs 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying common houseplant pests 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding safe and effective pest-control measures 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying pest-control treatments 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Fungal and Bacterial Infections 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing when your houseplant has a virus 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling a sick plant 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: the Best of the Houseplants 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Succulents and Cacti: Easy-Care Plants 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Houseplant Succulents and Cacti 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotting 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLighting 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther maintenance tips 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Succulents 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Adromischus 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Aeonium 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Agave 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Aloe 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Anacampseros 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Bryophyllum 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Ceropegia 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Cotyledon 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Crassula 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Echeveria 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Euphorbia 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Faucaria 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Gasteria 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Graptopetalum 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Graptosedum 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Graptoveria 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Haworthia 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Kalanchoe 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Lithops 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Pachyphytum 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Pachyveria 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Pleiospilos 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Portulacaria 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Sedum 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Sempervivum 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Senecio 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying Hi to Houseplant Cacti 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the point: Cactus spines and prickers 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo can tango: Grafted cacti 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Astrophytum 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Cephalocereus 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Cereus 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Disocactus 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Echinocactus 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Echinocereus 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Echinopsis 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Epiphyllum 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Ferocactus 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Gymnocalycium 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Mammillaria 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Opuntia 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Oreocereus 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Parodia or Notocactus 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Rhipsalis 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Tephrocactus 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Easy Orchids: Don’t Pass Up These Beauties 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming Familiar with the Basics of Orchid Culture 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepotting Orchids without Fear 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to repot 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrchid potting — step by step 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Orchid Names 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Moth Orchids 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the popularity of moth orchids 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeconstructing the beauty of moth orchids 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Cattleyas 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe queens of the ball: Cattleya hybrids 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the miniatures 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few other cattleya relatives of note 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying On the Slipper Orchids 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving your lady’s slipper a good home 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdmiring marvelous Maudiae 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing big with modern lady’s slippers hybrids 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a spin with the dancing ladies: Onicidiums 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing miniature oncidiums or tolumnias 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Foliage Plants: Create an Indoor Tropical Paradise 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Why People Grow Foliage Plants 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing an Assortment of Foliage Plants 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLarge-growing foliage plants 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall-growing foliage plants 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVines and climbers for foliage and flowers 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Flowering Plants: Dazzling Additions to Your Indoor Garden 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Conditions Flowering Plants Need to Thrive 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing a Parade of Flowering Plants 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Abutilon 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Acalypha 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Alpinia 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Anthurium 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Aphelandra 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Beloperone 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Bougainvillea 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Brugmansia 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Brunfelsia 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Burbidgea 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Canna 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Cestrum 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Clerodendrum 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Clivia 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Costus 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Crossandra 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Curcuma 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Duranta 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Euphorbia 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Fuchsia 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Gardenia 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Globba 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Heliconia 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Hibiscus 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Ixora 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Jatropha 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Justicia 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Medinilla 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Mussaenda 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Nerium 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Pachystachys 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Pentas 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Plumbago 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Plumeria 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Rosa 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Ruellia 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Spathiphyllum 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Tabernaemontana 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Tibouchina 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Zantedeschia 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Zingiber 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: African Violets and Their Kin: Almost Always in Flower 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why Gesneriads Should Be More Popular 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Main Players in This Genus 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Achimenes 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Aeschynanthus 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Chirita 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Chrysothemis 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Columnea 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Corytoplectus 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Episcia 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Kohleria 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Nematanthus 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Pearcea 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Saintpaulia 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Seemannia 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Sinningia 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Smithiantha 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus: Streptocarpus 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Begonias: Brilliant Flowers, Gorgeous Foliage 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Why People Grow Begonias 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Basic Care of Begonias 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotting your begonias 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating humidity 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering correctly 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding light 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging temperature requirements 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Begonias 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoliage begonias 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlowering begonias 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShrub or cane begonias 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: the Part of Tens 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Common Reasons Houseplants Die (and How to Avoid ’em) 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverwatering 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderwatering 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo Much Light or Heat 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Houseplant Foliage Wet Overnight 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo Much Fertilizer 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsect Infestation 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproper Use of Pesticides 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchasing Sick Plants 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoor Water Quality 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInadequate Ventilation 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions about Houseplants 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Houseplants Difficult to Grow? 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Should I Grow Houseplants? 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I Need a Greenhouse to Grow Houseplants? 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Houseplants Expensive? 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Long Will Houseplants Live? 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes a Plant a Houseplant? 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Any Houseplants Cold-Hardy? 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Houseplants Fragrant? 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can I See the Best Collections of Houseplants? 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are the Best Materials to Use to Repot or Transplant My Houseplants? 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 375\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSteven A. Frowine\u003c\/b\u003e is a noted professional horticulturist and a longtime avid gardener and communicator. He has co-authored many titles in the \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies \u003c\/i\u003egardening collection, including \u003ci\u003eOrchids For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGardening Basics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eEasier than dipping your thumb in green paint\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndoor plants can brighten your space, give you something to nurture, and improve your well-being. This book shows you how to take good care of your plant babies. In easy-to-understand terms, you’ll learn how to make tropical plants, indoor trees, cacti, succulents, and other fascinating flora feel right at home. And, if the greener members of your household start to show signs of illness, you can turn to this guide to find out what’s wrong and help them perk back up. 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