Garden Letters Library: Plants: House Plants


   
   

Q. Can you suggest any pretty but sturdy houseplants that I can grow in a small apartment?

Q. I've heard there's a fern that can take the sun even in a hot Texas summer. Can you tell me more about it?

Q. I have two beautiful potted bromeliads that are growing in partial sun and will not bloom. Any ideas?

Q. My office needs brightening with a tall foliage plant. Know of any houseplants that like low light? My ceiling lights are fluorescent and weren't strong enough for the ficus tree I tried.

Q. I am moving two large sago palms from one house to another. What is the best way to do this?

Q. I live in the Tampa Bay area and just received a peace lily as a gift. Can I plant it outdoors? Does it need sun or shade?

Q. I just purchased a dendrobium orchid. How do I care for it?

Q. I was given a small watermelon-red azalea as a houseplant. Can you tell me how to care for it?

Q. The leaves of my potted amaryllis bulbs are turning yellow. Should I cut them off? I would like to keep the bulbs and get them to bloom again.

Q. I thought it would be easy to grow a pothos plant in my home office, but the leaves are turning yellow with hard, brown spots on the edges. I don't water it too much, and it gets indirect light. What am I doing wrong?

Q. I have two large peace lilies that seldom flower. They also keep getting brown tips on the ends of the leaves. When I water them, I usually give them a large amount, and then I don't water again until the soil feels dry. How can I end the brown spots and get my plants to bloom?

Q. Will azaleas do well in pots? I would like to plant one in a big container on my front walk.

Q. Our garden club usually exchanges potted plants at our monthly meetings. Any suggestions for colorful plants that we could enjoy indoors this fall and winter?

Q. Can you give me a list of houseplants that are hard to kill?

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