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 11 Beautiful and Easy-to-Grow Indoor Cactus Plants When it comes to low-maintenance plants, cactus is one of them. Because they have similar growth habits to succulents, they are capable of storing water in stems or leaves that can withstand long periods of drought and are built for extreme temperatures, making them easy to grow in any condition. To expand your collection, here are 11 beautiful and easy-to-grow indoor cactus plants that will perfectly complement a desert-inspired interior design scheme. This cactus requires little care and is perfect for those who forget to water regularly. If you're looking for an easy way to bring hard-edged natural beauty into your living space, one of the cacti plants is a perfect choice. Now let's take a look at some of the best cacti to grow in your home. 1 Rat Tail Cactus The rattail cactus has stems that are great for growing in hanging baskets. They grow quickly and can reach 2-3 feet in length. They are hardy and drought...

 8 Ornamental Grasses  Most ornamental grasses grow best in full sun (at least 8 hours of bright sunlight per day), but some increase in low light. The following 8 easy-to-grow ornamental types of grass for shade can be planted on the north side of your home, under the canopy of a large tree, and in areas that receive shade most of the day. These grasses almost effortlessly brighten shady areas of your landscape, where they add instant texture and movement year-round. 1. Northern Sea Oats Prized for their shiny oat-like seed heads, northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) are at their prime in fall. The broad, slightly rotting leaf blades turn bronze with the first frost and the seed heads take on a coppery maroon color. Dried seed heads add music to the garden as the wind moves through them. Once established, northern sea oat can tolerate both drought and wet conditions. It will freely self-sow; Remove them in late fall if you don't want to sow the seeds to ot...

Tips for Growing Mint Indoors Get ready to serve up mojitos, mint juleps, and decadent mint desserts! Why? Because growing this herb indoors will leave you with plenty of fresh mints to use in your favorite recipes. Mint is one of the easiest and most popular perennial herbs to grow in the garden, but it's also easy to grow indoors. All it takes is a good light and a little knowledge. Whether you're looking to extend your growing season or don't have the space to garden outside, these tips will help you create a thriving indoor garden of mint plants. 1. Buy replacement plants instead of seeds Growing transplants from the garden center will ensure that you start your indoor growing project with a real mint plant with all your expectations in mind. Growing mint from seed is unreliable because different varieties often cross-pollinate, leaving you with plants that don't have the characteristics you expect. Be sure to choose mint varieties you won't see at ...

 6 Best Kale Varieties to Grow in Your Garden Find the perfect kale variety to grow for all your favorite recipes. Kale has become very popular in the last couple of years and is very easy to grow in the garden. It's also easy to add this nutritional powerhouse to all kinds of recipes, from smoothies to kale chips. However, there are many varieties of kale to choose from, and some are delicious to eat. A few are even tender enough to eat raw. Here are six of the best kale varieties to grow in your garden, so you can give this leafy green a fresh start to use in your kitchen. 1 Ornamental Kale You've probably seen this type of kale used for decoration in fall containers and gardens, so you might think it's not for eating. The texture is a bit tough, but ornamental or flowering kale is actually edible. This variety is one of the most beautiful of the kale family, with colors ranging from purple, pink, magenta, and white. The leaves form a rosette shape and look st...

 These 6 popular houseplants symbolize luck, gratitude, and more Houseplants often make welcome gifts because of or on special occasions. And just as any number of flowers can have specific meanings, some popular indoor plants can convey a symbolic message to the recipient. (Also, a flowering plant can last longer than flowers.) Some plants are said to bring good luck, while others symbolize gratitude or peace. The six houseplants below each have special characteristics and are easy to care for, making them the perfect choice for a thoughtful gift. Or if the meaning of a particular plant speaks to you, why not add it to your own collection? 1 Pilea Peperomioides: Prosperity Pilea peperomia, also known as the coin plant or Chinese money plant, "symbolizes the desire for financial stability and wealth," says Magda Lindstedt, plant expert for horticulture. It grows slender stems that end in large, rounded leaves that look like green coins, and some folklore says tha...

 Great indoor plants  Most indoor plants need well-drained soil to grow and thrive, but there are some plants that grow well without needing drainage. If you don't have a green thumb or are tired of overwatering your plants and are looking for plants that can handle overwatering, we've got the best for you. For many plant lovers, caring for plants requires work, such as submerging or overwatering, what type of soil to use and when to repot a plant. While some people love the beauty and endless benefits of greenery in their homes, choosing and growing one of these plants is a great way to add greenery to your living space. You don't have to worry too much about the amount of water they are given as they are easy maintenance options and cannot be submerged under any circumstances. 1 Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) Lucky bamboo is considered a hydroponic plant and does not really need drainage. It can quickly be grown in your favorite vases or pots. Ideally, cho...

Rid of fungus gnats Fungi are one of the most annoying houseplant pest problems. There are 8 ways to remove them. Removal of mildew The bane of my existence is the fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.). The larvae of this sneaky little creature prefer to live in very moist soil. Their larval feeding habits can damage plant roots, and stunt or kill seedlings, or even less established plants. Adults fly off the soil, often fluttering straight into your mouth or nose. Here are 8 ways to get rid of fungus gnats on your houseplants. I like to incorporate a few methods for better success. 1. Dry the plant Fungus gnats are attracted to moist soil with mold and decaying organic matter. The best way to get rid of them is with less water. 2. Set up a sticky trap The color yellow attracts fungus gnats, so place yellow sticky traps just above the soil surface. Adults fly into traps, become trapped, and die before breeding. 3. Use Bt product to control fungus gnats Attack fungus gnat larvae with...

 6 expert tips for decorating every room of your house with houseplants Hilton Carter finds life interesting when she meets Frank, a fiddle-leaf fig. It was 2014, and Carter, inspired after dinner at a cafe in a greenhouse, bought the tree in an attempt to inject a similar aesthetic feel into his New Orleans apartment. Today, more than 200 plants (including the now towering Frank) fill the Baltimore apartment he shares with his wife, Fiona. His models climb the walls and take up every last inch of windows. "I started bringing in plants to create a space that made me feel better, and somehow ended up with a lot," she says. It's no doubt a familiar story for the plant fanatics featured in Carter's second book, Wild Interiors: Beautiful Plants in Beautiful Spaces ($17, Amazon), which showcases leafy homes in the U.S. and Europe. What all the places have in common, as he likes to say, are citizens who have been bitten by the botanical bug. "Plants are a w...