Steven A. Frowine

Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Become the best plant parent you can be

Houseplant hysteria is here to stay. For new and seasoned plant owners alike, Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies is 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!

• Learn about the different types of plants and choose the ones that will work for you
• Figure out how to keep your plants happy-and what to do about it if they're not
• Determine how often to water plants, what type of soil they need, and how much light
• Improve your mental and respiratory health by filling your home with plants

Grab 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jossey-Bass
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781394159529
• Artikelnr.: 69861402

Autorenporträt

Steven A. Frowine is a noted professional horticulturist and a longtime avid gardener and communicator. He has co-authored many titles in the For Dummies gardening collection, including Orchids For Dummies and Gardening Basics For Dummies.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond This Book 3

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Getting Started with Houseplants 5

Chapter 1: Discovering the World of Houseplants 7

Getting to Know Houseplants 7

Houseplant history 8

Species houseplant names 9

Cultivar names 10

Hybrid plant names 10

Understanding the Benefits of Growing Houseplants 11

Growing Houseplants: A Month-by-Month Guide 13

January 13

February 14

March 15

April 16

May 16

June, July, and August 17

September 18

October 19

November and December 20

Chapter 2: Choosing the Perfect Houseplants 21

Figuring Out Where to Shop 21

Specialist houseplant growers or suppliers 22

Your local garden center 22

Home centers, groceries, and discount stores 22

Plant and home shows 23

Online houseplant suppliers 23

Considering Your Environment 24

Taking temperature readings 25

Measuring your light intensity 26

Asking yourself a few other questions 28

Knowing What to Look for in a Houseplant 29

Choosing a healthy plant 29

Deciding between a mature blooming plant and a young plant 30

Understanding how houseplants are produced 32

Selecting houseplants with a sweet scent 33

Introducing Your New Houseplant to Your Home 33

Chapter 3: Having the Right Tools on Hand 35

Focusing on Pruning and Cutting Tools 35

Pruners 36

Knives and blades 37

Considering Potting Tools and Supplies 37

Potting tools and supplies 38

Identifying Watering Accessories 41

Water breakers 41

Water-flow regulators 42

Hoses 42

Watering cans 43

Sprayers and misters 44

Fertilizer injectors and siphon mixers 44

Deionization and reverse osmosis units 44

Modifying Your Environment with Humidifiers, Ventilation Equipment, and Heaters 46

Humidifiers 47

Ventilation equipment 48

Heaters 49

Thermometers and hygrometers 49

Chapter 4: Houseplant Appreciation and Display 51

Caring for Houseplants in Their New Home 51

If the plant is in bloom 52

If the plant is not in bloom 52

Staking and Grooming Your Blooming Houseplants 53

Figuring out how to stake 53

Helping your houseplants look their best 55

Displaying Houseplants in Your Home 56

Knowing some tips to best display your houseplants 57

Arranging Houseplant Flowers 59

Understanding the three basic flower-design elements 59

Supporting houseplant stems in arrangements 61

Making your houseplant arrangement last longer 61

Part 2: Keeping Your Houseplants Alive and Thriving 63

Chapter 5: Providing the Right Growing Environment 65

Knowing How Much Light Your Houseplants Need 66

Let There Be Light! Recognizing Natural Light Sources 67

Greenhouses: Your high light source 67

Windowsills: Not all are created equal 68

Clues your houseplants want different lighting 71

Comparing Artificial Light Sources 73

Fluorescent lights 73

High-intensity discharge lights and commercial-grade LED lights 77

LEDs: The new kids on the block 78

Choosing the best lighting option 79

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